Form 4: Great Southern Bancorp Director Acquires Shares and Holds Options
SEC Form 4 Filing
Director Thomas J. Carlson acquired 135 shares of Great Southern Bancorp through a dividend reinvestment plan and holds options to purchase 18,000 shares.
Summary
- On April 14, 2025, Thomas J. Carlson, a director of Great Southern Bancorp, acquired 135 shares of common stock at a price of $51.2415 per share through a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP).
- Following this transaction, Carlson directly owns 100 shares and indirectly owns 17,524 shares through a spouse.
- Carlson also holds options to purchase a total of 18,000 shares of common stock at various exercise prices and expiration dates.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The filing simply reports a routine transaction (DRIP) and existing option holdings. There's no indication of significant positive or negative sentiment.
Positives
- The director's participation in the DRIP program demonstrates confidence in the company's future prospects.
- The director's continued holding of options indicates a long-term commitment to the company.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are standard disclosures required by the SEC for insiders (directors, officers, and principal stockholders) of publicly traded companies, providing transparency into their transactions in the company's stock.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transaction has a minimal impact on shareholders as it involves a small number of shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment plan.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 10/24/2018 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.3. |
| 11/15/2019 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $52.2. |
| 10/24/2019 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.3. |
| 11/28/2020 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $55. |
| 10/24/2020 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.3. |
| 11/15/2020 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $52.2. |
| 11/20/2021 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $60.15. |
| 10/24/2021 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.3. |
| 11/15/2021 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $52.2. |
| 11/28/2021 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $55. |
| 10/26/2022 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.74. |
| 11/15/2022 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $52.2. |
| 11/20/2022 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $60.15. |
| 11/28/2022 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $55. |
| 11/17/2023 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $57.98. |
| 10/26/2023 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.74. |
| 11/20/2023 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $60.15. |
| 11/28/2023 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $55. |
| 11/16/2024 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.55. |
| 11/17/2024 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $57.98. |
| 10/26/2024 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.74. |
| 11/20/2024 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $60.15. |
| 11/15/2025 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $53.22. |
| 04/14/2025 | Director acquired 135 shares of common stock through DRIP at $51.2415. |
| 11/16/2025 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.55. |
| 11/17/2025 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $57.98. |
| 10/26/2025 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $41.74. |
| 11/20/2026 | First vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.79. |
| 10/24/2026 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $41.3. |
| 11/15/2026 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $53.22. |
| 11/16/2026 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.55. |
| 11/17/2026 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $57.98. |
| 11/20/2027 | Second vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.79. |
| 11/15/2027 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $52.2. |
| 11/15/2027 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $53.22. |
| 11/16/2027 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.55. |
| 11/20/2028 | Third vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.79. |
| 11/15/2028 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $53.22. |
| 11/28/2028 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $55. |
| 11/20/2029 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $60.15. |
| 11/20/2029 | Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options exercisable at $61.79. |
| 10/26/2030 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $41.74. |
| 11/17/2031 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $57.98. |
| 11/16/2032 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $61.55. |
| 11/15/2033 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $53.22. |
| 11/20/2034 | Expiration date for options to purchase 2,000 shares at $61.79. |
Keywords
Form 4, Director, Share Acquisition, Stock Options, Great Southern Bancorp, GSBC, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Beneficial Ownership
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