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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 24, 2004

 

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C&F FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

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Virginia		000-23423		54-1680165
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No,)

 

Eighth and Main Streets, P.O. Box 391,West Point, Virginia		23181
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (804) 843-2360

 

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Item 5. Other Events

 

On May 24, 2004, C&F Financial Corporation issued a news release announcing its declaration of a cash dividend payable July 1, 2004.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits

 

Exhibits

 

(a)

Financial Statements of Business Acquired

 

Not applicable.

 

(b)

Pro Forma Financial Information

 

Not applicable.

 

(c)

Exhibits

 

99.1

News Release

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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.

 

		C&F FINANCIAL CORPORATION
		REGISTRANT
Date: May 25, 2004		By:		/s/ Thomas F. Cherry
				Thomas F. Cherry
				Chief Financial Officer