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): March 30, 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 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

_____	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 March 30, 2012 Highlands Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing results for the year ended December 31, 2011. 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 March 30, 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

March 30, 2012

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release

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