UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2006
BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware |
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| 75-2692967 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
| (Commission |
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6300 Bridgepoint Parkway |
Building Two, Suite 500 |
Austin, Texas 78730 |
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (512) 427-3300 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c)) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition.
Registrant is furnishing its press release dated September 21, 2006, which provides operational updates. The text of the press release is furnished as attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
Registrant is furnishing its press release dated September 21, 2006, which provides operational updates. The text of the press release is furnished as attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated September 21, 2006.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: September 21, 2006 |
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| By: | /s/ EUGENE B. SHEPHERD, JR. |
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| Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr. |
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| Executive Vice President & |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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| 99.1* |
| Press Release dated September 21, 2006. |
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