SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Layne Christensen Company

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		000-20578		48-0920712
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 28, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release reporting earnings and other financial results for the quarter ended July 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1

Press Release issued by Layne Christensen Company, dated August 28, 2008.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		Layne Christensen Company
		(Registrant)
Date: August 28, 2008		By		/s/ A. B. Schmitt
				Name: A. B. Schmitt
				Title: President and Chief Executive Officer