8-K

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 (Date of earliest event reported) November 10, 2021

NATIONAL BANKSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

101 Hubbard Street

Blacksburg, VA 24060

(Address of principal executive offices)

(540) 951-6300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Not applicable

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ITEM 8.01.         OTHER EVENTS

On November 10, 2021, National Bankshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing payment of a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.74 per share on December 1, 2021 to stockholders of record as of November 22, 2021.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

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.

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Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS:

F. BRAD DENARDO, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO

(540) 951-6213   bdenardo@nbbank.com

DAVID K. SKEENS, TREASURER & CFO

(540) 951-6347   dskeens@nbbank.com

NATIONAL BANKSHARES, INC. DECLARES SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND

BLACKSBURG, VA, NOVEMBER 10, 2021:  The Board of Directors of National Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: NKSH) today approved payment on December 1, 2021 of a semi-annual dividend of $0.74 per share to all stockholders of record as of November 22, 2021. This semi-annual dividend payment is an increase of $0.04 per share, or 5.7%, from the semi-annual dividend paid June 1, 2021. The total annual dividend of $1.44 per share for 2021 is an increase of $0.05 per share, or 3.6% from the total annual dividend of $1.39 for 2020.

President and Chief Executive Officer F. Brad Denardo commented, “This increased dividend payment represents National Bankshares’ continued profitability and commitment to shareholder value. We are thankful for the opportunity to share our success with our shareholders, and we appreciate their ongoing support.”

National Bankshares, Inc., headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is the parent company of The National Bank of Blacksburg, which does business as National Bank, and of National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. National Bank is a community bank operating from 25 full-service offices and one loan production office throughout Southwest Virginia. National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc. is an investment and insurance subsidiary in the same trade area. The Company’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “NKSH.” Additional information is available at www.nationalbankshares.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, predictions, expectations or beliefs about future events or results that are not statements of historical fact and that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that its expectations with regard to forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its existing knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual Company results will not differ materially from any future results implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may be materially different from past or anticipated results because of many factors, some of which may include changes in economic conditions, the interest rate environment, legislative and regulatory requirements, new products, competition, changes in the stock and bond markets and technology. The Company does not update any forward-looking statements that it may make.

101 Hubbard Street / Blacksburg, Virginia 24060

P.O. Box 90002 / Blacksburg, Virginia 24062-9002

540 951-6300 / 800 552-4123

www.nationalbankshares.com