UNITED STATES
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) May 18, 2005
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AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 0-12820 54-1284688
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
628 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 434-792-5111
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
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On May 17, 2005, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of
$.21 per share of common stock, payable on June 24, 2005, to shareholders of
record on June 10, 2005.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 News Release announcing dividend increase.
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.
Date: May 18, 2005 /s/ Neal A. Petrovich
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer