Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The presentation attached incorporates third quarter financial information for American National Bankshares Inc. ("American National"). This presentation will be used when meeting with investors or others during the next several months. A copy of the presentation will be made available at American National's website (http://www.amnb.com) and is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Updated Investor Presentation

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: November 5, 2012 /s/ William W. Traynham
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer