Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, to be held virtually, with record date set as March 4, 2025.

• Stockholders will vote on the election of three directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of the independent auditor.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically to holders of fewer than 500 shares, with paper copies available upon request.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include election of three directors for three-year terms, advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation, and ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor for 2025.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholders owning more than 10% of shares are limited in voting rights above that threshold.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be received by November 27, 2025, for inclusion in proxy materials.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of ten members, majority of whom are independent as defined by NASDAQ.

• Board diversity matrix: 3 female, 7 male directors; one director identifies as both African American or Black and White.

• Directors bring expertise in accounting, legal, executive management, IT, risk management, and community affairs.

• Board leadership is separated between Chairman and CEO roles.

• Board committees: Audit, Compensation, and Corporate Governance/Nominating, all comprised solely of independent directors.

• Directors are expected to attend annual meetings; all attended the last virtual meeting.