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Shareholders reelect directors at Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) meeting

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Great Southern Bancorp reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026. Stockholders elected four directors, each to three-year terms, with votes for ranging from 6,319,935 to 7,432,055 shares and broker non-votes of 1,194,888 shares for each nominee.

Stockholders gave majority support in an advisory, non-binding vote on executive compensation, with 7,402,686 shares voting for and 150,059 against. They also approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan by a similar margin and ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm, with 8,616,782 shares voting for. Results exclude shares above the 10% voting limitation in the charter.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Executive compensation say-on-pay votes for 7,402,686 shares Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation
2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan votes for 7,392,465 shares Approval of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Auditor ratification votes for 8,616,782 shares Ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm
Director Steven D. Edwards votes for 7,432,055 shares Election of directors for three-year terms
Broker non-votes on key proposals 1,194,888 shares Broker non-votes on director elections, say-on-pay, and incentive plan
2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Bancorp’s stockholders approved Bancorp’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”)."
advisory (non-binding) vote financial
"2) Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation"
broker non-votes financial
"Number of Shares Votes For | | Votes Against | | Abstentions | | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Ratification of the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
10% voting limitation financial
"results of the meeting, which exclude shares beneficially owned in excess of the 10% voting limitation in Bancorp's charter"
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UNITED STATES
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)

 

May 13, 2026

 

GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   0-18082   43-1524856
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)		   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

 

1451 East Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri   65804
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (417) 887-4400

 

N/A

(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:

 

☐ 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)) 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share GSBC The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

As noted under Item 5.07 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (“Bancorp”) held on May 13, 2026, Bancorp’s stockholders approved Bancorp’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). A description of the Plan is contained in Bancorp’s definitive proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026 under the heading “Proposal III. Approval of the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan” and is incorporated herein by reference, and a copy of the Plan is attached to that proxy statement as Appendix A and also is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 

 

On May 13, 2026, Bancorp held its 2026 Annual Meeting. A quorum was present and the results of the meeting, which exclude shares beneficially owned in excess of the 10% voting limitation in Bancorp's charter, are as follows:

  

1) Election of four directors, each for a term of three years:

 

  Number of Shares
Nominee   Votes For   Votes Withheld   Broker Non-Votes
Kevin R. Ausburn     7,368,133      201,789   1,194,888
Amelia A. Counts     6,903,985      665,937   1,194,888
Steven D. Edwards     7,432,055      137,867   1,194,888
Douglas M. Pitt     6,319,935   1,249,987   1,194,888

  

2)  Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation:

 

Number of Shares
Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes
7,402,686   150,059   17,177   1,194,888

 

The vote required to approve this proposal was the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposal.  Accordingly, this proposal was approved. 

 

3)  Approval of the Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan:

 

Number of Shares
Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes
7,392,465   170,118   7,339   1,194,888

 

The vote required to approve this proposal was the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposal.  Accordingly, this proposal was approved. 

 

4) Ratification of the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as Bancorp’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:

 

Number of Shares
Votes For   Votes Against   Abstentions   Broker Non-Votes
8,616,782   145,618   2,410   ---

 

The vote required to approve this proposal was the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposal.  Accordingly, this proposal was approved.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

    GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.
       
Date: May 15, 2026 By: /s/ Joseph W. Turner                   
      Joseph W. Turner, President 
      and Chief Executive Officer 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) shareholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor, re-elected four directors to three-year terms, and supported executive compensation in an advisory, non-binding vote, all by majority of votes cast at the meeting.

How did Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) shareholders vote on executive compensation?

Shareholders approved executive compensation in an advisory, non-binding vote. There were 7,402,686 shares voting for, 150,059 against, 17,177 abstentions, and 1,194,888 broker non-votes, meeting the requirement of a majority of votes cast for approval.

What were the results of the vote on Great Southern Bancorp’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan?

The 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved. The vote totaled 7,392,465 shares for, 170,118 against, 7,339 abstentions, and 1,194,888 broker non-votes, satisfying the condition that a majority of votes cast support the proposal for it to pass.

Which auditor did Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 8,616,782 shares voting for, 145,618 against, and 2,410 abstentions, meeting the majority-of-votes-cast approval requirement for this proposal.

Were there any voting limitations applied at the Great Southern Bancorp 2026 annual meeting?

The results explicitly exclude shares beneficially owned in excess of the 10% voting limitation in Great Southern Bancorp’s charter, meaning any ownership above that threshold was not counted for voting purposes in the reported outcomes.

How many directors were elected at the 2026 Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) annual meeting?

Four directors were elected to three-year terms. Vote totals for these nominees ranged from 6,319,935 to 7,432,055 shares voting for, with votes withheld ranging from 137,867 to 1,249,987 shares and 1,194,888 broker non-votes for each director.

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