Brigham Exploration Co. - 2010-09-13

Launched offering for $250 million of senior notes due 2018 to qualified institutional buyers, and to buyers outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S. Brigham intends to use the net proceeds to purchase up to $160 million principal amount of its existing 9 5/8% senior notes due 2014 pursuant to a tender offer, to fund a portion of its 2011 capital budget and for general corporate purposes, including to redeem or acquire any remaining outstanding 2014 notes.