UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 30, 2003
HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
COLORADO 0-23409 81-1438612
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) File Number) Identification No.)
7360 WEST US HIGHWAY 50, SALIDA, COLORADO 81201
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (719) 539-2516
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) The following exhibit is filed herewith:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated April 30, 2003
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
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On April 30, 2003, High Country Bancorp, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a
press release announcing the payment date of its semi-annual cash dividend in
the amount of $.25. The Registrant also announced its unaudited financial
results for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2003. A copy of the
press release is attached to this Report as an exhibit and is incorporated
herein by reference. The attached exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 9 and
Item 12 of Form 8-K.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
HIGH COUNTRY BANCORP, INC.
By:/s/ Larry D. Smith
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Larry D. Smith
President
Date: April 30, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated April 30, 2003