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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): January 25, 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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(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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] 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 January 25, 2005, which
announces discoveries and provides operational update. The text of the press
release is furnished as attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated January 25, 2005.
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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: January 26, 2005
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 January 25, 2005
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