8-K

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): February 5, 2004

Silicon Valley Bancshares

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-15637	91-1962278
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1191

(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 654-7400

Item 7.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)           Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed with this report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of the Registrant issued on February 4, 2004.

Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 4, 2004, the Registrant announced that James L. Kochman, president and CEO of the Registrant’s investment banking subsidiary, Alliant Partners, will step down as head of Alliant Partners, effective as of the date of the announcement.  A copy of the press release issued by the Registrant relating to the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

	SILICON VALLEY BANCSHARES
Date:  February 5, 2004	/s/ Derek Witte
	Derek Witte
	Corporate Secretary

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

3003 Tasman Drive Santa Clara, CA  95054

For release at 3:00 P.M. (PST)	Contact:
February 4, 2004
	Lisa Bertolet Investment Relations (408) 654-7282
	Meghan O’Leary Public Relations (415) 512-4263

NASDAQ: SIVB

SILICON VALLEY BANCSHARES ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGE

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — February 4, 2004 — Silicon Valley Bancshares announced today that James L. Kochman, president and CEO of the company’s investment banking subsidiary, Alliant Partners, will step down as head of Alliant, effective today.  To ensure a seamless transition for current clients, Kochman will continue to provide leadership and support on active engagements.

“Although this was a difficult decision for me, I believe that Alliant Partners is entering a new stage of its life, and the time is right for me to move on,” said Kochman.  “I am tremendously proud of what we’ve accomplished since our founding, and I have complete confidence that Alliant will continue to flourish as part of Silicon Valley Bancshares.”

Until a permanent replacement for Kochman is identified, an executive committee of Alliant Managing Directors will oversee Alliant.  Alliant Partners offers merger and acquisition, private placement and strategic alliance advisory, in addition to valuations and fairness opinions.

About Silicon Valley Bancshares

For 20 years, Silicon Valley Bancshares, a financial holding company offering diversified financial

services, has provided innovative solutions to help entrepreneurs succeed. The company’s principal subsidiary, Silicon Valley Bank, serves emerging growth and mature companies in the technology, life science, private equity and premium wine industries. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., the company offers its clients financial products and services including commercial, investment, merchant and private banking, as well as value-add services using its knowledge and networks. Merger, acquisition and corporate partnering services are provided through the company’s investment banking subsidiary, Alliant Partners.  More information can be found at www.svb.com.

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