form8k-97246_highlands.htm
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 2, 2009


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
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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 2, 2009, Highlands Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2008.  A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit to this report and is incorporated by reference into this item 99.1.


Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

99.1           Press release issued February 2, 2009



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/R. Alan Miller
 
R. Alan Miller, Finance Officer
   
February 2, 2009
  


 
 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 

Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Press Release