SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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):
August 23, 2004
United Bankshares, Inc.
West Virginia | No. 0-13322 | 55-0641179 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
300 United Center
500 Virginia Street, East
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
(304) 424-8800
Not Applicable
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On August 24, 2004, United Bankshares, Inc. (United) announced a third quarter dividend of 26¢ per share and a plan to repurchase up to 1.775 million shares of its common stock on the open market. The plan represents approximately 4% of the issued and outstanding shares of United. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated August 24, 2004, issued by United Bankshares, Inc.
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. |
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Date:August 24, 2004 | By: | /s/ Steven E. Wilson | ||
Steven E. Wilson, Executive Vice | ||||
President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer | ||||