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) August 22, 1996 SWVA Bancshares, Inc. -------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Virginia 0-24674 54-1721629 - ---------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------ (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer No.) of Incorporation) 302 Second Street, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1597 - ------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (540) 343-0135 -------------- Item 5. Other Events On August 22, 1996, the registrant declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.15 per common share of stock payable to holders of record as of September 9, 1996. The dividend is payable on September 30, 1996. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. 99 Press release related to dividend declaration. SIGNATURES 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. SWVA BANCSHARES, INC. Date: August 26, 1996 By /s/B.L. Rakes -------------- B.L. Rakes, President (Duly authorized representative)