form10q.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549


FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010.

¨  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number:  0-16761

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

West Virginia
55-0650793
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

P.O. Box 929
Petersburg, WV 26847
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

304-257-4111
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this Chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ¨No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filed, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer ¨   Accelerated Filer    ¨   Non-accelerated filer     ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller reporting company x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   ¨ Yes x No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date. As of August 12, 2010:  1,336,873 shares of Common Stock, $5 Par Value
 


 
 

 

HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q For The Period Ended June 30, 2010

   
INDEX
 
     
Page
PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
 
       
     
   
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6
       
Item 2.
   
   
11
       
Item 3.
 
24
       
Item 4.
 
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PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
       
Item 1.
 
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Item 1A.
 
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Item 2.
 
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Item 3.
 
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Item 4.
 
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Item 5.
 
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Item 6.
 
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PART I.
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)

   
Six Months Ended June 30
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Interest Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 11,112     $ 11,701  
Interest on federal funds sold
    10       9  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    3       6  
Interest and dividends on securities
    374       444  
Total Interest Income
    11,499       12,160  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    3,096       3,710  
Interest on borrowed money
    239       269  
Total Interest Expense
    3,335       3,979  
                 
Net Interest Income
    8,164       8,181  
                 
Provision for Loan Losses
    2,305       821  
                 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    5,859       7,360  
                 
Non-interest Income
               
Service charges
    755       806  
Life insurance investment income
    132       123  
Gains (losses) on securities transactions
    33       (13 )
Gains (losses) on sale of foreclosed property
    (35 )     1  
Other non-interest income
    182       230  
Total Non-interest Income
    1,067       1,147  
                 
Non-interest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    3,445       3,257  
Occupancy and equipment expense
    728       672  
Data processing expense
    545       339  
Directors fees
    187       185  
Legal and professional fees
    318       228  
Other non-interest expense
    1,152       1,295  
Total Non-interest Expense
    6,375       5,976  
                 
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes
    551       2,531  
                 
Provision for Income Taxes
    160       908  
                 
Net Income
  $ 391     $ 1,623  
                 
Per Share Data
               
Net Income
  $ 0.29     $ 1.21  
Cash Dividends
  $ 0.54     $ 0.58  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
    1,336,873       1,336,873  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Thousands of Dollars, Except Per Share Data)

   
Three Months Ended June 30
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Interest Income
           
Interest and fees on loans
  $ 5,629     $ 5,811  
Interest on federal funds sold
    5       4  
Interest on deposits in other banks
    1       3  
Interest and dividends on securities
    187       217  
Total Interest Income
    5,822       6,035  
                 
Interest Expense
               
Interest on deposits
    1,490       1,872  
Interest on borrowed money
    124       132  
Total Interest Expense
    1,614       2,004  
                 
Net Interest Income
    4,208       4,031  
                 
Provision for Loan Losses
    1,213       537  
                 
Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses
    2,995       3,494  
                 
Non-interest Income
               
Service charges
    399       439  
Life insurance investment income
    66       61  
Gains (losses) on securities transactions
    0       0  
Gains (losses) on sale of foreclosed property
    (39 )     1  
Other non-interest income
    94       117  
Total Non-interest Income
    520       618  
                 
Non-interest Expense
               
Salaries and employee benefits
    1,725       1,596  
Occupancy and equipment expense
    360       343  
Data processing expense
    274       170  
Directors fees
    88       82  
Legal and professional fees
    136       105  
Other non-interest expense
    594       790  
Total Non-interest Expense
    3,177       3,086  
                 
Income Before Provision For Income Taxes
    338       1,026  
                 
Provision for Income Taxes
    108       366  
                 
Net Income
  $ 230     $ 660  
                 
Per Share Data
               
Net Income
  $ 0.17     $ 0.49  
Cash Dividends
  $ 0.27     $ 0.29  
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
    1,336,873       1,336,873  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars)

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $ 6,710     $ 7,062  
Interest bearing deposits in banks
    1,824       1,880  
Federal funds sold
    7,631       8,936  
Investment securities available for sale
    30,926       26,936  
Restricted investments
    2,185       2,185  
Loans
    332,966       335,483  
Allowance for loan losses
    (5,416 )     (4,021 )
Bank premises and equipment, net of depreciation
    9,783       9,326  
Interest receivable
    1,898       1,908  
Investment in life insurance contracts
    6,887       6,755  
Foreclosed Assets
    4,049       3,223  
Goodwill
    1,534       1,534  
Other intangible assets
    923       1,020  
Other assets
    5,208       5,583  
Total Assets
  $ 407,108     $ 407,810  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Deposits
               
Non-interest bearing deposits
  $ 53,374     $ 52,378  
Interest bearing transaction and savings accounts
    75,225       73,053  
Time deposits over $100,000
    75,577       75,596  
All other time deposits
    145,443       148,850  
Total Deposits
    349,619       349,877  
                 
Long term debt instruments
    10,633       10,866  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    5,798       5,645  
Total Liabilities
    366,050       366,388  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Common Stock, $5 par value, 3,000,000 shares
               
authorized, 1,436,874 shares  issued
    7,184       7,184  
Surplus
    1,662       1,662  
Treasury stock (100,001 shares, at cost)
    (3,372 )     (3,372 )
Retained earnings
    36,632       36,963  
Other accumulated comprehensive loss
    (1,048 )     (1,015 )
Total Stockholders’ Equity
    41,058       41,422  
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
  $ 407,108     $ 407,810  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 
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HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In Thousands of Dollars)

   
Common
Stock
   
Surplus
   
Treasury
Stock
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Total
 
                                     
Balances at December 31, 2008
  $ 7,184     $ 1,662     $ (3,372 )   $ 35,157     $ (1,232 )   $ 39,399  
                                                 
Other Comprehensive Income:
                                               
Net Income
                            1,623               1,623  
Change in other comprehensive income
                                    73       73  
Total Comprehensive Income
                                            1,696  
                                                 
Dividends Paid
                            (775 )             (775 )
                                                 
Balances June 30, 2009
  $ 7,184     $ 1,662     $ (3,372 )   $ 36,005     $ (1,159 )   $ 40,320  
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
                                                 
Balances at December 31, 2009
  $ 7,184     $ 1,662     $ (3,372 )   $ 36,963     $ (1,015 )   $ 41,422  
                                                 
Other Comprehensive Income:
                                               
Net Income
                            391               391  
Change in other comprehensive income
                                    (33 )     (33 )
Total Comprehensive Income
                                            358  
                                                 
Dividends Paid
                            (722 )             (722 )
                                                 
Balances June 30, 2010
  $ 7,184     $ 1,662     $ (3,372 )   $ 36,632     $ (1,048 )   $ 41,058  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 
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HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands of Dollars)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
           
Net Income
  $ 391     $ 1,623  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
               
cash provided by operating activities
               
Loss (gain) on securities transactions
    (33 )     13  
(Gain) loss on sale of OREO
    35       (26 )
Depreciation
    372       321  
Change in insurance contracts
    (121 )     (123 )
Net amortization of securities
    68       (39 )
Provision for loan losses
    2,305       821  
Write-down of OREO
    0       40  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (400 )     0  
Amortization of intangibles
    97       97  
Decrease in interest receivable
    10       181  
(Increase) decrease in other assets
    775       (71 )
Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
    161       324  
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    3,660       3,161  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
               
(Increase) decrease in federal funds sold
    1,305       (12,886 )
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale
    8,068       4,531  
Purchase of securities available for sale
    (12,145 )     (3,957 )
(Increase) in restricted investments
    0       (8 )
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and OREO
    116       93  
Decrease in interest bearing deposits in banks
    56       71  
Purchase of property and equipment
    (829 )     (1,418 )
Net (increase) decrease in loans
    630       (7,991 )
Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities
    (2,799 )     (21,565 )
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
               
Net change in time deposits
    (3,426 )     17,724  
Net change in other deposit accounts
    3,168       5,933  
Net change in short term borrowings
    0       (4,800 )
Repayment of long term borrowings
    (233 )     (222 )
Dividends paid in cash
    (722 )     (775 )
Net Cash Provided by (used in) Financing Activities
    (1,213 )     17,860  
                 
Net (decrease)  in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (352 )     (544 )
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period
    7,062       7,589  
                 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period
  $ 6,710     $ 7,045  
                 
Supplemental Disclosures
               
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ 0     $ 831  
Cash paid for interest
  $ 3,561     $ 4,086  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE ONE:
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

The consolidated financial statements conform to U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general industry practices.  In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2010 and the results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.

The results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the notes to financial statements included in the Company’s 2009 annual report on Form 10-K.

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform with the current years’ presentation format.

NOTE TWO:
LOANS

A summary of loans outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars):

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Loan Type
           
Real Estate mortgage
  $ 163,279     $ 162,619  
Real Estate construction
    32,727       30,759  
Commercial
    100,608       97,606  
Installment
    36,352       44,499  
Total Loans
  $ 332,966     $ 335,483  
                 
Allowance for loan losses
  $ (5,416 )   $ (4,021 )

In addition to loans to fund construction and traditional mortgage loans, portions of the portfolio identified as commercial are also secured by real estate.  At June 30, 2010, the total balance of loans in the portfolio secured by real estate was $283,496,000.

NOTE THREE:
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

A summary of the transactions in the allowance for loan losses for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is shown below (in thousands of dollars):

   
2010
   
2009
 
Balance, beginning of period
  $ 4,021     $ 3,667  
Provisions charged to operations
    2,305       821  
Loan recoveries
    274       131  
Loan charge-offs
    (1,184 )     (883 )
Balance, end of period
  $ 5,416     $ 3,736  

The following summary provides information regarding impaired loans as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands of dollars):


   
2010
   
2009
 
Period end balance, impaired loans
  $ 9,344     $ 3,425  
Allowance for impairments, period end
    1,952       662  

 
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NOTE FOUR:
INVESTMENT IN INSURANCE CONTRACTS

Investment in insurance contracts consist of single premium insurance contracts which have the dual purposes of providing a rate of return to the Company which approximately equals the Company’s average cost of funds and of providing life insurance and retirement benefits to certain executives.

NOTE FIVE:
SECURITIES AND RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS

The Company’s securities portfolio serves several purposes. Portions of the portfolio secure certain public and trust deposits while the remaining portions are held as investments or used to assist the Company in liquidity and asset/liability management.

The amortized cost and market value of securities as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars). All of the securities on the Company’s balance sheet are classified as available for sale.

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amortized
   
Market
   
Amortized
   
Market
 
   
Cost
   
Value
   
Cost
   
Value
 
Available For Sale Securities
                       
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies
  $ 13,279     $ 13,459     $ 12,250     $ 12,426  
Mortgage backed securities
    4,684       4,895       5,630       5,836  
States and municipalities
    3,365       3,435       3,832       3,946  
Certificates of deposit
    8,076       8,068       4,696       4,703  
Marketable equities
    1,056       1,069       15       25  
Total Available For Sale Securities
  $ 30,460     $ 30,926     $ 26,423     $ 26,936  


Information pertaining to securities with gross unrealized losses at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position is shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars):

   
Total
   
Less than 12 Months
   
12 Months or Greater
 
   
Fair Value
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Fair Value
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
June 30, 2010
                                   
Investment Category
                                   
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies
    0       0       0       0       0       0  
Mortgage backed securities
    24       0       24       0       0       0  
Certificates of deposit
    3,592       (23 )     3,592       (23 )     0       0  
Marketable equities
    0       0       0       0       0       0  
Total
  $ 3,616     $ (23 )   $ 3,616     $ (23 )   $ 0     $ 0  
                                                 
December 31, 2009
                                               
Investment Category
                                               
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies
    999       (1 )     999       (1 )     0       0  
Mortgage backed securities
    24       0       24       0       0       0  
Certificates of deposit
    246       (2 )     246       (2 )     0       0  
Marketable equities
    0       0       0       0       0       0  
Total
  $ 1,269     $ (3 )   $ 1,269     $ (3 )   $ 0     $ 0  

 
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Restricted investments consist of investments in the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank and West Virginia Bankers’ Title Insurance Company.  Investments are carried at face value and the level of investment is dictated by the level of participation with each institution.  Amounts are restricted as to transferability. The Company’s investment in Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) stock totaled $2.0 million at June 30, 2010.  FHLB stock is generally viewed as a long term investment and as a restricted investment security, which is carried at cost, because there is no market for the stock other than the FHLBs or member institutions.  Therefore, when evaluating FHLB stock for impairment, its value is based on ultimate recoverability of the par value rather than by recognizing temporary declines in value.  Despite the FHLB’s temporary suspension of cash dividend payments and repurchases of excess capital stock in 2009, the Company does not consider this investment to be other than temporarily impaired at June 30, 2010 and no impairment has been recognized.

NOTE SIX:
EARNINGS PER SHARE

There have been no changes in the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock since the fourth quarter of 2008.

NOTE SEVEN:
BORROWINGS

The Company has borrowed money from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLB). This debt consists of both borrowings with terms of maturities of six months or greater and also certain debts with maturities of thirty days or less.

The borrowings with long term maturities may have either single payment maturities or amortize. The interest rates on the various long term borrowings at June 30, 2010 range from 3.94% to 5.96%. The weighted average interest rate on the borrowings at June 30, 2010 was 4.61%.

In addition to utilization of the FHLB for borrowings of long term debt, the Company also can utilize the FHLB for overnight and other short term borrowings. At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company had no overnight or other short term borrowings.

NOTE EIGHT:
INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company’s balance sheet contains several components of intangible assets. At June 30, 2010, the total balance of intangible assets was comprised of Goodwill and Core Deposit Intangible Assets acquired as a result of the acquisition of other banks and also an intangible asset related to the purchased naming rights for a performing arts center located within the Company’s primary business area. The Company performs an impairment test on an annual basis.  No impairment has been recorded to date.

NOTE NINE:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company's two subsidiary banks each have separate retirement and profit sharing plans which cover substantially all full time employees at each bank.

Capon Valley Bank has a defined contribution pension plan with 401(k) features that is funded with discretionary contributions by the Bank.  The bank matches on a limited basis the contributions of the employees.  Investment of employee balances is done through the direction of each employee.  Employer contributions are vested over a six year period.

The Grant County Bank is a member of the West Virginia Bankers' Association Retirement Plan.  Benefits under the plan are based on compensation and years of service with 100% vesting after seven years of service. The bank was required to make contributions in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and made a contribution of $589,000 in the third quarter of 2009. The Bank has recognized liabilities of $1,404,000 at June 30, 2010. The following table provides the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the plan for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands of dollars):

   
2010
   
2009
 
Service cost
  $ 94     $ 84  
Interest cost
    152       138  
Expected return on plan assets
    (169 )     (153 )
Recognized net actuarial loss
    49       36  
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs
    0       0  
Net periodic expense
  $ 126     $ 105  

 
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NOTE TEN:
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (previously SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follow:

 
·
Level One: Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
 
·
Level Two: Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
 
·
Level Three: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on the Company’s balance sheet, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy:

The Company, at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 had no liabilities subject to fair value reporting requirements. The table below summarizes assets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands of dollars):

                      Total Fair Value  
30-Jun-10
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Measurements
 
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies
  $ 0     $ 13,459     $ 0     $ 13,459  
Mortgage backed securities
    0       4,895       0       4,895  
States and municipalities
    0       3,435       0       3,435  
Certificates of deposit
    0       8,068       0       8,068  
Marketable equities
    0       1,069       0       1,069  
Total Available For Sale Securities
  $ 0     $ 30,926     $ 0     $ 30,926  
                              Total Fair Value  
31-Dec-09
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Measurements
 
U.S. Treasuries and Agencies
  $ 0     $ 12,426     $ 0     $ 12,426  
Mortgage backed securities
    0       5,836       0       5,836  
States and municipalities
    0       3,946       0       3,946  
Certificates of deposit
    0       4,703       0       4,703  
Marketable equities
    0       25       0       25  
Total Available For Sale Securities
  $ 0     $ 26,936     $ 0     $ 26,936  


Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or discounted cash flow. Level 2 securities would include U.S. agency securities, mortgage-backed agency securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions and certain corporate, asset backed and other securities. In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation, securities are classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.  Currently, all of the Company’s securities are considered to be Level 2 securities.

The table below summarizes assets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, measured at fair value on a non recurring basis (in thousands of dollars):

                      Total Fair Value  
30-Jun-10
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Measurements
 
Other real estate owned
  $ 0     $ 4,049     $ 0     $ 4,049  
Impaired Loans
    0       921       6,470       7,391  
Total
  $ 0     $ 4,970     $ 6,470     $ 11,440  
31-Dec-09
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total Fair Value
Measurements
 
Other real estate owned
  $ 0     $ 3,223     $ 0     $ 3,223  
Impaired Loans
    0       602       2,161       2,763  
Total
  $ 0     $ 3,825     $ 2,161     $ 5,986  

 
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Certain assets such as other real estate owned (OREO) are measured at fair value less cost to sell. Management believes that the fair value component in its valuation follows the provisions of ASC 820. Management estimates the fair value of real estate acquired through foreclosure at an estimated fair value less costs to sell. At or near the time of foreclosure, the subsidiary banks obtain real estate appraisals on the properties acquired through foreclosure. The real estate is then valued at the lesser of the appraised value or the loan balance, including interest receivable, at the time of foreclosure less an estimate of costs to sell the property. The estimate of costs to sell the property is based on historical transactions at the subsidiary banks of similar holdings.

ASC 820 applies to loans measured for impairment using the practical expedients permitted by Generally Accepted Accounting Pronouncements (“GAAP”), including impaired loans measured at an observable market price (if available), or at the fair value of the loan’s collateral (if the loan is collateral dependent). Fair value of the loan’s collateral, when the loan is dependent on collateral, is determined by appraisals or independent valuation which is then adjusted for the cost related to liquidation of the collateral. The impairment of loans is measured by the Company based on the estimated value of underlying collateral of the loan. The value of the collateral is typically based on either an appraisal of the collateral or management’s best estimation of the realizable value of the collateral, less estimated costs to sell.

The information above discusses financial instruments carried on the Company’s balance sheet at fair value. Other financial instruments on the Company’s balance sheet, while not carried at fair value, do have market values which may differ from the carrying value. GAAP requires disclosure relating to these market values. The following information shows the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments and discusses the methods and assumptions used in determining these fair values.

The fair value of the Company's assets and liabilities is influenced heavily by market conditions. Fair value applies to both assets and liabilities, either on or off the balance sheet.  Fair value is defined as the amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.

The methods and assumptions detailed below were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value are discussed following:

Cash, Due from Banks and Money Market Investments
The carrying amount of cash, due from bank balances, interest bearing deposits and federal funds sold is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities
Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes.  If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Restricted Investments
The carrying amount of restricted investments is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Loans
The fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities, taking into consideration the credit risk in various loan categories.

Deposits
The fair value of demand, interest checking, regular savings and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Long Term Debt
The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated using the rates currently offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank for indebtedness with similar maturities.

Short Term Debt
The fair value of short-term variable rate debt is deemed to be equal to the carrying value.

 
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Interest Payable and Receivable
The carrying value of amounts of interest receivable and payable is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Life Insurance
The carrying amount of life insurance contracts is assumed to be a reasonable fair value. Life insurance contracts are carried on the balance sheet at their redemption value as of June 30, 2010.  This redemption value is based on existing market conditions and therefore represents the fair value of the contract.

Off-Balance-Sheet Items
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of off-balance-sheet items were not material at June 30, 2010 or December 31, 2009.

The carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are shown in the table below (in thousands of dollars):

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
   
Carrying
   
Estimated
 
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
   
Amount
   
Fair Value
 
Financial Assets:
                       
Cash and due from banks
  $ 6,710     $ 6,710     $ 7,062     $ 7,062  
Interest bearing deposits
    1,824       1,824       1,880       1,880  
Federal funds sold
    7,631       7,631       8,936       8,936  
Securities available for sale
    30,926       30,926       26,936       26,936  
Restricted investments
    2,185       2,185       2,185       2,185  
Loans, net
    327,550       329,068       331,462       332,999  
Interest receivable
    1,898       1,898       1,908       1,908  
Life insurance contracts
    6,887       6,887       6,755       6,755  
                                 
Financial Liabilities:
                               
Demand and savings deposits
    128,599       128,599       125,431       125,431  
Time deposits
    221,021       222,606       224,446       226,057  
Overnight and other short term debt instruments
    0       0       0       0  
Long term debt instruments
    10,633       11,481       10,866       11,733  
Interest payable
    556       556       656       656  

NOTE ELEVEN:   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2010 through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.  Based on the definitions and requirements of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, we have not identified any events that have occurred subsequent to June 30, 2010 through the date these consolidated financial statements were issued that require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.

Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Introduction
 
The following discussion focuses on significant results of the Company’s operations and significant changes in our financial condition or results of operations for the periods indicated in the discussion. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the preceding financial statements and related notes, as well as the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009.  Current performance does not guarantee, and may not be indicative of, similar performance in the future.

 
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Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this report may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact.  Such statements are often characterized by the use of qualified words (and their derivatives) such as “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “anticipate” or other similar words.  Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to certain forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the effects of and changes in:  general economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, competitive pressures, new products and delivery systems, inflation, changes in the stock and bond markets, technology, downturns in the trucking and timber industries, effects of mergers and/or downsizing in the poultry industry in Hardy County, continued challenges in the current economic environment affecting our financial condition and results of operations, continued deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system impacting the valuations of investments the Company has made in the securities of other financial institutions, and consumer spending and savings habits, particularly in the current economic environment.  Additionally, actual future results and trends may differ from historical or anticipated results to the extent: (1) any significant downturn in certain industries, particularly the trucking and timber industries are experienced; (2) loan demand decreases from prior periods; (3) the Company may make additional loan loss provisions due to negative credit quality trends in the future that may lead to a deterioration of asset quality; (4) the Company may not continue to experience significant recoveries of previously charged-off loans or loans resulting in foreclosure; (5) the Company is unable to control costs and expenses as anticipated, (6) legislative and regulatory changes could increase expenses (including changes as a result of rules and regulations adopted under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and (7) any additional assessments imposed by the FDIC. Additionally, consideration should be given to the cautionary language contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.  The Company does not update any forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The financial statements contained within these statements are, to a significant extent, financial information that is based on measures of the financial effects of transactions and events that have already occurred. A variety of factors could affect the ultimate value that is obtained either when earning income, recognizing an expense, recovering an asset or relieving a liability. In addition, GAAP itself may change from one previously acceptable method to another method. Although the economics of these transactions would be the same, the timing of events that would impact these transactions could change.

Disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies are included in Note Two to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009. Some of the policies are particularly sensitive, requiring significant judgments, estimates and assumptions by management.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The allowance for loan losses is an estimate of the losses that may be sustained in the loan portfolio. The allowance is based on two basic principles of accounting: (i) ASC 450, Contingencies, which requires that losses be accrued when they are probable of occurring and estimable and (ii) ASC 310, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (previously Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan), which requires that losses be accrued based on the differences between the value of collateral, present value of future cash flows or values that are observable in the secondary market and the loan balance.

The allowance for loan losses includes two basic components: estimated credit losses on individually evaluated loans that are determined to be impaired, and estimated credit losses inherent in the remainder of the loan portfolio. Under GAAP, an individual loan is impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. An individually evaluated loan that is determined not to be impaired is evaluated under ASC 450 when specific characteristics of the loan indicate that it is probable there would be estimated credit losses in a group of loans with those characteristics.
 
GAAP does not specify how an institution should identify loans that are to be evaluated for collectability, nor does it specify how an institution should determine that a loan is impaired. Each subsidiary of Highlands uses its standard loan

 
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review procedures in making those judgments so that allowance estimates are based on a comprehensive analysis of the loan portfolio. For loans that are individually evaluated and found to be impaired, the associated allowance is based upon the estimated fair value, less costs to sell, of any collateral securing the loan as compared to the existing balance of the loan as of the date of analysis.

All other loans, including individually evaluated loans determined not to be impaired, are included in a group of loans that are measured under ASC 450 to provide for estimated credit losses that have been incurred on groups of loans with similar risk characteristics. The methodology for measuring estimated credit losses on groups of loans with similar risk characteristics in accordance with ASC 450 is based on each group’s historical net charge-off rate, adjusted for the effects of the qualitative or environmental factors that are likely to cause estimated credit losses as of the evaluation date to differ from the group’s historical loss experience.

Intangible Assets

The Company carries intangible assets related to the purchase of two banks. Amounts paid to purchase these banks were allocated as intangible assets. Generally accepted accounting principles were applied to allocate the intangible components of the purchases. The excess was allocated between identifiable intangibles (core deposit intangibles) and unidentified intangibles (goodwill). Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, and the value of the goodwill adjusted accordingly, should impairment be found.  As of December 31, 2009, the Company did not identify an impairment of this intangible. In addition to the intangible assets associated with the purchases of banks, the company also carries intangible assets relating to the purchase of naming rights to certain features of a performing arts center in Petersburg, WV. Intangible assets other than goodwill, which are determined to have finite lives, are amortized based upon the estimated economic benefits received.

Post Retirement Benefits and Life Insurance Investments

The Company has invested in and owns life insurance policies on key officers. The policies are designed so that the company recovers the interest expenses associated with carrying the policies and the officer will, at the time of retirement, receive any earnings in excess of the amounts earned by the Company. The Company recognizes as an asset the net amount that could be realized under the insurance contract as of the balance sheet date. This amount represents the cash surrender value of the policies less applicable surrender charges. The portion of the benefits, which will be received by the executives at the time of their retirement, is considered, when taken collectively, to constitute a retirement plan. Therefore the Company accounts for these policies using guidance found in ASC 715, Compensation –Retirement Benefits.  ASC 715 requires that an employer’s obligation under a deferred compensation agreement be accrued over the expected service life of the employee through their normal retirement date. Assumptions are used in estimating the present value of amounts due officers after their normal retirement date.  These assumptions include the estimated income to be derived from the investments and an estimate of the Company’s cost of funds in these future periods.  In addition, the discount rate used in the present value calculation will change in future years based on market conditions.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In June 2009, FASB issued new accounting guidance related to U.S. GAAP (FASB ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).  This guidance establishes FASB ASC as the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.  Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants.  FASB ASC supersedes all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.  All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in FASB ASC has become non-authoritative.  FASB will no longer issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts.  Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs), which will serve to update FASB ASC, provide background information about the guidance and provide the basis for conclusions on the changes to FASB ASC.  FASB ASC is not intended to change U.S. GAAP or any requirements of the SEC.

The Company adopted new guidance impacting Financial Accounting Standards Board Topic 805: Business Combinations (Topic 805) on January 1, 2009. This guidance requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize the full fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction (whether a full or partial acquisition); establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; requires expensing of most transaction and restructuring costs; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information needed to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In April 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting Topic 805. This guidance addresses application issues raised by preparers, auditors, and members of the legal profession on initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. This

 
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guidance was effective for business combinations entered into on or after January 1, 2009. This guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2008, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB Topic 715-20: Compensation Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General. The objectives of this guidance are to provide users of the financial statements with more detailed information related to the major categories of plan assets, the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets and the effect of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on changes in plan assets for the period, as well as how investment allocation decisions are made, including the factors that are pertinent to an understanding of investment policies and strategies. The disclosures about plan assets required by this guidance are included in Note fifteen of the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009.

In April 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB Topic 820: Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820). This interpretation provides additional guidance for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased. This also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly and requires additional disclosures of valuation inputs and techniques in interim periods and defines the major security types that are required to be disclosed. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, and should be applied prospectively. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB Topic 320-10: Investments – Debt and Equity Securities. This guidance amends GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. This guidance was effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with earlier adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company did not have any cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of this guidance.

In May 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting FASB Topic 855: Subsequent Events. This update provides guidance on management’s assessment of subsequent events that occur after the balance sheet date through the date that the financial statements are issued. This guidance is generally consistent with current accounting practice. In addition, it requires certain additional disclosures. This guidance was effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009 and had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In August 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting Topic 820. This guidance is intended to reduce ambiguity in financial reporting when measuring the fair value of liabilities. This guidance was effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) after issuance and had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2009, the FASB issued new guidance impacting Topic 820. This creates a practical expedient to measure the fair value of an alternative investment that does not have a readily determinable fair value. This guidance also requires certain additional disclosures. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements

In October 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Release No. 33-99072, Internal Control over Financial Reporting in Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers. Release No. 33-99072 delays the requirement for non-accelerated filers to include an attestation report of their independent auditor on internal control over financial reporting with their annual report until the fiscal year ending on or after June 15, 2010.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Accounting and reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary – a Scope Clarification. ASU 2010-02 amends Subtopic 810-10 to address implementation issues related to changes in ownership provisions including clarifying the scope of the decrease in ownership and additional disclosures.  ASU 2010-02 is effective beginning in the period that an entity adopts Statement 160.  If an entity has previously adopted Statement 160, ASU 2010-02 is effective beginning in the first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 15, 2009 and should be applied retrospectively to the first period Statement 160 was adopted.   The adoption of ASU 2010-02 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 
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In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance relating to the accounting for transfers of financial assets. The new guidance, which was issued as SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment to SFAS No. 140, was adopted into Codification in December 2009 through the issuance of Accounting Standards Updated ASU 2009-16. The new standard provides guidance to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that an entity provides in its financial statements about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; and a transferor’s continuing involvement, if any, in transferred financial assets.  The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance relating to the variable interest entities.  The new guidance, which was issued as SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), was adopted into Codification in December 2009. The objective of the guidance is to improve financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities and to provide more relevant and reliable information to users of financial statements. SFAS No. 167 is effective as of January 1, 2010. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-15, Accounting for Own-Share Lending Arrangements in Contemplation of Convertible Debt Issuance or Other Financing. ASU 2009-15 amends Subtopic 470-20 to expand accounting and reporting guidance for own-share lending arrangements issued in contemplation of convertible debt issuance. ASU 2009-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009 and interim periods within those fiscal years for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2009-15 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-04, Accounting for Various Topics – Technical Corrections to SEC Paragraphs. ASU 2010-04 makes technical corrections to existing SEC guidance including the following topics: accounting for subsequent investments, termination of an interest rate swap, issuance of financial statements - subsequent events, use of residential method to value acquired assets other than goodwill, adjustments in assets and liabilities for holding gains and losses, and selections of discount rate used for measuring defined benefit obligation. The adoption of ASU 2010-04 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-05, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Escrowed Share Arrangements and the Presumption of Compensation. ASU 2010-05 updates existing guidance to address the SEC staff’s views on overcoming the presumption that for certain shareholders escrowed share arrangements represent compensation.  The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2010-05 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements. ASU 2010-06 amends Subtopic 820-10 to clarify existing disclosures, require new disclosures, and includes conforming amendments to guidance on employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets. ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2010-06 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-08, Technical Corrections to Various Topics. ASU 2010-08 clarifies guidance on embedded derivatives and hedging. ASU 2010-08 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009. The adoption of ASU 2010-08 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-09, “Subsequent Events (Topic 855): Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements.”  ASU 2010-09 addresses both the interaction of the requirements of Topic 855 with the SEC’s reporting requirements and the intended breadth of the reissuance disclosures provisions related to subsequent events.  An entity that is an SEC filer is not required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated.  ASU 2010-09 is effective immediately. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.”  The new disclosure guidance will significantly expand the existing requirements and will lead to greater transparency into a company’s exposure to credit losses from lending arrangements.  The extensive new disclosures of information as of the end of a reporting period will become effective for both interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 31, 2010.  Specific items regarding activity that occurred before the issuance of the ASU, such as the allowance roll forward and modification disclosures, will be required for periods beginning after December 31, 2010.  The Company is currently assessing the impact that ASU 2010-20 will have on its consolidated financial statements.


Overview of First Six Months Results

Net income for the first six months of 2010, as compared to the same period in 2009, decreased by 75.9% driven primarily by increased provision for loan loss expense.

 
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Total assets decreased 0.17% from December 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010 with gross loan balances decreasing 0.75% from December 31, 2009. Although average balances of earning assets for the first six months of 2010 were 4.44% higher than for the same period in 2009, average balances of interest bearing liabilities increased 7.01% for the same comparative time period, which contributed largely to the 0.43% decrease in net interest income.

The Company’s allowance for loan losses increased to 1.63% of total gross loans during the first six months of 2010 as compared to 1.20% the same period in 2009.  The increase is driven by the changes in loan loss experience factors which have increased as a result of the current economic conditions.

Non-interest income decreased $80,000 in the first six months of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 driven primarily by the shift in income associated with fee income and security transactions.

Non-interest expense increased $399,000 in the first six months of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 primarily due to increases in FDIC premiums, increases in data processing costs, and increases in employee related costs.


Performance Measures

The following table compares selected commonly used measures of bank performance for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

   
Six months ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Annualized return on average assets
    0.19 %     0.83 %
Annualized return on average equity
    1.95 %     8.08 %
Net interest margin (1)
    4.35 %     4.56 %
Efficiency Ratio (2)
    69.06 %     64.07 %
Earnings per share (3)
  $ 0.29     $ 1.21  

 
(1)
On a fully taxable equivalent basis and including loan origination fees.
 
(2)
Non-interest expenses for the period indicated divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income for the period indicated.
 
(3)
Per weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the period indicated.

Securities Portfolio

The Company's securities portfolio serves several purposes.  Portions of the portfolio are used to secure certain public and trust deposits.  The remaining portfolio is held as investments or used to assist the Company in liquidity and asset liability management.  Total securities, including restricted securities, represented 8.13% of total assets and 80.64% of total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2010.

The securities portfolio typically will consist of three components:  securities held to maturity, securities available for sale and restricted securities.  Securities are classified as held to maturity when management has the intent and the Company has the ability at the time of purchase to hold the securities to maturity.  Held to maturity securities are carried at cost, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and accounted for at market value.  Securities available for sale include securities that may be sold in response to changes in market interest rates, changes in the security's prepayment risk, increases in loan demand, general liquidity needs and other similar factors.  Restricted securities are those investments purchased as a requirement of membership in certain governmental lending institutions and cannot be transferred without the issuer’s permission.  The Company's purchases of securities have generally been limited to securities of high credit quality with short to medium term maturities.
 
The Company identifies at the time of acquisition those securities that are available for sale. These securities are valued at their market value with any difference in market value and amortized cost shown as an adjustment in stockholders' equity.  Changes in market values of securities which are considered temporary changes due to changes in the market rate of interest are reflected as changes in other comprehensive income, net of the deferred tax effect.  Any changes in market values of securities deemed by management to be attributable to reasons other than changes in market rates of interest would be recorded through results of operations.   As of June 30, 2010, management determined that all securities with fair values less than the amortized cost, are related to increases in the current interest rates for similar issues of securities, and that no other than temporary impairment for any securities in the portfolio exists because of downgrades of the securities or as a result of a change in the financial condition of any of the issuers. A summary of the length of time of unrealized losses for all securities held at June 30, 2010 can be found in Note Five to the financial statements. Management reviews all

 
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securities with unrealized losses, and all securities in the portfolio on a regular basis to determine whether the potential for other than temporary impairment exists.

Loan Portfolio

The Company is an active residential mortgage and construction lender and generally extends commercial loans to small and medium sized businesses within its primary service area.  The Company's commercial lending activity extends across its primary service areas of Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Mineral, Randolph, Tucker, and northern Pendleton counties in West Virginia, Frederick County, Virginia and Garrett County, Maryland.  Consistent with its focus on providing community-based financial services, the Company does not attempt to diversify its loan portfolio geographically by making significant amounts of loans to borrowers outside of its primary service area.

Credit Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses

Non-performing loans increased 69.72% from December 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010 primarily as a result of increases in non-accrual and restructured loans somewhat offset by a decrease in loans past due in excess of 90 days.  Non-accrual loans have increased as a result of the continued deterioration of loan performance due to the current economic conditions.  As a result of the continuing decline of property values, management has chosen to be more conservative in its evaluation of potential non-performing loans.  Borrowers of restructured credits are performing in accordance with the revised terms of their contracts.  Based on Management’s analysis, these loans are well secured and no losses are anticipated; therefore, no additional allowance was provided for these restructured credits.    Non-performing loans represented as a percentage of total loans increased to 3.36% during the first six months of 2010 primarily due to the increase in non-accrual and restructured loans mentioned above.  The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans increased from the December 31, 2009 level of 1.20% to 1.63%.  As noted in Note Three to the unaudited consolidated financial statements, the carrying value of impaired loans increased from $3.4 million at December 31, 2009 to $9.3 million at June 30, 2010.

Each of the Company’s banking subsidiaries determines the adequacy of its allowance for loan losses independently using the same allowance for loan loss methodology.  The allowance is calculated quarterly and adjusted prior to the issuance of the quarterly financial statements.  All loan losses charged to the allowance are approved by the boards of directors of each bank at their regular meetings.  The allowance is reviewed for adequacy after considering historical loss rates, current economic conditions (both locally and nationally) and any known credit problems that have not been considered elsewhere in the calculation.  Although the loan portfolios of the two banks are similar to each other, some differences exist which result in divergent risk patterns and different historical charge-off rates amongst the functional areas of the banks’ loan portfolios.  Each bank pays particular attention to the individual loan performance, collateral values, borrower financial condition and economic conditions.  A committee, with representatives from both subsidiary banks, meets to discuss the overall economic conditions that impact both subsidiary banks in the same fashion.

The determination of an adequate allowance at each bank is done in a three step process.  The first step is to identify impaired loans.  Impaired loans are problem loans above a certain threshold which have estimated losses calculated based on collateral values and projected cash flows.  Impaired loans and their resulting valuation allowance are disclosed in Note Three to the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.  The second step is to identify loans above a certain threshold which are problem loans due to the borrower’s payment history or deteriorating financial condition.  Losses in this category are determined based on historical loss rates adjusted for current economic conditions.  The final step is to calculate a loss for the remainder of the portfolio using historical loss information for each type of loan classification.  The determination of specific allowances and weighting is subjective and actual losses may be greater or less than the current amount of the allowance.  However, Management believes the current level of the allowance for loan losses represents a fair assessment of the losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

The following table illustrates certain ratios related to quality of the Company’s loan portfolio:

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans
    1.63 %     1.20 %
Non performing loans as a percentage of gross loans
    3.36 %     1.97 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
    0.48       0.61  

 
Non-performing loans include non-accrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest, and restructured loans.  Non-accrual loans are loans on which interest accruals have been suspended.  Loans are typically placed on non-accrual status once they have reached certain delinquency status, depending on loan type, and it is no longer reasonable to expect collection of principal and interest because collateral is insufficient to cover both the principal and interest due.  After loans are placed on non-accrual status, they are returned to accrual status if the obligation is brought current by the borrower, or they are charged off if payment is not made.  Restructured loans are loans on which the original interest rate or repayment terms have been changed due to financial hardship of the borrower.  The following table summarizes the Company’s non-performing loans at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands of dollars):

 
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June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
Non-accrual loans
  $ 5,412     $ 2,567  
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest
    860       2,192  
Restructured Loans
    4,921       1,836  
Total non-performing loans
  $ 11,193     $ 6,595  


The following table summarizes the Company’s net charge-offs by loan type for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands of dollars):

   
2010
   
2009
 
Charge-offs
           
Commercial
  $ (272 )   $ (226 )
Mortgage and construction
    (567 )     (246 )
Consumer
    (345 )     (411 )
Total Charge-offs
  $ (1,184 )   $ (883 )
                 
Recoveries
               
Commercial
  $ 58     $ 1  
Mortgage
    27       25  
Consumer
    189       105  
Total Recoveries
    274       131  
                 
Total Net Charge-offs
  $ (910 )   $ (752 )


Management believes that the allowance is to be taken as a whole, and the allocation between loan types is an estimation of potential losses within each type given information known at the time.  The following table shows the allocation for loans in the loan portfolio and the corresponding amounts of the allowance allocated by loan type as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (in thousands of dollars):

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Amount
   
Percent
   
Amount
   
Percent
 
         
of Loans
         
of Loans
 
Loan Type
                       
Commercial-Mortgage
  $ 1,899       42 %   $ 1,314       39 %
Commercial-Other
    372       5 %     340       4 %
Consumer-Mortgage
    1,616       44 %     1,051       45 %
Consumer-Other
    1,529       9 %     1,316       12 %
Totals
  $ 5,416       100 %   $ 4,021       100 %

Because of its large impact on the local economy, management continues to monitor the economic health of the poultry industry. The Company has direct loans to poultry growers and the industry is a large employer in the Company’s trade area. In addition, multiple manufacturers of household cabinetry are large employers in the Company’s primary trade area. Due to the downturn in the housing market nationally, there have been indications that the demand for cabinetry has decreased, impacting the performance of these manufacturers. Because of the impact on the local economy, management has begun to monitor the performance of this industry as it relates to local employment trends. Additionally, the Company’s loan portfolio contains a segment of loans collateralized by heavy equipment, particularly in the trucking, mining and timber industries. Because of the impact of the slowing economic conditions on the housing market, the timber sector has experienced a recent downturn. While the Company has experienced some losses related to the downturn in this industry, no material losses related to foreclosures of loans collateralized by assets typical to the timber harvest industry have occurred.  This industry has begun to recover over the past two quarters resulting in reduced financial stresses on the Company’s borrowers.

 
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Net Interest Income

The Company’s net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, decreased 0.43% for the first six months of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 as average balances of earning assets increased 4.44% as compared to a 7.01% increase in the average balances of interest bearing liabilities.

Decreases during recent years in the target rate for federal funds sold have caused overall rates on both interest bearing liabilities and earning assets to decrease. These effects are still being seen in the Company’s net interest income as variable loans reprice and older balances of other earning assets and interest bearing liabilities mature and are replaced with new assets and liabilities at lower rates.


Also, the Company has recently placed larger balances of loans into non-accrual status than have been placed there historically. This, combined with increases in balances of Other Real Estate Owned due to foreclosures, has had a negative impact on interest income.

The table below illustrates the effects on net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, and for the first six months of each year, of changes in average volumes of interest bearing liabilities and earning assets from 2009 to 2010 and changes in average rates on interest bearing liabilities and earning assets from 2009 to 2010 (in thousands of dollars):

Changes for the second quarter 2010 compared to the second quarter 2009 are similar to those described above for the six month periods.


EFFECT OF RATE-VOLUME CHANGES ON NET INTEREST INCOME

Increase (Decrease) Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

   
Due to change in:
       
   
Average
             
   
Volume
   
Average Rate
   
Total Change
 
Interest Income
                 
Loans
  $ 139     $ (728 )   $ (589 )
Federal funds sold
    3       (2 )   $ 1  
Interest bearing deposits
    2       (5 )   $ (3 )
Taxable investment securities
    82       (142 )   $ (60 )
Nontaxable investment securities
    0       (28 )   $ (28 )
Total Interest Income
  $ 226     $ (905 )   $ (679 )
                         
Interest Expense
                       
Demand deposits
  $ 0     $ (10 )   $ (10 )
Savings deposits
    8       (13 )     (5 )
Time deposits
    252       (851 )     (599 )
Borrowings
    (77 )     47       (30 )
Total Interest Expense
  $ 183     $ (827 )   $ (644 )
                         
Net Interest Income
  $ 43     $ (78 )   $ (35 )

 
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The table below sets forth an analysis of net interest income for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (Average balances and interest/expense shown in thousands of dollars):

   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average
   
Income/
         
Average
   
Income/
       
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
Earning Assets
                                   
Loans
  $ 333,736     $ 11,112       6.66 %   $ 329,571     $ 11,701       7.10 %
Taxable investment securities
    24,984       312       2.50 %     18,416       372       4.04 %
Non-taxable investment securities
    3,650       87       4.77 %     3,645       115       6.31 %
Interest bearing deposits
    2,883       3       0.21 %     509       6       2.40 %
Federal funds sold
    11,359       10       0.18 %     8,456       9       0.21 %
Total Earning Assets
    376,612       11,524       6.12 %     360,597       12,203       6.77 %
                                                 
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,207 )                     (3,704 )                
Other non-earning assets
    38,239                       35,393                  
Total Assets
  $ 410,644                     $ 392,286                  
                                                 
Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Demand deposits
  $ 23,157     $ 14       0.12 %   $ 22,447     $ 24       0.21 %
Savings deposits
    52,790       94       0.36 %     48,506       99       0.41 %
Time deposits
    223,668       2,988       2.67 %     204,835       3,587       3.50 %
Long-term debt
    10,752       239       4.45 %     14,236       269       3.78 %
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities
    310,367       3,335       2.15 %     290,024       3,979       2.74 %
                                                 
                                                 
Demand deposits
    53,129                       49,451                  
Other liabilities
    9,160                       12,650                  
Stockholders’ equity
    37,988                       40,161                  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 410,644                     $ 392,286                  
                                                 
Net Interest Income
          $ 8,189                     $ 8,224          
Net Yield on Earning Assets
                    4.35 %                     4.56 %

Notes:

Yields are computed on a taxable equivalent basis using a 29% tax rate

Average balances are based upon daily balances

Includes loans in non-accrual status

Income on loans includes fees

 
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The table below sets forth an analysis of net interest income for the three month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (Average balances and interest/expense shown in thousands of dollars):

   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Average
   
Income/
         
Average
   
Income/
       
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
   
Balance
   
Expense
   
Rate
 
Earning Assets
                                   
Loans
  $ 333,246     $ 5,629       6.76 %   $ 329,930     $ 5,811       7.05 %
Taxable investment securities
    26,271       158       2.41 %     19,730       180       3.65 %
Non-taxable investment securities
    3,431       41       4.78 %     4,044       60       5.91 %
Interest bearing deposits
    3,614       1       0.11 %     471       3       2.99 %
Federal funds sold
    11,205       5       0.18 %     8,697       4       0.19 %
Total Earning Assets
    377,767       5,834       6.18 %     362,872       6,058       6.68 %
                                                 
Allowance for loan losses
    (4,458 )                     (3,722 )                
Other non-earning assets
    37,926                       38,823                  
Total Assets
  $ 411,235                     $ 397,973                  
                                                 
Interest Bearing Liabilities
                                               
Demand deposits
  $ 23,313     $ 7       0.12 %   $ 22,430     $ 11       0.20 %
Savings deposits
    53,901       49       0.36 %     49,071       45       0.36 %
Time deposits
    223,107       1,434       2.57 %     207,162       1,816       3.51 %
Long-term debt
    10,692       124       4.64 %     11,172       132       4.72 %
Total Interest Bearing Liabilities
    311,013       1,614       2.08 %     289,835       2,004       2.77 %
                                                 
                                                 
Demand deposits
    53,766                       49,831                  
Other liabilities
    8,548                       17,724                  
Stockholders’ equity
    37,908                       40,583                  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 411,235                     $ 397,973                  
                                                 
Net Interest Income
          $ 4,220                     $ 4,054          
Net Yield on Earning Assets
                    4.47 %                     4.47 %


Notes:

Yields are computed on a taxable equivalent basis using a 29% tax rate

Average balances are based upon daily balances

Includes loans in non-accrual status

Income on loans includes fees


Non-interest Income

Non-interest income decreased $80,000, or 6.97%, during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 driven primarily by the shift in income associated with fee income and security transactions.

Service charges on deposit accounts decreased 6.33%. The largest portion of these charges is non-sufficient funds fees on non-interest bearing transaction accounts. The subsidiary banks continued to see decreases in service charges associated with the program commonly referred to as the “courtesy overdraft” program.

 
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Life insurance investment income increased 7.32% during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 as a result of an adjustment to the income projection accrual for 2010 to be more in line with prior year’s annual income.

The quarter-to-quarter comparisons are primarily due to the same items as described above.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense increased 6.68% for the first six months of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009.

Changes in salary and benefits expense

The following table compares the components of salary and benefits expense for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands of dollars):

Salary and Benefits Expense

   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase (Decrease)
 
                   
Employee salaries
  $ 2,223     $ 2,154     $ 69  
Employee benefit insurance
    526       464       62  
Payroll taxes
    199       192       7  
Post retirement plans
    497       447       50  
Total
  $ 3,445     $ 3,257     $ 188  


The table below illustrates the change in salary expense for the first six months of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009 occurring because of increases in average pay per employee and increases in the average number of full time employees (in thousands of dollars):

   
Amount
 
Changes due to adjustment in average salary per full time equivalent employee
  $ 87  
Changes due to fluctuations in the average full time equivalent employees for the periods
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Total increase in salary expense
  $ 69  

Quarter-to-quarter comparisons are similar to the change described above for the first six months of 2010 compared to the first six months of 2009.

Changes in data processing expense

Data processing expense increased 60.77% or $206,000 for the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  During 2009, the Company completed the installation of its new core data processing system. During the negotiations for the new system, the vendor provided incentives in the form of credits for the Company’s then current contractual arrangements. This contributed significantly to the decline in data processing costs during 2009. The expiration of this monthly credit at the end of November 2009 coupled with a change in classification of ATM processing fees resulted in the increase.  Prior to the implementation of the new system all ATM processing costs were classified as other non-interest expenses.

Quarter-to-quarter comparisons are similar to the change described above for the first six months of 2010 compared to the first six months of 2009.

Changes in occupancy and equipment expense

The following table illustrates the components of occupancy and equipment expense for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands of dollars):

   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase (Decrease)
 
Depreciation of buildings and equipment
  $ 372     $ 321     $ 51  
Maintenance expense on buildings and equipment
    197       199       (2 )
Utilities expense
    69       68       1  
Real estate and personal property tax
    44       44       0  
Other expense related to occupancy and equipment
    46       40       6  
Total occupancy and equipment expense
  $ 728     $ 672     $ 56  

 
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The increases in depreciation costs are associated with the aforementioned investment in the new core data processing system implemented in November 2009.

Quarter-to-quarter comparisons are similar to the change described above for the first six months of 2010 compared to the first six months of 2009.

Changes in other non-interest expense

Other non-interest expense decreased $143,000 or 11.04% during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.  The primary driver of the decrease is the result of the reclassification of ATM costs from other non-interest expenses to data processing expenses.

The table below illustrates components of other non-interest expense for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands of dollars). Significant individual components of other non-interest expense are itemized.


   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase (Decrease)
 
Office supplies and postage & freight expense
  $ 210     $ 248     $ (38 )
FDIC Premiums
    326       313       13  
ATM expense
    (30 )     107       (137 )
Amortization of intangible assets
    97       97       0  
Advertising and marketing expense
    75       77       (2 )
Miscellaneous components of other non interest expense
    474       453       21  
Total
  $ 1,152     $ 1,295     $ (143 )

Quarter-to-quarter comparisons are similar to the change described above for the first six months of 2010 compared to the first six months of 2009.

Borrowed Funds

The Company borrows funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) to reduce market rate risks or to provide operating liquidity.  Management typically will initiate these borrowings in response to a specific need for managing market risks or for a specific liquidity need and will attempt to match features of these borrowings to best suit the specific need. Therefore, the borrowings on the Company’s balance sheet as of June 30, 2010 and throughout the periods ended June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 have varying features of amortization or single payment with periodic, regular interest payment and also have interest rates which vary based on the terms and on the features of the specific borrowing.


Liquidity

Operating liquidity is the ability to meet present and future financial obligations. Short term liquidity is provided primarily through cash balances, deposits with other financial institutions, federal funds sold, non-pledged securities and loans maturing within one year. Additional sources of liquidity available to the Company include, but are not limited to, loan repayments, the ability to obtain deposits through the adjustment of interest rates and the purchasing of federal funds.  To further meet its liquidity needs, the Company also maintains lines of credit with correspondent financial institutions, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
 
Historically, the Company’s primary need for additional levels of operational liquidity has been to fund increases in loan balances. The Company has normally funded increases in loans by increasing deposits and with decreases in liquid assets such as balances of federal funds sold and balances of securities. The Company also utilizes existing borrowing facilities for additional levels of operating liquidity. In choosing which sources of operating liquidity to utilize, management evaluates the implications of each liquidity source and its impact on profitability, balance sheet stability and potential future liquidity needs.
 
The parent Company’s operating funds, funds with which to pay shareholder dividends and funds for the exploration of new business ventures have been supplied primarily through dividends paid by the Company’s subsidiary banks Capon Valley Bank (CVB) and The Grant County Bank (GCB).  The various regulatory authorities impose restrictions on dividends paid by a state bank.  A state bank cannot pay dividends without the consent of the relevant banking authorities

 
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in excess of the total net profits of the current year and the combined retained profits of the previous two years.  As of June 30, 2010, the subsidiary banks could pay dividends to Highlands Bankshares, Inc. of approximately $2,193,000 without permission of the regulatory authorities.

Capital

The Company seeks to maintain a strong capital base to expand facilities, promote public confidence, support current operations and grow at a manageable level.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company was above the regulatory minimum levels of capital. The table below summarizes the capital ratios for the Company and its subsidiary banks as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:


   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Actual
   
Regulatory
   
Actual
   
Regulatory
 
   
Ratio
   
Minimum
   
Ratio
   
Minimum
 
Total Risk Based Capital Ratio
                       
Highlands Bankshares
    14.27 %     8.00 %     14.33 %     8.00 %
Capon Valley Bank
    12.35 %     8.00 %     12.86 %     8.00 %
The Grant County Bank
    14.43 %     8.00 %     14.12 %     8.00 %
                                 
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
                               
Highlands Bankshares
    9.71 %     4.00 %     9.81 %     4.00 %
Capon Valley Bank
    8.10 %     4.00 %     8.38 %     4.00 %
The Grant County Bank
    9.95 %     4.00 %     9.91 %     4.00 %
                                 
Tier 1 Risk Based Capital Ratio
                               
Highlands Bankshares
    13.02 %     4.00 %     13.08 %     4.00 %
Capon Valley Bank
    11.08 %     4.00 %     11.60 %     4.00 %
The Grant County Bank
    13.18 %     4.00 %     12.89 %     4.00 %


Effects of Inflation

Inflation primarily affects industries having high levels of property, plant and equipment or inventories. Although the Company is not significantly affected in these areas, inflation does have an impact on the growth of assets.  As assets grow rapidly, it becomes necessary to increase equity capital at proportionate levels to maintain the appropriate equity to asset ratios.  Traditionally, the Company's earnings and high capital retention levels have enabled the Company to meet these needs. The Company's reported earnings results have been minimally affected by inflation.  The different types of income and expense are affected in various ways.  Interest rates are affected by inflation, but the timing and magnitude of the changes may not coincide with changes in the consumer price index.  Management actively monitors interest rate sensitivity in order to minimize the effects of inflationary trends on interest rates. Other areas of non-interest expenses may be more directly affected by inflation.

Item 3.       Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk                                                                                                           

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 4.       Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2010. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of June 30, 2010. The Company has established procedures undertaken during the normal course of business in an effort to reasonably ensure that fraudulent activity of either an amount material to these results or in any amount is not occurring.

 
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Changes in Internal Controls

During the period reported upon, there were no significant changes in internal controls of Highlands Bankshares, Inc. pertaining to its financial reporting and control of its assets or in other factors that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect such control.

PART IIOTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

Management is not aware of any material pending or threatened litigation in which the Company or its subsidiaries may be involved as a defendant.  In the normal course of business, the banks periodically must initiate suits against borrowers as a final course of action in collecting past due loans. In addition, to management’s knowledge, no governmental authorities have initiated or contemplated legal action against the Company.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None

Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)

None

Other Information

None

Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description
3(i)
 
Articles of Incorporation of Highlands Bankshares, Inc., as restated, are hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to Highlands Bankshares Inc.’s Form 10-Q filed November 13, 2007.
3(ii)
 
Amended Bylaws of Highlands Bankshares, Inc. are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to Highlands Bankshares Inc.’s Report on Form 8-K filed January 9, 2008.
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  of
   
2002 Chapter 63, Title 18 USC Section 1350 (A) and (B).
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer  Pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley  Act of
   
2002 Chapter 63, Title 18 USC Section 1350 (A) and (B).
 
Statement of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18  U.S.C. §1350.
 
Statement of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350.

 
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Signatures

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 
HIGHLANDS BANKSHARES, INC.
   
 
/s/ C.E. Porter
 
C.E. Porter
 
President & Chief Executive Officer
   
 
/s/ Jeffrey B. Reedy
 
Jeffrey B. Reedy
 
Chief Financial Officer
August 13, 2010
 
 
 
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