SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP INC

The common stock of Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc., is traded under the symbol “SMBC” on the Nasdaq Global Market. At September 8, 2024, there were 11,277,737 shares of common stock outstanding and approximately 468 common stockholders of record.

Our cash dividend payout policy is continually reviewed by management and the Board of Directors. The Company intends to continue its policy of paying quarterly dividends; however, future dividend payments will depend upon a number of factors, including capital requirements, regulatory limitations (See “Item 1. Description of Business – Regulation”), the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and the Bank’s ability to pay dividends to the Company. The Company relies significantly upon such dividends originating from the Bank to accumulate earnings for payment of cash dividends to stockholders. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors – Risks Relating to our Common Stock – Regulatory and Contractual Restrictions may limit or prevent us from paying dividends on and repurchasing our common stock.”

Information regarding our equity compensation plans is included in Part II, Item 11 of this Form 10-K.

Stock Repurchases

From time to time, the Company has utilized share repurchase programs. On May 20, 2021, the Company announced its intention to repurchase up to 445,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately 5.0% of its 8.9 million outstanding common shares. The shares will be purchased at prevailing market prices in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to availability and general market conditions. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares to be used for general corporate purposes.

From time to time, the Company may utilize a pre-arranged trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repurchase its shares under its repurchase programs.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock repurchase activity for each month during the three months ended June 30, 2024.

The following graph shows a comparison of stockholder return on the common stock of Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc., to the cumulative total returns for the indices shown below. The graph was compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, Inc. The graph assumes an initial investment of $100 and reinvestment of dividends. The graph is historical only and may not be indicative of possible future performance.