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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 27, 2013

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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):

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ITEM 8.01.

Other Events.

KBR, Inc. announced that on August 27, 2013, the United States District Court Southern District of New York confirmed the Company's arbitration award against Pemex Exploration and Production (PEP).  A copy of the press release announcing the ruling is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

99.1	Press Release dated August 28, 2013, entitled "United States District Rules in Favor of KBR Reconfirming Arbitration Award Against PEP"

 

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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.

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