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) July 20,2017
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.)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 434-792-5111
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 20, 2017, American National Bankshares Inc. ("the Company") reports earnings for second quarter 2017.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

99.1  July 20, 2017 News Release

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

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: July 20, 2017                                                                 /s/ William W. Traynham

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer