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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) July 25, 2003
NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
United States 0-49711 04-3693643
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
660 Enfield Street, Enfield, Conncticut 06082
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(860) 253-5200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER EXHIBITS
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated July 25, 2003
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
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On July 25, 2003, New England Bancshares, Inc. announced its financial
results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. The press release announcing
financial results for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2003 is filed as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K and is
being presented under Item 9 as provided in the Commission's interim guidance
regarding Form 8-K Item 11 and Item 12 filing requirements (Release No.
34-47583).
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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.
Dated: July 25, 2003 By: /s/ David J. O'Connor
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David J. O'Connor
President and Chief Executive Officer