[Form 4] Southern Missouri Bancorp Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 07/29/2025, Brett Dorton, EVP-Chief Strategies Officer of Southern Missouri Bancorp (SMBC), reported a small open-market sale of 130 common shares at an average price of $56.3023 per share. Following the sale, Dorton holds 1,060 shares directly and 4,702.2346 shares indirectly through the company 401(k) plan.

No derivative transactions occurred; the filing only restates existing option grants that total 11,500 options with exercise prices between $34.35 – $53.82 and expiration dates from 2029 to 2034. Vesting schedules are 20% annually over five years for each grant.

The cash value of the reported sale is roughly $7.3 k, indicating an immaterial change in ownership and no signal of broader strategic intent.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Insider sold shares: Although modest (130 shares), any insider sale can be perceived negatively by some investors.

Insights

Insider-Trading Analyst

TL;DR: Minor insider sale (130 shares) – not material to ownership or outlook.

The Form 4 shows a routine sale of 130 SMBC shares worth about $7 k by EVP Brett Dorton. Post-transaction direct ownership remains above 1 k shares and indirect 401(k) holdings are unchanged. The filing lists existing options but no new awards or exercises. Given the de minimis size relative to SMBC’s market cap and Dorton’s remaining equity exposure, the event is neutral for valuation or sentiment.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dorton Brett

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2991 OAK GROVE RD.

(Street)

POPLAR BLUFF MO 63901

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. [ SMBC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP-CHIEF STRATEGIES OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/29/2025

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	07/29/2025		S		130	D	$56.3023	1,060	D
Common Stock								4,702.2346(1)	I	401(k)

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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$40.82							(2)	02/08/2034	Common Stock	1,500		1,500	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$46.94							(3)	02/21/2033	Common Stock	1,500		1,500	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$53.82							(4)	02/03/2032	Common Stock	1,500		1,500	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$34.91							(5)	02/10/2031	Common Stock	3,000		3,000	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$37.4							(6)	02/18/2030	Common Stcok	2,000		2,000	D
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$34.35							(7)	01/04/2029	Common Stock	2,000		2,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects 401(k) contributions that have occurred since the date of the reporting person's last ownership report.

2. The options become exercisable in 20% installments over a five-year period with the first installment vesting on 02/08/25. Each remaining installment vests annually thereafter.

3. The options become exercisable in 20% installments over a five-year period with the first installment vesting on 2/21/24. Each remaining installment vests annually thereafter.

4. The options become exercisable in 20% installments over a five-year period with the first installment vesting on 2/3/23. Each remaining installment vests annually thereafter.

5. The options become exercisable in 20% installments over a five-year period with the first installment vesting on 2/10/22. Each remaining installment vests annually thereafter.

6. The options become exercisable in 20% installments over a five-year period with the first installment vesting on 2/18/21. Each remaining installment vests annually thereafter.

7. The options become exercisable in 20% installments over a five year period with the first installment vesting on 1/4/20. Each remaining installment vests annually thereafter.

	/s/ Brett Dorton	07/29/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many SMBC shares did Brett Dorton sell on 07/29/2025?

He sold 130 common shares at an average price of $56.3023.

What is Brett Dorton's remaining direct ownership in SMBC?

After the sale, he directly owns 1,060 SMBC shares.

How many SMBC shares does Dorton hold indirectly?

He holds 4,702.2346 shares through the company 401(k) plan.

Were any stock options exercised or granted in this filing?

No. The form only discloses existing options totaling 11,500 shares; none were exercised or newly granted.

Is the insider transaction material to SMBC investors?

The transaction value is ~$7.3 k, which is generally considered immaterial.