UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2009
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NEW ENGLAND BANCSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-51589 04-3693643
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
855 Enfield Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(860) 253-5200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
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240.14a-12)
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 31, 2009, New England Bancshares, Inc., the holding
company for New England Bank, announced its financial results for the three
months ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the press release announcing the results
is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information in the preceding Item, as well as
Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release Dated July 31, 2009
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 31, 2009 By: /s/ Scott D. Nogles
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Scott D. Nogles
Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
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