smbc-8k071712.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)
 
July 17, 2012
 
SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
         
 Missouri
 
 000-23406
 
 43-1665523
  (State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File No.)
    (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
 
         
         
 531 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri        63901
 (Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)
 
 
       
       Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (573) 778-1800
 
      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 8.01  Other Events
 
On July 17, 2012, the Board of Directors of Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. ("Southern Missouri") (NASDAQ: SMBC), declared its 73rd consecutive quarterly dividend on common stock since the inception of the Company.  The cash dividend of $.15 per common share represents a 25% increase in the quarterly dividend, and will be paid on August 31, 2012, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2012.  The Board of Directors and management believe the payment of a quarterly cash dividend enhances shareholder value and demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in our future prospects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
   
Date: July 19, 2012
By: /s/ Greg A. Steffens                               
Greg A. Steffens
President
 
 
 

 
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