Edwards Steven D 4

What Happened Steven D. Edwards, a director of Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (GSBC), acquired 28 shares through a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) on January 13, 2026. The shares were purchased at $62.78 each for a total of approximately $1,758. This was an acquisition (not a sale) recorded as transaction code "J" (other acquisition); DRIP purchases are routine ways insiders/investors reinvest cash dividends into additional shares.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-01-13 at $62.78 per share (28 shares; ~$1,758 total).
• Transaction type: Other acquisition (code J) — reported as a DRIP acquisition (Footnote F1).
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnotes of note:
  • F1: DRIP acquisition exempt from Section 16 reporting; this purchase was reported voluntarily.
  • F2–F5: The filing lists multiple restricted-share vesting schedules (500 shares each) with vesting dates spanning 2024–2030.
• Filing timing: Form 4 was filed 2026-02-17 to report the 2026-01-13 DRIP acquisition. Because DRIP acquisitions are exempt from Section 16 reporting, the usual two-business-day Form 4 window may not apply; the company reported it voluntarily.

Context DRIP purchases are automatic reinvestments of dividends and are generally routine rather than explicit directional bets by insiders. The listed vesting schedules (F2–F5) indicate Edwards has outstanding restricted-share awards that will vest in future years, which could increase his holdings over time as those awards vest.