gsbc-8kearnings033112.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 (Date of earliest event reported)
 
April 24, 2012

GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Maryland 0-18082 43-1524856
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)		 (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Identification
Number)

1451 East Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri 65804
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (417) 887-4400

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:
 
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
 
         On April 24, 2012, the Registrant issued a press release reporting 2012 first quarter earnings. A copy of the press release, including unaudited financial information released as a part thereof, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
  (d) Exhibits
    99.1 Press release dated April 24, 2012

 
 
 
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
  GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.



Date: April 25, 2012  By:
/s/ Joseph W. Turner                   
      Joseph W. Turner, President 
      and Chief Executive Officer 

 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated April 24, 2012