gsbc-8kearnings123112.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)
 
January 24, 2013

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:
 
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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
 
         On January 24, 2013, the Registrant issued a press release reporting preliminary fourth quarter and annual earnings for 2012. 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 January 24, 2013

 
 
 
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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: January 24, 2013  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 January 24, 2013