gsbc-8k092111.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: September 21, 2011
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GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
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000-18082
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43-1524856
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number
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I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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1451 East Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri
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65804
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (417) 887-4400
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01 Other Information.
On September 21, 2011, the Company repurchased from the United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) for a price of $6,436,364, or $7.08 per warrant share, a warrant to purchase 909,091 shares of the Company’s common stock for a per share price of $9.57 per share. The repurchase price was based on the fair market value of the warrant as agreed upon by the Company and the Treasury. The warrant had a term expiring in December 2018. The Company issued a press release announcing the repurchase of the warrant, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
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Exhibit
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No. Description of Exhibit
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99.1
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September 21, 2011 Press Release
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.
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Date: September 21, 2011
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By: /s/ Joseph W. Turner
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Joseph W. Turner
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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