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Bear State Financial, Inc.
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April 30, 2018 15-12G

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM 15-12G

15-12G 1 bsf20180430b1512g.htm FORM 15-12G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 0-28312 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC

April 30, 2018 15-12G

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 0-28312 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in

April 20, 2018 S-8 POS

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM S-8 POS

S-8 POS 1 bsf20180416bs8pos.htm FORM S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2018 Registration No. 333-193405 Registration No. 333-217386 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 (No. 333-193405) POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 (No. 333-217386) TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT

April 20, 2018 S-8 POS

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM S-8 POS

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2018 Registration No.

April 20, 2018 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

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 April 20, 2018 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS

April 20, 2018 SC 13D/A

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. / Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 073844102 (CUSIP Number) Richard N. Massey Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (

April 2, 2018 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Receipt of Required Regulatory Approvals for Merger with Arvest Bank

EX-99.1 2 ex109570.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Receipt of Required Regulatory Approvals for Merger with Arvest Bank LITTLE ROCK, AR – April 2, 2018 – Bear State Financial, Inc. (“Bear State”) (NASDA

April 2, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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 April 2, 2018 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS E

March 16, 2018 EX-23.0

Consent of BKD LLP

EXHIBIT 23.0 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-217386), Form S-8 (File No. 333-135402), and Form S-8 (File No. 333-193405), of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the Company) of our report dated March 16, 2018, on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December

March 16, 2018 10-K

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear Sta

March 16, 2018 EX-21.0

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

EXHIBIT 21.0 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Bear State Bank, a state bank headquartered in Arkansas

February 15, 2018 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, 8-K/A

bsf201802148ka.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 January 18, 2018 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other ju

February 15, 2018 EX-99.1

CORRECTING AND REPLACING Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2017 Earnings

EX-99.1 2 ex105257.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 CORRECTING AND REPLACING Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2017 Earnings Little Rock, AR – February 15, 2018 – Bear State Financial, Inc. has issued the following corrected press

January 22, 2018 POS AM

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM POS AM

bsf20180122posam.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 22, 2018 Registration No. 333-212622 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT No. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 bear state financial, inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 71-0785261 (Stat

January 18, 2018 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2017 Earnings

ex103099.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2017 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? Full year 2017 GAAP net income was $20.4 million or $0.54 per diluted common share, compared to GAAP net income of $17.5 million

January 18, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

bsf201801168k.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 January 18, 2018 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

January 17, 2018 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

ex103101.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501-975-6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Little Rock, AR ? January 17, 2018 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a $0.03 cash dividen

January 17, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

bsf20180116b8k.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 January 17, 2018 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

November 15, 2017 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

bsf201711158k.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 November 15, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

November 3, 2017 10-Q

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

10-Q 1 bsf2017093010q.htm FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission

October 31, 2017 DEFA14A

Bear State Financial FORM DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 bsf20171031defa14a.htm FORM DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission O

October 20, 2017 DEFA14A

Bear State Financial FORM DEFA14A

bsf20171020defa14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Ru

October 19, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2017 Earnings

ex96681.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2017 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? Third quarter 2017 GAAP net income was $5.1 million, an 8% increase from $4.7 million for the third quarter of 2016. Diluted e

October 19, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

bsf201710178k.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 October 19, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

October 18, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

ex96683.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501-975-6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Little Rock, AR ? October 18, 2017 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a $0.03 cash dividend

October 18, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 bsf20171017b8k.htm FORM 8-K 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 October 18, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdi

October 5, 2017 DEFM14A

Bear State Financial FORM DEFM14A

DEFM14A 1 bsf20171003bdefm14a.htm FORM DEFM14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission

September 25, 2017 PREM14A

Bear State Financial FORM PREM14A

bsf20170922prem14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Ru

August 25, 2017 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between Bear State Financial, Inc., Arvest Bank, and Arvest Acquisition Sub, Inc., dated August 22, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 25, 2017).

ex2-1.htm Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION among ARVEST BANK, ARVEST ACQUISITION SUB, INC., BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC., and BEAR STATE BANK Dated as of August 22, 2017 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 1.1 Definitions 1 1.2 Other Terms 9 1.3 Other Definitional Provisions 9 ARTICLE II THE MERGER 9 2.1 Effective Time of Merger 9 2.2 C

August 25, 2017 EX-99.1

Arvest Bank to Acquire Bear State Financial, Inc.

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO 501.975.6033 Arvest Bank to Acquire Bear State Financial, Inc. FAYETTEVILLE, AR and LITTLE ROCK, AR ? August 22, 2017 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (?Bear State?) (NASDAQ:BSF), parent company of Bear State Bank, and Arvest Bank jointly announced tod

August 25, 2017 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 bsf201708248k.htm FORM 8-K 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 August 22, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdict

August 25, 2017 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION ARVEST BANK, ARVEST ACQUISITION SUB, INC., BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC., and BEAR STATE BANK Dated as of August 22, 2017 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

ex2-1.htm Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION among ARVEST BANK, ARVEST ACQUISITION SUB, INC., BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC., and BEAR STATE BANK Dated as of August 22, 2017 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 1.1 Definitions 1 1.2 Other Terms 9 1.3 Other Definitional Provisions 9 ARTICLE II THE MERGER 9 2.1 Effective Time of Merger 9 2.2 C

August 25, 2017 EX-99.1

Arvest Bank to Acquire Bear State Financial, Inc.

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO 501.975.6033 Arvest Bank to Acquire Bear State Financial, Inc. FAYETTEVILLE, AR and LITTLE ROCK, AR ? August 22, 2017 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (?Bear State?) (NASDAQ:BSF), parent company of Bear State Bank, and Arvest Bank jointly announced tod

August 25, 2017 DEFA14A

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K

bsf201708248k.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 August 22, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

August 25, 2017 SC 13D/A

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. / Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

bearstate20170824sc13da.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5)* BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 073844102 (CUSIP Number) Richard N. Massey Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 L

August 3, 2017 10-Q

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

10-Q 1 bsf2017063010q.htm FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File

July 27, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Earnings

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? Second quarter 2017 GAAP net income was $6.7 million, a 47% increase from $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2016. Diluted

July 27, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

bsf20170724b8k.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 July 27, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

July 26, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501-975-6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Little Rock, AR ? July 26, 2017 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a $0.03 cash dividend per

July 26, 2017 8-K

Current Report

8-K 1 bsf201707248k.htm FORM 8-K 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 July 26, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdictio

June 27, 2017 11-K

Bear State Financial FORM 11-K

11-K 1 bsf2017062011k.htm FORM 11-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 0-28312 A. Full title of the plan and the

May 18, 2017 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 bsf201705178k.htm FORM 8-K 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 May 17, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction

May 5, 2017 10-Q

Bear State Financial FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

10-Q 1 bsf2017033110q.htm FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission Fil

April 20, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 bsf201704198k.htm FORM 8-K 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 April 20, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdicti

April 20, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Earnings

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? First quarter 2017 GAAP net income was $4.9 million, a 47% increase from $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2016. Diluted ea

April 19, 2017 EX-4.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Employees’ Savings & Profit Sharing Plan and Trust (Restated January 1, 2016) Table of Contents

EX-4.1 2 ex4-1.htm EXHIBIT 4.1 Exhibit 4.1 Bear State Financial, Inc. Employees’ Savings & Profit Sharing Plan and Trust (Restated January 1, 2016) Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I THE PLAN, DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION Section 1.01. The Plan 1 Section 1.02. Definitions 1 Section 1.03. Construction 8 ARTICLE II ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION Section 2.01. Eligible Class of Employees 9 Section 2.02.

April 19, 2017 S-8

Bear State Financial FORM S-8

bsf20170418s8.htm Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ARKANSAS 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 900 SOUTH SHACKLEFORD

April 19, 2017 S-8 POS

Bear State Financial FORM S-8 POS

bsf20170418s8pos.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2017 Registration No. 333-32921 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-32921 Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its

April 19, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

bsf201704188k.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 April 19, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

April 19, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501-975-6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Little Rock, AR ? April 19, 2017 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a $0.03 cash dividend pe

April 12, 2017 DEF 14A

Bear State Financial FORM DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 bsf20170331def14a.htm FORM DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission On

March 10, 2017 10-K

Bear State Financial FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

bsf2016123110k.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear St

March 10, 2017 EX-10.17

Change in Control Severance Agreement, effective February 15, 2017, by and among the Company, Bear State Bank and Yurik Paroubek (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2017).

ex10-17.htm Exhibit 10.17 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (amended) THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) was originally made and entered into effective as of the 18th day of November, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Co

March 10, 2017 EX-10.15

Amended Change in Control Severance Agreement, originally effective November 17, 2015, amended effective February 15, 2017, by and among the Company, Bear State Bank, and Matt Machen (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2017).

ex10-15.htm Exhibit 10.15 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (amended) THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) was originally made and entered into as of the 18th day of November, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Bank (“Bank”), an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bear State Financial, Inc., a bank holding company (“Company”), and Matt Mac

March 10, 2017 EX-10.21

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

ex10-21.htm Exhibit 10.21 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 15th day of February, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Bank”), and Paul Low

March 10, 2017 EX-10.14

Amended Change in Control Severance Agreement, originally effective November 18, 2015, amended effective February 15, 2017, by and among the Company, Bear State Bank and Tom Fritsche (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2017).

ex10-14.htm Exhibit 10.14 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (amended) THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) was originally made and entered into effective as of the 18th day of November, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Co

March 10, 2017 EX-10.20

Change in Control Severance Agreement, effective February 15, 2017, by and among the Company, Bear State Bank and Donna Merriweather (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2017).

ex10-20.htm Exhibit 10.20 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (amended) THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) was originally made and entered into effective as of the 18th day of November, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Co

March 10, 2017 EX-23.0

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

ex23-0.htm EXHIBIT 23.0 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-135402), Form S-8 (File No. 333-193405), Form S-8 (File No. 333-32921) and Form S-3 (File No. 333-212622) of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the Company) of our report dated March 10, 2017, on the consolidated financial s

March 10, 2017 EX-10.16

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

EX-10.16 4 ex10-16.htm EXHIBIT 10.16 Exhibit 10.16 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (amended) THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) was originally made and entered into effective as of the 1st day of May, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-owned s

March 10, 2017 EX-21.0

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

ex21-0.htm EXHIBIT 21.0 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Bear State Bank, a state bank headquartered in Arkansas

March 10, 2017 EX-10.19

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

ex10-19.htm Exhibit 10.19 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 15th day of February, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Bank”), and Chad Raw

March 10, 2017 EX-10.18

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

EX-10.18 6 ex10-18.htm EXHIBIT 10.18 Exhibit 10.18 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (amended) THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) was originally made and entered into effective as of the 18th day of November, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, an Arkansas state bank and a wholly-o

March 6, 2017 SC 13D

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. / Hendrix Carol W. - SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

hend20170306sc13d.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 073844102 (CUSIP Number) Carol W. Hendrix 2610 County Road 856 McKinney, Texas 75071 (972) 562-6178 (Name, Address and Telephone Number

February 21, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K 1 bsf201702178k.htm FORM 8-K 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 February 15, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdi

January 24, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

bsf201701238k.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 January 18, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

January 19, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2016 Earnings

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 605 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2016 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? Full year 2016 GAAP net income was $17.5 million or $0.46 per diluted common share, compared to GAAP net income of $10.6 million or $0.30 per diluted

January 19, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

bsf20170117b8k.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 January 19, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

January 18, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

bsf201701188k.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 January 14, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

January 18, 2017 EX-10.1

SEPARATION AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 2 ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 SEPARATION AGREEMENT This Separation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into between Bear State Bank (the “Bank”), an Arkansas state banking corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (collectively, the “Employer”) and Mark A. McFatridge (the “Executive”). The Company and the Executive are refe

January 18, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Promotion of Matt Machen to Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1 3 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 605 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Shelly Loftin | Chief Marketing Officer 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Promotion of Matt Machen to Chief Executive Officer LITTLE ROCK, AR – January 18, 2017 – Bear State Bank (“Bank”) and its holding company, Bear State Fin

January 18, 2017 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. to Increase Quarterly Cash Dividend by 20 Percent

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 605 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Sherri Billings | CFO 501-975-6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. to Increase Quarterly Cash Dividend by 20 Percent Little Rock, AR ? January 18, 2017 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a $0.03 cash dividend pe

January 18, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

bsf201701178k.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 January 18, 2017 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

December 21, 2016 SC 13D/A

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. / Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

bearstate20161220sc13da.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 073844102 (CUSIP Number) Richard N. Massey Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 L

November 4, 2016 10-Q

Bear State Financial FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

bsf2016081810q.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Be

October 20, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

bsf20161019b8k.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 October 20, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

October 20, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Earnings - Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 605 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark McFatridge | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Earnings - Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? Third quarter 2016 GAAP net income was $4.7 million, a 48% increase from $3.2 million for

October 19, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 bsf201610198k.htm FORM 8-K 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 October 19, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdic

October 19, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Cash Dividend

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 605 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherri Billings | CFO 501-975-6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Cash Dividend Little Rock, AR ? October 19, 2016 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a $0.025 cash dividend per share to

September 19, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 bsf201609158k.htm FORM 8-K 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 September 19, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisd

September 19, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Mark McFatridge | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ● Second quarter 2016 GAAP net income was $4.5 million, a 79% increase from $2.5 million for the seco

August 26, 2016 CORRESP

Bear State Financial ESP

bsf20160826corresp.htm BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. 900 South Shackleford Rd., Suite 401 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 August 26, 2016 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Erin E. Martin Re: Bear State Financial, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 File No. 333-212622 Request for Acceleration o

August 26, 2016 CORRESP

Bear State Financial ESP

bsf20160826corresp.htm BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. 900 South Shackleford Rd., Suite 401 Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 August 26, 2016 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Erin E. Martin Re: Bear State Financial, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 File No. 333-212622 Request for Acceleration o

August 17, 2016 EX-12.1

Year Ended December 31,

ex12-1.htm BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. EXHIBIT 12.1 STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Year Ended December 31, Six Months Ended June 30, (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2016 2015 Fixed charges and preferred dividends Interest expense $ 6,364 $ 5,138 $ 3,392 $ 4,422 $ 6,682 $ 3,798 $ 3,091 Estimated interest in rent 216 145 86 89 77 135 101 Preferred divi

August 17, 2016 S-3/A

Bear State Financial FORM S-3/A

bsf20160816s3a.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2016 Registration No. 333-212622 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 Amendment No. 1 to FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas (State or other jurisdiction of inco

August 17, 2016 CORRESP

Bear State Financial ESP

corresp.htm August 17, 2016 By EDGAR Electronic Transmission United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Erin E. Martin Re: Bear State Financial, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed July 22, 2016 File No. 333-212622 Dear Ms. Martin: This letter is submitted by Bear State Financial, Inc. (the ?Company?

August 5, 2016 10-Q

Bear State Financial FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

bsf2016063010q.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear St

August 5, 2016 EX-10.2

Amendment No. 1 to the Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August, 5, 2016).

EX-10.2 2 ex10-2.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 EXHIBIT 10.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. 2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. 2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN (this “First Amendment”) is made effective as of this 25th day of May, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (

July 22, 2016 S-3

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2016

bsf20160721s3.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2016 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 7

July 22, 2016 EX-4.1

FORM OF SENIOR INDENTURE BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. as the Company [ ] as Trustee Senior Indenture Dated as of CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE

EX-4.1 2 ex4-1.htm EXHIBIT 4.1 Exhibit 4.1 FORM OF SENIOR INDENTURE BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. as the Company and [ ] as Trustee Senior Indenture Dated as of CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section 310(a)(1) 7.11 (a)(2) 7.11 (a)(3) N.A. (a)(4) N.A. (a)(5) 7.08; 7.11 (b) 7.08; 7.09; 7.11; 10.02 311(a) 7.03 (b) 7.03 312(a) 4.03 (b) 10.15 (c) 10.15 313(a) 7.06 (b)(1) 7.06

July 22, 2016 EX-4.2

FORM OF SUBORDINATED INDENTURE BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. as the Company [ ] as Trustee Subordinated Indenture Dated as of CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE

EX-4.2 3 ex4-2.htm EXHIBIT 4.2 Exhibit 4.2 FORM OF SUBORDINATED INDENTURE BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. as the Company and [ ] as Trustee Subordinated Indenture Dated as of CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE Trust Indenture Act Section Indenture Section 310(a)(1) 7.11 (a)(2) 7.11 (a)(3) N.A. (a)(4) N.A. (a)(5) 7.08; 7.11 (b) 7.08; 7.09; 7.11; 10.02 311(a) 7.03 (b) 7.03 312(a) 4.03 (b) 10.15 (c) 10.15 313(a) 7.06

July 22, 2016 EX-12.1

Year Ended December 31,

ex12-1.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Year Ended December 31, Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands) 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 3/31/2016 3/31/2015 Fixed charges and preferred dividends Interest expense $ 6,364 $ 5,138 $ 3,392 $ 4,422 $ 6,682 $ 1,864 $ 1,528 Estimated interest in rent 216 145 86 89 77 68 50 Preferred div

July 21, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark McFatridge | CEO Sherri Billings | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? Second quarter 2016 GAAP net income was $4.5 million, a 79% increase from $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2015. Dil

July 21, 2016 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201607208k.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 July 21, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission F

July 15, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Sherri Billings | CFO 501-975-6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend Little Rock, AR ? July 15, 2016 ? Bear State Financial, Inc. (the ?Company,? NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that its Board of Directors authorized a $0.025 cash dividend

July 15, 2016 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bearstate201607148k.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 July 15, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commis

June 27, 2016 11-K

Bear State Financial FORM 11-K

bsf2016062411k.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 0-28312 A. Full title of the plan and the address of the pl

May 26, 2016 8-K

Current Report

8-K 1 bsf201605268k.htm FORM 8-K 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): May 26, 2016 (May 25, 2016) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or ot

May 9, 2016 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1

May 9, 2016 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201605058k.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 May 9, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission Fil

May 6, 2016 10-Q

Bear State Financial FORM 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

bsf2016033110q.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear S

April 26, 2016 EX-10.1

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 2 ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of the 1st day of May, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), Bear State Bank, a national bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Ba

April 26, 2016 8-K

Current Report

8-K 1 bsf201604268k.htm FORM 8-K 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 April 20, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdicti

April 26, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Cash Dividend since Recapitalization

EX-99.1 3 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Mark McFatridge | CEO Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Cash Dividend since Recapitalization Little Rock, AR – April 22, 2016 – Bear State Financial, Inc. (the “Company,” NASDAQ: BSF) announced today that i

April 20, 2016 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bearstate201604208k.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 April 20, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commi

April 20, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Mark McFatridge | CEO Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6033 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ● First quarter GAAP net income was $3.3 million or $0.09 per common share, compared to GAAP net income of

April 20, 2016 DEF 14A

Bear State Financial DEF 14A

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March 11, 2016 10-K

Bear State Financial FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

bsf20151231b10k.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear State Fin

March 11, 2016 EX-10.6

Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant, including Form of Stock Option Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2016).

ex10-6.htm EXHIBIT 10.6 Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan Notice of Stock Option Grant You (the “Optionee”) have been granted the following option (the “Option”) to purchase Common Stock of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), par value $0.01 per share (“Share”), pursuant to the Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”): Name of Optionee: [●] T

March 11, 2016 EX-21.0

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EX-21.0 6 ex21-0.htm EXHIBIT 21.0 EXHIBIT 21.0 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Bear State Bank, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Arkansas Metropolitan National Bank, a national bank headquartered in Missouri* * Merged into Bear State Bank N.A. effective February 19, 2016

March 11, 2016 EX-10.7

BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. 2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Grant

ex10-7.htm EXHIBIT 10.7 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. 2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Grant You (the “Grantee”) have been granted the following award of Restricted Stock Units (“Restricted Stock Units” or “RSUs”) with respect to shares of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), pursuant to the Bear State Financial,

March 11, 2016 EX-10.4

Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan Notice of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Grant

ex10-4.htm EXHIBIT 10.4 Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan Notice of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Grant You (the “Grantee”) have been granted the following award of restricted Common Stock (the “Restricted Stock”) of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), pursuant to the Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan

March 11, 2016 EX-23.0

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

bsf20151231b10k.htm EXHIBIT 23.0 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-135402), Form S-8 (File No. 333-193405) and Form S-8 (File No. 333-32921) of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the Company) of our report dated March 11, 2016, on the consolidated financial statements of the Compan

March 11, 2016 EX-10.5

Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan Notice of Restricted Stock Grant

ex10-5.htm EXHIBIT 10.5 Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan Notice of Restricted Stock Grant You (the “Grantee”) have been granted the following award of restricted Common Stock (the “Restricted Stock”) of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), pursuant to the Bear State Financial, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”): Name

March 10, 2016 POS AM

Bear State Financial FORM POS AM

bsf20160310posam.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2016 Registration No. 333-189180 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT No. 1 TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 bear state financial, inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 71-0785261 (State

February 4, 2016 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201602038k.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 February 3, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

February 4, 2016 EX-99.1

501.975.6011

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 605 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase LITTLE ROCK, AR – February 3, 2016 – Bear State Financial, Inc., (“Bear State”) (NASDAQ:BSF), parent company of Bear State Bank, today announced the repurchas

February 2, 2016 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201602018k.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 February 1, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

February 2, 2016 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1

January 22, 2016 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2015 Earnings

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark McFatridge | CEO Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Full Year 2015 Earnings 2015 HIGHLIGHTS: ● Full year 2015 GAAP net income was $10.6 million or $0.30 per diluted common share, compared to GAAP net income o

January 22, 2016 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf20160121b8k.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 January 22, 2016 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

December 17, 2015 EX-99.4

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Exhibit 99.4 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and for the year ended December 31, 2014 combine the historical consolidated financial statements of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the ?Company?) and Metropolitan National Bank (?Metropolitan?). The

December 17, 2015 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 October 1, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported

bsf201512168ka.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 October 1, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jur

December 17, 2015 EX-99.3

Metropolitan National Bank Condensed Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share data)

Exhibit 99.3 Metropolitan National Bank Condensed Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share data) September 30, 2015 (Unaudited) December 31, 2014 ASSETS Cash and due from banks $ 10,256 $ 13,726 Interest-bearing demand deposits in banks 4,041 5,311 Cash and cash equivalents 14,297 19,037 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell 51 15 Investment securities available-

December 17, 2015 EX-99.2

Independent Auditor’s Report

ex99-2.htm Exhibit 99.2 Independent Auditor’s Report Board of Directors Metropolitan National Bank Springfield, Missouri We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Metropolitan National Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marshfield Investment Company, which comprise the balance sheet as of December 31, 2014, and the related statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ eq

November 20, 2015 EX-10.1

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

ex10-1.htm Exhibit 10.1 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 18th day of November, 2015 (the "Effective Date"), by and among Bear State Bank ("Bank"), a national bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bear State Financial, Inc., a bank holding company ("Company"), and Tom Fritsche (the "Executive"). WITNESS

November 20, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201511188k.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 November 17, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

November 20, 2015 EX-10.2

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

EX-10.2 3 ex10-2.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 Exhibit 10.2 CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT THIS CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 18th day of November, 2015 (the "Effective Date"), by and among Bear State Bank ("Bank"), a national bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bear State Financial, Inc., a bank holding company ("Company"), and Matt Machen (the

November 13, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

bsf2015093010q.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Be

November 6, 2015 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2015 Earnings

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark McFatridge | CEO Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2015 Earnings QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: ? Third quarter 2015 GAAP net income was $3.2 million or $0.10 per diluted common share, compared to GAAP net income of $22.7 milli

November 6, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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 November 5, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

October 7, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bearstate201510078k.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 October 1, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Comm

October 1, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bearstate201509308k.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 October 1, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Comm

October 1, 2015 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank and Names New CEO and Board Member

ex99-1.htm Ex. 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72212 Shelly Loftin | Chief Marketing Officer 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank and Names New CEO and Board Member ? Bear State Financial, Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank

October 1, 2015 EX-10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 2 ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Bear State Bank ("Bank"), a national bank and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bear State Financial, Inc., a bank holding company ("Company") and Mark A. McFatridge ("Executive") make and enter into this Employment Agreement ("Agreement"), as of October 1, 2015 to be effective as of the Effective Date. Background A. Metropolitan Natio

September 23, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201509238k.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 September 17, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commiss

July 31, 2015 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2015 Earnings

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard N. Massey | Chairman Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2015 Earnings QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: ? Second quarter 2015 core earnings were $2.9 million or $0.09 per diluted common share, compared to core earnings of $1.0

July 31, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 bsf2015063010q.htm FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.

July 31, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 bsf201507308k.htm FORM 8-K 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 July 30, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdictio

June 29, 2015 11-K

Bear State Financial FORM 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 0-28312 A. Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different fr

June 25, 2015 8-K/A

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K/A (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201506248ka.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 19, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

June 25, 2015 EX-2.3

FORM OF VOTING AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT

ex2-3.htm Exhibit 2.3 FORM OF VOTING AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT This IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of [], 2015, is entered into by and among Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (?Buyer?), and [] (the ?Shareholder?). Capitalized terms used but not separately defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in t

June 25, 2015 EX-2.1

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of June 22, 2015 by and between MARSHFIELD INVESTMENT COMPANY, BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. relating to the purchase and sale 100% of the Common Stock METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK Table of Contents

ex2-1.htm Exhibit 2.1 STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT dated as of June 22, 2015 by and between MARSHFIELD INVESTMENT COMPANY, and BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. relating to the purchase and sale of 100% of the Common Stock of METROPOLITAN NATIONAL BANK Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE 8 Section 2.01. Purchase and Sale 8 Section 2.02. Purchase Price 8 Section 2.03. P

June 25, 2015 EX-2.2

List of Schedules to the Stock Purchase Agreement

ex2-2.htm Exhibit 2.2 List of Schedules to the Stock Purchase Agreement The following is a list of the subject matter of the schedules to the Stock Purchase Agreement, which schedules were omitted from Exhibit 2.1 pursuant to Item 6.01(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. List of Subject Matters on Disclosure Schedules of Marshfield Investment Company Schedule 2.03(a) - Allocation Schedule Schedule 3.03(a) -

June 22, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 bsf201506218k.htm FORM 8-K 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 June 19, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdictio

June 22, 2015 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces a Definitive Agreement to Purchase Metropolitan National Bank (Springfield, MO); Announces Increased Stock Repurchase Authority and Provides Second Quarter Guidance

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72212 Matt Machen | Chief Financial Officer 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces a Definitive Agreement to Purchase Metropolitan National Bank (Springfield, MO); Announces Increased Stock Repurchase Authority and Provides Second Quarter Guidance ? Bear State

June 22, 2015 EX-99.2

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

June 18, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201506178k.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 June 15, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission F

June 18, 2015 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Selected for Inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Ex. 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72212 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Machen | Chief Financial Officer 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Selected for Inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index Monday, June 15, 2015 — Bear State Financial, Inc. is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000 Index at the conclusion

June 9, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201506098k.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 May 29, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission Fi

May 15, 2015 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2015 Earnings

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Richard N. Massey | Chairman Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2015 Earnings FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ? First quarter 2015 core earnings were $2.8 million or $0.08 per common share, compared to a core loss of $96,000 or $0.0

May 15, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201505148k.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 May 14, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission Fi

May 14, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear State Financial, Inc

April 27, 2015 DEF 14A

Bear State Financial FORM DEF 14A

bsf20150424def14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rul

April 22, 2015 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

bsf201504218k.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 April 20, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

April 10, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bearstate201504108k.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 April 10, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commi

March 27, 2015 EX-21.0

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21.0 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Bear State Bank, N.A., a national bank headquartered in Arkansas

March 27, 2015 EX-23.0

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

bsf2014123110k.htm EXHIBIT 23.0 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-135402), Form S-3 (File No. 333-189180), Form S-8 (File No. 333-193405) and Form S-8 (File No. 333-32921) of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the Company) of our report dated March 27, 2015 on the consolidated fina

March 27, 2015 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact

March 16, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Other Events

bsf201503138k.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 March 13, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

March 12, 2015 8-K

Bear State Financial FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

bsf201503128k.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 March 6, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission F

February 26, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 bsf201502268k.htm FORM 8-K 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 February 26, 2015 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdi

February 26, 2015 EX-99.1

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Record Earnings for 2014 and Consolidation of Bank Charters to Form Bear State Bank

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard N. Massey | Chairman Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Record Earnings for 2014 and Consolidation of Bank Charters to Form Bear State Bank FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ● Bear State Financial, Inc. reports a record full year 2014 GAAP

November 19, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

bsf201411188k.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 November 19, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

November 12, 2014 EX-99

Bear State Financial, Inc. Declares 11% Stock Dividend

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72211 Richard N. Massey | Chairman Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Declares 11% Stock Dividend Little Rock, AR – November 12, 2014 – Bear State Financial, Inc. (“Bear State,” NASDAQ: BSF), today announced that it has declared an 11% stock dividend p

November 12, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

bsf201411118k.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 November 12, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissi

November 7, 2014 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

bsf201411068k.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 November 6, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commissio

November 7, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT T

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear State Financial, I

November 7, 2014 EX-99

BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA – UNAUDITED (In thousands, except share data)

bsf201411068k.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard N. Massey | Chairman Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc.: Record Third Quarter 2014 Results Show Substantial Earnings and Book Value Accretion From Recent Merger FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ● Bear State Financial, Inc. reports third quart

August 29, 2014 EX-99

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Consolidated Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2014 (in thousands)

ex99-3.htm Exhibit 99.3 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2013 combine the historical consolidated financial statements of Bear State Financial, Inc. (the “Company”)(formerly First Fede

August 29, 2014 EX-99

Report of Independent Auditors

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 Report of Independent Auditors The Board of Directors and Shareholders First National Security Company Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of First National Security Company and subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statemen

August 29, 2014 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

bsf201408298ka.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 June 13, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other juris

August 29, 2014 EX-99

March 31,

ex99-2.htm Exhibit 99.2 FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 157,240 $ 104,079 Federal funds sold 3,450 16,125 Investment securities held to maturity, approximate fair values of $990 and $885, respectively 981 876 Investment securitie

August 14, 2014 EX-99

Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2014 Results and Reaffirms Guidance for Remainder of 2014

bsf201408148k.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 401 Little Rock, AR 72211 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard N. Massey | Chairman Matt Machen | CFO 501.975.6011 Bear State Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2014 Results and Reaffirms Guidance for Remainder of 2014 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: ● Bear State Financial, Inc. reports second quarter 2014 core earnings

August 14, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 Bear State Financial, Inc.

August 14, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

bsf201408148k.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 August 14, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

July 3, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

bsf201407028k.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 June 27, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission F

June 27, 2014 11-K

- FORM 11-K

bearstate2014062611k.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 0-28312 A.Full title of the plan and the address of t

June 25, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure - FORM 8-K

bsf201406258k.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 June 25, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission F

June 23, 2014 SC 13D

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. / Hendrix John H. - SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

hendr20140623sc13d.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 073844102 (CUSIP Number) John H. Hendrix 2610 County Road 856 McKinney, Texas 75071 (972) 562-6178 (Name, Address and

June 19, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

bsf201406198k.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 June 13, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission F

June 19, 2014 EX-3

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Bear State Financial, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 19, 2014).

ex3-1.htm Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. ARTICLE I. OFFICES SECTION 1. The principal office of Bear State Financial, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (referred to herein as the “corporation ”), in the State of Arkansas shall be located in the City of Harrison. SECTION 2. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the State of Arkansas,

June 17, 2014 SC 13D/A

BSF / Bear State Financial, Inc. / Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 073844102 (CUSIP Number) Richard N. Massey Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC 900 S. Shackleford, Suite 215 Little Rock, Arkansa

June 13, 2014 EX-99

Bear State Financial, Inc. and First National Security Company Complete Merger

EX-99 2 ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 900 South Shackleford, Suite 401 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Little Rock, AR 72212 Shelly Loftin | 501.539.0676 Bear State Financial, Inc. and First National Security Company Complete Merger LITTLE ROCK, AR – June 13, 2014 – Bear State Financial, Inc. (“Bear State Financial”) (NASDAQ:BSF), parent company of First Federal Bank

June 13, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

bsf201406138k.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 June 13, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission F

June 3, 2014 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 bsf201406028k.htm FORM 8-K 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 June 3, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Bear State Financial, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction

June 3, 2014 EX-3

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Bear State Financial, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 3, 2014).

ex3-1.htm Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. (Formerly named First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc.) FIRST. The name of this corporation is Bear State Financial, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”). SECOND. The nature of the business of the Corporation and the objects or purpose to be transacted, promoted or carried on by it

May 29, 2014 DEF 14A

- FORM DEF 14A

ffbh20140528def14a.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Ru

April 29, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 First Federal Bancshares

March 28, 2014 EX-21

Jurisdiction in Which

EXHIBIT 21.0 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Subsidiaries Jurisdiction in Which Organized Percentage of Voting Securities Owned Directly or Indirectly By Parent First Federal Bank Arkansas 100%

March 28, 2014 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1

10-K 1 ffbh2013123110k.htm FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-283

March 26, 2014 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

ffbh201403258k.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 March 21, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdic

February 25, 2014 8-K/A

Other Events - FORM 8-K/A

ffbh201402258ka.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 19, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other ju

February 25, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K/A

ffbh201402258ka.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 December 19, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other ju

February 21, 2014 424B3

Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus Merger Proposal – Your Vote is Very Important 6,252,400 Shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc.

appendix a.htm FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 424(B)(3) REGISTRATION NO. 333-190845 FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus Merger Proposal – Your Vote is Very Important 6,252,400 Shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. The boards of directors of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas,

February 19, 2014 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

425 1 ffbh201402198k.htm FORM 8-K 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 February 19, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State

February 19, 2014 EX-99

First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program, Extension of Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC Operating Agreement and Merger Update

ffbh201402198k.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1401 Highway 62-65 North FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: P O Box 550 Richard N. Massey | Chairman Harrison, AR 72602 501.320.4862 First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program, Extension of Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC Operating Agreement and Merger Update HARRISON, AR - February 19, 2014 – First Federal B

February 19, 2014 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 8-K

ffbh201402198k.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 February 19, 2014 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other juris

February 19, 2014 EX-99

First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program, Extension of Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC Operating Agreement and Merger Update

ffbh201402198k.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1401 Highway 62-65 North FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: P O Box 550 Richard N. Massey | Chairman Harrison, AR 72602 501.320.4862 First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase Program, Extension of Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC Operating Agreement and Merger Update HARRISON, AR - February 19, 2014 – First Federal B

February 12, 2014 CORRESP

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ffbh20140212corresp.htm FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. 1401 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas 72601 February 12, 2014 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington D.C. 20549 Attn: Michael Clampitt Re: First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 File No. 333-190845 Request for Accel

February 10, 2014 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUEST BY FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. February 10, 2014 Mr. Michael R. Clampitt Senior Attorney Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 Submitted January 10,

January 17, 2014 S-8

- FORM S-8

S-8 1 ffbh20140115s8.htm FORM S-8 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identific

January 10, 2014 S-4/A

- FORM S-4/A

appendix a.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2014 Registration No. 333-190845 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 first federal bancshares of arkansas, inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 6035 71-0785261 (Stat

December 23, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

ffbh201312208k.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 December 19, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other juris

December 23, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

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 December 19, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

December 23, 2013 EX-99

FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. 1401 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas 72601 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5, 2014

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. 1401 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas 72601 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the shareholders of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (“First Federal”) will be held at Three Financial Centre, 900 S. Shackleford Rd., Suite 605, Little R

December 23, 2013 EX-99

FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. 1401 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas 72601 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5, 2014

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1 FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. 1401 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas 72601 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 5, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the shareholders of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (“First Federal”) will be held at Three Financial Centre, 900 S. Shackleford Rd., Suite 605, Little R

November 8, 2013 S-4/A

- FORM S-4/A

S-4/A 1 ffbh20131106s4a.htm FORM S-4/A As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2013 Registration No. 333-190845 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 first federal bancshares of arkansas, inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkans

November 8, 2013 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm November 8, 2013 Mr. Michael R. Clampitt Senior Attorney Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 Submitted October 11, 2013 File No. 333-190845 Dear Mr. Clampitt: We are in receipt of your letter,

October 31, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ? For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 First Federal Bancsha

October 11, 2013 CORRESP

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ffbh20131010corresp.htm October 11, 2013 Mr. Michael R. Clampitt Senior Attorney Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 Submitted August 27, 2013 File No. 333-190845 Dear Mr. Clampitt: We are in receipt of your letter, dated September 19,

October 11, 2013 S-4/A

- FORM S-4/A

appendix a.htm +As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2013 Registration No. 333-190845 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 first federal bancshares of arkansas, inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 6035 71-0785261 (Sta

August 28, 2013 EX-10

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

ex10-12.htm Exhibit 10.2 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into this day of , 2013 by and among First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (the “Company”), an Arkansas corporation, and Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas limited liability company (“Bear State”) and each of the undersigned signatories (each of Bear State Finan

August 28, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

ffbh201308288k.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 August 23, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdi

August 28, 2013 EX-10

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC.

ex10-11.htm Exhibit 10.1 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. This Subscription Agreement (this “Subscription Agreement”) is made as of this 23rd day of August, 2013, by and between First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Corporation”), and Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas limited liability company (the “Subscriber”), su

August 28, 2013 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

ffbh201308288k.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 August 23, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdi

August 28, 2013 EX-10

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

ex10-12.htm Exhibit 10.2 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into this day of , 2013 by and among First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (the “Company”), an Arkansas corporation, and Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas limited liability company (“Bear State”) and each of the undersigned signatories (each of Bear State Finan

August 28, 2013 EX-10

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC.

ex10-11.htm Exhibit 10.1 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. This Subscription Agreement (this “Subscription Agreement”) is made as of this 23rd day of August, 2013, by and between First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Corporation”), and Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas limited liability company (the “Subscriber”), su

August 27, 2013 EX-2

IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT

ex2-4.htm Exhibit 2.4 IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT This IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of July 1, 2013, is entered into by and among First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (“Parent”), and John H. Hendrix (the “Majority Shareholder”). Capitalized terms used but not separately defined herein shall have the meanings assigned

August 27, 2013 EX-99

EX-99

ex99-1.htm Exhibit 99.1

August 27, 2013 EX-99

REVOCABLE PROXY FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY Proxy for Special Meeting of Shareholders, , 2013 Solicited by the Board of Directors

Exhibit 99.2 REVOCABLE PROXY FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY Proxy for Special Meeting of Shareholders, , 2013 Solicited by the Board of Directors KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, the undersigned shareholder of First National Security Company (“FNSC”), do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint Daniel C. Horton and Jason Lenderman and each of them, with full power to act alone, my true and l

August 27, 2013 S-4

- FORM S-4

appendix a.htm As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on , 2013 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-4 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 first federal bancshares of arkansas, inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 6035 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction of incorpor

August 27, 2013 EX-2

IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT

ex2-3.htm Exhibit 2.3 IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT This IRREVOCABLE PROXY AND VOTING AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of July 1, 2013, is entered into by and among First National Security Company, an Arkansas corporation (the “Company”), and Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC (the “Majority Shareholder”). Capitalized terms used but not separately defined herein shall have the meani

August 27, 2013 EX-10

Form of Registration Rights Agreement by and between the Company and each of the Investors party thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-190845) filed with the SEC on August 27, 2013).

ex10-10.htm Exhibit 10.10 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) by and between First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (the “Company”), an Arkansas corporation, and the undersigned warrant holders (each a “Holder” and together, the “Holders”) is effective as of the date of first issuance of any of the Warrants (defined below). WHEREAS, in order to i

August 27, 2013 EX-99

CONSENT OF PERSON ABOUT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR

ex99-4.htm Exhibit 99.4 CONSENT OF PERSON ABOUT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR Pursuant to Section 230.438 of Regulation C promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (“First Federal”) relating to the merger agreement by and between First Federal and First Nati

August 27, 2013 EX-99

CONSENT OF SOUTHARD FINANCIAL, LLC

ex99-3.htm Exhibit 99.3 CONSENT OF SOUTHARD FINANCIAL, LLC We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter dated July 1, 2013 to the Board of Directors of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (“First Federal”) as an appendix to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed merger of First National Security Company with and into First Federal and related proposals con

August 27, 2013 EX-10

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-190845) filed with the SEC on August 27, 2013).

ex10-9.htm Exhibit 10.9 THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER UNITED STATES FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED FOR VALUE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, NOR MAY THIS WARRANT OR THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THIS WARRANT BE TRANSFERRED ON THE BO

August 27, 2013 EX-99

CONSENT OF PERSON ABOUT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR

ex99-6.htm Exhibit 99.6 CONSENT OF PERSON ABOUT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR Pursuant to Section 230.438 of Regulation C promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (“First Federal”) relating to the merger agreement by and between First Federal and First Nati

August 27, 2013 EX-10

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC.

ex10-11.htm Exhibit 10.11 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. This Subscription Agreement (this “Subscription Agreement”) is made as of this 23rd day of August, 2013, by and between First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc., an Arkansas corporation (the “Corporation”), and Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas limited liability company (the “Subscriber”), s

August 27, 2013 EX-10

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

ex10-12.htm Exhibit 10.12 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into this day of , 2013 by and among First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (the “Company”), an Arkansas corporation, and Bear State Financial Holdings, LLC, an Arkansas limited liability company (“Bear State”) and each of the undersigned signatories (each of Bear State Fina

August 27, 2013 EX-21

Subsidiaries of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Subsidiaries Jurisdiction in which Organized Percentage of Voting Securities Owned Directly or Indirectly By Parent First Federal Bank Arkansas 100%

Exhibit 21 Subsidiaries of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. Subsidiaries Jurisdiction in which Organized Percentage of Voting Securities Owned Directly or Indirectly By Parent First Federal Bank Arkansas 100%

August 27, 2013 EX-99

CONSENT OF PERSON ABOUT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR

ex99-5.htm Exhibit 99.5 CONSENT OF PERSON ABOUT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR Pursuant to Section 230.438 of Regulation C promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (“First Federal”) relating to the merger agreement by and between First Federal and First Nati

July 31, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

ffbh2013071710q.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 First

July 15, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

ffbh201307158k.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 July 12, 2013 (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

July 15, 2013 8-K

Other Events - FORM 8-K

ffbh201307158k.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 July 12, 2013 (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission

July 3, 2013 EX-10

[LETTERHEAD OF INVESTOR] July __, 2013

ffbh201307028kex10-1.htm Exhibit 10.1 [LETTERHEAD OF INVESTOR] July , 2013 First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. 1401 Hwy. 62/65 N. P O Box 550 Harrison, AR 72602 Attn: John Adams, General Counsel Dear Mr. Adams: This letter agreement sets forth the commitment of the undersigned investor (the “Investor”), subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, to purchase certain securities of

July 3, 2013 EX-2

List of Schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger

ffbh201307028kex2-2.htm Exhibit 2.2 List of Schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger The following is a list of the subject matter of the schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, which schedules were omitted from Exhibit 2.1 pursuant to Item 6.01(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. List of Subject Matters on Disclosure Schedules of First National Security Company Schedule 1.1 – Individuals with Kn

July 3, 2013 EX-10

[LETTERHEAD OF INVESTOR] July __, 2013

ffbh201307028kex10-1.htm Exhibit 10.1 [LETTERHEAD OF INVESTOR] July , 2013 First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. 1401 Hwy. 62/65 N. P O Box 550 Harrison, AR 72602 Attn: John Adams, General Counsel Dear Mr. Adams: This letter agreement sets forth the commitment of the undersigned investor (the “Investor”), subject to the terms and conditions contained herein, to purchase certain securities of

July 3, 2013 EX-2

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2013

ffbh201307028kex2-1.htm Exhibit 2.1 Execution Copy AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. AND FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2013 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS Section 1.1. Definitions 1 ARTICLE II THE MERGER Section 2.1. The Merger 5 Section 2.2. Effective Time 5 Section 2.3. Closing 5 Section 2.4. Tax Consequence

July 3, 2013 EX-2

List of Schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger

ffbh201307028kex2-2.htm Exhibit 2.2 List of Schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger The following is a list of the subject matter of the schedules to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, which schedules were omitted from Exhibit 2.1 pursuant to Item 6.01(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. List of Subject Matters on Disclosure Schedules of First National Security Company Schedule 1.1 – Individuals with Kn

July 3, 2013 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

ffbh201307028k.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 July 1, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdicti

July 3, 2013 425

Merger Prospectus - FORM 8-K

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 July 1, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File

July 3, 2013 EX-2

Agreement and Plan of Merger by and between the Company and First National Security Company, dated July 1, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 3, 2013).

ffbh201307028kex2-1.htm Exhibit 2.1 Execution Copy AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND BETWEEN FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. AND FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2013 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS Section 1.1. Definitions 1 ARTICLE II THE MERGER Section 2.1. The Merger 5 Section 2.2. Effective Time 5 Section 2.3. Closing 5 Section 2.4. Tax Consequence

June 27, 2013 11-K

- FORM 11-K

11-K 1 ffbh2013062611k.htm FORM 11-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 0-28312 A. Full title of the plan and the

June 27, 2013 8-K

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement - FORM 8-K

ffbh201306268k.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 June 21, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdict

June 20, 2013 424B3

FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. 1401 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas 72601 (870) 741-7641 750,000 Shares of Common Stock

ffbh20130620424b3.htm Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration Number 333-189180 PROSPECTUS FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. 1401 Highway 62-65 North Harrison, Arkansas 72601 (870) 741-7641 750,000 Shares of Common Stock This prospectus relates to the potential resale of up 750,000 shares of common stock of First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc., par value $0.01 per share (the “

June 7, 2013 S-3

- FORM S-3

S-3 1 ffbh20130607s3.htm FORM S-3 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2013 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES OF ARKANSAS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 71-0785261 (State or other juri

May 31, 2013 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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 May 29, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File

May 3, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2013 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No.: 0-28312 First Federal Bancshares

April 26, 2013 DEF 14A

- FORM DEF14A

DEF 14A 1 ffbhdef14a-052913.htm FORM DEF14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Onl

March 28, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers - FORM 8-K

ffbh201303288k.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 March 28, 2013 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Arkansas 0-28312 71-0785261 (State or other jurisdic

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