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Great Southern (NASDAQ: GSBC) VP executes 2,800-share option exercise-and-sale

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Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. subsidiary vice president Kevin L. Baker reported an option exercise paired with a sale of common stock. Baker exercised options to acquire 2,800 shares of common stock at $52.20 per share and sold 2,800 shares in an open-market transaction at $69.9601 per share on the same date.

After these transactions, he holds 14 shares of common stock directly and approximately 9,768 equivalent shares indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan. He also retains multiple option grants on common stock, including 4,800 underlying shares at an exercise price of $57.29 per share expiring on November 19, 2035.

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Insider Baker Kevin L
Role null
Sold 2,800 shs ($196K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Option to purchase 2,800 $52.20 $146K
Exercise Common Stock 2,800 $52.20 $146K
Sale Common Stock 2,800 $69.9601 $196K
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Holdings After Transaction: Option to purchase — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 2,814 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 9,768 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 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. 700 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022 875 shares vest on 11/28/2020, 11/28/2021, 11/28/2022 and 11/28/2023 950 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 vest on 11/16/2024, 11/16/2025, 11/16/2026 and 11/16/2027 1,200 shares vest on 11/15/2025, 11/15/2026, 11/15/2027 and 11/15/2028 1,200 shares vest on 11/20/2026, 11/20/2027, 11/20/2028 and 11/20/2029 1,200 shares vest on 11/19/2027, 11/19/2028, 11/19/2029 and 11/19/2030
Shares sold 2,800 shares Common stock sold in open-market transaction
Sale price per share $69.9601/share Price for 2,800 common shares sold
Options exercised 2,800 shares Common shares acquired via option exercise
Exercise price $52.20/share Strike price for exercised options
Direct common shares after 14 shares Directly owned GSBC common stock post-transaction
Indirect 401(k) equivalent shares 9,768 shares Approximate equivalent via 401(k) common stock fund
Largest remaining option block 4,800 underlying shares Options at $57.29, expiring November 19, 2035
401(k) plan financial
"Reflects reporting person's 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 listed as Option to purchase with common stock as underlying security."
derivative security financial
"Transaction code M is described as 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.
open-market sale financial
"Transaction code S is described as Sale in open market or private transaction."
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.
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*
Baker Kevin L

(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
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Vice President of Subsidiary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
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 Stock05/06/2026M2,800A$52.22,814D
Common Stock05/06/2026S2,800D$69.960114D
Common Stock9,768(1)I401(k) Plan
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$52.205/06/2026M2,800 (2)11/15/2027Common stock2,800$52.20D
Option to purchase$55 (3)11/28/2028Common Stock3,5003,500D
Option to purchase$60.15 (4)11/20/2029Common stock3,8007,300D
Option to purchase$41.74 (5)10/26/2030Common stock4,50011,800D
Option to purchase$57.98 (6)11/17/2031Common stock4,75016,550D
Option to purchase$61.55 (7)11/16/2032Common stock4,80021,350D
Option to purchase$53.22 (8)11/15/2033Common stock4,80026,150D
Option to purchase$61.79 (9)11/20/2034Common stock4,80030,950D
Option to purchase$57.29 (10)11/19/2035Common stock4,80035,750D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 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.
2. 700 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022
3. 875 shares vest on 11/28/2020, 11/28/2021, 11/28/2022 and 11/28/2023
4. 950 shares vest on 11/20/2021, 11/20/2022, 11/20/2023 and 11/20/2024
5. 1,125 shares vest on 10/26/2022, 10/26/2023, 10/26/2024 and 10/26/2025
6. 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
7. 1,200 shares vest on 11/16/2024, 11/16/2025, 11/16/2026 and 11/16/2027
8. 1,200 shares vest on 11/15/2025, 11/15/2026, 11/15/2027 and 11/15/2028
9. 1,200 shares vest on 11/20/2026, 11/20/2027, 11/20/2028 and 11/20/2029
10. 1,200 shares vest on 11/19/2027, 11/19/2028, 11/19/2029 and 11/19/2030
Remarks:
Matt Snyder, by Power of Attorney from Kevin L. Baker05/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Kevin L. Baker report in this Form 4 for GSBC?

Kevin L. Baker reported an option exercise and matching share sale involving Great Southern Bancorp common stock. He exercised 2,800 options at $52.20 per share and sold 2,800 shares at $69.9601 per share in an open-market transaction on the same date.

How many Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) shares did Baker sell and at what price?

He sold 2,800 shares of Great Southern Bancorp common stock at an average price of $69.9601 per share. The transaction is coded as an open-market or private sale, indicating an active disposition of non-derivative common shares on that date.

What options did Kevin L. Baker exercise in this GSBC filing?

Baker exercised options covering 2,800 shares of Great Southern Bancorp common stock at an exercise price of $52.20 per share. A corresponding derivative entry shows the related option position decreased to zero shares following the exercise, converting the derivative into common shares.

What are Kevin L. Baker’s remaining GSBC shareholdings after the transactions?

After the reported transactions, Baker directly owns 14 shares of Great Southern Bancorp common stock. He also has an indirect interest equivalent to about 9,768 shares through the issuer’s 401(k) common stock fund, as described in the footnote explaining the plan’s unit-based holdings.

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

Baker retains several option grants on Great Southern Bancorp common stock. Remaining awards include blocks of 4,800 underlying shares at exercise prices such as $57.29 and $61.79, with stated expiration dates ranging from 2028 through 2035, according to the derivative holdings summary.

How is Kevin L. Baker’s GSBC 401(k) position described in the filing?

His 401(k) holdings are described as units in the issuer’s common stock fund under the 401(k) plan. The filing notes the 9,768 figure represents the approximate equivalent number of Great Southern Bancorp common shares underlying those plan units held indirectly.