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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)
JULY 20, 2000
BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
MASSACHUSETTS 0-17089 04-2976299
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS employer
of incorporation) identification no.)
TEN POST OFFICE SQUARE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(617) 912-1900
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 20, 2000, Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. issued the
press release attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated July 20, 2000
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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.
BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: July 20, 2000 By: /s/ WALTER M. PRESSEY
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Walter M. Pressey, Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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99.1 Press release dated July 20, 2000
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