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
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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
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Missouri
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000-23406
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43-1665523
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of incorporation)
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(Commission File No.)
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(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
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| 531 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri | 63901 | |||
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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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 1 4d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.1 4d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 1 3e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.1 3e-4(c))
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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.
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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
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Date: July 19, 2012
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By: /s/ Greg A. Steffens
Greg A. Steffens
President
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