Southern Missouri Bancorp CFO Chkautovich to resign

The compensation and auditor proposals passed under a majority-of-votes-cast standard; the compensation measure was advisory and non-binding.

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Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (SMBC) reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Stefan Chkautovich will resign effective November 7, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity. Upon the resignation’s effectiveness, President and Chief Administrative Officer Matthew T. Funke will serve as the company’s principal financial officer. Funke served as CFO and principal financial and accounting officer from 2006 until 2022. He and the company did not enter into, and do not anticipate entering into, compensatory arrangements for the appointment.

At the October 26, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders representing 8,671,057 shares, or 78.73% of common shares outstanding as of September 4, 2026, were present or represented by proxy. Shareholders elected Mses. Brooks and Judy, along with Mr. McClain, to three-year terms expiring in 2029, approved the advisory say-on-pay proposal, and ratified FORVIS MAZARS, LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 5.07

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

CFO resignation effective date: November 7, 2026 Shares represented at annual meeting: 8,671,057 shares Shareholder representation: 78.73% +4 more

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CFO resignation effective date November 7, 2026 Stefan Chkautovich’s resignation

Shares represented at annual meeting 8,671,057 shares Present in person or represented by proxy on October 26, 2026

Shareholder representation 78.73% Common shares outstanding as of September 4, 2026

Say-on-pay votes for 7,366,930 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Say-on-pay votes against 120,332 votes Advisory vote on executive compensation

Auditor ratification votes for 8,533,102 votes Independent auditor appointment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027

Director term 3 years Terms expire in 2029

Key Terms

principal financial officer, Say on Pay, broker non-votes, record date, +1 more

5 terms

principal financial officer financial

"serve as principal financial officer of the Company"

The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.

Say on Pay financial

"Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation"

Say on pay is a shareholder vote—typically nonbinding—on a company’s executive compensation package, allowing investors to approve or reject how top managers are paid. Think of it as a public performance review: widespread disapproval can signal poor governance, prompt changes to pay practices, attract activist investors, and influence investor confidence and share value. It matters because it gives owners a direct way to influence compensation that affects company incentives and long-term performance.

broker non-votes regulatory

"1,173,764 broker non-votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

record date regulatory

"as of the September 4, 2026, record date"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

majority of the votes cast regulatory

"affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast"

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When is SMBC CFO Stefan Chkautovich resigning, and who will replace him?

Stefan Chkautovich’s resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is effective November 7, 2026. Upon its effectiveness, President and Chief Administrative Officer Matthew T. Funke will serve as SMBC’s principal financial officer. Funke previously served as CFO and principal financial and accounting officer from 2006 until 2022.

How did SMBC shareholders vote on executive compensation and the auditor?

Shareholders approved both proposals. The advisory, non-binding say-on-pay vote received 7,366,930 votes for and 120,332 against, with 10,031 abstentions. Auditor ratification received 8,533,102 votes for and 134,107 against, with 3,848 abstentions; the auditor appointment was for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

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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 26, 2026                      

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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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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On October 26, 2026, Stefan Chkautovich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Bank (the “Bank”), informed the Company and the Bank that he was resigning his employment effective November 7, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity. Mr. Chkautovich has served as the Chief Financial Officer (and principal financial officer) of the Company and the Bank since August 31, 2023.

Upon the effectiveness of Mr. Chkautovich’s resignation, Matthew T. Funke, who is the Company’s President and Chief Administrative Officer, and served as its Chief Financial Officer (and principal financial and accounting officer) from 2006 until 2022, has been appointed to serve as principal financial officer of the Company. A complete description of Mr. Funke's positions with the Company and prior business experience is set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2026, which description is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Funke and the Company did not enter into, and do not anticipate entering into, any compensatory arrangements in connection with his appointment as principal financial officer. Mr. Funke does not have a family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company.

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

The 2026 Annual Meeting of shareholders of Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. was held on October 26, 2026, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Shareholders representing 8,671,057 shares, or 78.73%, of the common shares outstanding as of the September 4, 2026, 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) Rebecca M. Brooks (3 year term to expire in 2029)

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​	​ ​ ​	FOR	​ ​ ​	AGAINST	​ ​ ​	ABSTAIN	​ ​ ​	BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	7,204,148	​	290,657	​	2,488	​	1,173,764

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(b) David L. McClain (3 year term to expire in 2029)

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​	​ ​ ​	FOR	​ ​ ​	AGAINST	​ ​ ​	ABSTAIN	​ ​ ​	BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	7,391,395	​	103,410	​	2,488	​	1,173,764

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(c) Mary Jane Judy (3 year term to expire in 2029)

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​	​ ​ ​	FOR	​ ​ ​	AGAINST	​ ​ ​	ABSTAIN	​ ​ ​	BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	7,425,770	​	63,611	​	7,912	​	1,173,764

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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
	​	7,366,930	​	120,332	​	10,031	​	1,173,764

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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, 2027:

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​	​ ​ ​	FOR	​ ​ ​	AGAINST	​ ​ ​	ABSTAIN	​ ​ ​	BROKER NON-VOTES
​	​	8,533,102	​	134,107	​	3,848	​	0

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On Proposal 1, Mses. Brooks and Judy, along with Mr. McClain, were each elected to a three-year term to expire in 2029. 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 29, 2026		By:	/s/ Matthew T. Funke
			Matthew T. Funke
			President and Chief Administrative Officer

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