UNITED STATES

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

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 26, 2008

 

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KBR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

601 Jefferson Street

Suite 3400

Houston, Texas 77002

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 753-3011

 

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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

 

 

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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On August 26, 2008, KBR announced that a judgment has been entered against KBR in the Associated Construction Company WLL (ASCO) case in the amount of just over $27 million, including damages, attorney’s fees and interest. KBR previously accrued approximately $40 million representing the probable estimate of the jury award. The press release announcing the judgment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

 

 

99.1      Press Release dated August 26, 2008, entitled “Court Reduces Award in Final Judgment in Associated Construction Company WLL Case against KBR.”

 

 

 

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

KBR, INC.