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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): November 29, 2006
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:
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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
On November 29, 2006, Brigham entered into an Amended and Restated
Indemnity Agreement with all of its directors and officers. As with the
Brigham's previous form of Indemnity Agreement, the Amended and Restated
Indemnity Agreement provides for indemnification in certain instances against
liability and expenses incurred in connection with proceedings brought by or in
the right of Brigham or by third parties by reason of a person serving as an
officer or director of Brigham. The agreement also provides additional
clarification regarding the indemnification process and procedure.
The Form of the Amended and Restated Indemnity Agreement is attached to
this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibit 99.1 Form of the Amended and Restated Indemnity Agreement
Form dated November 29, 2006.
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 5, 2006
By: /s/ Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr.
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Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr.
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Item Number Exhibit
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99.1* Form of the Amended and Restated Indemnity Agreement Form dated
November 29, 2006.