Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, to be held virtually, with voting on four directors, executive compensation, a new omnibus incentive plan, and auditor ratification.

• Record date for voting is March 3, 2026, with 10,965,711 shares outstanding and each share entitled to one vote, subject to a 10% ownership voting cap.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals, including director nominees, executive compensation, the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and auditor ratification.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include election of four directors for three-year terms, advisory vote on executive compensation, approval of the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and ratification of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 meeting by December 1, 2026, and director nominations must comply with bylaw deadlines.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of ten members, majority independent, with diverse backgrounds in business, law, technology, and community service.

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

• Board leadership is separated between Chairman and CEO roles, with risk oversight integrated into committee and full board activities.

• Corporate Governance Guidelines and an insider trading policy are in place, with prohibitions on hedging transactions.