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): April 12, 2011
HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
West Virginia | 0-16761 | 55-0650793 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
Incorporation or organization | | Identification No.) |
P.O. Box 929 | |
Petersburg, WV | 26847 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (304) 257-4111
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Item 8 Other Events
The Board of Directors of Highlands Bankshares, Inc, at its regularly scheduled meeting held April 12, 2011 declared a dividend of 20 cents per share. This dividend is payable on May 13, 2011 to shareholders of record May 2, 2011.
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.
| | HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC. |
| | (Registrant) |
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| | /s/Jeffrey B. Reedy |
| | Jeffrey B. Reedy, Chief Financial Officer |
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April 12, 2011 | |
