Bear State Financial DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.          )

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Bear State Financial, Inc.
900 South Shackleford Rd., Suite 401
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211

Supplement to Proxy Statement
for the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on November 15, 2017

Bear State Financial, Inc. (“Bear State”) has engaged Georgeson LLC (“Georgeson”) to act as proxy solicitor and to provide informational support in conjunction with Bear State’s special meeting of shareholders to be held at 900 South Shackleford Rd., Suite 605, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. local time. Bear State will pay Georgeson a base fee of $6,500, plus expenses, for these services, and Bear State will bear the entire cost associated with these services.

If shareholders need assistance with casting or changing their vote, they should contact Georgeson, toll-free at 1-800-905-7281.