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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 4, 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 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 3, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002, which
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The full text of the press release other
than the text in three paragraphs under the heading "First Quarter 2003
Guidance" is filed and incorporated in this Report as if fully set forth herein.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the following
information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated
by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
In the Registrant's press release dated, March 3, 2003, announcing financial
results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2002, which is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, the Registrant included three paragraphs under
"First Quarter 2003 Guidance" which are furnished herewith but shall not be
deemed "filed" with the Commission.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed or furnished
as a part of this Form 8-K.
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 6, 2003 By: /s/ Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr
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Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Item Number Exhibit
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99.1* Press Release dated March 3, 2003(provided that the
three paragraphs under "First Quarter 2003 Guidance"
are not being "filed" herewith)