Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report from Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. covers the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 13, 2026. The filing details the outcomes of shareholder votes regarding director elections, executive compensation, an incentive plan, and the ratification of the independent auditor.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and voting results rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes and Voting Results
Shareholders approved four key proposals at the Annual Meeting. The results, excluding shares subject to the 10% voting limitation in the charter, are as follows:
- Election of Directors: Four nominees were elected for three-year terms.
- Kevin R. Ausburn: 7,368,133 votes for; 201,789 withheld.
- Amelia A. Counts: 6,903,985 votes for; 665,937 withheld.
- Steven D. Edwards: 7,432,055 votes for; 137,867 withheld.
- Douglas M. Pitt: 6,319,935 votes for; 1,249,987 withheld.
- Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay): Approved with 7,402,686 votes for, 150,059 against, and 17,177 abstentions.
- 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan: Approved with 7,392,465 votes for, 170,118 against, and 7,339 abstentions. The plan description is incorporated by reference from the definitive proxy statement filed on March 31, 2026.
- Ratification of Auditor: Forvis Mazars, LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 8,616,782 votes for, 145,618 against, and 2,410 abstentions.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a procedural report confirming the successful completion of the Annual Meeting agenda.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Review the definitive proxy statement filed on March 31, 2026, for the full terms of the approved 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (1,194,888) recorded for the director elections and compensation proposals, which did not count toward the total votes cast for approval thresholds.
- Verify the tenure of the newly elected directors, each serving a three-year term starting from the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Confirm the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as the auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.