Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. announced that on January 20, 2023, effective upon completion of the merger of Citizens with and into Merger Sub, William Young, the president of Citizens Bank & Trust Company became a director of Southern Missouri and Southern Bank. Mr. Young's term as a director of Southern Missouri will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of Southern Missouri shareholders. The Board committees to which Mr. Young will be appointed have not yet been determined.

The appointment of Mr. Young as a director of Southern Missouri was contemplated by and made in accordance with the Merger Agreement.