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 17, 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
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Item 8 Other Events

 

The Board of Directors of Highlands Bankshares, Inc, at its regularly scheduled meeting held July 17, 2012 declared a dividend of 10 cents per share. This dividend is payable on August 10, 2012 to shareholders of record July 31, 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, Chief Financial Officer
   
July 17, 2012