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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10C
REPORT FILED BY ISSUER OF SECURITIES QUOTED ON NASDAQ
INTERDEALER QUOTATION SYSTEM
Filed Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17
or 15d-17 Thereunder
First United Bancshares, Inc.
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(Exact name of Issuer as specified in charter)
Main and Washington Streets - El Dorado, Arkansas 71730
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(501) 863-3181
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(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of five percent or more in the
number of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security Common Stock $1.00 Par Value Per Share
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2. Number of Shares outstanding before the change 5,158,772
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change 7,738,109
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4. Effective date of change June 28, 1996
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5. Method of Change:
Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange,
distribution, stock split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for
treasury, etc.)
3-for-2 stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend.
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Give brief description of transaction:
On May 20, 1996, the Board of Directors of First United declared a 3-for-2
stock split effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend. The dividend was
distributed on June 28, 1996 to holders of record as of June 7, 1996.
Dated: June 28, 1996
/s/ John E. Burns
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John E. Burns
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
