American National Bankshares (AMNB) 8-K American National Bankshares Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Earnings

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)		October 21, 2009
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia	0-12820		54-1284688
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
628 Main Street, Danville, VA			24541
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 434-792-5111
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 21, 2009, American National Bankshares Inc. reports third quarter 2009 earnings.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits: 

99.1       October 21, 2009 News Release

99.2       Quarterly Balance Sheets, Statements of Income, Net Interest Income Analysis and Selected Financial Data

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: October 21, 2009                                                                                              /s/ William W. Traynham                                         

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer