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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2003
BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-22433 75-2692967
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6300 Bridgepoint Parkway
Building Two, Suite 500
Austin, Texas 78730
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 427-3300
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated December 16, 2003.
Item 12. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Registrant is furnishing its press release dated December 16, 2003, which
announces drilling discoveries and provides operational update. The text of the
press release is furnished as attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY
Date: December 16, 2003 By: /s/ Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr
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Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr.
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Item Number Exhibit
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99.1* Press Release dated December 16, 2003