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: October 14, 2005 Commission File Number: 0-15204 National Bankshares, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 54-1375874 ------------------------------- ------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 101 Hubbard Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 ---------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (540) 951-6300 Page 1 of 2 Pages ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS On October 14, 2005, National Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (a) Exhibits 99.1 National Bankshares, Inc. Press Release dated October 14, 2005. SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized. NATIONAL BANKSHARES, INC. Date: October 14, 2005 By: /s/ JAMES G. RAKES James G. Rakes Chairman President and CEO Page 2 of 2 Pages