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Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) director reports DRIP share acquisition

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GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC. director Thomas J. Carlson reported updated holdings of company stock and options. He now holds 100 shares of common stock directly and 17,315 shares indirectly through his spouse.

The filing also lists several outstanding options to purchase 2,000 shares of common stock each, with exercise prices such as $52.20, $55.00, $60.15 and expirations ranging from 2027 to 2035. In addition, a dividend reinvestment plan acquisition of 109 shares at $67.5742 per share, held indirectly by his spouse, is reported voluntarily as an "other" transaction exempt from Section 16 reporting.

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Insider CARLSON THOMAS J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common stock 109 $67.5742 $7K
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Option to purchase -- -- --
holding Common stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common stock — 17,315 shares (Indirect, Spouse); Option to purchase — 2,000 shares (Direct, null); Common stock — 100 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. DRIP acquisition exempt from Section 16 reporting being reported voluntarily 500 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022 500 shares vest on 11/28/2020, 11/28/2021, 11/28/2022 and 11/28/2023 500 shares vest on 11/20/2021, 11/20/2022, 11/20/2023 and 11/20/2024 500 shares vest on 10/26/2022, 10/26/2023, 10/26/2024 and 10/26/2025 500 shares vest on 11/17/2023, 11/17/2024, 11/17/2025 and 11/17/2026 500 shares vest on 11/16/2024, 11/16/2025, 11/16/2026 and 11/16/2027 500 shares vest on 11/15/2025, 11/15/2026, 11/15/2027 and 11/15/2028 500 shares vest on 11/20/2026, 11/20/2027, 11/20/2028 and 11/20/2029 500 shares vest on 11/19/2027, 11/19/2028, 11/19/2029 and 11/19/2030
Direct common shares 100 shares Directly held after transactions
Indirect spouse shares 17,315 shares Indirectly held through spouse after transaction
DRIP acquisition shares 109 shares Other transaction at $67.5742 per share
DRIP price $67.5742 per share Dividend reinvestment plan acquisition price
Option exercise price $52.20 per share Option to purchase common stock expiring 2027-11-15
Option exercise price $55.00 per share Option to purchase common stock expiring 2028-11-28
Option exercise price $60.15 per share Option to purchase common stock expiring 2029-11-20
Option grant size 2,000 shares Underlying common stock per option grant
DRIP acquisition financial
"DRIP acquisition exempt from Section 16 reporting being reported voluntarily"
Section 16 reporting regulatory
"DRIP acquisition exempt from Section 16 reporting being reported voluntarily"
Option to purchase financial
"security_title": "Option to purchase""
vesting financial
"500 shares vest on 11/15/2019, 11/15/2020, 11/15/2021 and 11/15/2022"
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.
underlying security shares financial
"underlying_security_shares": "2000.0000""
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*
CARLSON THOMAS J

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/14/2026
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 stock100D
Common stock04/14/2026J(1)V109A$67.574217,315ISpouse
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$52.2 (2)11/15/2027Common Stock2,0002,000D
Option to purchase$55 (3)11/28/2028Common stock2,0004,000D
Option to purchase$60.15 (4)11/20/2029Common stock2,0006,000D
Option to purchase$41.74 (5)10/26/2030Common stock2,0008,000D
Option to purchase$57.98 (6)11/17/2031Common stock2,00010,000D
Option to purchase$61.55 (7)11/16/2032Common stock2,00012,000D
Option to purchase$53.22 (8)11/15/2033Common stock2,00014,000D
Option to purchase$61.79 (9)11/20/2034Common stock2,00016,000D
Option to purchase$57.29 (10)11/19/2035Common stock2,00018,000D
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 10/26/2022, 10/26/2023, 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
10. 500 shares vest on 11/19/2027, 11/19/2028, 11/19/2029 and 11/19/2030
Remarks:
Matt Snyder, by Power of Attorney from Thomas J. Carlson05/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did GSBC director Thomas J. Carlson report in this Form 4?

Director Thomas J. Carlson reported his updated ownership in GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC., including direct and indirect common stock holdings plus multiple option grants. The filing is primarily an ownership update rather than a new open-market purchase or sale.

How many GSBC shares does Thomas J. Carlson hold directly and indirectly?

The filing shows Thomas J. Carlson holding 100 shares of GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP common stock directly and 17,315 shares indirectly through his spouse. These figures reflect his beneficial ownership positions as of the reported transaction date.

What is the DRIP acquisition reported for GSBC in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) acquisition of 109 GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP common shares at $67.5742 per share, held indirectly by Carlson’s spouse. This transaction is classified as an "other" acquisition exempt from Section 16 reporting and is reported voluntarily.

What stock options does Thomas J. Carlson hold in GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP?

Carlson holds several "Option to purchase" positions, each covering 2,000 underlying GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP common shares. Exercise prices include $52.20, $55.00, $60.15 and others, with expiration dates between 2027 and 2035.

Were there any open-market buys or sells of GSBC shares in this Form 4?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales of GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP shares. It mainly records existing holdings, option positions, and one dividend reinvestment plan acquisition categorized as an "other" transaction.

What do the vesting footnotes mean for Carlson’s GSBC options?

Footnotes describe vesting schedules where 500 option shares vest on specific dates each year, such as 11/15/2019–2022 and 11/19/2027–2030. These schedules explain when portions of Carlson’s option grants become exercisable over time.