GSBC executive exercises options, sells 2,500 shares
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. executive John M. Bugh reported an option exercise and share sale in company stock.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. executive John M. Bugh reported an option exercise and share sale in company stock. On April 20, 2026, he exercised options to acquire 2,500 shares of common stock at $41.30 per share and sold 2,500 shares at $67.59 in an open‑market transaction.
After these transactions, Bugh directly holds 1,790 shares of common stock and retains indirect exposure through approximately 4,806 equivalent shares in the company’s 401(k) plan. He also continues to hold multiple stock option awards covering a total of 38,550 underlying shares with exercise prices generally between the low‑$40s and low‑$60s and expirations from 2027 through 2035.
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Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and Sale: 2,500 shares ($66K approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
13 txns
Insider
Bugh John M
Role
Insider
Sold
2,500 shs ($169K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$169K
Approx. exercise cost
$103K
Approx. pre-tax spread
$66K
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Common stock | 2,500 | $41.30 | $103K |
| Exercise | Common stock | 2,500 | $41.30 | $103K |
| Sale | Common stock | 2,500 | $67.59 | $169K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common stock — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common stock — 1,790 shares (Direct);
Option to purchase — 38,550 contracts (Direct);
Common stock — 4,806 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (11)
- F1. Reflects reporting person's holdings of units in Issuer's common stock fund under Issuer's 401(k) plan. Number of shares shown as beneficially owned under the plan represents the approximate equivalent number of shares of Issuer's common stock.
- F2. 625 shares vest on 10/24/2018, 10/24/2019, 10/24/2020 and 10/24/2021
- F3. 700 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022
- F4. 875 shares vest on 11/28/2020, 11/28/2021, 11/28/2022 and 11/28/2023
- F5. 950 shares vest on 11/20/2021, 11/20/2022, 11/20/2023 and 11/20/2024
- F6. 1,125 shares vest on 10/26/2022, 10/26/2023, 10/26/2024 and 10/26/2025
- F7. 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
- F8. 1,200 shares vest on 11/16/2024, 11/16/2025, 11/16/2026 and 11/16/2027
- F9. 1,200 shares vest on 11/15/2025, 11/15/2026, 11/15/2027 and 11/15/2028
- F10. 1,200 shares vest on 11/20/2026, 11/20/2027, 11/20/2028 and 11/20/2029
- F11. 1,200 shares vest on 11/19/2027, 11/19/2028, 11/19/2029 and 11/19/2030
Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,500 shares
Sale price: $67.59/share
Options exercised: 2,500 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold
2,500 shares
Common stock open‑market sale on April 20, 2026
Sale price
$67.59/share
Price for 2,500 GSBC common shares sold
Options exercised
2,500 shares
Common stock acquired via option exercise
Exercise price
$41.30/share
Strike price for exercised options
Direct holdings after
1,790 shares
GSBC common stock held directly following transactions
401(k) equivalent shares
4,806 shares
Approximate equivalent GSBC shares in 401(k) plan
Remaining option underlying shares
38,550 shares
Total underlying common shares across remaining options
Option exercise prices range
$41.74–$61.79/share
Exercise prices on remaining option awards
Key Terms
401(k) plan, Option to purchase, derivative exercise/conversion, open-market sale, +1 more
5 terms
401(k) plan financial
"holdings of units in Issuer's common stock fund under Issuer's 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Option to purchase financial
"security_title: Option to purchase, underlying security title: Common stock"
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: derivative exercise/conversion for code M transactions"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale for 2,500 shares at $67.59"
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.
vesting financial
"shares vest on 10/24/2018, 10/24/2019, 10/24/2020 and 10/24/2021"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did GSBC executive John M. Bugh report?
John M. Bugh reported exercising options for 2,500 shares of Great Southern Bancorp common stock at $41.30 per share, then selling 2,500 shares at $67.59 in an open‑market transaction. The filing shows this exercise‑and‑sell pattern on April 20, 2026.
What stock options does John M. Bugh still have in Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC)?
Bugh retains several option awards to purchase Great Southern Bancorp common stock, covering 38,550 underlying shares. Exercise prices range from about $41.74 to $61.79 per share, with stated expiration dates between 2027 and 2035, according to the derivative holdings disclosed.
How is John M. Bugh’s 401(k) investment in GSBC stock reported?
The filing states that 4,806 units represent Bugh’s holdings in Great Southern Bancorp’s common stock fund under the company’s 401(k) plan. The number disclosed reflects the approximate equivalent number of underlying common shares attributable to his retirement plan position.
What role does John M. Bugh hold at Great Southern Bancorp?
John M. Bugh is identified as a Vice President of a subsidiary of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. While not listed as a director or named executive officer of the parent company, his position makes him a reporting person for transactions in the company’s securities.
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