Julie Brown (GSBC) Sells 32,896 Shares; Discloses 14,500-Share Option Holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Julie A. Brown, a director of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (GSBC), reported changes in her beneficial ownership on Form 4. The filing shows a disposition of 32,896 common shares and a voluntary DRIP acquisition of 49 common shares at $61.4163 on 07/15/2025. Following the reported transactions, the form lists 7,701 shares held indirectly in "Children's Accounts" and 369,738 shares held indirectly by the "LTD Family Partnership." The filing also discloses outstanding equity awards: a series of stock options with varying exercise prices and vesting/exercise dates, which together account for 14,500 underlying common shares held directly as options. The Form 4 is signed by Matt Snyder by power of attorney for Julie A. Brown.

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Securities Analyst

TL;DR: The Form 4 reports a large disposal, a small DRIP purchase, substantial indirect holdings, and multiple outstanding option grants.

The reported disposition of 32,896 common shares is a clearly disclosed transaction and is material in size relative to typical insider trades; the filing provides the exact sale quantity but does not state proceeds or context beyond the single-line entry. The voluntary DRIP acquisition of 49 shares at $61.4163 is explicitly noted as being reported voluntarily and exempt from Section 16. The report identifies two large indirect holdings (7,701 shares in Children’s Accounts and 369,738 shares in an LTD Family Partnership), which together represent the bulk of disclosed beneficial ownership. The derivative schedule lists multiple option grants covering 14,500 shares with specific exercise prices and vesting schedules. All observations are limited strictly to the values and descriptions present on the Form 4.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Disclosure is complete on quantities, indirect holdings, and option schedules; the filing does not provide rationale for the disposition.

The Form 4 furnishes clear line-item reporting: a 32,896-share disposition, a 49-share DRIP acquisition at a stated price, and explicit identification of indirect ownership vehicles (Children’s Accounts and LTD Family Partnership) with precise share counts. The filing also enumerates option awards with exercise prices and vesting histories totalling 14,500 underlying shares. The document includes the required signature via power of attorney. The form contains transactional facts only and does not include explanatory commentary or intent, which is consistent with Form 4 content requirements.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

BROWN JULIE A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

CARE OF GREAT SOUTHERN BANK

218 S. GLENSTONE AVE

(Street)

SPRINGFIELD MO 65802

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC. [ GSBC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common stock								32,896	D
Common stock	07/15/2025		J(1)	V	49	A	$61.4163	7,701	I	Children's Accounts
Common stock								369,738	I	LTD Family Partnership

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Option to purchase	$52.2							(2)	11/15/2027	Common Stock	2,000		2,000	D
Option to purchase	$55							(3)	11/28/2028	Common stock	2,000		4,000	D
Option to purchase	$60.15							(4)	11/20/2029	Common stock	2,000		6,000	D
Option to purchase	$41.74							(5)	10/26/2030	Common stock	500		6,500	D
Option to purchase	$57.98							(6)	11/17/2031	Common stock	2,000		8,500	D
Option to purchase	$61.55							(7)	11/16/2032	Common stock	2,000		10,500	D
Option to purchase	$53.22							(8)	11/15/2033	Common stock	2,000		12,500	D
Option to purchase	$61.79							(9)	11/20/2034	Common stock	2,000		14,500	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. DRIP acquisition exempt from Section 16 reporting being reported voluntarily

2. 500 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022

3. 500 shares vest on 11/28/2020, 11/28/2021, 11/28/2022 and 11/28/2023

4. 500 shares vest on 11/20/2021, 11/20/2022, 11/20/2023 and 11/20/2024

5. 500 shares vest on 10/26/2024 and 10/26/2025

6. 500 shares vest on 11/17/2023, 11/17/2024, 11/17/2025 and 11/17/2026

7. 500 shares vest on 11/16/2024, 11/16/2025, 11/16/2026 and 11/16/2027

8. 500 shares vest on 11/15/2025, 11/15/2026, 11/15/2027 and 11/15/2028

9. 500 shares vest on 11/20/2026, 11/20/2027, 11/20/2028 and 11/20/2029

Remarks:

	Matt Snyder, by Power of Attorney from Julie A. Brown	08/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Julie A. Brown report on her Form 4 for GSBC?

The Form 4 reports a disposition of 32,896 common shares and a voluntary DRIP acquisition of 49 shares at $61.4163 on 07/15/2025; it also lists indirect holdings and option positions.

How many shares does Julie A. Brown hold indirectly according to the filing?

The filing shows 7,701 shares in Children’s Accounts and 369,738 shares in an LTD Family Partnership as indirect holdings.

What option positions are disclosed by Julie A. Brown on the Form 4?

The Form 4 discloses multiple option grants with specified exercise prices and vesting dates, totaling 14,500 underlying common shares held directly as options.

Was the DRIP acquisition subject to Section 16 reporting?

The DRIP acquisition is noted in the filing as exempt from Section 16 reporting and was reported voluntarily.

Who signed the Form 4 for Julie A. Brown?

The Form 4 is signed by Matt Snyder, by Power of Attorney from Julie A. Brown on 08/15/2025.