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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): JULY 19, 2004
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 AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
Registrant issued a press release dated July 19, 2004, which provides an
operational update for the Registrant. The text of the press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.4.
As of July 19, 2004, Registrant had $36.7 million in borrowings outstanding
under its senior credit facility.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 Third Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement
Exhibit 99.2 Certificate of Elimination of Certificate of Designations of
Series B Preferred Stock of Brigham Exploration Company
Exhibit 99.3 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Subordinated Credit
Agreement
Exhibit 99.4 Press release dated July 19, 2004
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: July 19, 2004
BY: /s/ Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr
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Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr.
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Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Item Number Exhibit
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Exhibit 99.1 Third Amendment to Registration
Rights Agreement
Exhibit 99.2 Certificate of Elimination of Certificate of
Designations of Series B Preferred Stock of
Brigham Exploration Company
Exhibit 99.3 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated
Subordinated Credit Agreement
Exhibit 99.4 Press release dated July 19, 2004