8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

National Bankshares Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

In a press release dated October 18, 2024 The Board of Directors of National Bankshares, Inc. and The National Bank of Blacksburg announced the appointment of Lara E. Ramsey as the Holding Company and Bank’s President effective January 1, 2025. Ms. Ramsey had previously served as the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Administration. She has dual Bachelor’s Degrees from Radford University in Economics and Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Radford University.

The Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, F. Brad Denardo, will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the bank and holding company.

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.