Southern Missouri Bancorp ratifies auditors; key votes pass

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (SMBC) reported the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting held on October 20, 2025. Shareholders representing 8,993,251 shares, or 79.65% of common shares outstanding as of the August 29, 2025 record date, were present or represented by proxy.

Shareholders elected four directors: Mr. Love to a two-year term expiring in 2027, and Messrs. McCoy, Bower, and Jones to three-year terms expiring in 2028. The advisory vote on executive compensation was approved with 7,379,508 votes for, 392,516 against, and 312,453 abstentions. Shareholders also ratified the appointment of FORVIS MAZARS, LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with 8,635,106 votes for, 94,596 against, and 263,549 abstentions.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

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FORM 8-K 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)       October 20, 2025                      

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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Missouri		000-23406		43-1665523
(State or other		(Commission File No.)		(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation)				Identification Number)

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2991 Oak Grove Road, Poplar Bluff, Missouri		63901
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (573) 778-1800                   

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	SMBC	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 5.07.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The 2025 Annual Meeting of shareholders of Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. was held on October 20, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Shareholders representing 8,993,251 shares, or 79.65%, of the common shares outstanding as of the August 29, 2025, record date were present in person or were represented at the meeting by proxy. Final voting results are shown below:

(Proposal 1) The election of the following nominees as directors of the Company:

(a) Charles R. Love (2 year term to expire in 2027)

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​		FOR		AGAINST		ABSTAIN		BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	6,314,165	​	1,500,881	​	269,431	​	908,774

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(b) Daniel P. McCoy (3 year term to expire in 2028)

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​		FOR		AGAINST		ABSTAIN		BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	7,804,746	​	5,890	​	273,841	​	908,774

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(c) Kenneth J. Bower (3 year term to expire in 2028)

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​		FOR		AGAINST		ABSTAIN		BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	7,720,493	​	90,143	​	273,841	​	908,774

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(d) Daniel L. Jones (3 year term to expire in 2028)_

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​		FOR		AGAINST		ABSTAIN		BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	6,822,556	​	987,846	​	274,075	​	908,774

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(Proposal 2) Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation, commonly referred to as “Say on Pay” vote:

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		FOR		AGAINST		ABSTAIN		BROKER NON-VOTES
	​	7,379,508	​	392,516	​	312,453	​	908,774

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(Proposal 3) The ratification of the appointment of FORVIS MAZARS, LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026:

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​		FOR		AGAINST		ABSTAIN		BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	8,635,106	​	94,596	​	263,549	​	0

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On Proposal 1, Mr. Love was elected to a two-year term to expire in 2027, and Messrs. McCoy, Bower and Jones were each elected to a three-year term to expire in 2028. The vote required to approve Proposals 2 and 3 was the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on each proposal. Accordingly, Proposals 2 and 3 were approved.

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SIGNATURES

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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		SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
Date: October 23, 2025		By:	/s/ Matthew T. Funke
			Matthew T. Funke
			President and Chief Administrative Officer

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FAQ

What quorum was reached at SMBC's 2025 annual meeting?

Shareholders representing 8,993,251 shares, or 79.65% of outstanding common shares as of August 29, 2025, were present or represented.

Which directors were elected at SMBC (SMBC) in 2025?

Shareholders elected Mr. Love to a term expiring in 2027 and Messrs. McCoy, Bower, and Jones to terms expiring in 2028.

Did SMBC shareholders approve the Say-on-Pay proposal?

Yes. The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 7,379,508 for, 392,516 against, and 312,453 abstentions.

Who are SMBC's auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026?

Shareholders ratified FORVIS MAZARS, LLP with 8,635,106 votes for, 94,596 against, and 263,549 abstentions.

When was SMBC's 2025 annual meeting held?

The meeting took place on October 20, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

What was the record date for SMBC’s 2025 meeting?

The record date was August 29, 2025.