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Great Southern (GSBC) treasurer sells 2,950 shares after exercising options

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GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC. treasurer Rex A. Copeland reported option exercises and related stock sales. On April 30 and May 1, he exercised options for a total of 4,200 common shares at $52.20 per share and sold 2,950 shares in open-market transactions at prices of $68.25 and $68.77 per share.

After these transactions, he directly holds 25,921 common shares. He also continues to hold multiple “option to purchase” awards covering a total of 22,450 underlying common shares with exercise prices between $41.74 and $61.55 and expiration dates ranging from 2028 to 2032, according to the remaining derivative positions disclosed.

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Insider COPELAND REX A
Role Treasurer
Sold 2,950 shs ($202K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Option to purchase 1,250 $52.20 $65K
Exercise Option to purchase 914 $52.20 $48K
Exercise Common stock 1,250 $52.20 $65K
Exercise Common stock 914 $52.20 $48K
Sale Common stock 914 $68.77 $63K
Exercise Option to purchase 2,036 $52.20 $106K
Exercise Common stock 2,036 $52.20 $106K
Sale Common stock 2,036 $68.25 $139K
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
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holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Option to purchase — 914 shares (Direct, null); Common stock — 25,921 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 1,050 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022 1,050 shares vest on 11/28/2020, 11/28/2021, 11/28/2022 and 11/28/2023 1,050 shares vest on 11/20/2021, 11/20/2022, 11/20/2023 and 11/20/2024 1,125 shares vest on 10/26/2022, 10/26/2023, 10/26/2024 and 10/26/2025 1,188 shares vest on 11/17/2023 and 11/17/2024 and 1,187 shares vest on 11/17/2025 and 11/17/2026 1,200 shares vdst on 11/16/2024, 11/16/2025, 11/16/2026 and 11/16/2027
Shares sold 2,950 shares Open-market sales on April 30 and May 1
Sale prices $68.25 and $68.77 per share Common stock sales coded “S”
Options exercised 4,200 shares at $52.20 Derivative exercises coded “M”
Shares owned after 25,921 shares Direct common stock holdings post-transaction
Remaining option overhang 22,450 underlying shares Unexercised options disclosed in derivative summary
Option exercise prices $41.74–$61.55 Strike prices on remaining options
Option expirations 2028–2032 Expiration dates on remaining options
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "52.2000""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date": "2032-11-16T00:00:00.000Z""
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
vest financial
"1,050 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
COPELAND REX A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
CARE OF GREAT SOUTHERN BANK
218 S. GLENSTONE AVE

(Street)
SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI 65802

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC. [ GSBC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
TreasurerSenior Vice Pres of Subsidiary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common stock04/30/2026M2,036A$52.226,707D
Common stock04/30/2026S2,036D$68.2524,671D
Common stock05/01/2026M1,250A$52.225,921D
Common stock05/01/2026M914A$52.226,835D
Common stock05/01/2026S914D$68.7725,921D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Option to purchase$52.204/30/2026M2,036 (1)11/15/2027Common Stock2,036$52.22,164D
Option to purchase$52.205/01/2026M1,250 (1)11/15/2027Common Stock1,250$52.2914D
Option to purchase$52.205/01/2026M914 (1)11/15/2027Common Stock914$52.20D
Option to purchase$55 (2)11/28/2028Common stock4,2004,200D
Option to purchase$60.15 (3)11/20/2029Common stock4,2008,400D
Option to purchase$41.74 (4)10/26/2030Common stock4,50012,900D
Option to purchase$57.98 (5)11/17/2031Common stock4,75017,650D
Option to purchase$61.55 (6)11/16/2032Common stock4,80022,450D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 1,050 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022
2. 1,050 shares vest on 11/28/2020, 11/28/2021, 11/28/2022 and 11/28/2023
3. 1,050 shares vest on 11/20/2021, 11/20/2022, 11/20/2023 and 11/20/2024
4. 1,125 shares vest on 10/26/2022, 10/26/2023, 10/26/2024 and 10/26/2025
5. 1,188 shares vest on 11/17/2023 and 11/17/2024 and 1,187 shares vest on 11/17/2025 and 11/17/2026
6. 1,200 shares vdst on 11/16/2024, 11/16/2025, 11/16/2026 and 11/16/2027
Remarks:
Matt Snyder, by Power of Attorney from Rex A Copeland05/01/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did GSBC treasurer Rex Copeland report?

Rex A. Copeland reported exercising stock options and selling shares. He exercised options for 4,200 common shares at $52.20 and sold 2,950 shares in open-market trades at $68.25 and $68.77, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

How many GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP (GSBC) shares did the insider sell?

The treasurer sold 2,950 GSBC common shares. These open-market sales occurred at prices of $68.25 and $68.77 per share and were reported as code “S” transactions, which indicate sales in the open market or private transactions.

At what price did the GSBC treasurer exercise his stock options?

He exercised stock options at an exercise price of $52.20 per share. The Form 4 shows multiple option-to-purchase awards converted into 4,200 common shares at this price as part of derivative security exercises coded with transaction code “M.”

How many GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP (GSBC) shares does the insider own after these trades?

After the reported transactions, the treasurer directly owns 25,921 GSBC common shares. This post-transaction holding reflects the net effect of exercising 4,200 option shares and selling 2,950 shares in open-market transactions on April 30 and May 1.

What stock options does the GSBC treasurer still hold after this Form 4?

He continues to hold several option awards on GSBC common stock. These options cover 22,450 underlying shares with exercise prices from $41.74 to $61.55 and expiration dates between 2028 and 2032, as shown in the remaining derivative position table.

Is the GSBC treasurer’s Form 4 mainly option exercises or sales?

The filing shows both option exercises and share sales. He exercised options for 4,200 shares at $52.20 and sold 2,950 shares in open-market transactions, leaving 25,921 shares owned directly and multiple unexercised option grants outstanding.