SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| 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) |
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 23, 2012, the Registrant issued a press release reporting third quarter and first nine months of 2012 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 October 23, 2012 | ||
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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: | October 24, 2012 | By: | /s/ Joseph W. Turner |
| Joseph W. Turner, President | |||
| and Chief Executive Officer |
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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 23, 2012 |