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) January 21, 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 January 21, 1998, United Bankshares, Inc. announced earnings for the
three months and year ended December 31, 1997. 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 January 21, 1998, announcing United's
earnings for the three months and year ended December 31,
1997.
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