SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

Regulatory Filings • Jul 19, 2012

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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:

●	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
●	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
●	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 1 4d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.1 4d-2(b))
●	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 1 3e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.1 3e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events

On July 17, 2012, the Board of Directors of Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. ("Southern Missouri") (NASDAQ: SMBC), declared its 73 rd 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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