Form 4: Director Sells GSBC Shares After Option Exercise

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report 29 January 2026 4:30 PM

📋All filings for Great Southern Bancorp, INC

Great Southern Bancorp Director William V. Turner exercised options and subsequently sold 6,000 shares of common stock for approximately $358,187.

Summary

Director William V. Turner exercised options to acquire 6,000 shares of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. common stock at an exercise price of $41.3 per share on January 28, 2026.
Immediately following the exercise, Mr. Turner sold all 6,000 of these shares at a price of $59.6979 per share on the same date.
The total proceeds from the sale amounted to approximately $358,187.40 (6,000 shares * $59.6979).
After these transactions, Mr. Turner's direct beneficial ownership of common stock decreased from 205,112 shares to 199,112 shares.
Mr. Turner also holds 8,897 shares indirectly through the Issuer's 401(k) plan.
He retains unexercised options for an additional 66,450 shares of common stock with various exercise prices and vesting schedules.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event. While it represents a reduction in direct insider ownership, it's a common and expected transaction for directors monetizing vested equity compensation, not necessarily indicative of negative sentiment towards the company's future.

Positives

Director William V. Turner realized a profit of $18.3979 per share (sale price $59.6979 exercise price $41.3) on 6,000 shares, totaling approximately $110,387.40, demonstrating value creation from his equity compensation.
The transaction indicates liquidity for the director, potentially for personal financial planning or diversification.

Negatives

Director William V. Turner's direct beneficial ownership of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. common stock decreased by 6,000 shares, from 205,112 to 199,112 shares, representing a reduction in his direct stake in the company.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that insider transactions, such as option exercises followed by sales, are common events in the financial services industry, particularly for long-serving directors or executives seeking to diversify their personal portfolios or realize gains from long-held equity compensation. These transactions typically reflect individual financial planning rather than a specific signal about the company's immediate operational performance or strategic direction.

Related Party Transactions

Director William V. Turner, an insider, engaged in an option exercise and subsequent sale of company stock, which is inherently a related party transaction under SEC regulations.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The sale slightly increases the public float of shares, but the volume is minor relative to total outstanding shares. It provides transparency regarding insider holdings and transactions.
Employees: No direct impact on employees is indicated by this filing.
Management: The transaction reflects a director's personal financial decision regarding equity compensation.

Next Steps

Continued vesting of remaining 66,450 unexercised stock options according to their respective schedules, with expiration dates ranging from 2027 to 2035.

Key Dates

Date	Description
10/24/2018	First vesting date for 1,500 shares of the exercised option grant.
11/15/2019	First vesting date for 1,500 shares of an unexercised option grant.
11/28/2020	First vesting date for 1,750 shares of an unexercised option grant.
11/20/2021	First vesting date for 1,750 shares of an unexercised option grant.
10/26/2022	First vesting date for 1,875 shares of an unexercised option grant.
11/17/2023	First vesting date for 1,938 shares of an unexercised option grant.
11/16/2024	First vesting date for 1,950 shares of an unexercised option grant.
01/28/2026	Date of option exercise and subsequent sale of 6,000 common shares.
10/24/2026	Expiration date of the exercised option grant.
11/20/2026	First vesting date for 1,950 shares of an unexercised option grant.
11/19/2027	First vesting date for 1,950 shares of an unexercised option grant.
11/15/2027	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
11/28/2028	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
11/20/2029	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
10/26/2030	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
11/17/2031	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
11/16/2032	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
11/15/2033	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
11/20/2034	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
11/19/2035	Expiration date of an unexercised option grant.
01/29/2026	Signature date of the reporting person's power of attorney.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details a routine insider transaction where a director exercised vested stock options and immediately sold the acquired shares. While it results in a slight reduction in direct insider ownership, it is a common practice for personal financial planning and diversification, not typically signaling a change in the company's fundamental prospects. The director still retains a significant direct stake and substantial unexercised options. Therefore, the filing itself does not provide a strong basis for a 'buy' or 'sell' recommendation, suggesting a 'hold' position based solely on this specific disclosure.

Keywords

Great Southern Bancorp, GSBC, Form 4, Insider Trading, Stock Options, Director Transaction, Share Sale, Equity Compensation, Beneficial Ownership, Financial Services, Banking

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