GSBC.NASDAQGreat Southern Bancorp, INC

Form 4: Director Carlson Boosts GSBC Holdings with Stock & Options

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Great Southern Bancorp Director Thomas J. Carlson reported new acquisitions of common stock and stock options, increasing his beneficial ownership.

Summary

  • Director Thomas J. Carlson acquired 124 shares of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. common stock through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) on October 14, 2025, at a price of $61.0699 per share.
  • Carlson also acquired 2,000 stock options on November 19, 2025, with an exercise price of $57.29 per share. These options vest in annual increments of 500 shares starting from November 19, 2027, through November 19, 2030, and expire on November 19, 2035.
  • Following these transactions, Carlson directly owns 100 shares of common stock and indirectly owns 17,764 shares through his spouse.
  • His total beneficial ownership of derivative securities (options) increased to 20,000 shares, including previously granted options with various vesting schedules and exercise prices ranging from $41.30 to $61.79.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing indicates a director's continued investment in the company through a DRIP and receipt of stock options, which is generally a positive signal of alignment with shareholder interests, though it's a routine disclosure.

Positives

  • Director Carlson's acquisition of 124 common shares via DRIP at $61.0699 indicates continued confidence in the company's value and a reinvestment of dividends.
  • The acquisition of 2,000 new stock options further aligns the director's long-term interests with shareholder value, incentivizing future performance.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reflects routine insider transaction reporting for a director at a regional bank. Such filings are common and typically do not indicate significant shifts in broader industry trends, but rather individual executive compensation and investment decisions.

Related Party Transactions

  • Director Thomas J. Carlson acquired 124 shares of common stock via a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) and 2,000 stock options from Great Southern Bancorp, Inc., which are transactions between an insider and the company.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may view the director's increased holdings as a positive signal of management confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Employees are not directly impacted by this specific filing, but executive compensation structures, including stock options, are part of overall employee incentive programs.

Key Dates

DateDescription
10/24/2018First vesting date for 2,000 options with $41.3 exercise price (500 shares annually).
11/15/2019First vesting date for 2,000 options with $52.2 exercise price (500 shares annually).
11/28/2020First vesting date for 2,000 options with $55 exercise price (500 shares annually).
11/20/2021First vesting date for 2,000 options with $60.15 exercise price (500 shares annually).
10/26/2022First vesting date for 2,000 options with $41.74 exercise price (500 shares annually).
11/17/2023First vesting date for 2,000 options with $57.98 exercise price (500 shares annually).
11/16/2024First vesting date for 2,000 options with $61.55 exercise price (500 shares annually).
10/14/2025Acquisition of 124 common shares via Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).
11/15/2025First vesting date for 2,000 options with $53.22 exercise price (500 shares annually).
11/19/2025Acquisition date for 2,000 new stock options with $57.29 exercise price.
11/20/2025Date Form 4 was signed by reporting person's attorney-in-fact.
11/20/2026First vesting date for 2,000 options with $61.79 exercise price (500 shares annually).
11/19/2027First vesting date for 500 shares of newly acquired options with $57.29 exercise price.
11/19/2028First vesting date for 500 shares of newly acquired options with $57.29 exercise price.
11/19/2029First vesting date for 500 shares of newly acquired options with $57.29 exercise price.
11/19/2030First vesting date for 500 shares of newly acquired options with $57.29 exercise price.
11/19/2035Expiration date for the newly acquired stock options.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports routine insider transactions, including a DRIP acquisition and stock option grants, which are standard compensation and investment activities for a director. While the director's continued investment is a positive signal, the filing itself does not contain new material information that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. It primarily confirms ongoing alignment of interests.

Keywords

Great Southern Bancorp, GSBC, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Options, Director Holdings, Equity Acquisition, Dividend Reinvestment Plan

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