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): May 15, 2012
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
| 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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| _____ | 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 May 15, 2012 Highlands Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(a) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press release issued May 15, 2012 |
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) | |
| /s/Jeffrey B. Reedy | |
| Jeffrey B. Reedy, CFO | |
| May 15, 2012 |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release |
