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Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Preliminary Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

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Vendredi, mai 31, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank, expects to report second quarter 2024 preliminary earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and host a conference call on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank, expects to report second quarter 2024 preliminary earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and host a conference call on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time (3:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
  • The Company will notify the public that second quarter 2024 results have been issued through a news release and will post the results to the Company’s Investor Relations website.
  • With total assets of $5.8 billion, Great Southern offers a broad range of banking services to commercial and consumer customers.
  • Great Southern Bancorp is a public company and its common stock (ticker: GSBC) is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.

Choose Grounding Launches New Website to Help More Individuals Get Closer to Earth’s Healing Power

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Mercredi, mai 22, 2024

“Our Earth is a boundless source of free electrons, renowned for their potent anti-inflammatory effects,” said a spokesperson for Choose Grounding.

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  • “Our Earth is a boundless source of free electrons, renowned for their potent anti-inflammatory effects,” said a spokesperson for Choose Grounding.
  • These include:
    Mattress Cover Kit: As shown on Choose Grounding on Pinterest , the company’s Mattress Cover Kit covers the entire surface of a mattress, ensuring that everyone sharing the bed benefits from grounding.
  • As shown on Choose Grounding on X , the top grounding company explains that the most effective time to experience grounding advantages is during sleep, a critical time for bodily repair and rejuvenation.
  • Choose Grounding encourages individuals to visit its blog or Choose Grounding on Instagram to discover more about the benefits of grounding and transform their health through the therapeutic power of the Earth’s electrons today.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Members of Midwest Insurance Group

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Jeudi, mai 23, 2024

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Midwest Insurance Company (Springfield, IL), West River Insurance Company (Sioux Falls, SD) and Brickyard Insurance Company (Fort Wayne, IN), collectively known as Midwest Insurance Group (Midwest).

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  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Midwest Insurance Company (Springfield, IL), West River Insurance Company (Sioux Falls, SD) and Brickyard Insurance Company (Fort Wayne, IN), collectively known as Midwest Insurance Group (Midwest).
  • The positive outlook of the Long-Term ICRs reflects Midwest’s consistent trend in operating gains, low net leverage and continued favorable reserve development.
  • Midwest has a limited business profile as a monoline workers’ compensation insurer operating in approximately 20 states contracting with small- to medium-sized agency partners.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Baystate Health to build new, state-of-the-art community health center with landmark donation and support from MassMutual

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Mardi, mai 21, 2024

In an effort to improve health equity and meet the growing needs of the Springfield community, Baystate Health today announced a plan to build a comprehensive community health center in the heart of the city, made possible by the generous support of its longstanding partner, MassMutual.

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  • In an effort to improve health equity and meet the growing needs of the Springfield community, Baystate Health today announced a plan to build a comprehensive community health center in the heart of the city, made possible by the generous support of its longstanding partner, MassMutual.
  • In addition, the MassMutual Foundation is donating $5 million over five years to support the new state-of-the-art health center that will be owned and operated by Baystate Health.
  • In the envisioned community health center campus on the land to be donated by MassMutual, Baystate Health expects patient visits to increase to 145,000 annually by 2028.
  • MassMutual’s donation of medical supplies to Baystate Health and redeployment of Springfield-based health professionals working in MassMutual’s Wellness Center to serve broader community needs in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

Our comparable store sales increase was comprised of solid growth in both professional and DIY, which grew mid-single digit and low-single digit, respectively, in the quarter.

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  • Our comparable store sales increase was comprised of solid growth in both professional and DIY, which grew mid-single digit and low-single digit, respectively, in the quarter.
  • Comparable store sales increased 3.4% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, on top of 10.8% for the same period one year ago.
  • As of the date of this release, the Company had approximately $2.22 billion remaining under its current share repurchase authorizations.
  • The table below outlines the Company’s updated guidance for selected full-year 2024 financial data:

Investor Group to Acquire Systematic Savings Bank

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Systematic Savings Bank (“Systematic” or “Bank”) (OTC: SSSB), today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to be acquired by Arlo Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Arlo”) a Springfield, Missouri based corporation that was formed by an investor group led by Mark Bybee.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Systematic Savings Bank (“Systematic” or “Bank”) (OTC: SSSB), today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to be acquired by Arlo Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Arlo”) a Springfield, Missouri based corporation that was formed by an investor group led by Mark Bybee.
  • In connection with the purchase, Arlo will become the bank holding company for Systematic and it intends to raise at least $25 million of capital.
  • “The Board of Directors and Management of Systematic have done a great job in building a strong Springfield-based community bank” said Bybee.
  • Luse Gorman, PC served as legal counsel to Arlo Financial Holdings, Inc. and Breyer & Associates PC served as legal counsel to Systematic Savings Bank.

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. Reports Preliminary First Quarter Earnings of $1.13 Per Diluted Common Share

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Mercredi, avril 17, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC), the holding company for Great Southern Bank, today reported that preliminary earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2024, were $1.13 per diluted common share ($13.4 million net income) compared to $1.67 per diluted common share ($20.5 million net income) for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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Paris Baguette Partners With Euna Lee To Build Neighborhood Bakery Café Presence in Springfield

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America. With over 160 bakery cafés in the U.S., over 100 awarded and 70 leases signed, they have built a strong presence nationwide. Now, they are growing in Springfield. Lee, a former software consultant, is pioneering the expansion with the recent execution of a lease at 6811 Bland St, Springfield, VA 22150.

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  • Euna Lee, local resident and first time business owner has secured real estate in the Springfield neighborhood to open her first bakery café at 6811 Bland St, Springfield, VA 22150.
  • SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America.
  • From baked goods made in-café daily to a warm atmosphere and happy, welcoming team, each aspect of the Paris Baguette model embodies the vision of a neighborhood bakery café — your neighborhood bakery café.
  • The brand's consistently strong average unit volumes speak to the strength of the model, but Paris Baguette has never lost sight of their mission to revive the neighborhood bakery café.

A Call For Change Helpline Marks Success of BIPOC-led Approach to Intimate Partner Abuse

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024

Since its launch on April 15, 2021, the BIPOC-led A Call For Change has received over 800 calls, far exceeding its own expectations.

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  • Since its launch on April 15, 2021, the BIPOC-led A Call For Change has received over 800 calls, far exceeding its own expectations.
  • The helpline's unique approach, guided by a principles-focused evaluation, has garnered national attention for offering a transformative model that moves beyond punitive measures or collusion.
  • "We're incredibly proud of how A Call For Change is changing the paradigm around intimate partner abuse," said JAC Patrissi, co-founder of A Call For Change.
  • "This successful completion of our pilot stage confirms the viability of our model and marks a major milestone for us.

Alair Homes Welcomes Alair Springfield: A Benchmark of Excellence and Innovation in Missouri

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024

"Alair Springfield is not just an expansion; it's a statement of our commitment to excellence and innovation," said Rob Cecil, President of Alair Homes.

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  • "Alair Springfield is not just an expansion; it's a statement of our commitment to excellence and innovation," said Rob Cecil, President of Alair Homes.
  • Alair Springfield distinguishes itself as the first Alair office in the region, laying the foundation for the brand's introduction to homeowners across Missouri and the Ozarks area.
  • It's a powerful collaboration of people dedicated to helping others live better," stated Dave Young, Regional Partner at Alair Homes.
  • Alair Springfield is committed to elevating the custom home building and renovation experience in Southwest Missouri, promising a blend of local insight and global standards of excellence.