Form 4: Great Southern Bancorp Director Julie A. Brown Reports Stock Acquisition and Option Holdings

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Director Julie A. Brown acquired 50 shares of Great Southern Bancorp stock through a dividend reinvestment program and holds significant stock options.

Summary

  • On July 16, 2024, Julie A. Brown, a director of Great Southern Bancorp, acquired 50 shares of common stock through a dividend reinvestment program (DRIP) at a price of $60 per share.
  • This transaction is exempt from Section 16 reporting and is being reported voluntarily.
  • Following the transaction, Brown directly owns 32,896 shares of common stock.
  • Brown also indirectly owns 7,489 shares through children's accounts and 369,738 shares through an LTD Family Partnership.
  • Brown holds options to purchase a total of 15,000 shares of common stock at various exercise prices and expiration dates.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. The filing simply reports transactions and holdings, without expressing any explicit positive or negative views.

Positives

  • The director's participation in the DRIP program signals confidence in the company's future.
  • The director has significant holdings in the company.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common in the financial industry. Monitoring these transactions can provide insights into management's perspective on the company's valuation and future prospects.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Comparing Julie Brown's holdings and option grants to those of directors at similar-sized regional banks like Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) or UMB Financial Corporation (UMBF) could provide context on whether her compensation and equity stake are typical.
  • Analyzing the vesting schedules of her options against industry norms for executive compensation can also offer insights into the company's long-term incentive structure.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The director's stock ownership aligns her interests with those of other shareholders.
  • The DRIP participation shows a commitment to the company's long-term success.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/16/2024Date of stock acquisition through DRIP
10/24/2020First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $41.3
10/24/2021Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $41.3
11/15/2019First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $52.2
11/15/2020Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $52.2
11/15/2021Third vesting date for 500 shares of options at $52.2
11/15/2022Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options at $52.2
11/28/2020First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $55
11/28/2021Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $55
11/28/2022Third vesting date for 500 shares of options at $55
11/28/2023Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options at $55
11/20/2021First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $60.15
11/20/2022Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $60.15
11/20/2023Third vesting date for 500 shares of options at $60.15
11/20/2024Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options at $60.15
10/26/2022First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $41.74
10/26/2023Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $41.74
10/26/2024Third vesting date for 500 shares of options at $41.74
10/26/2025Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options at $41.74
11/17/2023First vesting date for 500 shares of options at $57.98
11/17/2024Second vesting date for 500 shares of options at $57.98
11/17/2025Third vesting date for 500 shares of options at $57.98
11/17/2026Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options at $57.98
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
11/16/2027Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options at $61.55
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
11/15/2028Fourth vesting date for 500 shares of options at $53.22
08/19/2024Date of signature on the report
10/24/2026Expiration date for options to purchase 1,000 shares at $41.3
11/15/2027Expiration date for options to purchase 3,000 shares at $52.2
11/28/2028Expiration date for options to purchase 5,000 shares at $55
11/20/2029Expiration date for options to purchase 7,000 shares at $60.15
10/26/2030Expiration date for options to purchase 9,000 shares at $41.74
11/17/2031Expiration date for options to purchase 11,000 shares at $57.98
11/16/2032Expiration date for options to purchase 13,000 shares at $61.55
11/15/2033Expiration date for options to purchase 15,000 shares at $53.22

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