Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 25, 2012, SVB Financial Group (the "Company") announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. A copy of the release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this report shall not be treated as "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Act of 1934, except as expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. Exhibit
No. Description

99.1 Release, dated October 25, 2012, announcing the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

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