SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
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) DECEMBER 30, 1998
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UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
WEST VIRGINIA 0-13322 55-0641179
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
300 UNITED CENTER
500 VIRGINIA STREET, EAST
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA 25301
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
(304) 424-8761
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On December 30, 1998, United Bankshares, Inc. announced a revision to its
fourth quarter 1998 earnings estimate.
A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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(c) Exhibits
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99.1 Press release dated December 30, 1998 announcing a revision to
estimated fourth quarter 1998 earnings for United Bankshares, Inc.
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SIGNATURES
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.
Date December 30, 1998 By /s/ Steven E. Wilson
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Steven E. Wilson
Its Executive Vice President,
Secretary and Chief Financial Officer
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