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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000950137-04-010206.txt : 20041118
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950137-04-010206
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041117
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041118
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041118

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANCSHARES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000893847
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
		IRS NUMBER:				431626350
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MO
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-23636
		FILM NUMBER:		041154974

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		132 EAST HIGH STREET
		CITY:			JEFFERSON CITY
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			65101
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(573)761-6100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 688
		CITY:			JEFFERSON CITY
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			65102
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                       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 17, 2004
                                                             -----------------

                       EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANCSHARES, INC.
                       ----------------------------------
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Missouri                                  0-23636                43-1626350
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(State or other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation)                                              Identification No.)




132 East High Street, Jefferson City, Missouri                     65101
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         (Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code    (573) 761-6100
                                                      --------------


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          (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

/ /  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)

/ /  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)

/ /  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

/ /  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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ITEM 8.01.  OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

         On November 17, 2004, Exchange National Bancshares, Inc. issued a press
release announcing that its board of directors had approved a quarterly cash
dividend of 18 cents per share, payable January 1, 2005 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on December 15, 2004. The full text of the press
release is furnished as an exhibit to this report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

   (c)      Exhibits

   Exhibit No.         Description
   ----------          -----------

   Exhibit 99          Exchange National Bancshares, Inc. press release dated
                       November 17, 2004

                                      * * *


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                                   SIGNATURES


         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.

                                             EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANCSHARES, INC.


Date: November 17, 2004
                                             By:   /s/ James E. Smith
                                                  ----------------------------
                                                  James E. Smith
                                                  Chairman and CEO


                                       3
<PAGE>


                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


   Exhibit No.         Description
   ----------          -----------

   Exhibit 99          Exchange National Bancshares, Inc. press release dated
                       November 17, 2004.


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                                                                      EXHIBIT 99
For Immediate Release                            Contact:  Kathleen Bruegenhemke
                                       Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
                                           TEL: 573.761.6100   FAX: 573.761.6272

                       EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANCSHARES, INC.
                      OF JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI DECLARES
                      QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.18 PER SHARE

                  JEFFERSON CITY, MO, November 17, 2004 -- Today, the board of
directors of Exchange National Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXJF) approved a
quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per share, payable January 1, 2005 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2004.

                  In commenting on the Board's action, Chairman and CEO James E.
Smith said, "We are pleased to again demonstrate our financial strength through
payment of a cash dividend. This quarter's dividend rate is consistent with the
dividend paid the previous quarter."

                  Exchange National Bancshares, a multi-bank holding company
headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, is the parent company of The Exchange
National Bank of Jefferson City with locations in California, Tipton and St.
Robert; Citizens Union State Bank & Trust of Clinton with locations in
Springfield, Lee's Summit, Branson, Windsor, Collins and Osceola; and Osage
Valley Bank of Warsaw.

Statements made in this press release that suggest Exchange National Bancshares'
or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, or predictions of the
future include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. It is important to note
that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such
forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such
forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the company's
quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.








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