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
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Date of Report: March 8, 2006 Commission File Number: 0-15204
National Bankshares, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 54-1375874
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
101 Hubbard Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (540) 951-6300
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On March 8, 2006, National Bankshares, Inc. announced a 2-for-1 split of
the company's outstanding common stock for shareholders of record on March 20,
2006. The stock distribution date is March 31, 2006. A copy of a press release,
also dated March 8, 2006, announcing the stock split is attached as Exhibit
99.1.
Exhibit
99.1 National Bankshares, Inc. Press Release dated March 8, 2006.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NATIONAL BANKSHARES, INC.
Date: March 8, 2006 By: /s/ JAMES G. RAKES
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James G. Rakes
Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
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