SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
July 18, 2001
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United Bankshares, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
West Virginia No. 0-13322 55-0641179
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
300 United Center
500 Virginia Street, East
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(304) 424-8800
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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 July 18, 2001 United Bankshares, Inc. ("United") announced its earnings
for the second quarter and first half of 2001. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Additionally, United provided
supplemental financial information for analysts and other interested investors,
which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated July 18, 2001, issued by United
Bankshares, Inc.
99.2 Unaudited Supplemental Financial Information
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: July 18, 2001 By: /s/ Steven E. Wilson
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Steven E. Wilson, Executive Vice
President, Treasurer, Secretary and
Chief Financial Officer