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: January 25, 2008

American National Bankshares Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia	0-12820	54-1284688
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

628 Main Street, Danville, VA	24541
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 434-792-5111
(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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¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))

Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 24, 2008, American National Bankshares Inc. announced earnings for the fourth quarter and year end as of December 31, 2007.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

 (c) Exhibits:

99.1 News Release

99.2 Balance Sheets, Statements of Income, Net Interest Income Analysis and Selected Financial Data

Signature

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.

Date: January 25, 2008	/s/	Neal A. Petrovich
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Date:	January 24, 2008
Contact:	Neal A. Petrovich, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	434-773-2242                                 petrovichn@amnb.com
Traded:	NASDAQ Global Select Market	Symbol:	AMNB

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC. ANNOUNCES

 2007 EARNINGS

Danville, VA -- American National Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ:  AMNB), parent company of American National Bank and Trust Company, today announced net income of $11.44 million for the year 2007, up slightly from $11.43 million in 2006.  Earnings per share were $1.86 in 2007 on both a basic and diluted basis.  In 2006, basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.91 and $1.90, respectively.

Net income for the fourth quarter was $2.78 million, down from $2.92 million in the same quarter of 2006.  Earnings per share for the quarter were $.45 on both a basic and diluted basis, compared to $.47 in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Two special items impacted fourth quarter 2007 earnings.  First, the payout of certain loans acquired through a merger in 2006 added $314,000 to interest income during the quarter, due to special accounting rules for acquired loans.  Secondly, the Company recorded a $362,000 impairment charge related to its holdings of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”) and Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) preferred stock.  The market value of these two securities dropped significantly at the end of 2007, and any near-term recovery in value is uncertain.  The Company’s recorded investment in these securities, after the write-down, is $1.35 million.  The impairment charge is included as a reduction of the Company’s noninterest income.

“This is an unusually challenging period for the banking industry,” stated Charles H. Majors, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Dramatic drops in the national housing and residential mortgage markets have created concern about the overall U.S. economy.  In response, the Federal Reserve has lowered short-term interest rates rapidly, which has put pressure on bank interest margins.  Profits in the banking industry have declined significantly due largely to major credit quality issues.”

“Given these important industry challenges, American National continues to perform very well,” continued Majors.  Return on average assets, a widely-used indicator of bank profitability, was 1.48% in 2007 and 1.44% for the fourth quarter, both well above industry averages.  Return on average equity was 11.69% for 2007, and 11.05% for the quarter, while return on average tangible equity was 16.09% and 15.05% for the year and quarter, respectively.

The Company’s net loan charge-offs and nonperforming loan levels remained low throughout 2007, and are well below industry averages.  As a result, the Company recorded modest amounts of loan loss provision expense in 2007.  Provision expense was $403,000 for the year and $100,000 for the quarter.  “Our company continues to experience very favorable loan quality, especially when viewed in light of the negative industry trends noted above,” commented Majors.

“The significant market events and economic forces discussed above have taken their toll on bank stock prices, including ours” stated Majors.  “American National’s stock price declined 14.4% in 2007, compared to an average decline of 25.2% for all publicly-held banks, according to the SNL Bank Index.  Taking dividends into account, the total return of the SNL Bank Index fell 22.36% in 2007, while American National’s total return declined 10.7%.  While we are never happy with a stock price decline, much less one of this magnitude, we are gratified that investors have recognized American National’s strengths and strong dividend during this unusual period.  2008 is going to be another difficult year for the industry, but American National’s strategic focus on profitability, capital management, efficiency of operations, and strong loan quality, positions us well to manage through this turbulent time and to take full advantage of business opportunities that will arise.”

About American National

American National Bankshares Inc. is a bank holding company with assets of over $770 million.  Headquartered in Danville, Virginia, it is the holding company of American National Bank and Trust Company, a community bank serving Southern and Central Virginia and the northern portion of Central North Carolina with twenty banking offices and a loan production office.  The Bank also manages an additional $500 million in its Trust and Investment Services Division.

American National Bank and Trust Company provides a full array of financial products and services, including commercial, mortgage, and consumer banking; trust and investment services; and insurance.  Services are also provided through twenty-three ATMs, “AmeriLink” Internet banking, and 24-hour “Access American” phone banking.  Additional information is available on the Bank’s website at www.amnb.com.  The shares of American National Bankshares Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “AMNB.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of federal securities laws that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Statements herein are based on certain assumptions and analyses by the Corporation and are factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such statements for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: changes in interest rates; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; significant changes in the economic scenario; significant changes in regulatory requirements; and significant changes in securities markets.  Consequently, all forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and the cautionary language in the Corporation’s most recent Form 10-K report and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. American National Bankshares Inc. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

EX-99.2

American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Unaudited
	December 31
ASSETS	2007	2006
Cash and due from banks	$  18,155	$  24,375
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks	149	1,749
Securities available for sale, at fair value	145,159	148,748
Securities held to maturity	11,990	13,873
Total securities	157,149	162,621
Loans held for sale	1,368	1,662
Loans, net of unearned income	551,391	542,228
Less allowance for loan losses	(7,395)	(7,264)
Net Loans	543,996	534,964
Bank premises and equipment, net	13,348	12,438
Goodwill	22,468	22,468
Core deposit intangibles, net	2,452	2,829
Accrued interest receivable and other assets	13,203	14,614
Total assets	$ 772,288	$ 777,720
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Demand deposits -- noninterest-bearing	$  99,231	$ 106,885
Demand deposits -- interest-bearing	104,751	107,170
Money market deposits	50,254	50,948
Savings deposits	62,400	69,517
Time deposits	264,585	274,008
Total deposits	581,221	608,528
Repurchase agreements	47,891	33,368
FHLB borrowings	16,137	15,087
Trust preferred capital notes	20,619	20,619
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities	4,909	5,126
Total liabilities	670,777	682,728
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $1 par, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
6,118,717 shares outstanding at December 31, 2007 and
6,161,865 shares outstanding at December 31, 2006	6,119	6,162
Capital in excess of par value	26,425	26,414
Retained earnings	69,409	64,584
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net	(442)	(2,168)
Total shareholders' equity	101,511	94,992
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 772,288	$ 777,720

American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Unaudited
	Three Months Ended		Twelve Months Ended
	December 31		December 31
	2007	2006	2007	2006
Interest Income:
Interest and fees on loans	$   10,506	$   10,106	$   41,499	$   37,361
Interest and dividends on securities:
Taxable	1,185	1,210	4,409	5,034
Tax-exempt	431	430	1,690	1,743
Dividends	74	93	320	312
Other interest income	104	86	679	620
Total interest income	12,300	11,925	48,597	45,070
Interest Expense:
Deposits	3,888	3,805	15,535	13,349
Repurchase agreements	488	364	1,841	1,384
Trust preferred capital notes	343	343	1,373	1,007
Other borrowings	123	240	621	921
Total interest expense	4,842	4,752	19,370	16,661
Net Interest Income	7,458	7,173	29,227	28,409
Provision for Loan Losses	100	(547)	403	58
Net Interest Income After Provision
for Loan Losses	7,358	7,720	28,824	28,351
Noninterest Income:
Trust fees	914	891	3,578	3,374
Service charges on deposit accounts	653	650	2,531	2,654
Other fees and commissions	195	183	786	744
Mortgage banking income	195	201	954	709
Brokerage fees	111	92	550	419
Securities gains, net	1	15	135	62
Impairment of securities	(362)	-	(362)	-
Other	196	120	650	496
Total noninterest income	1,903	2,152	8,822	8,458
Noninterest Expense:
Salaries	2,404	2,654	9,688	9,520
Employee benefits	585	535	2,749	2,506
Occupancy and equipment	967	812	3,527	2,977
Bank franchise tax	165	170	663	651
Core deposit intangible amortization	94	107	377	414
Other	1,114	1,130	4,322	4,196
Total noninterest expense	5,329	5,408	21,326	20,264
Income Before Income Tax Provision	3,932	4,464	16,320	16,545
Income Tax Provision	1,157	1,547	4,876	5,119
Net Income	$     2,775	$     2,917	$   11,444	$   11,426
Net Income Per Common Share:
Basic	$      0.45	$      0.47	$      1.86	$      1.91
Diluted	$      0.45	$      0.47	$      1.86	$      1.90
Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	6,117,571	6,163,307	6,139,095	5,986,262
Diluted	6,133,807	6,196,671	6,161,825	6,020,071

Financial Highlights
American National Bankshares Inc. and Subsidiary
(Dollars in thousands, except share data
Unaudited
		As of and for the						As of and for the
		Three Months Ended December 31						Twelve Months Ended December 31
		2007		2006		Change		2007		2006		Change
EARNINGS
	Interest income	$   12,300		$   11,925		3.1	%	$   48,597		$   45,070		7.8	%
	Interest expense	4,842		4,752		1.9		19,370		16,661		16.3
	Net interest income	7,458		7,173		4.0		29,227		28,409		2.9
	Provision for loan losses	100		(547)		N/M		403		58		594.8
	Noninterest income	1,903		2,152		(11.6)		8,822		8,458		4.3
	Noninterest expense	5,329		5,408		(1.5)		21,326		20,264		5.2
	Income taxes	1,157		1,547		(25.2)		4,876		5,119		(4.7)
	Net income	2,775		2,917		(4.9)		11,444		11,426		0.2
PER COMMON SHARE
	Earnings per share - basic	$      0.45		$      0.47		(4.3)	%	$      1.86		$      1.91		(2.6)	%
	Earnings per share - diluted	0.45		0.47		(4.3)		1.86		1.90		(2.1)
	Cash dividends declared	0.23		0.22		4.5		0.91		0.87		4.6
	Book value per share	16.59		15.42		7.6		16.59		15.42		7.6
	Book value per share - tangible (a)	12.52		11.31		10.7		12.52		11.31		10.7
	Closing market price	19.97		23.32		(14.4)		19.97		23.32		(14.4)
FINANCIAL RATIOS
	Return on average assets	1.44	%	1.49	%	(5)	bp	1.48	%	1.51	%	(3)	bp
	Return on average equity	11.05		12.18		(113)		11.69		12.72		(103)
	Return on average tangible equity (b)	15.05		16.97		(192)		16.09		16.60		(51)
	Average equity to average assets	12.99		12.26		73		12.65		11.85		80
	Net interest margin (FTE)	4.31		4.15		16		4.24		4.20		4
	Efficiency ratio	53.58		56.60		(302)		54.44		53.63		81
PERIOD END BALANCES
	Securities	$ 157,149		$ 162,621		(3.4)	%	$ 157,149		$ 162,621		(3.4)	%
	Loans held for sale	1,368		1,662		(17.7)		1,368		1,662		(17.7)
	Loans, net of unearned income	551,391		542,228		1.7		551,391		542,228		1.7
	Goodwill and other intangibles	24,920		25,297		(1.5)		24,920		25,297		(1.5)
	Assets	772,288		777,720		(0.7)		772,288		777,720		(0.7)
	Assets - tangible (a)	747,368		752,423		(0.7)		747,368		752,423		(0.7)
	Deposits	581,221		608,528		(4.5)		581,221		608,528		(4.5)
	Repurchase agreements	47,891		33,368		43.5		47,891		33,368		43.5
	FHLB borrowings	16,137		15,087		7.0		16,137		15,087		7.0
	Trust preferred capital notes	20,619		20,619		0.0		20,619		20,619		0.0
	Shareholders' equity	101,511		94,992		6.9		101,511		94,992		6.9
	Shareholders' equity - tangible (a)	76,591		69,695		9.9		76,591		69,695		9.9
AVERAGE BALANCES
	Securities	$ 148,741		$ 164,384		(9.5)	%	$ 147,480		$ 173,580		(15.0)	%
	Total loans	555,111		543,239		2.2		549,776		513,493		7.1
	Interest-earning assets	713,270		714,128		(0.1)		710,687		699,995		1.5
	Goodwill and other intangibles	24,957		25,401		(1.7)		25,098		19,263		30.3
	Assets	773,228		781,786		(1.1)		773,639		757,802		2.1
	Assets - tangible (a)	748,271		756,385		(1.1)		748,541		738,539		1.4
	Interest-bearing deposits	484,395		497,690		(2.7)		488,209		486,745		0.3
	Deposits	586,545		601,934		(2.6)		590,212		588,862		0.2
	Repurchase agreements	51,562		39,661		30.0		48,088		40,970		17.4
	Other borrowings	29,926		38,834		(22.9)		32,591		33,087		(1.5)
	Shareholders' equity	100,481		95,809		4.9		97,854		89,824		8.9
	Shareholders' equity - tangible (a)	75,524		70,408		7.3		72,756		70,561		3.1
CAPITAL
	Average shares outstanding - basic	6,117,571		6,163,307		(0.7)	%	6,139,095		5,986,262		2.6	%
	Average shares outstanding - diluted	6,133,807		6,196,671		(1.0)		6,161,825		6,020,071		2.4
	Shares repurchased	8,700		4,900		77.6		61,900		39,100		58.3
	Average price of shares repurchased	$     21.93		$     23.56		(6.9)		$     21.96		$     23.32		(5.8)
ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
	Beginning balance	$     7,334		$     8,170		(10.2)	%	$     7,264		$     6,109		18.9	%
	Allowance acquired in merger	-		-		-		-		1,598		(100.0)
	Provision for loan losses	100		(547)		(118.3)		403		58		594.8
	Charge-offs	(84)		(448)		(81.3)		(515)		(913)		(43.6)
	Recoveries	45		89		(49.4)		243		412		(41.0)
	Ending balance	$     7,395		$     7,264		1.8		$     7,395		$     7,264		1.8
NONPERFORMING ASSETS
	Nonperforming loans:
	90 days past due	$            -		$            -		-	%	$            -		$            -		-	%
	Nonaccrual	2,639		3,425		(22.9)		2,639		3,425		(22.9)
	Foreclosed real estate	632		99		538.4		632		99		538.4
	Nonperforming assets	$     3,271		$     3,524		(7.2)		$     3,271		$     3,524		(7.2)
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS
	Net chargeoffs (recoveries) to average loans	0.03	%	0.26	%	(23)	bp	0.05	%	0.10	%	(5)	bp
	Nonperforming assets to total assets (c)	0.42		0.45		(3)		0.42		0.45		(3)
	Nonperforming loans to total loans (c)	0.48		0.63		(15)		0.48		0.63		(15)
	Allowance for loan losses to total loans (c)	1.34		1.34		0		1.34		1.34		0
	Allowance for loan losses to
	nonperforming loans (c)	2.80		2.12		68		2.80		2.12		68
Notes:
	(a) - Excludes goodwill and other intangible assets
	(b) - Excludes amortization expense, net of tax, of intangible assets
	(c) - Balance sheet amounts used in calculations are based on period end balances
	bp - Change is measured in basis points
	FTE - Fully taxable equivalent basis
	N/M - Not meaningful

Net Interest Income Analysis
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
(in thousands, except yields and rates)
Unaudited
	Average Balance		Interest Income/Expense		Average Yield/Rate
	2007	2006	2007	2006	2007		2006
Loans:
Commercial	$  88,330	$  88,222	$ 1,694	$ 1,732	7.67	%	7.85	%
Real Estate	456,583	443,666	8,596	8,117	7.53		7.32
Consumer	10,198	11,351	233	281	9.14		9.90
Total loans	555,111	543,239	10,523	10,130	7.58		7.46
Securities:
Federal agencies	58,408	87,556	695	913	4.76		4.17
Mortgage backed	36,499	20,415	463	246	5.07		4.82
State and municipal	47,272	46,488	644	644	5.45		5.54
Other securities	6,562	9,925	96	148	5.85		5.96
Total securities	148,741	164,384	1,898	1,951	5.10		4.75
Deposits in other banks	9,418	6,505	104	85	4.42		5.23
Total interest-earning assets	713,270	714,128	12,525	12,166	7.02		6.81
Non-earning assets	59,958	67,658
Total assets	$773,228	$781,786
Deposits:
Demand	$102,991	$102,436	305	365	1.18		1.43
Money market	52,740	51,510	345	346	2.62		2.69
Savings	63,236	71,874	160	251	1.01		1.40
Time	265,428	271,870	3,078	2,843	4.64		4.18
Total deposits	484,395	497,690	3,888	3,805	3.21		3.06
Repurchase agreements	51,562	39,661	488	364	3.79		3.67
Other borrowings	29,926	38,834	466	583	6.23		6.01
Total interest-bearing
liabilities	565,883	576,185	4,842	4,752	3.42		3.30
Noninterest-bearing
demand deposits	102,150	104,244
Other liabilities	4,714	5,548
Shareholders' equity	100,481	95,809
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity	$773,228	$781,786
Interest rate spread					3.60	%	3.51	%
Net interest margin					4.31	%	4.15	%
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)			7,683	7,414
Less:  Taxable equivalent adjustment			225	241
Net interest income			$ 7,458	$ 7,173

Net Interest Income Analysis
For the Years Ended 2007 and 2006
(in thousands, except yields and rates)
Unaudited
			Average Balance		Interest Income/Expense		Average Yield/Rate
			2007	2006	2007	2006	2007		2006
Loans:
	Commercial		$  89,673	$  84,676	$  6,980	$  6,481	7.78	%	7.65	%
	Real Estate		449,683	416,530	33,621	29,813	7.48		7.16
	Consumer		10,420	12,287	975	1,152	9.36		9.38
		Total loans	549,776	513,493	41,576	37,446	7.56		7.29
Securities:
	Federal agencies		68,521	94,589	3,032	3,745	4.42		3.96
	Mortgage-backed		25,406	21,197	1,255	988	4.94		4.66
	State and municipal		46,069	46,735	2,530	2,624	5.49		5.61
	Other		7,484	11,059	438	621	5.85		5.62
		Total securities	147,480	173,580	7,255	7,978	4.92		4.60
Deposits in other banks			13,431	12,922	679	620	5.06		4.80
Total interest earning assets			710,687	699,995	49,510	46,044	6.97		6.58
Nonearning assets			62,952	57,807
		Total assets	$773,639	$757,802
Deposits:
	Demand		$107,834	$105,320	$  1,550	$  1,513	1.44	%	1.44	%
	Money market		52,843	48,124	1,429	1,180	2.70		2.45
	Savings		66,246	77,445	845	963	1.28		1.24
	Time		261,286	255,856	11,711	9,693	4.48		3.79
		Total deposits	488,209	486,745	15,535	13,349	3.18		2.74
Repurchase agreements			48,088	40,970	1,841	1,384	3.83		3.38
Other borrowings			32,591	33,087	1,994	1,928	6.12		5.83
		Total interest bearing
		liabilities	568,888	560,802	19,370	16,661	3.40		2.97
Noninterest bearing
	demand deposits		102,003	102,117
Other liabilities			4,894	5,059
Shareholders' equity			97,854	89,824
		Total liabilities and
		shareholders' equity	$773,639	$757,802
Interest rate spread							3.57	%	3.61	%
Net interest margin							4.24	%	4.20	%
Net interest income (taxable equivalent basis)					30,140	29,383
Less:  Taxable equivalent adjustment					913	974
Net interest income					$29,227	$28,409