<Page> As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2002 ================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------- FORM 10-Q (Mark One) /X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended JUNE 30, 2002 OR / / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______ to _______. Commission File Number: 0-17089 BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 04-2976299 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) TEN POST OFFICE SQUARE BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 912-1900 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / / APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of JULY 31, 2002: Common Stock - Par Value $1.00 22,436,358 Shares ------------------------------ ----------------- (class) (outstanding) ================================================================================ <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS <Table> <Caption> PAGE ---- Cover Page 1 Index 2 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1 Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations 4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 - 11 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12 - 21 Risk Factors and Factors Affecting Forward-Looking Statements 22 - 28 Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 28 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1 Legal Proceedings 28 - 29 Item 2 Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 29 Item 3 Defaults upon Senior Securities 29 Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 29 - 30 Item 5 Other Information 30 Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 30 Signature Page 31 </Table> <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS <Table> <Caption> JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, 2002 2001 -------------- ------------ (UNAUDITED) -------------- ------------ (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) ASSETS: Cash and due from banks $ 68,421 $ 43,581 Federal funds sold 58,500 14,700 Investment securities available for sale (cost of $256,719 and $280,108, respectively) 260,781 282,017 Mortgage-backed securities available for sale (cost of $1,711 and $2,263, respectively) 1,737 2,292 Loans receivable: Commercial 595,333 538,144 Residential mortgage 565,481 487,267 Home equity and other consumer loans 81,572 79,678 ----------- ------------ Total loans 1,242,386 1,105,089 Less: allowance for loan losses (15,732) (14,521) ----------- ------------ Net loans 1,226,654 1,090,568 Stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank 7,337 6,882 Premises and equipment, net 12,111 10,365 Goodwill 16,464 17,048 Intangible Assets 1,363 159 Fees receivable 7,209 7,198 Accrued interest receivable 8,403 7,894 Other assets 30,624 26,775 ----------- ------------ Total assets $ 1,699,604 $ 1,509,479 =========== ============ LIABILITIES: Deposits $ 1,326,689 $ 1,145,329 Federal funds purchased - 5,500 FHLB borrowings 132,706 124,217 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 55,655 61,261 Accrued interest payable 1,819 2,574 Other liabilities 29,256 30,967 ----------- ------------ Total liabilities 1,546,125 1,369,848 ----------- ------------ STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common stock, $1.00 par value per share; authorized: 70,000,000 shares issued: 22,396,845 shares at June 30, 2002 and 22,240,575 shares at December 31, 2001 22,397 22,241 Additional paid-in capital 72,640 70,611 Retained earnings 55,844 45,562 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 2,598 1,217 ----------- ------------ Total stockholders' equity 153,479 139,631 ----------- ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,699,604 $ 1,509,479 =========== ============ </Table> SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 3 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, -------------------------- --------------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) Interest and dividend income: Loans $ 19,723 $ 18,574 $ 38,423 $ 37,217 Taxable investment securities 1,583 1,799 3,400 4,923 Non-taxable investment securities 863 1,019 1,777 2,283 Mortgage-backed securities 23 43 53 96 FHLB stock dividends 55 89 123 186 Federal funds sold and other 119 1,557 231 2,238 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total interest and dividend income 22,366 23,081 44,007 46,943 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Interest expense: Deposits 4,612 7,845 9,259 16,866 FHLB borrowings 1,674 1,622 3,251 3,081 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 172 405 377 798 Federal funds purchased and other 5 1 18 1 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total interest expense 6,463 9,873 12,905 20,746 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income 15,903 13,208 31,102 26,197 Provision for loan losses 555 690 1,235 1,330 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net interest income after provision for loan losses 15,348 12,518 29,867 24,867 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Fees and other income: Investment management and trust 9,865 9,658 19,759 19,300 Financial planning fees 1,571 1,146 3,046 2,306 Equity in earnings (losses) of partnerships - (26) (18) (112) Deposit account service charges 217 193 406 395 Gain on sale of loans 610 151 881 335 Gain on sale of investment securities 147 670 563 1,160 Cash administration fees 193 489 414 573 Other 505 416 1,112 705 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total fees and other income 13,108 12,697 26,163 24,662 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating expense: Salaries and employee benefits 12,793 10,955 25,603 22,091 Occupancy and equipment 2,785 1,939 5,209 3,723 Professional services 895 1,064 1,717 2,018 Marketing and business development 956 1,179 1,825 1,814 Contract services and processing 400 594 866 958 Merger expenses - 12 - 139 Amortization of goodwill - 340 - 679 Other 1,271 1,340 2,976 2,674 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expense 19,100 17,423 38,196 34,096 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before income taxes 9,356 7,792 17,834 15,433 Income tax expense 3,072 2,625 5,767 5,145 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income 6,284 5,167 12,067 10,288 ============ ============ ============ ============ Per share data: Basic earnings per share $ 0.28 $ 0.23 $ 0.54 $ 0.47 ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted earnings per share $ 0.27 $ 0.22 $ 0.52 $ 0.45 ============ ============ ============ ============ Average common shares outstanding 22,376,940 22,099,531 22,342,268 22,052,045 Average diluted shares outstanding 23,516,722 23,045,479 23,426,970 22,968,915 </Table> SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 4 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> ACCUMULATED ADDITIONAL OTHER COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED STOCK COMPREHENSIVE STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS SUBSCRIPTIONS INCOME (LOSS) TOTAL --------- ---------- --------- ------------ ------------- ---------- (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) Balance at December 31, 2000 $ 21,941 $ 66,536 $ 39,185 $ (146) $ 1,109 $ 128,625 Net income -- -- 10,288 -- -- 10,288 Comprehensive income, net: Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax -- -- -- -- 488 488 ---------- Total comprehensive income 10,776 Dividends paid to shareholders (2,590) (2,590) Proceeds from issuance of 59,976 shares of common stock 60 1,081 -- -- -- 1,141 Stock options exercised 135 1,311 -- -- -- 1,446 Stock subscription payments -- -- -- 146 -- 146 S corporation dividends paid (513) (513) --------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Balance at June 30, 2001 $ 22,136 $ 68,928 $ 46,370 $ -- $ 1,597 $ 139,031 ========= ========== ========= ========= ========= ========== Balance at December 31, 2001 $ 22,241 $ 70,611 $ 45,562 $ -- $ 1,217 $ 139,631 Net income -- -- 12,067 -- -- 12,067 Comprehensive income, net: Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale, net of tax -- -- -- -- 1,381 1,381 ---------- Total comprehensive income 13,448 Dividends paid to shareholders -- -- (1,785) -- -- (1,785) Proceeds from issuance of 48,916 shares of common stock 49 563 -- -- -- 612 Stock options exercised 107 1,466 -- -- -- 1,573 --------- ---------- --------- --------- --------- ---------- Balance at June 30, 2002 $ 22,397 $ 72,640 $ 55,844 $ -- $ 2,598 $ 153,479 ========= ========== ========= ========= ========= ========== </Table> SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 5 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, ----------------------------- 2002 2001 --------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 12,067 $ 10,288 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,501 217 Gain on sale of loans (881) (335) Gain on sale of investment securities (563) (1,160) Provision for loan losses 1,235 1,330 Distributed (undistributed) earnings of partnership investments 113 123 Shares issued as compensation 612 1,141 Loans originated for sale (69,301) (21,261) Proceeds from sale of loans 70,182 21,596 (Increase) decrease in: Fees receivable (11) (426) Accrued interest receivable (509) (535) Other assets (4,791) (10,236) Increase (decrease) in: Accrued interest payable (755) 756 Other liabilities (2,341) 6,013 --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 6,558 7,511 --------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Net decrease (increase) in federal funds sold (43,800) (4,000) Net decrease (increase) in money market mutual fund 34,151 (92,100) Investment securities available for sale: Purchases (77,640) (95,029) Sales 41,215 -- Maturities 25,649 96,098 Mortgage-backed securities available for sale: Principal payments 548 450 Net decrease (increase) in loans (136,891) (110,465) Purchase of FHLB stock (455) (763) Recoveries on loans previously charged off 2 43 Capital expenditures (3,028) (2,225) --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities (160,249) (207,991) --------- --------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net increase (decrease) in deposits 181,360 146,470 Net increase (decrease) in repurchase agreements (5,606) (292) Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased (5,500) -- FHLB advance proceeds 23,362 27,000 FHLB advance repayments (14,873) (5,306) Proceeds from stock subscriptions receivable -- 146 Dividends paid to stockholders (1,785) (2,590) S-corporation dividends paid -- (513) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,573 1,446 --------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities 178,531 166,361 ========= ========= Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks 24,840 (34,119) Cash and due from banks at beginning of year 43,581 79,767 --------- --------- Cash and due from banks at end of period $ 68,421 $ 45,648 ========= ========= Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for interest $ 13,660 $ 11,578 Cash paid during the period for income taxes 8,370 5,585 </Table> SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 6 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION The consolidated financial statements of Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Boston Private Bank & Trust Company (the "Boston Private Bank"), a Massachusetts chartered trust company; Borel Private Bank & Trust Company ("Borel"), a California state banking corporation, Westfield Capital Management Company, LLC ("Westfield"), Sand Hill Advisors, Inc. ("Sand Hill") and Boston Private Value Investors ("BPVI"), registered investment advisors; and RINET Company LLC ("RINET"), a financial planning firm and a registered investment advisor. Boston Private Bank's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, BPB Securities Corporation, Boston Private Asset Management Corporation, and Boston Private Preferred Capital Corporation. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and include all necessary adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which in the opinion of management, are required for a fair presentation of the results and financial condition of the Company. The interim results of consolidated operations are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year. The information in this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the December 31, 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders. Certain prior year information has been reclassified to conform to current year presentation and restated to reflect certain pooling of interest transactions. (2) EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share ("EPS") excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. The earnings per share calculation is based upon the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Stock options, when dilutive, are included as common stock equivalents using the treasury stock method. The following tables are a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share computations: <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, ----------------------------- ----------------------------- 2002 2001 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Per Per Share Share Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount ----------------------------- ----------------------------- (In thousands, except per share amounts) BASIC EPS Net Income $6,284 22,377 $ 0.28 $5,167 22,100 $0.23 ====== ===== EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES Stock Options - 1,140 $(0.01) - 945 $(.01) DILUTED EPS ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Net Income $6,284 23,517 $ 0.27 $5,167 23,045 $0.22 ============================ ============================ </Table> 7 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS <Table> <Caption> SIX MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, ------------------------------ ----------------------------- 2002 2001 ------------------------------ ----------------------------- Per Per Share Share Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount ----------------------------- ----------------------------- (In thousands, except per share amounts) BASIC EPS Net Income $12,067 22,342 $ 0.54 $10,288 22,052 $0.47 ====== ===== EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES Stock Options - 1,085 $(0.02) - 917 $(.02) DILUTED EPS ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Net Income $12,067 23,427 $ 0.52 $10,288 22,969 $0.45 ============================ ============================ </Table> (3) BUSINESS SEGMENTS MANAGEMENT REPORTING The Company has six reportable segments, Boston Private Bank, Borel, Westfield, RINET, Sand Hill and BPVI. The financial performance of the Company is managed and evaluated by business segment. The segments are managed separately because each business is an individual company with different clients, employees, systems, risks, and marketing strategies. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS SEGMENTS Boston Private Bank pursues a "private banking" business strategy and is principally engaged in providing banking, investment and fiduciary products to high net worth individuals, their families and businesses in the greater Boston area and New England. Boston Private Bank seeks to anticipate and respond to the financial needs of its client base by offering high quality products, dedicated personal service and long-term banking relationships. Boston Private Bank offers its clients a broad range of basic deposit services, including checking and savings accounts with automated teller machine ("ATM") access, and cash management services. Boston Private Bank also offers commercial, residential mortgage, home equity and consumer loans. In addition, it provides investment advisory and asset management services, securities custody and safekeeping services, and trust and estate administration. Boston Private Bank's investment management emphasis is on large-cap equity and actively managed fixed income portfolios. Borel serves the financial needs of individuals, their families and their businesses in Northern California. Borel conducts a commercial banking business which includes accepting demand, savings and time deposits and making commercial, real estate and consumer loans. Borel offers various savings plans and provides safe deposit boxes as well as other customary banking services and facilities, except international operations. Additionally, Borel offers trust services and provides a variety of other fiduciary services including management, advisory and administrative services to individuals. Westfield provides investment services to high net worth individuals and institutions, including endowments, foundations and pension plans throughout the U.S. Westfield specializes in separately managed growth equity portfolios, and also acts as the general partner and investment manager to four limited partnerships that employ a long/short domestic growth equity strategy, with styles focusing on the small cap growth and life sciences sectors. Westfield serves as a subadvisor to three registered mutual funds. Westfield typically invests client portfolios in stock of companies which appear to have broad market opportunities, accelerating earnings growth, low financial leverage, and cash flow sufficient to fund future growth. Its investment services include a particular focus on identifying and managing small and mid-cap equity positions as well as balanced growth accounts. RINET provides fee-only financial planning, tax planning, investment management, asset allocation services and supervision and reporting to high net worth individuals and their families in the greater Boston area, New England, and other areas of the U.S. Its capabilities include tax planning and preparation, asset allocation, estate planning, charitable planning, planning for employment benefits, including 401(k) plans, alternative investment analysis, fixed income and mutual fund investing. It also provides an independent mutual fund rating service. Sand Hill provides investment management services to high net worth individuals primarily in Silicon Valley and Northern California. Sand Hill specializes in balanced portfolios with an equity discipline, and also uses its expertise to plan 8 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS and execute diversification programs for concentrated stock positions held by its high net worth clients. Sand Hill also serves as an advisor to a registered mutual fund. BPVI serves the investment management needs of high net worth individuals primarily in New England and the Northeast. The firm is a large-cap value style investor headquartered in Concord, NH, with an office in Boston, Massachusetts. MEASUREMENT OF SEGMENT PROFIT AND ASSETS The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Revenues, expenses, and assets are recorded by each segment, and management reviews separate financial statements. In addition to direct expenses, each business segment was allocated a share of holding company expenses during 2001 based on the segment's percentage of consolidated net income. RECONCILIATION OF REPORTABLE SEGMENT ITEMS The following tables are a reconciliation of the revenues, net income, assets, and other significant items of reportable segments as of and for the quarters ended June 30, 2002 and 2001. <Table> <Caption> FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTER- INCOME STATEMENT DATA BPBTC BOREL WCM RINET SHA BPVI OTHER SEGMENT TOTAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenues from customers Net interest income $ 11,272 $ 4,616 $ 9 $ (4) $ 4 $ 2 $ 4 $ - $ 15,903 Non-interest income 3,748 920 4,874 1,567 1,108 950 (59) - 13,108 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenues 15,020 5,536 4,883 1,563 1,112 952 (55) - 29,011 Provision for loan loss 375 180 - - - - - 555 Non-interest expense 8,383 2,691 3,146 1,210 1,030 713 1,927 - 19,100 Income taxes 1,774 1,042 726 145 47 94 (756) - 3,072 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Segment profit $ 4,488 $ 1,623 $ 1,011 $ 208 $ 35 $ 145 $ (1,226) $ - $ 6,284 ======================================================================================================= Balance Sheet Data: Segment Assets $ 1,254,359 $ 414,229 $ 9,061 $ 2,485 $ 14,459 $ 3,108 $ 17,722 $ (15,819) $1,699,604 ======================================================================================================= </Table> <Table> <Caption> FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTER- INCOME STATEMENT DATA BPBTC BOREL WCM RINET SHA BPVI OTHER SEGMENT TOTAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUES FROM CUSTOMERS NET INTEREST INCOME $ 9,113 $ 4,079 $ 13 $ (4) $ 14 $ 2 $ 7 $ (16) $ 13,208 NON-INTEREST INCOME 3,860 830 4,735 1,165 1,140 966 1 - 12,697 ---------- -------- ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ---------- TOTAL REVENUES 12,973 4,909 4,748 1,161 1,154 968 8 (16) 25,905 - PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS 600 90 - - - - - - 690 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 8,755 2,511 3,279 990 1,180 700 8 - 17,423 INCOME TAXES 886 932 612 56 (11) 150 - - 2,625 ---------- -------- ------ ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ---------- SEGMENT PROFIT $ 2,732 $ 1,376 $ 857 $ 115 $ (15) $ 118 $ - $ (16) $ 5,167 ========== ======== ====== ======= ======= ======= ======= ======== ========== BALANCE SHEET DATA: SEGMENT ASSETS $1,079,260 $372,509 $9,049 $ 1,857 $17,052 $ 1,622 $22,615 $(24,353) $1,479,611 ======================================================================================================= </Table> 9 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The following tables are a reconciliation of the revenues, net income, assets, and other significant items of reportable segments as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001. <Table> <Caption> FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTER- INCOME STATEMENT DATA BPBTC BOREL WCM RINET SHA BPVI OTHER SEGMENT TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUES FROM CUSTOMERS NET INTEREST INCOME $ 22,236 $ 8,836 $ 18 $ (8) $ 7 $ 4 $ 9 $ - $ 31,102 NON-INTEREST INCOME 7,379 1,931 9,738 3,041 2,242 1,889 14,678 (14,735) 26,163 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL REVENUES 29,615 10,767 9,756 3,033 2,249 1,893 14,687 (14,735) 57,265 PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS 875 360 - - - - - - 1,235 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 16,431 5,120 6,332 2,456 2,093 1,425 4,339 - 38,196 INCOME TAXES 3,453 2,118 1,432 236 64 183 (1,719) - 5,767 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEGMENT PROFIT $ 8,856 $ 3,169 $ 1,992 $ 341 $ 92 $ 285 $ 12,067 $(14,735) $ 12,067 ============================================================================================= BALANCE SHEET DATA: SEGMENT ASSETS $1,254,359 $414,229 $ 9,061 $ 2,485 $ 14,459 $ 3,108 $ 17,722 $(15,819) $1,699,604 ============================================================================================= </Table> <Table> <Caption> FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTER- INCOME STATEMENT DATA BPBTC BOREL WCM RINET SHA BPVI OTHER SEGMENT TOTAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUES FROM CUSTOMERS NET INTEREST INCOME $ 17,704 $ 8,448 $ 36 $ (10) $ 34 $ 11 $ 14 $ (40) $ 26,197 NON-INTEREST INCOME 7,315 1,666 8,949 2,316 2,417 1,997 2 - 24,662 ------------ -------- ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ---------- TOTAL REVENUES 25,019 10,114 8,985 2,306 2,451 2,008 16 (40) 50,859 - PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS 1,150 180 - - - - - - 1,330 NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 16,848 4,912 6,440 1,998 2,376 1,506 16 - 34,096 INCOME TAXES 1,646 2,028 1,062 128 31 250 - - 5,145 ------------ -------- ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- -------- ---------- SEGMENT PROFIT $ 5,375 $ 2,994 $1,483 $ 180 $ 44 $ 252 $ - $ (40) $ 10,288 ============ ======== ====== ====== ======= ======= ======= ======== ========== BALANCE SHEET DATA: SEGMENT ASSETS $ 1,079,260 $372,509 $9,049 $1,857 $17,052 $ 1,622 $22,615 $(24,353) $1,479,611 ============================================================================================== </Table> 4) RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS In June, 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards Nos. 141 "Business Combinations" (Statement 141), and 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (Statement 142). Statement 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations and eliminated the use of pooling of interests for transactions initiated subsequent to June 30, 2001. Statement 142 eliminates the amortization to expense of goodwill recorded as a result of such combinations, but requires periodic evaluation of the goodwill for impairment. Write-downs of the balance, if necessary, are to be charged to results of operations. Goodwill existing prior to the issuance of the statement was required to be amortized through December 31, 2001. The Company evaluated its recorded goodwill under Statement 142 as of January 1, 2002, and concluded that there was no impairment as of that date. Under Statement 142, goodwill and identifiable intangible assets with indefinite lives will no longer be amortized, but will be reviewed at least annually for impairment. Identifiable intangible assets with discrete useful lives will be amortized over their useful lives. The estimated deferred purchase price for Sand Hill is contingent upon performance hurdles and other factors. An adjustment was made to reduce the estimated purchase price based on current performance and market conditions and the estimated impact that has on future payments. During the second quarter of 2002, BPVI recorded $520,000 of goodwill in connection with the acquisition of Edward Goldberg's business and services (SEE MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS). 10 <Page> BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The amortization and changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment are as follows: <Table> <Caption> Boston Private Sand Total Bank Hill BPVI ----------------------------------------------- Balance as of December 31, 2001 $ 17,048 $ 2,286 $ 14,449 $ 313 Goodwill recorded during the period 520 $ 520 Amortization - Adjust estimated deferred purchase price (1,104) (1,104) ----------------------------------------------- Balance as of June 30, 2002 $ 16,464 $ 2,286 $ 13,345 $ 833 =============================================== Balance as of December 31, 2000 $ 18,193 $ 2,550 $ 15,278 $ 365 Amortization (679) (132) (521) (26) ----------------------------------------------- Balance as of June 30, 2001 $ 17,514 $ 2,418 $ 14,757 $ 339 =============================================== </Table> The net income and earnings per share would have been as follows if there had been no amortization in 2001. <Table> <Caption> Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2002 2001 2002 2001 ------------------------ ------------------------- Reported net income $ 6,284 $ 5,167 $ 12,067 $ 10,288 Add back : Goodwill amortization (net of tax) - 207 - 414 ------------------------ ------------------------- Adjusted net income $ 6,284 $ 5,374 $ 12,067 $ 10,702 ======================== ========================= Basic earnings per share Reported net income $ 0.28 $ 0.23 $ 0.54 $ 0.47 Goodwill amortization (net of tax) - 0.01 - 0.02 ------------------------ ------------------------- Adjusted net income $ 0.28 $ 0.24 $ 0.54 $ 0.49 ======================== ========================= Diluted earnings per share Reported net income $ 0.27 $ 0.22 $ 0.52 $ 0.45 Goodwill amortization (net of tax) - 0.01 - 0.02 ------------------------ ------------------------- Adjusted net income $ 0.27 $ 0.23 $ 0.52 $ 0.47 ======================== ========================= </Table> 5) OTHER MATTERS Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") is the holding company for Boston Private Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank") and its subsidiary company, Boston Private Preferred Capital Corporation ("BPPCC"), a real estate investment trust 99.9% owned by the Bank. The Bank has received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue ("DOR") a Notice of Intent to Assess additional state excise taxes of $1,216,889 plus interest with respect to its tax years ended December 31, 1999 and December 31, 2000. The Company is aware that the DOR has sent similar notices to numerous other financial institutions in Massachusetts that reported a deduction for dividends received from a REIT on their 1999 and 2000 Massachusetts financial institution excise tax return. Assessed amounts (including interest) ultimately paid, if any, would be deductible expenses for federal income tax purposes. The DOR contends that dividend distributions by BPPCC to the Bank are fully taxable in Massachusetts. The Company believes that the Massachusetts statute that provides for a dividends received deduction equal to 95% of certain dividend distributions applies to the distributions made by BPPCC to the Bank. Accordingly, no provision has been made in the Company's financial statements for the amounts assessed or additional amounts that might be assessed in the future. The Company intends to vigorously appeal the assessment and to pursue all available means to defend its position. 11 <Page> MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 The discussions set forth below and elsewhere herein contain certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including statements regarding our strategy, effectiveness of investment programs, evaluations of future interest rate trends and liquidity, expectations as to growth in assets, deposits and results of operations, success of acquisitions, future operations, market position, financial position, and prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements are based on the current assumptions and beliefs of management and are only expectations of future results. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as the result of, among other factors, changes in interest rates, changes in the securities or financial markets, a deterioration in general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which we operate, including changes which adversely affect borrowers' ability to service and repay our loans, changes in loan defaults and charge-off rates, reduction in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments, the risk that difficulties will arise in connection with the integration of the operations of acquired businesses with the operations of our banking or investment management businesses, the passing of adverse government regulation, changes in assumptions used in making such forward looking statements, as well as those factors set forth below under the heading "Risk Factors and Factors Affecting Forward-Looking Statements." These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report and we do not intend or undertake to update any such forward-looking statement. GENERAL Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is registered with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board") as a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "BHCA"). On July 1, 1988, the Company became the parent holding company of Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, a trust company chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC"). In recent years, some substantial acquisitions have contributed to our growth. On June 10, 2002, BPVI appointed Edward Goldberg, "Goldberg" as a senior vice president. In connection with this appointment, BPVI agreed to purchase Goldberg's business. The estimated purchase price at close was $1.7 million and is to be paid in three installments as follows: 40% on September 1, 2002, 30% on September 1, 2003 and 30% on September 1, 2004. On November 30, 2001, we acquired by merger Borel, a private bank with $375 million in total assets located in San Mateo, California, in exchange for 5,629,872 newly issued shares of the Company's common stock. In addition, Borel's previously outstanding stock options were converted into options to acquire 229,998 shares of our common stock. In connection with the Borel merger, we recorded approximately $12 million of merger expenses which are non-recurring operating expenses. On October 1, 2001, RINET acquired by merger Kanon Bloch Carre, a Boston-based independent mutual fund rating service and investment advisor, in exchange for 100,288 newly issued shares of the Company's common stock. On February 28, 2001, the Company acquired by merger BPVI, formerly E. R. Taylor Investments, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation engaged in providing value-style investment advisory services to the wealth management market, in exchange for 629,731 newly issued shares of the Company's common stock. These mergers were initiated prior to June 30, 2001 and were accounted for as "poolings of interests". On August 31, 2000, we acquired Sand Hill, an investment advisory firm servicing the wealth management market, primarily in Northern California. The estimated purchase price at closing was $16.5 million, with 70% paid at close, and the remainder to be paid in four annual payments contingent upon performance using a combination of approximately 73% cash and 27% common stock for each payment. At closing, we issued 258,395 shares of our common stock in connection with the transaction. In the fourth quarter of 2001, we issued an additional 15,933 shares of our common stock in connection with the first annual contingent payment. The estimated purchase price was reduced by $1.1 million due to a reduction in the amount of the estimated remaining deferred purchase payments. This acquisition was accounted for as "purchase" and, accordingly, 12 <Page> our results of operations and financial position include this enterprise on a consolidated basis since the date of the acquisitions. Our results of operations have been restated to reflect the financial position and results of operations on a consolidated basis for all of the mergers accounted for as a pooling of interests for all years presented. We conduct substantially all of our business through our wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Boston Private Bank, Borel, Westfield, RINET, Sand Hill and BPVI. A description of each subsidiary is provided in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES Management considers the determination of its allowance for loan losses to be a critical accounting policy. Management assesses the adequacy of the allowance and evaluates available information in establishing the allowances; future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from assumptions used in making these estimates. Historically, the Company has not experienced such material differences in estimates for its allowance. IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates and assumptions during the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amount of assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. They also impact the reported amount of net earnings during any period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the allowance for loan loss, recoverability of intangibles and various other operating allowances and accruals. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan loss as well as the evaluation of goodwill and other intangibles. The allowance for loan losses is determined using a systematic analysis and procedural discipline based on historical experience, product types, and industry benchmarks. See "Allowance for Loan Losses". In evaluating the recorded goodwill for impairment, management must estimate the fair value of the business segments that have goodwill. The estimated valuation requires estimates of future performance and is susceptible to changes in the capital market environment as well as changes that occur at the business segment. Impairment testing was performed upon adoption of Statement 142 in January 2002. Management engaged independent consultants to assist in this initial impairment testing. Management intends to test for impairment periodically, but at least annually, as required by Statement 142. As of June 30, 2002, we had recorded goodwill and identifiable intangible assets in an aggregate amount of approximately $17.8 million. FINANCIAL CONDITION TOTAL ASSETS. Total assets increased $190.1 million, or 12.6%, to $1.7 billion at June 30, 2002 from $1.5 billion at December 31, 2001. This increase was primarily driven by deposit growth, which was used to fund new loans. INVESTMENTS. Total investments (consisting of cash, federal funds sold, investment securities, mortgage-backed securities, and stock in the FHLB of Boston) increased $47.3 million or 13.5% to $396.8 million, or 23.3% of total assets, at June 30, 2002, from $349.5 million, or 23.2% of total assets, at December 31, 2001. Management periodically evaluates investment alternatives to properly manage the overall balance sheet. The timing of sales and reinvestments is based on various factors, including our evaluation of interest rate trends and our liquidity. 13 <Page> The following table is a summary of investment and mortgage-backed securities available for sale as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001: <Table> <Caption> AMORTIZED UNREALIZED MARKET COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- (IN THOUSANDS) AT JUNE 30, 2002 Money market mutual funds $ 10,000 $ - $ - $ 10,000 U.S. Government and agencies 128,621 1,621 (118) 130,124 Corporate bonds 13,543 482 - 14,025 Municipal bonds 104,555 2,086 (9) 106,632 Mortgage-backed securities 1,711 26 - 1,737 ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Total investments $ 258,430 $ 4,215 $ (127) $ 262,518 ========== ========== ========== ========= AT DECEMBER 31, 2001 Money market mutual funds $ - $ - $ - $ 44,151 U.S. Government and agencies 1,493 (749) 106,017 Corporate bonds 33,854 556 (42) 34,368 Municipal bonds 96,830 1,123 (472) 97,481 Mortgage-backed securities 2,263 29 - 2,292 ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- Total investments $ 282,371 $ 3,201 $ (1,263) $ 284,309 ========== ========== ========== ========= </Table> LOANS. Total loans increased $137.3 million, or 12.4%, during the first half of 2002 to $1.242 billion, or 73.1% of total assets, at June 30, 2002, from $1.105 billion, or 73.2% of total assets, at December 31, 2001. Both the commercial and residential mortgage loan portfolios continued to experience growth due to the demand for financing. Residential lending in the New England area continued to experience growth both in the refinancing and purchase markets due to the low interest rate environment. Commercial loans increased $57.2 million, or 10.6%, and residential mortgage loans increased $78.2 million, or 16.1%, during the first half of 2002. RISK ELEMENTS. Total non-performing assets, which consist of non-accrual loans and other real estate owned, decreased by $38,000 during the first half of 2002 to $866,000, or 0.05% of total assets, at June 30, 2002, from $904,000, or 0.06% of total assets, at December 31, 2001. We continue to evaluate the underlying collateral and value of each of our non-performing assets and pursue the collection of all amounts due. At June 30, 2002, loans with an aggregate balance of $4.1 million, or 0.33% of total loans, were 30 to 89 days past due, an increase of $482,000 as compared to $3.6 million, or 0.33% of total loans, as of December 31, 2001. Although these these loans are generally secured, our success in keeping these borrowers current varies from month to month, and it is uncertain whether available collateral would, in all cases, be adequate to cover the amounts owed. We discontinue the accrual of interest on a loan when the collectibility of principal or interest is in doubt. In certain instances, loans that have become 90 days past due may remain on accrual status if we believe that full principal and interest due on the loan is collectible. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES. The allowance for loan losses is established through a charge to operations. When we believe that the collection of a loan's principal balance is unlikely, the principal amount is charged against the allowance. Recoveries on loans that have been previously charged off are credited to the allowance as received. The allowance for loan losses is determined using a systematic analysis and procedural discipline based on historical experience, product types, and industry benchmarks. The allowance is segregated into three components; "general," "specific" and "unallocated". The general component is determined by applying coverage percentages to groups of loans based on risk ratings and product types. A system of periodic loan reviews is performed to assess the inherent risk and assign risk ratings to each loan individually. Coverage percentages applied are determined based on industry practice and our judgment. The specific component is established by allocating a portion of the allowance for loan losses to individual classified loans on the basis of specific circumstances and assessments. The unallocated component supplements the first two components based on management's judgment of the effect of current and forecasted economic conditions on borrowers' abilities to repay, an evaluation of the allowance for loan losses in relation to the size of the overall loan portfolio, and 14 <Page> consideration of the relationship of the allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans, net charge-off trends, and other factors. While this evaluation process utilizes historical and other objective information, the classification of loans and the establishment of the allowance for loan losses relies to a great extent on our judgment and experience. While we evaluate currently available information in establishing the allowance for loan losses, future adjustments to the allowance may be necessary if economic conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluations. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review a financial institution's allowance for loan losses. Such agencies may require the financial institution to recognize additions to the allowance based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination. The following table is an analysis of our allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated: <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, --------------------------- --------------------------- 2002 2001 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) Ending gross loans $ 1,242,386 $ 988,438 $ 1,242,386 $ 988,438 Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period $ 15,200 $ 12,172 $ 14,521 $ 11,500 Provision for loan losses 555 690 1,235 1,330 Charge offs (23) (11) (26) (11) Recoveries - 11 2 43 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Allowance for loan losses, end of period $ 15,732 $ 12,862 $ 15,732 $ 12,862 ============ ============ ============ ============ Allowance for loan losses to ending gross loans 1.27% 1.30% 1.27% 1.30% ============ ============ ============ ============ </Table> DEPOSITS. We experienced an increase in total deposits of $181.4 million, or 15.8%, during the first half of 2002, to $1.327 billion, or 78.1% of total assets, at June 30, 2002, from $1.145 billion, or 75.9% of total assets, at December 31, 2001. This increase was due to higher average balances in existing client accounts, as well as a significant number of new accounts opened during the first half of 2002. In addition, we believe clients are seeking more stable investment opportunities in bank deposits due to the current uncertainty in the marketplace. The following table shows the composition of our deposits at June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001: <Table> <Caption> JUNE 30, 2002 DECEMBER 31, 2001 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- AS A % OF AS A % OF BALANCE TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Demand deposits $ 228,662 17.2% $ 201,001 17.5% NOW 162,800 12.3% 146,454 12.8% Savings 24,273 1.8% 22,710 2.0% Money Market 659,633 49.7% 541,905 47.3% Certificates of deposit under $100,000 83,008 6.3% 82,631 7.2% Certificates of deposit $100,000 or greater 168,313 12.7% 150,628 13.2% ------------ ------------ ------------ -------------- Total $ 1,326,689 100.0% $ 1,145,329 100.0% ============ ============ ============ ============== </Table> 15 <Page> BORROWINGS. Total borrowings (consisting of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase ("repurchase agreements"), and FHLB borrowings) decreased $2.6 million, or 1.4%, during the first half of 2002 to $188.4 million from $191.0 million at December 31, 2001. This decrease is due to the continued growth of our deposits. We take advantage of opportunities to fund asset growth with borrowings, but on a long-term basis, we intend to replace a portion of our borrowings with lower-cost core deposits. LIQUIDITY. Liquidity is defined as the ability to meet current and future financial obligations of a short-term nature. We further define liquidity as the ability to respond to the needs of depositors and borrowers as well as to earnings enhancement opportunities in a changing marketplace. Primary sources of liquidity consist of investment management fees, financial planning fees, deposit inflows, loan repayments, borrowed funds, and cash flows from investment securities. These sources fund our lending and investment activities. Management is responsible for establishing and monitoring liquidity targets as well as strategies to meet these targets. At June 30, 2002, cash, federal funds sold and securities available for sale amounted to $389.4 million, or 22.9% of total assets of the Company. This compares to $342.6 million, or 22.7% of total assets, at December 31, 2001. In general, Boston Private Bank maintains a liquidity target of 15% to 20% of total assets. Boston Private Bank is a member of the FHLB of Boston and as such has access to both short and long-term borrowings of up to $424.8 million as of June 30, 2002. In addition, Boston Private Bank maintains short-term lines of credit at the Federal Reserve Bank and other correspondent banks totaling $79.0 million, and has established brokered certificate of deposit lines with several institutions aggregating $120.0 million. We believe that at June 30, 2002, Boston Private Bank had adequate liquidity to meet its commitments for the foreseeable future. In general, Borel maintains a minimum liquidity target of 20%. Borel is a member of the FHLB of San Francisco, and as such has access to both short and long-term borrowings of up to $8.0 million as of June 30, 2002. Borel manages its cash position in a way that avoids reliance on short-term borrowings or brokered deposits. Concentrations of deposits from any one source are also avoided. We believe that at June 30, 2002, Borel had adequate liquidity to meet its commitments for the foreseeable future. Westfield's primary source of liquidity consists of investment management fees that are collected on a quarterly basis. At June 30, 2002 Westfield had working capital of approximately $4.4 million. We believe that at June 30, 2002, Westfield had adequate liquidity to meet its commitments for the foreseeable future. RINET's primary source of liquidity consists of financial planning and asset management fees that are collected on a quarterly basis. At June 30, 2002, RINET had working capital of approximately $813,000. We believe that at June 30, 2002, RINET had adequate liquidity to meet its commitments for the foreseeable future. Sand Hill's primary source of liquidity consists of investment management fees that are collected on a quarterly basis. At June 30, 2002 Sand Hill had working capital of approximately $238,000. We believe that at June 30, 2002, Sand Hill had adequate liquidity to meet its commitments for the foreseeable future. BPVI's primary source of liquidity consists of investment management fees that are collected on a quarterly basis. At June 30, 2002 BPVI had working capital of approximately $352,000. We believe that at June 30, 2002, BPVI had adequate liquidity to meet its commitments for the foreseeable future. Boston Private Financial Holdings' primary sources of funds are dividends from our subsidiaries, issuance of our common stock and borrowings. We believe that we have adequate liquidity to meet our commitments for the foreseeable future. CAPITAL RESOURCES. Our stockholders' equity at June 30, 2002 was $153.5 million, or 9.0% of total assets, compared to $139.6 million, or 9.2% of total assets at December 31, 2001. The dollar increase was the result of our net income for the first half of 2002 of $12.1 million, combined with common stock issued in connection with stock grants to employees, proceeds from options exercised and the change in accumulated other comprehensive income reduced by dividends paid to shareholders. The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on our financial statements. For example, under capital adequacy guidelines 16 <Page> and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, Boston Private Bank and Borel, which are our wholly-owned subsidiaries, must each meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of each of their respective assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Boston Private Bank's and Borel's respective capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Similarly, the Company is also subject to capital requirements administered by the Federal Reserve Bank with respect to certain non-banking activities, including adjustments in connection with off-balance sheet items. The following table presents actual capital amounts and regulatory capital requirements as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001: <Table> <Caption> TO BE WELL CAPITALIZED UNDER PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTUAL FOR CAPITAL ADEQUACY PURPOSES ACTION PROVISIONS --------------------------- ----------------------------- ------------------------- AMOUNT RATIO AMOUNT RATIO AMOUNT RATIO ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ---------- (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) AS OF JUNE 30, 2002: Total risk-based capital Company 147,161 13.05% 90,221 > 8.0% 112,776 > 10.0% Boston Private Bank 88,066 11.47 61,434 8.0 76,793 10.0 Borel 37,758 10.96 27,554 8.0 34,442 10.0 Tier I risk-based Company 147,161 11.80 45,110 4.0 67,665 6.0 Boston Private Bank 78,451 10.22 30,717 4.0 46,076 6.0 Borel 33,446 9.71 13,777 4.0 20,665 6.0 Tier I leverage capital Company 133,044 8.36 63,678 4.0 79,678 5.0 Boston Private Bank 78,451 6.66 47,112 4.0 58,890 5.0 Borel 33,446 8.29 16,142 4.0 20,178 5.0 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2001: Total risk-based capital Company 133,673 13.43% 79,637 > 8.0% 99,547 > 10.0% Boston Private Bank 78,045 11.56 54,008 8.0 67,510 10.0 Borel 30,147 9.76 24,718 8.0 30,897 10.0 Tier I risk-based Company 121,199 12.18 39,819 4.0 59,728 6.0 Boston Private Bank 69,587 10.31 27,004 4.0 40,506 6.0 Borel 26,277 8.50 12,359 4.0 18,538 6.0 Tier I leverage capital Company 121,199 8.05 60,186 4.0 75,233 5.0 Boston Private Bank 69,587 6.30 44,167 4.0 55,209 5.0 Borel 26,277 6.83 15,396 4.0 19,245 5.0 </Table> RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002. NET INCOME. We recorded net income of $6.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 compared to $5.2 million, or $0.22 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2001. This represented a 21.6% increase in net income and a 22.7% increase in earnings per share. 17 <Page> NET INTEREST INCOME. For the quarter ended June 30, 2002, net interest income was $15.9 million, an increase of $2.7 million, or 20.4%, over the same period in 2001. This increase was attributable to the increase in the average balance of earning assets exceeding the increased average balance of interest bearing liabilities and a decrease in the average cost of interest bearing liabilities exceeding the decrease of the average cost of interest earning assets. This increase was attributable to an increase in the average balance of earning assets and a decrease in the average cost of interest earning liabilities. The Company's net interest margin was 4.30% for the second quarter of 2002, an increase of 13 basis points compared to the same period last year. INTEREST INCOME. During the second quarter of 2002, interest income was $22.4 million, a decrease of $715,000, or 3.1%, compared to $23.1 million for the same period in 2001. Interest income on commercial loans decreased 3.8% to $9.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, compared to $10.2 million for the same period in 2001. Interest income from residential mortgage loans increased 26.6% to $8.7 million for the second quarter of 2002, compared to $6.9 million for the same period in 2001, and interest on home equity and other loans decreased 20.3% to $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2002, compared to $1.5 million, for the same period in 2001. The average balance of commercial loans increased 19.2% and the average rate decreased 19.3%, or 165 basis points to 6.91% for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. The average balance of residential mortgage loans increased 39.9%, and the average rate decreased 9.5%, or 67 basis points to 6.40% for the same period. The average balance of home equity and other consumer loans increased 5.0% and the average rate decreased 24.1%, or 194 basis points, to 6.13%. Total investment income (consisting of interest and dividend income from cash, federal funds sold, investment securities, mortgage-backed securities, and stock in the FHLB of Boston) decreased $1.9 million, or 41.3%, to $2.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, compared to $4.5 million for the same period in 2001. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the average yield on investments of 152 basis points, or 31.3%, to 3.34% compounded by a decrease in the average balance of $53.7 million, or 14.5%, for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. INTEREST EXPENSE. During the second quarter of 2002, interest expense was $6.5 million, a decrease of $3.4 million, or 34.5%, compared to $9.9 million for the same period in 2001. This decrease in our interest expense was the result of a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 160 basis points, or 43.0%, to 2.13% for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $157.8 million, or 14.9%, between the two periods. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES. The provision for loan losses was $555,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, compared to $690,000 for the same period in 2001. These provisions reflect continued loan growth and excellent credit quality. We evaluate several factors including new loan originations, estimated charge-offs, and risk characteristics of the loan portfolio when determining the provision for loan losses. These factors include the level and mix of loan growth, the level of non-accrual and delinquent loans, and the level of charge-offs and recoveries. Also see discussion under "FINANCIAL CONDITION - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES." Charge-offs net of recoveries were $23,000 during the second quarter of 2002, compared to $0 for the same period in 2001. FEES AND OTHER INCOME. Fees and other income increased $411,000, or 3.2%, to $13.1 million for the three-month period ending June 30, 2002, compared to $12.7 million for the same period in 2001. The majority of fee income was attributable to investment management and trust fees earned on assets under management. These fees increased $207,000, or 2.1% to $9.9 million for the second quarter of 2002, compared to $9.7 million for the same period in 2001. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in assets under management for certain products that earn a higher fee offset by decreases in the total assets under management. Total assets under management decreased $224,000 or 3.3% to $6.504 billion as of June 30, 2002 compared to $6.728 billion as of June 30, 2001. Financial planning fees increased $425,000, or 37.1%, to $1.6 million for the second quarter of 2002, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2001. This increase was due in part to new business and special projects. Gain on sale of investment securities was $147,000 for the second quarter of 2002 compared to $670,000 for the second quarter of 2001. The amount of security gains recorded in the portfolios are dependent on current market conditions and the status of the banks' balance sheets. Gain on sale of loans increased $459,000 to $610,000 for the second quarter of 2002 compared to $151,000 for the second quarter of 2001. Of the total gain, $343,000 was due to individual fixed rate loans sold in the secondary market and $267,000 was a result of a $15 million sale of portfolio loans. Boston Private Bank sells virtually all of its fixed rate loans and periodically sells loans out of portfolio to free up capital and adjust the balance sheet gap. 18 <Page> Cash administration fees, which consists primarily of cash management fees and liquid asset management fees, were $193,000 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002 compared to $489,000 for the second quarter of 2001. These fees have decreased due to clients choosing to keep their assets in deposits rather than other cash management products. Other fee income, which consists primarily of loan fees and banking fees, increased $89,000 to $505,000 for the second quarter of 2002. OPERATING EXPENSE. Total operating expense for the second quarter of 2002 increased $1.7 million, or 9.6%, to $19.1 million compared to $17.4 million for the same period in 2001. This increase was attributable to our continued growth and expansion. We experienced a 14.9% increase in total balance sheet assets and an 18.0% increase in the number of employees from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2002. Salaries and benefits, the largest component of operating expense, increased $1.8 million, or 16.8%, to $12.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, from $11.0 million for the same period in 2001. This increase was due to an 18.0% increase in the number of employees, a higher level of employee incentive-based compensation, normal salary increases, and the related taxes and benefits thereon. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $846,000, or 43.6%, to $2.8 million for the second quarter of 2002, from $1.9 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily attributable to the increased occupancy expenses related to expansion at Ten Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, and the new banking office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as our continued investments in technology. In addition, we plan to open offices in Newton, Massachusetts and Palo Alto, California in the second half of 2002. Professional services include legal fees, consulting fees, and other professional services such as audit and tax preparation. These expenses decreased $169,000, or 15.9%. This decrease is due to certain legal and consulting expenses incurred in the prior year that were one time in nature. Marketing and business development decreased $223,000, or 18.9%, to $956,000 for the second quarter of 2002. This is not a reflection of less commitment to growth, but simply a timing variance. Contract services and processing, which are the costs associated for custody and data processing, decreased $194,000 from the second quarter in 2001. This decrease is due primarily to a reduction in custody rates as well as lower balances in assets under management. Amortization of goodwill decreased $340,000 to $0 for the second quarter of 2002. On January 1, 2002, we adopted FASB statement 142. Statement 142 requires that goodwill no longer be amortized to earnings and that other indefinite life intangibles also not be amortized. Other expenses include insurance, supplies, telephone, mailing expense, publications and subscriptions, employee training, interest on deferred acquisition payments and other miscellaneous business expenses. These expenses have decreased $69,000, or 5.2% to $1.3 million. INCOME TAX EXPENSE. We recorded income tax expense of $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2002 as compared to $2.6 million for the same period last year. The effective tax rate was 32.8% for the second quarter of 2002, compared to 33.7% for the same period in 2001. The decrease in our effective tax rate is a result of a lower percentage of fully taxable income. We have been notified by the Department of Revenue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that there is a proposed deficiency in the 1999 & 2000 tax returns associated with our real estate investment trust subsidiary. See "RISK FACTORS AND FACTORS AFFECTING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS - BOSTON PRIVATE MAY OWE ADDITIONAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE TAXES" and "LEGAL PROCEEDINGS." RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 NET INCOME. The Company recorded net income of $12.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2002 compared to $10.3 million, or $0.45 per diluted share for the six months ended June 30, 2001. This represented a 17.3% increase in net income and a 15.5% increase in earnings per share. NET INTEREST INCOME. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, net interest income was $31.1 million, an increase of $4.9 million, or 18.7%, over the same period in 2001. This increase was attributable to the increase in the average 19 <Page> balance of earning assets exceeding the increased average balance of interest bearing liabilities and a decrease in the average cost of interest bearing liabilities exceeding the decrease of the average cost of interest earning assets. Our net interest margin was 4.31% for the first half of 2002, an increase of 10 basis points compared to the same period last year. INTEREST INCOME. During the first six months of 2002, interest income was $44.0 million, a decrease of $2.9 million, or 6.3%, compared to $46.9 million for the same period in 2001. Interest income on commercial loans decreased 8.3% to $19.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to $20.9 million for the same period in 2001. Interest income from residential mortgage loans increased 27.5% to $16.9 million for the first six months of 2002, compared to $13.2 million for the same period in 2001, and interest on home equity and other loans decreased 22.3% to $2.4 million for the first six months of 2002, compared to $3.1 million for the same period in 2001. The average balance of commercial loans increased 17.7% and the average rate decreased 22.1%, or 197 basis points to 7.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2002. The average balance of residential mortgage loans increased 41.1%, and the average rate decreased 9.6%, or 69 basis points to 6.4% for the same period. The average balance of home equity and other loans increased 7.7% and the average rate decreased 27.9% or 239 basis points to 6.18%. Total investment income (consisting of interest and dividend income from cash, federal funds sold, investment securities, mortgage-backed securities, and stock in the FHLB of Boston) decreased $4.1 million, or 42.6% to $5.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to $9.7 million for the same period in 2001. This decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in the average yield of investments of 175 basis points, or 33.7%, to 3.45% compounded by a decrease in the average balance of $50.2 million, or 13.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2002. INTEREST EXPENSE. During the first six months of 2002, interest expense was $12.9 million, a decrease of $7.8 million, or 37.8%, compared to $20.7 million for the same period in 2001. This decrease in our interest expense was the result of a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities of 184 basis points, or 46.2%, to 2.15% for the six months ended June 30, 2002. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $161.5 million, or 15.5%, between the two periods. PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES. The provision for loan losses was $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2001. These provisions reflect continued loan growth and excellent credit quality. We evaluate several factors including new loan originations, estimated charge-offs, and risk characteristics of the loan portfolio when determining the provision for loan losses. These factors include the level and mix of loan growth, the level of non-accrual and delinquent loans, and the level of charge-offs and recoveries. Also see discussion under "FINANCIAL CONDITION - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES." Charge-offs net of recoveries were $24,000 during the first six months of 2002, compared to $32,000 in recoveries, net of charge-offs, for the same period in 2001. FEES AND OTHER INCOME. Fees and other income increased $1.5 million, or 6.1%, to $26.2 million for the six month period ending June 30, 2002, compared to $24.7 million for the same period in 2001. The majority of fee income was attributable to investment management and trust fees earned on assets under management. These fees increased $459,000, or 2.4% to $19.8 million for the first six months of 2002, compared to $19.3 million for the same period in 2001. This increase is primarily attributable to increases in assets under management for certain products that earn a higher fee partially offset by decreases in the total assets under management. Financial planning fees increased $740,000, or 32.1% to $3.0 million for the first six months of 2002, compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2001. RINET had strong new business in the first half of this year as well as a number of special projects that accounted for the majority of the increase. Gain on sale of investment securities was $563,000 for the first half of 2002. The amount of security gains recorded in the portfolios are dependent on current market conditions and the status of the banks' balance sheets. Gain on sale of loans increased $546,000 to $881,000 for the first half of 2002. Of the total gain, $614,000 was due to individual fixed rate loans sold in the secondary market and $267,000 was a result of a $15 million sale of portfolio loans. Boston Private Bank sells virtually all of its fixed rate loans and periodically sells loans out of portfolio to free up capital and adjust the balance sheet. Cash administrative fees, which consists of cash management fees and liquid asset management fees, were $414,000 for the six months ended 2002 compared to $573,000 for the same period in 2001. These fees have decreased, in part, due to clients choosing to keep their assets in deposits rather than other cash management products. Other fee income, which consists primarily of loan fees and banking fees increased $407,000 to $1.1 million for the first half of 2002. 20 <Page> OPERATING EXPENSE. Total operating expense for the first six months of 2002 increased $4.1 million, or 12.0% to $38.2 million compared to $34.1 million for the same period in 2001. This increase is due to our continued growth and expansion. We experienced a 14.9% increase in total balance sheet assets, and an 18.0% increase in the number of employees from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2002. Salaries and benefits, the largest component of operating expense, increased $3.5 million, or 15.9%, to $25.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002, from $22.1 million for the same period in 2001. This increase was due to an 18.0% increase in the number of employees, a higher level of employee incentive-based compensation, normal salary increases, and the related taxes and benefits thereon. Occupancy and equipment expense increased $1.5 million, or 39.9%, to $5.2 million for the first half of 2002, from $3.7 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily attributable to the increased occupancy expenses related to expansion at Ten Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, and the new banking office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as the Company's continued investments in technology. In addition, we plan to open offices in Newton, Massachusetts and Palo Alto, California in the second half of 2002. Professional services include legal fees, consulting fees, and other professional services such as audit and tax preparation. These expenses decreased $301,000, or 14.9%. This decrease is due to certain legal expenses incurred in the prior year that were one time in nature. Marketing and business development increased $11,000, or 0.6%, to $1.8 million for the second half of 2002 as a result of increased business development activity due to growth in sales staff. Contract services and processing, which are the costs associated for custody and data processing, decreased $92,000, for the six months ended June 30, 2002, or 9.6%. This decrease is due primarily to a reduction in custody rates as well as lower balances in assets under management. Amortization of goodwill decreased $679,000 to $0 for the second half of 2002. On January 1, 2002 we adopted FASB Statement 142. Statement 142 requires that goodwill no longer be amortized to earnings and that other indefinite life intangibles also not be amortized. Other expenses include insurance, supplies, telephone, mailing expense, publications and subscriptions, employee training, interest on deferred acquisition payments and other miscellaneous business expenses. These expenses have increased $302,000, or 11.3%, to $3.0 million primarily as a result of various items, including increased business volume and an increase in the number of employees. INCOME TAX EXPENSE. We recorded income tax expense of $5.8 million for the second half of 2002 as compared to $5.1 million for the same period last year. The effective tax rate was 32.3% for the second half of 2002, compared to 33.3% for the same period in 2001. The decrease in the Company's effective tax rate is a result of a lower percentage of fully taxable income. See description of pending tax matter in "RISK FACTORS AND FACTORS AFFECTING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS - BOSTON PRIVATE MAY OWE ADDITIONAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE TAXES" and "LEGAL PROCEEDINGS." 21 <Page> RISK FACTORS AND FACTORS AFFECTING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q, CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND SECTION 21E OF THE EXCHANGE ACT. BOSTON PRIVATE'S ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q. FACTORS WHICH MAY CAUSE SUCH A MATERIAL DIFFERENCE INCLUDE THOSE SET FORTH BELOW. INVESTORS IN BOSTON PRIVATE'S COMMON STOCK SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE DISCUSSION OF RISK FACTORS BELOW, IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q. REFERENCE TO "WE," "OUR," AND "US" REFER TO BOSTON PRIVATE AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN BANKING CUSTOMERS AT CURRENT LEVELS Competition in local banking industries coupled with our relatively small size may limit the ability of Boston Private Bank and Borel to attract and retain banking customers. Boston Private Bank and Borel face competition from the following: - other banking institutions (including larger Boston and Northern California and suburban commercial banking organizations); - savings banks; - credit unions; - other financial institutions; - non-bank financial service companies serving eastern Massachusetts, Northern California and their respective adjoining areas; and - out of state financial intermediaries that have opened loan production offices or that solicit deposits in our market areas. In particular, our competitors include several major financial companies whose greater resources may afford them a marketplace advantage by enabling them to maintain numerous banking locations and mount extensive promotional and advertising campaigns. Additionally, banks and other financial institutions with larger capitalization and financial intermediaries not subject to bank regulatory restrictions have larger lending limits and are thereby able to serve the credit and investment needs of larger customers. Areas of competition include interest rates for loans and deposits, efforts to obtain deposits and range and quality of services provided. Because Boston Private Bank and Borel maintain smaller staffs and have fewer financial and other resources than larger institutions with which they compete, they may be limited in their ability to attract customers. In addition, some of the current commercial banking customers may seek alternative banking sources as they develop needs for credit facilities larger than Boston Private Bank and Borel can accommodate. If we are unable to attract and retain banking customers, we may be unable to continue our loan growth and our results of operations and financial condition may otherwise be negatively impacted. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CLIENTS AT CURRENT LEVELS Due to the intense local competition, Boston Private Bank, Borel and our investment management subsidiaries, Westfield, Sand Hill, BPVI, and RINET, may not be able to attract and retain investment management clients at current levels. In the investment management industry, we compete primarily with the following: - commercial banks and trust companies; - mutual fund companies; - investment advisory firms; 22 <Page> - stock brokerage firms; - law firms; and - other financial services companies. Competition is especially keen in our geographic market area, because there are numerous well-established and successful investment management firms in Boston, New England and Northern California. Our ability to successfully attract and retain investment management clients is dependent upon our ability to compete with our competitors' investment products, level of investment performance, fees, client services and marketing and distribution capabilities. In addition, our ability to retain investment management clients may be impaired by the fact that our investment management contracts are typically short-term in nature. For the six months ended June 30, 2002, approximately 35% of our revenues were derived from investment management contracts which are typically terminable upon 30 days' notice or less. Most of our clients may withdraw funds from accounts under management generally in their sole discretion. Moreover, Westfield receives performance-based fees resulting from its status as general partner or investment manager of six limited partnership investment funds. The amount of these fees is impacted directly by the investment performance of Westfield. As a result, the future revenues from such fees may fluctuate and may be affected by conditions in the capital markets and other general economic conditions. Westfield, BPVI, RINET, and Sand Hill are our major investment management subsidiaries, and their financial performance is a significant factor in our overall results of operations and financial condition. DEFAULTS IN THE REPAYMENT OF LOANS MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR BUSINESS Defaults in the repayment of loans by our customers may negatively impact our business. A borrower's default on its obligations under one or more of our loans may result in lost principal and interest income and increased operating expenses as a result of the allocation of management time and resources to the collection and work-out of the loan. If collection efforts are unsuccessful or acceptable work-out arrangements cannot be reached, we may have to write-off the loan in whole or in part. In such situations, Boston Private Bank and Borel may acquire any real estate or other assets, if any, which secure the loan through foreclosure or other similar available remedies. The amount owed under the defaulted loan often exceeds the value of the assets acquired. OUR ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES MAY BE INADEQUATE The respective management of Boston Private Bank and Borel periodically make a determination of an allowance for loan losses based on available information, including the quality of the loan portfolio, economic conditions, the value of the underlying collateral and the level of non-accruing loans. Increases in this allowance result in an expense for the period. If, as a result of general economic conditions or an increase in defaulted loans, management determines that additional increases in the allowance for loan losses are necessary, Boston Private Bank or Borel may incur additional expenses. In addition, bank regulatory agencies periodically review Boston Private Bank's and Borel's respective allowances for loan losses and the values they attribute to real estate acquired through foreclosure or other similar remedies. Such regulatory agencies may require Boston Private Bank or Borel to adjust their determination of the value for these items. These adjustments could negatively impact our results of operations or financial position. A DOWNTURN IN THE LOCAL ECONOMIES OR REAL ESTATE MARKETS COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR BANKING BUSINESS A downturn in the local economies or real estate markets could negatively impact our banking business. Because Boston Private Bank and Borel serve primarily individuals and smaller businesses located in Eastern Massachusetts and adjoining areas, with a particular concentration in the greater Boston metropolitan area, and Northern California, the ability of our customers to repay their loans is impacted by the economic conditions in these areas. Furthermore, current negative economic trends, including uncertainty regarding an economic recovery, increased unemployment and recently announced significant layoffs of employees by companies in Northern California and New England, as well as continuing 23 <Page> economic uncertainty created by terrorist attacks, and the United States' war on terrorism, may negatively impact businesses in Northern California and New England. While the short-term and long-term effects of these events remain uncertain, they could adversely affect general economic conditions, consumer confidence or market liquidity, or result in changes in interest rates, any of which could have a negative impact on our banking business. The commercial loans are generally concentrated in the following customer groups: - real estate developers and investors; - financial service providers; - technology companies; - manufacturing and communications companies; - professional service providers; - general commercial and industrial companies; and - individuals. Boston Private Bank and Borel commercial loans, with limited exceptions, are secured by either real estate (usually, income producing residential and commercial properties), marketable securities or corporate assets (usually, accounts receivable, equipment or inventory). Our ability to continue to originate real estate loans may be impaired by adverse changes in local and regional economic conditions in the real estate markets, or by acts of nature, including earthquakes and flooding. Due to the concentration of real estate collateral, these events could have a material adverse impact on the value of the collateral resulting in losses to either or both of Boston Private Bank and Borel. Substantially all of Boston Private Bank's and Borel's residential mortgage and home equity loans are secured by residential property in eastern Massachusetts and Northern California. As a result, conditions in the real estate markets specifically, and the Massachusetts and California economies generally, can materially impact the ability of Boston Private Bank's and Borel's borrowers to repay their loans and affect the value of the collateral securing these loans. ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH COMMERCIAL LENDING COULD RESULT IN LOSSES In the course of business, Boston Private Bank and Borel may in the future acquire, through foreclosure, properties securing loans they have originated or purchased which are in default. Particularly in commercial real estate lending, there is a risk that hazardous substances could be discovered on these properties. In this event, we might be required to remove these substances from the affected properties at our sole cost and expense. The cost of this removal could substantially exceed the value of affected properties. We may not have adequate remedies against the prior owner or other responsible parties, or could find it difficult or impossible to sell the affected properties, which could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition and operating results. FLUCTUATIONS IN INTEREST RATES MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR BANKING BUSINESS Fluctuations in interest rates may negatively impact the business of Boston Private Bank and Borel. Boston Private Bank's and Borel's sources of income from operations is net interest income, which is equal to the difference between the interest income received on interest-bearing assets (usually, loans and investment securities) and the interest expense incurred in connection with interest-bearing liabilities (usually, deposits and borrowings). These rates are highly sensitive to many factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions, both domestic and foreign, and the monetary and fiscal policies of various governmental and regulatory authorities. Net interest income can be affected significantly by changes in market interest rates. Changes in relative interest rates may reduce our net interest income as the difference between interest income and interest expense decreases. We cannot assure that a decrease in interest rates will not negatively impact our results from operations or financial position. Specifically, Borel is currently asset sensitive, which means that its interest bearing liabilities mature, or otherwise reprice, at a slower rate than its interest earning assets. As a result, in a period of declining interest rates, Borel will experience a shrinking of its interest margin as its floating rate loans will reprice immediately, while its fixed rate deposits will reprice over the course of a year. This reduction in interest rate may adversely affect Borel's earnings. 24 <Page> An increase in interest rates could also have a negative impact on our results of operations by reducing the ability of borrowers to repay their current loan obligations, which could not only result in increased loan defaults, foreclosures and write-offs, but also necessitate further increases to our allowances for loan losses. Specifically, Boston Private Bank is currently liability sensitive. As a result, during periods of increasing interest rates, Boston Private Bank's results of operations may be negatively impacted. Increases in interest rates also may reduce the demand for loans and, as a result, the amount of loan and commitment fees. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates may result in disintermediation, which is the flow of funds away from depository institutions into direct investments that pay a higher rate of return and may affect the value of our investment securities and other interest-earning assets. OUR COST OF FUNDS FOR BANKING OPERATIONS MAY INCREASE AS A RESULT OF GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, INTEREST RATES OR COMPETITIVE PRESSURES Our cost of funds for banking operations may increase as a result of general economic conditions, interest rates and competitive pressures. Boston Private Bank and Borel have traditionally obtained funds principally through deposits and through borrowings. As a general matter, deposits are a cheaper source of funds than borrowings, because interest rates paid for deposits are typically less than interest rates charged for borrowings. Historically and in comparison to commercial banking averages, Boston Private Bank and Borel have had a higher percentage of their time deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more. Within the banking industry, the amounts of such deposits are generally considered more likely to fluctuate than deposits of smaller denominations. If, as a result of general economic conditions, market interest rates, competitive pressures or otherwise, the value of deposits at Boston Private Bank and Borel decrease relative to their overall banking operations, Boston Private Bank and Borel may have to rely more heavily on borrowings as a source of funds in the future, which may negatively impact our net interest margin. OUR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MAY BE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY CHANGES IN ECONOMIC AND MARKET CONDITIONS Our investment management business may be negatively impacted by changes in general economic and market conditions because the performance of such business is directly affected by conditions in the financial and securities markets. The financial markets and businesses operating in the securities industry are highly volatile (meaning that performance results can vary greatly within short periods of time) and are directly affected by, among other factors, domestic and foreign economic conditions and general trends in business and finance, all of which are beyond our control. We cannot assure you that broad market performance will be favorable in the future. In particular, the financial and securities markets have experienced a significant downturn since March 2000. This decline has impacted our investment management business, in particular, performance fees we earn on mutual funds for which Westfield acts as a subadvisor. In addition, following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the world financial and securities markets experienced significant and precipitous decline in value and will likely continue to experience significant volatility as a result of, among other things, world economic and political conditions. Continued decline in the financial markets or a lack of sustained growth may result in a corresponding decline in our performance and may adversely affect the assets which we manage. Westfield's, BPVI's, Sand Hill's and a portion of RINET's management contracts generally provide for fees payable for investment management services based on the market value of assets under management, although, as noted above, a portion of Westfield's contracts also provide for the payment of fees based on investment performance. Because most contracts provide for a fee based on market values of securities fluctuations in securities prices may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. OUR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS IS HIGHLY REGULATED Our investment management business is highly regulated, primarily at the federal level. Four of our subsidiaries, namely Westfield, Sand Hill, BPVI, and RINET are registered investment advisers under the Investment Advisers Act of 1040, as amended. Tow of our subsidiaries, Boston Private Bank and Borel, also provide investment management services, but are regulated as banks and are not required to register as investment advisors. Each of our subsidiaries providing investment management services is subject to fiduciary laws. The Investment Advisers Act imposes numerous obligations on registered investment advisers, including fiduciary, record keeping, operational and disclosure obligations. In addition, Westfield and Sand Hill act as subadvisors or advisors to mutual funds which are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and are subject to that act's provisions and regulations. 25 <Page> Our subsidiaries are also subject to the provisions and regulations of ERISA to the extent they act as a "fiduciary" under ERISA with respect to certain of our clients. ERISA and the applicable provisions of the federal tax laws, impose a number of duties on persons who are fiduciaries under ERISA and prohibit transactions involving the assets of each ERISA plan which is a client, as well as certain transactions by the fiduciaries (and certain other related parties) to such plans. Applicable law provides that all investment contracts with mutual fund clients may be terminated by the mutual fund without penalty, upon no later than 60 days' notice. Investment contracts with institutional and other clients are typically terminable by the client, without penalty, upon 30 days' notice or less. The failure of any of our subsidiaries that provide investment management services to comply with applicable laws or regulations could result in fines, suspensions of individual employees or other sanctions, including revocation of such subsidiary's registration as an investment adviser. OUR BANKING BUSINESS IS HIGHLY REGULATED Bank holding companies and state chartered banks operate in a highly regulated environment and are subject to supervision and examination by federal and state regulatory agencies. Boston Private Financial Holdings is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, and to regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board. Boston Private Bank, as a Massachusetts chartered trust company, the deposits of which are insured by the FDIC, is subject to regulation and supervision by the Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks and the FDIC. Borel, as a California banking corporation, is subject to regulation and supervision by the California Department of Financial Institutions and the FDIC. Federal and state laws and regulations govern numerous matters including: - changes in the ownership or control of banks and bank holding companies, - maintenance of adequate capital and the financial condition of a financial institution, - permissible types, - amounts and terms of extensions of credit and investments, - maintenance of permissible non-banking activities, - the level of reserves against deposits and - restrictions on dividend payments The FDIC, the DFI and the Massachusetts Commissioner of Banks possess cease and desist powers to prevent or remedy unsafe or unsound practices or violations of law by banks subject to their regulation, and the Federal Reserve Board possesses similar powers with respect to bank holding companies. These and other restrictions limit the manner in which we and Boston Private Bank and Borel may conduct business and obtain financing. Furthermore, our banking business is affected not only by general economic conditions, but also by the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board. Changes in monetary or legislative policies may affect the interest rates Boston Private Bank and Borel must offer to attract deposits and the interest rates they must charge on their loans, as well as the manner in which it offers deposits and makes loans. These monetary policies have had, and are expected to continue to have, significant effects on the operating results of depository institutions generally including Boston Private Bank and Borel. OUR BUSINESS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MAY BE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY CERTAIN RISKS INHERENT WITH THE ACQUISITION OF OTHER COMPANIES We have in the past considered, and will in the future continue to consider, the acquisition of other banking and investment management companies. To the extent that we acquire other companies in the future, our business may be negatively impacted by certain risks inherent with such acquisitions. 26 <Page> These risks include the following: - the risk that we will incur substantial expenses in pursuing potential acquisitions without consummating our acquisitions; - the risk that the acquired business will not perform in accordance with management's expectations; - the risk that difficulties will arise in connection with the integration of the operations of the acquired business with the operations of our banking or investment management businesses, particularly to the extent we are covering new geographic markets; - the risk that management will divert its attention from other aspects of our business; - the risk that we may lose key employees of the acquired business; - the risk that unanticipated costs or charges relating to potential acquisitions could reduce our earnings per share; - the risks associated with entering into geographic and product markets in which we have limited or no direct prior experience; and - the risks of the acquired company which we may assume as a result of the acquisition. As a result of these risks, any given acquisition, if and when consummated, may adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. In addition, because the consideration for an acquisition may involve cash, debt or the issuance of shares of our stock and may involve the payment of a premium over book and market values, existing shareholders may well experience dilution in connection with any acquisition. In addition, we are likely to record goodwill and other intangible assets in connection with the acquisition of other companies. Under Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 142, goodwill and identifiable intangible assets with indefinite lives will no longer be amortized, but will be reviewed at least annually for impairment. Impairment may result from, among other things, deterioration in performance of the acquired company, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in applicable laws or regulations, including changes that restrict the activities of the acquired business, and a variety of other circumstances. We evaluated our recorded goodwill as of January 1, 2002, and concluded that there was no impairment as of that date. Goodwill recorded prior to implementation of Statement 142 in January 2002, contains certain intangible assets that were not separately stated at that time. Should the goodwill of a business segment be impaired, recognition of the related intangible assets, if applicable, would not be permitted under Statement 142 and would likely be included in the aggregate amount of any impairment loss. In the event that we incur an impairment loss in the future, such loss could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial results for the period in which such charge is taken. ADVERSE DEVELOPMENTS IN LITIGATION COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT OUR BUSINESS Since 1984, Borel has served as the trustee of a private trust that has been the subject of protracted litigation. During the last eight years there have been three actions filed in the Superior Court for San Mateo County, California, by certain beneficiaries of the trust relating to the management and proposed sale of certain real property. These beneficiaries have claimed, among other things, that Borel breached its fiduciary duties as the trustee. Borel has prevailed in the first action and final judgment has been entered in its favor. Borel has prevailed in the trial court in the second action and a final decision was issued in favor of Borel; however, the plaintiff beneficiaries made a number of filings following the trial court's decision including a notice of appeal, from the judgment on the merits. The plaintiff beneficiaries' motions for a new trial and for a preliminary injunction were denied. While the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the denial of the preliminary injunction, this appeal was rendered moot by the consummation of sale and settlement agreements with UNOCAL on July 2, 2002. The third action has been held in abeyance by the trial court for several years pending disposition of the first two matters. Adverse developments in these lawsuits could have a material adverse effect on Borel's business or the combined business of our banks. For a more detailed description of this litigation, see "Legal Proceedings." BOSTON PRIVATE BANK MAY OWE ADDITIONAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE TAXES Boston Private Preferred Capital Corporation is a real estate investment trust, 99.9% of which is owned by Boston Private Bank. Boston Private Bank has received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue a Notice of Intent to Assess additional state excise taxes of $1,216,889 plus interest with respect to its tax years ended December 31, 1999 and December 31, 2000 in connection with dividends it received from Boston Private Preferred Capital Corporation, its real estate investment trust subsidiary. We are aware that the Department of Revenue has sent similar notices to numerous other financial institutions in Massachusetts that reported a deduction for dividends 27 <Page> received from a real estate investment trust on their respective 1999 and 2000 Massachusetts financial institution excise tax returns. The Department of Revenue contends that dividend distributions by Boston Private Preferred Capital Corporation to Boston Private Bank are fully taxable in Massachusetts. We believe that the Massachusetts statute that provides for a dividends received deduction equal to 95% of certain dividend distributions applies to the distributions made by Boston Private Preferred Capital Corporation to Boston Private Bank. Accordingly, we have made no provision in our financial statements for the amounts assessed or additional amounts that might be assessed in the future. If the Department of Revenue is able to assess such additional state excise taxes or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts amends the relevant state tax laws, Boston Private Bank's results of operations may be adversely affected. We intend to vigorously appeal the assessment and to pursue all available means to defend our position. ITEM 3. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK For information related to this item, see the Company's December 31, 2001 Form 10-K, Item 7A - Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk. No material changes have occurred since that date. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS On June 7, 2000, Westfield received correspondence on behalf of a former client, the Retirement Board of Allegheny County (the "plaintiff"), claiming that Westfield is responsible for investment underperformance of allegedly $5.1 million when compared to the plaintiff's performance targets. On January 11, 2001, a pleading was filed in Pennsylvania state court on behalf of the plaintiff stating that an action has been commenced against the subsidiary, but containing no allegations. On or about May 3, 2002, a complaint was filed against Westfield in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on behalf of the same plaintiff. The complaint alleges that Westfield's management of the plaintiff's assets resulted in underperformance resulting in a loss of "more than $4 million." The complaint purports to state claims of common law breach of contract, professional negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as a claim under the Pennsylvania unfair trade practices statute, and seeks an award of damages. The complaint also raises claims against a third party investment monitor arising out of the same facts. On July 1, 2002, Westfield filed a motion to dismiss the complaint contending, among other things, that the complaint does not contain allegations as to how Westfield breached the contact or its purported fiduciary duty. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for August 27, 2002, after which the Court will determine whether to dismiss the claims against Westfield. We intend to defend this matter vigorously. Since 1984, Borel has served as the trustee of a private family trust known as the Andre LeRoy Trust. There have been three actions involving Borel relating to the management and proposed sale of certain real property (known as the Guadalupe Oil Field), owned by the Andre LeRoy Trust and another private family trust (for which Bankers Trust is the trustee). In the first action ("Removal Action"), certain beneficiaries of the Andre LeRoy Trust, petitioned for removal of Borel as trustee, claiming that Borel had breached its fiduciary duties concerning the management of oil and gas leases, and, following discovery of environmental contamination of the property, negotiating a proposed Settlement Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell the Guadalupe Oil Field to Union Oil Company of California (d/b/a UNOCAL), the operator of the Guadalupe Oil Field. In the second action ("Approval Action"), Borel requested court approval of the proposed Settlement Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement. Borel prevailed in both the Removal Action and Approval Action in the trial court, and plaintiffs appealed those decisions. In February 2001, the California Court of Appeals affirmed the findings and decisions of the trial court in the Removal Action and remanded the Approval Action for limited reconsideration by the trial court. Final judgment in the Removal Action was entered in favor of Borel in March 2001. Following the trial court's decision, plaintiff beneficiaries made a number of filings (1) a motion for a new trial, which was denied by the trial court; (2) a notice of appeal from the judgment on the merits in the Approval Action (3) a motion for preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin the closing of the settlement with UNOCAL and the sale of the Guadalupe Oil Field to UNOCAL, which was denied by the trial court as well; (4) a notice of appeal from the denial of the preliminary injunction; and (5) a Petition for a Writ of Supersedeas seeking the same injunction, in effect, from the Court of Appeals, which was denied. The transactions contemplated by the Purchase 28 <Page> and Sale Agreement and Settlement Agreement with UNOCAL closed on July 2, 2002, which rendered the appeal from the denial of the injunction moot. Plaintiff's appeal from the adverse judgment on the merits in the trial court remains pending. On March 18, 2002, on remand in the Approval Action, the trial court issued a statement of decision confirming its decision in favor of Borel approving the proposed Settlement Agreement and Purchase and Sale Agreement. On April 23, 2002, the plaintiff beneficiaries filed a notice of intention to file for a new trial. No date for a hearing or decision has been yet scheduled. In the third action ("Damages Action"), the same plaintiff beneficiaries claimed damages against Borel and Deutsche Bank for alleged mismanagement of the Andre LeRoy Trust and the other family trust in connection with oil and gas leases and the proposed sale of the Guadalupe Oil Field. In the Damages Action, plaintiffs claimed damages of $234.2 million, but that amount was unsubstantiated and the component elements of damages plaintiffs identified did not total that amount. In the trial of the Approval Action, plaintiffs submitted expert testimony of damages in the amount of $102 million, but the court found such evidence unpersuasive. Borel will continue to vigorously litigate the remaining matters. While the ultimate results of these proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, at the present time, Borel's management, based on consultation with legal counsel, believes there is no basis to conclude that liability with respect to these matters is probable or that such liability can be reasonably estimated. The Company is also involved in routine legal proceedings occurring in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, final disposition of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company. On or about June 2, 2002, Boston Private Bank received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue a Notice of Intent to Assess additional state excise taxes of $1,216,889 plus interest with respect to its tax years ended December 31, 1999 and December 31, 2000 for dividends from its real estate investment trust subsidiary. We are aware that the Department of Revenue has sent similar notices to numerous other financial institutions in Massachusetts that reported a deduction for dividends received from a real estate investment trust on their respective 1999 and 2000 Massachusetts financial institution excise tax returns. Assessed amounts (including interest) ultimately paid, if any, would be deductible expenses for federal income tax purposes. We intend to vigorously appeal the assessment and to pursue all available means to defend our position. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF THE SECURITY HOLDERS At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 18, 2002, stockholders of the Company approved proposals to: 1. elect four Class II directors of the Company to serve until the 2005 annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The votes for such proposal were as follows: <Table> <Caption> FOR ABSTAIN --------------- --------- Arthur J. Bauernfeind 15,580,110.3696 3,211,657 Peter C. Bennett 18,504,411.3696 287,356 C. Michael Hazard 18,359,217.3696 432,550 Walter M. Pressey 18,356,667.3696 433,100 </Table> 29 <Page> The term of office of each of Eugene S. Colangelo, Harold A. Fick, Allen L. Sinai, Timothy L. Vaill, Herbert S. Alexander, Lynn Thompson Hoffman, Richard N. Thielen and Charles O. Wood, III as a director of the Company continued after the annual meeting. 2. ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002. The votes for such proposal were as follows: <Table> <Caption> FOR ABSTAIN AGAINST ---------- ------- ------- 18,501,780 210,682 79,305 </Table> ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits. None. (b) Reports on Form 8-K Current report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2002 Item reported: Receipt of Notice of Intent to Assess additional state excise tax from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue Current report on Form 8-K filed on July 19, 2002 Item reported: Earnings announcement for second quarter ending June 30, 2002 30 <Page> 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 thereunto duly authorized. BOSTON PRIVATE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. (Registrant) August 14, 2002 /s/ Timothy L. Vaill --------------- --------------------------------------- Timothy L. Vaill Chairman and Chief Executive Officer August 14, 2002 /s/ Walter M. Pressey --------------- --------------------------------------- Walter M. Pressey President and Chief Financial Officer 31