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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): MARCH 27, 2002
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
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 24, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that
Brigham Oil & Gas, L.P. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Brigham Exploration
Company) had experienced a loss of surface control while drilling the Burkhart
#1 well near Bay City, Texas. The full text of the press release which is set
forth in Exhibit 99.1 hereto is filed and incorporated in this Report as if
fully set forth herein.
On March 25, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release to update the
public on the well control situation with its Burkart #1 well. The full text of
the press release which is set forth in Exhibit 99.2 hereto is filed and
incorporated in this Report as if fully set forth herein.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Item Exhibit
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99.1* Press Release dated
March 24, 2002.
99.2* Press Release dated
March 25, 2002.
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* filed herewith.
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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.
BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY
Date: March 28, 2002 By: /s/ Curtis F. Harrell
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Curtis F. Harrell
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Item Exhibit
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99.1* Press Release dated
March 24, 2002.
99.2* Press Release dated
March 25, 2002.
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