SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 -------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2002 FAUQUIER BANKSHARES, INC. ------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 2-25805 54-1288193 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 10 Courthouse Square, Warrenton, Virginia 20186-2800 ------------------------------------------ ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (540) 347-2700 -------------- Former name or address, if changed since last report: n/a ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On January 18, 2002, Fauquier Bankshares, Inc. issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Press Release dated January 18, 2002. 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. FAUQUIER BANKSHARES, INC. Date: January 18, 2002 By: /s/ Eric P. Graap ---------------------- Eric P. Graap Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer