Form 4: Great Southern Bancorp Director Acquires Stock Options

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Steven D Edwards, a director at Great Southern Bancorp, acquired stock options and disposed of common stock on November 20, 2024.

Summary

  • Steven D Edwards, a director of Great Southern Bancorp, engaged in transactions involving the company's stock on November 20, 2024.
  • He disposed of 3,942 shares of common stock.
  • He acquired options to purchase 500 shares of common stock at $61.79 each, vesting annually from 2026 to 2029, with all options expiring on November 20, 2034.
  • He also holds options to purchase 2,000 shares at $61.55, vesting annually from 2024 to 2027, and 2,000 shares at $53.22, vesting annually from 2025 to 2028.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a routine disclosure of insider trading activity, which is neither positive nor negative in itself. It is a neutral event.

Industry Context

This is a standard SEC Form 4 filing, which is common for corporate insiders who trade their company's stock. It provides transparency into the transactions of company directors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Similar filings are common across all publicly traded companies, such as those by directors at JP Morgan Chase (JPM) or Bank of America (BAC).
  • The vesting schedules and option prices are typical for executive compensation packages in the financial sector.
  • The number of shares and options involved are not unusual for a director of a company of this size.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions may have a minor impact on shareholder sentiment, as they reflect a director's trading activity.
  • The vesting of options could potentially dilute existing shareholders over time.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/15/2025First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $53.22.
11/15/2026Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $53.22.
11/15/2027Third vesting date for 500 shares of options at $53.22.
11/15/2028Final vesting date for 500 shares of options at $53.22.
11/16/2024First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.55.
11/16/2025Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.55.
11/16/2026Third vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.55.
11/16/2027Final vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.55.
11/20/2024Date of stock disposal and option acquisitions.
11/20/2026First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.79.
11/20/2027First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.79.
11/20/2028First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.79.
11/20/2029First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.79.
11/20/2034Expiration date for all options acquired on 11/20/2024.
11/22/2024Date of signature by power of attorney.

Keywords

stock options, insider trading, director, GSBC, Great Southern Bancorp, equity securities, beneficial ownership

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