Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is furnished under Item 2.02-"Results of Operations and Financial Condition." Such information, including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

On April 21, 2009, Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits - See Exhibit Index following signature page.

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