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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 14, 2000
HIGHLAND BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number: 0-29668
Delaware 95-4654552
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
601 South Glenoaks Boulevard
Burbank, California 91502
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 848-4265
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Item 5. Other Events
On August 14, 2000, the Office of Thrift Supervision approved the merger of
Highland Bancorp, Inc. and Jackson Federal Bank, pursuant to which Jackson will
acquire Highland for cash price of $25.45 per share. Highland also issued a
news release announcing the regulatory approval on August 18, 2000, which is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(C) Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 News release dated August 18, 2000 announcing regulatory approval of merger
with Jackson Federal Bank
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HIGHLAND BANCORP; INC.
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Date: August 21, 2000 /s/ STEPHEN D. COOPER
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Stephen D. Cooper, Senior Vice President
and Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)