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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2006
LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-20578 48-0920712
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Mission Woods, Kansas 66205
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(913) 362-0510
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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SECTION 8 - OTHER EVENTS
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On February 7, 2006, Layne Christensen Company issued a press release in the
form attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Layne Christensen Company dated
February 7, 2006.
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY
Date: February 7, 2006 By /s/ Andrew B. Schmitt
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Name: Andrew B. Schmitt
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release of Layne Christensen Company dated
February 7, 2006
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