SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP INC
10QSB, 1997-02-14
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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           WASHINGTON, DC  20549

                                __________

                                FORM 10-QSB


(Mark One)

 x   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the quarterly period ended     December 31, 1996        

                                    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 number   0-23406  

               Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.                   
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         Delaware                               43-1665523       
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation)   (IRS employer id. no.)

   531 Vine Street       Poplar Bluff, MO            63901       
(Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code  573-785-1421 

       Not Applicable                                           
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report.


     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.        Yes   X     No      


                   APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable
date:   1,637,913 as of January 31, 1997.
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                      SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

                                FORM 10-QSB

                  FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996

                                   INDEX



                                                         Page No.
  

PART I - Financial Information

   Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition       1

     Consolidated Statements of Income                    2

     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows               3-4

     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements           5
      (Unaudited)


   Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis 
            of Financial Condition and Results
            of Operations                               6-12


PART II - Other Information   

   Item 1.  Legal Proceedings                             13

   Item 2.  Changes in Securities                         13

   Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities               13

   Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a 
             Vote of Security-Holders                     13

   Item 5.  Other Information                             13

   Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K              14
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             SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                                (Unaudited)

                                                                  
                                       December 31,    June 30,
ASSETS                                     1996          1996   
                                  
Cash and cash equivalents            $    5,627,388    4,477,872 
Certificates of deposit                      91,355      186,512 
Investment and mortgage-backed and
 related securities:
 Available for sale - at estimated
  market value (amortized cost of 
  $42,246,318 and $50,615,727 at
  December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1996,
  respectively)                          42,244,939   49,980,348 
 Held to maturity - at amortized cost
  (estimated market value of $4,902,906
   and $4,888,427 at December 31, 1996
   and June 30, 1996, respectively)       4,831,267    4,851,454 
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank
  of Des Moines                           1,519,700    1,519,700 
Loans receivable, net                   102,128,136   95,534,657 
Accrued interest receivable               1,011,506    1,141,099 
Foreclosed real estate, net                 151,585       60,133 
Premises and equipment                    1,646,825    1,411,247 
Prepaid expenses and other assets           400,407      684,701 

  Total assets                        $ 159,653,108  159,847,723 




























See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                                (Unaudited)


                                      December 31,     June 30,
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      1996          1996    

Deposits                             $ 118,738,220   120,138,066 
Advances from borrowers for taxes
  and insurance                            135,980       353,895 
Advances from FHLB of Des Moines        13,543,050    11,550,478 
Income taxes payable                       132,693       136,210 
Accounts payable and other liabilities     418,738       459,971 
Accrued interest payable                   870,879       981,809 
  Total liabilities                    133,839,560   133,620,429 

Commitments and contingencies

Preferred stock, $.01 par value;
  500,000 shares authorized; none
  issued and outstanding                        -             - 
Common stock, $.01 par value;
  3,000,000 shares authorized; 
  1,803,201 shares issued and 
  outstanding                               18,032        18,032 
Additional paid-in capital              17,492,420    17,449,978 
Retained earnings -
  substantially restricted              12,133,644    12,192,583 
Treasury stock of 165,388 shares at
  December 31, 1996 and 102,188 
  shares at June 30, 1996, at cost      (2,674,618)  (1,691,030)
Common stock acquired by ESOP             (816,183)    (918,207) 
Common stock acquired by MRP              (332,973)    (397,972) 
Unrealized loss on investment and
  mortgage-backed securities
  available for sale                          (469)    (419,785) 
Minimum pension liability                   (6,305)      (6,305) 
  Total stockholders' equity            25,813,548   26,227,294  

  Total liabilities and 
    stockholders' equity             $ 159,653,108  159,847,723  












See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                (Unaudited)

                                            Three Months Ended    
                                               December 31,      
                                           1996           1995    
Interest income:
 Loans receivable                      $ 2,002,973     1,803,557
 Investment securities                     256,879       477,472  
 Mortgage-backed and related securities    548,215       369,441  
 Other interest-earning assets              14,568        36,128  
   Total interest income                 2,822,635     2,686,598  
Interest expense:
 Deposits                                1,368,068     1,483,873  
 Advances from FHLB of Des Moines          170,409        93,758 
   Total interest expense                1,538,477     1,577,631 
   Net interest income                   1,284,158     1,108,967 
Provision for loan losses                   22,500        15,000
   Net interest income after
    provision for loan losses            1,261,658     1,093,967  
 Noninterest income:
   Gain on sale of investment 
    securities, available for sale          53,389        12,536         
   Gain (loss) on sale of mortgage-backed
    securities, available for sale         (53,424)        4,440         
   Gain on sale of mortgage-backed
    securities, held to maturity                -             -          
   Insurance commissions                    92,668        85,161  
   Banking service charges                  46,471        38,214  
  Net income on foreclosed real estate      (9,214)       (7,818)
  Loan late charges                         13,705        10,305  
  Other                                      5,958         2,530  
    Total noninterest income               149,553       145,368  
 Noninterest expense:
  Compensation and benefits                502,335       514,380   
  Occupancy and equipment                   78,808        69,399  
  SAIF special assessment                       -             -   
  SAIF deposit insurance premium            69,858        68,722  
  Gain on foreclosed real estate, net      (14,738)        4,698  
  Professional fees                         36,603        42,774  
  Advertising                               27,111        23,037  
  Postage and office supplies               28,513        25,783  
  Other                                     77,219        76,339  
    Total noninterest expense              805,709       825,132  
 Income before income taxes                605,502       414,203  
 Income taxes                              180,950       111,181  
 Net income                            $   424,552       303,022  
      
 Earnings per share                    $       .27           .18         

 Dividends per share                   $      .125          .125         

      See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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                  SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                (Unaudited)

                                            Six Months Ended
                                               December 31,    
                                            1996         1995
Interest income:
 Loans receivable                     $  3,952,695     3,445,320 
 Investment securities                     601,560     1,003,131 
 Mortgage-backed and related securities  1,114,461       767,628 
 Other interest-earning assets              29,967        83,990 
   Total interest income                 5,698,683     5,300,069 
Interest expense:
 Deposits                                2,780,534     2,994,609 
 Advances from FHLB of Des Moines          340,086       110,278 
   Total interest expense                3,120,620     3,104,887 
   Net interest income                   2,578,063     2,195,182 
Provision for loan losses                   40,000        30,000 
   Net interest income after
    provision for loan losses            2,538,063     2,165,182 
Noninterest income:
 Gain on sale of investment 
  securities, available for sale            53,389        75,633 
 Gain (loss) on sale of mortgage-backed
  securities, available for sale           (53,424)      (53,057)
 Gain on sale of mortgage-backed securities,
  held to maturity                              -          9,261 
 Insurance commissions                     182,374       157,620 
 Banking service charges                    85,116        74,312 
 Net income on foreclosed real estate      (11,746)      (10,468)
 Loan late charges                          24,247        20,153 
 Other                                      13,868         5,462 
   Total noninterest income                293,824       278,916 
Noninterest expense:
 Compensation and benefits               1,058,084     1,047,212 
 Occupancy and equipment                   158,633       159,621 
 SAIF special assessment                   779,184            -  
 SAIF deposit insurance premium            140,180       136,915 
 Gain on foreclosed real estate, net       (18,160)      (33,753)
 Professional fees                          60,711        74,243 
 Advertising                                49,463        47,171 
 Postage and office supplies                51,689        52,696 
 Other                                     141,511       140,528 
   Total noninterest expense             2,421,295     1,624,633 
Income before income taxes                 410,592       819,465 
Income taxes                                84,287       214,356 
Net income                                 326,305       605,109 

Earnings per share                     $       .21           .36

Dividends per share                    $      .250          .250






See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)

                                            Six Months Ended 
                                               December 31,   
                                                   1996     
 Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income                                $   326,305 
  Items not requiring (providing) cash:
    Depreciation and amortization                 83,409
    MRP expense and ESOP expense                 209,465 
    Gain on sale of investment securities -
     available for sale                          (53,389)
    Loss on sale of mortgage-backed
     securities - available for sale              53,424 
    Gain on sale of mortgage-backed
     securities - held to maturity                    - 
    Provision for loan losses                     40,000 
    FHLB stock dividend                               -
    Gain on foreclosed real estate, net          (18,160)
    Net amortization of deferred income,
     premiums, and discounts                      58,393 
 Changes in:
   Accrued interest receivable                   129,593 
   Prepaid expenses and other assets             284,294 
   Accounts payable and other liabilities        (41,233)
   Federal income taxes payable                   (3,517)
   Accrued interest payable                     (110,930)
     Net cash provided by operating activities   957,654 

 Cash flows from investing activities:
  Net increase in loans                       (6,867,375)
  Proceeds from sales of investment
   securities, available for sale              1,578,200 
  Proceeds from maturing investment
   securities, available for sale              3,538,955
  Proceeds from maturing investment
   securities, held to maturity                   30,000
  Purchase of investment securities,
   available for sale                                 - 
  Purchase of investment securities,
   held to maturity                                   - 
  Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed
   securities - held to maturity                      -  
  Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale                639,376
  Proceeds from maturing mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale              2,453,518 
  Proceeds from maturing mortgage-backed
   securities, held to maturity                   16,860 
  Purchase of mortgage-backed securities,
   available for sale                                 - 






              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)


  Proceeds from maturing certificates 
   of deposit                                     95,000 
  Purchase of premises and equipment            (303,351)
  Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate     4,700  
    Net cash used in investing activities      1,185,883 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net (decrease) increase in deposits        $(1,399,846) 
  Net decrease in advances from
   borrowers for taxes and insurance            (217,915)
  Net increase in advances from
  FHLB of Des Moines                           1,992,572 
  Dividends on common stock                     (385,244)
  Payments to acquire treasury stock            (983,588)
    Net cash provided by
    financing activities                        (994,021)

Increase (decrease) in cash and
 cash equivalents                              1,149,516 

Cash and cash equivalents at
 beginning of period                           4,477,872 

Cash and cash equivalents 
 at end of period                            $ 5,627,388 


Supplemental disclosures of
 cash flow information:

Noncash investing and financing activities

Conversion of loans to foreclosed
 real estate                                 $   132,446 
Conversion of foreclosed real
 estate to loans                             $    39,100 


Cash paid during the period for
Interest (net of interest credited)          $ 1,063,670  
Income taxes                                 $     8,500 













See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)

                                            Six Months Ended 
                                              December 31,   
                                                  1995
 Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income                                    605,109 
  Items not requiring (providing) cash:
    Depreciation and amortization                 95,596 
    MRP expense and ESOP expense                 232,266 
    Gain on sale of investment securities -
     available for sale                          (75,633)
    Loss on sale of mortgage-backed
     securities - available for sale              53,057 
    Gain on sale of mortgage-backed
     securities - held to maturity               ( 9,261)
    Provision for loan losses                     30,000 
    FHLB stock dividend                          (30,000)
    Gain on foreclosed real estate, net          (33,753)
    Net amortization of deferred income,
     premiums, and discounts                     106,755 
 Changes in:
   Accrued interest receivable                    66,441 
   Prepaid expenses and other assets             120,686 
   Accounts payable and other liabilities         (5,974)
   Federal income taxes payable                  130,686 
   Accrued interest payable                      122,092 
     Net cash provided by operating activities 1,408,067 

 Cash flows from investing activities:
  Net increase in loans                       (5,215,700)
  Proceeds from sales of investment
   securities, available for sale              5,903,998 
  Proceeds from maturing investment
   securities, available for sale              3,295,000 
  Proceeds from maturing investment
   securities, held to maturity                2,900,000 
  Purchase of investment securities,
   available for sale                         (3,889,062)
  Purchase of investment securities,
   held to maturity                             (500,000)
  Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed
   securities - held to maturity                 978,784 
  Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale              3,430,168 
  Proceeds from maturing mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale              1,375,759 
  Proceeds from maturing mortgage-backed
   securities, held to maturity                1,055,216 









              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)


  Purchase of mortgage-backed securities,
   available for sale                        (16,021,007)
  Proceeds from maturing certificates 
   of deposit                                         -  
  Purchase of premises and equipment             (64,847)
  Proceeds from sale of foreclosed real estate    74,500 
    Net cash used in investing activities     (6,677,191)

 Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net (decrease) increase in deposits        $ 1,451,674 
  Net decrease in advances from
   borrowers for taxes and insurance            (307,105)
  Net increase in advances from
   FHLB of Des Moines                         10,243,142 
  Dividends on common stock                     (416,497)
  Payments to acquire treasury stock          (1,321,900)
    Net cash provided by financing activities  9,649,314 

Increase (decrease) in cash and
  cash equivalents                             4,380,190 

Cash and cash equivalents at
 beginning of period                           2,985,898 

Cash and cash equivalents  
 at end of period                            $ 7,366,088 


Supplemental disclosures of
 cash flow information:

Noncash investing and financing activities

Conversion of loans to foreclosed
 real estate                                 $    15,000 
Conversion of foreclosed real
 estate to loans                             $    18,000 


Cash paid during the period for
Interest (net of interest credited)          $ 1,002,332 
Income taxes                                 $    88,000 














See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                (Unaudited)


(1)  The information contained in the accompanying consolidated
     financial statements is unaudited.  In the opinion of
     management, the financial statements contain all adjustments
     (none of which were other than normal recurring accruals)
     necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations
     for the interim periods.  These financial statements should
     be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
     statements contained in the Company's 1996 Annual Report to
     Stockholders.  The results of operations for the three and
     six month periods ended December 31, 1996 are not necessarily
     indicative of the results of operations for the entire
     fiscal year.
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              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
               FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

General

On April 13, 1994, Southern Missouri Savings Bank (Savings Bank)
completed its conversion from mutual to stock form and became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of a newly formed Delaware holding
company,Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (Company).  The Company sold
1,785,375 shares of common stock at $10 per share in conjunction
with the subscription offering to the Savings Bank Employee Stock
Ownership Plan (ESOP), eligible account holders and other members
of the Savings Bank.  In addition, 17,826 shares of authorized
common stock were granted to the Savings Bank's Management
Recognition Plan to fulfill its order in the subscription
offering.  Net proceeds of the sale of common stock in the subscription
offering were $15,160,161, after deduction of conversion costs of
$729,369.  The Company retained 50% of the net conversion
proceeds less the funds used to make the ESOP loan to the Savings Bank for
the purchase of shares of common stock for the Savings Bank's
ESOP and used the balance of the net proceeds to purchase all of the
stock of the Savings Bank in the conversion.

Certain statements in this report which relate to the Company's
plans, objectives or future performance may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Private
Securities Litigation Act of 1995.  Such statements are based on
management's current expectations.  Actual strategies and results in future
periods may differ materially from those currently expected
because of various risks and uncertainties.  Additional discussion of
factors affecting the Company's business and prospects is
contained in periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


























              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
               FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Supervisory Agreement and Regulatory Matters

On December 21, 1994, the Savings Bank voluntarily entered into a
Supervisory Agreement with the Office of Thrift Supervision
(OTS), its primary federal regulator.  The Supervisory Agreement
generally concerns the Savings Bank's investment portfolio and, more
specifically, focuses on the reporting, monitoring, and
assessment of interest rate risk in connection with the Savings Bank's
portfolio of collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO's).  In an
effort to comply with the Supervisory Agreement, the Savings Bank
has hired a Chief Financial Officer who serves primarily as a
senior investment officer.  In addition, the Savings Bank revised
its Investment Policy to conform more closely to the OTS's policy
on securities activities and implemented additional procedures to
review the investment activities and monitor interest rate risk
management.  The regulatory examination of the Savings Bank
conducted during the fourth quarter of 1996 noted noncompliance
with the Supervisory Agreement, and numerous additional actions
required by management to achieve compliance and improve the
operations of the Savings Bank.  Among the actions being taken by
management is a review of the activities in borrower's escrow
accounts to determine whether a material amount of escrowed funds
has been used to make payments of principal and interest rather
than  to pay taxes and insurance.  Failure  to achieve compliance
with the Supervisory Agreement could lead to further regulatory
enforcement actions, including the assessment of civil money
penalties against the Savings Bank and/or its officers and
directors.  The Supervisory Agreement will remain in effect until
it is terminated by the OTS.  As a result of the Savings Bank's
current regulatory status, the Savings Bank will no longer be
eligible for the lowest assessment rate for deposit insurance. 
Consequently, the previously anticipated reduction will not
occur.  Instead, the assessment rate is expected to increase somewhat
beginning June 30, 1997.

In a letter dated October 20, 1995, addressed to the Board of
Directors of the Savings Band, the OTS stated:  "Southern
Missouri Savings Bank continues to be designated a `problem' institution
and in need of more than normal supervision.  Accordingly, the
institution is subject to the provisions of Regulatory Bulletin
No. 3a-1 governing growth and to other restrictions and requirements
in various other OTS regulations and memoranda."  Regulatory
Bulletin No. 3a-1 states, in pertinent part:  "As a general rule,
associations `requiring more than normal supervision' . . . will
be permitted little to no growth under this policy, subject to
District Director discretion and waiver authority . . . Without
the prior written approval of the District Director, any association
requiring more than normal supervision shall not increase its
total assets during any quarter in excess of an amount equal to net
interest credited on deposit liabilities (or earnings credited on 








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              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
               FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

share accounts) during the quarter."  The continued existence of
growth restrictions could have a material effect on the
operations of the Savings Bank and, consequently, on the operations of the
Company.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Savings Bank's principal sources of funds are cash receipts
from deposits, loan repayments by borrowers, and net income.  The
Savings Bank has an agreement with the Federal Home Loan Bank of 
Des Moines (FHLB of Des Moines) to provide cash advances, should
the need for additional funds be required.  Commitments to
originate fixed rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans at
December 31, 1996 were approximately $239,000 and $2,849,000,
respectively.

For regulatory purposes, liquidity is measured as a ratio of cash
and certain investments to withdrawable deposits and short term
borrowings.  The minimum level of liquidity required by OTS
regulation is presently 5%.  The Savings Bank's liquidity ratio
was approximately 10.6% at December 31, 1996.  The Savings Bank
maintains a high level of liquidity as a matter of management
philosophy in order to more closely match interest-sensitive
assets with interest-sensitive liabilities.

The savings and loan industry historically has accepted interest
rate risk as a part of its operating philosophy.  Long-term,
fixed-rate loans were funded with deposits which adjust to market
interest rates more frequently.  In recent years, the Savings
Bank has originated primarily mortgage loans which permit adjustment
of the interest rate after an initial term of one to three years in
order to reduce inherent interest rate risk.

Investment and mortgage-backed and related securities with a
carrying value of $42,245,000 are classified as available for
sale at December 31, 1996.  Such securities are carried at fair value
and can be liquidated with no further impact on capital.  The
Company's unrealized gains and losses on investment and mortgage-
backed and related securities net, of applicable income taxes,
are recorded in stockholders' equity.

The Savings Bank must maintain core capital equal to 3% of
adjusted total assets and maintain tangible capital equal to 1.5% of
adjusted total assets.  The Savings Bank must maintain an 8%
risk-based capital.














              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
               FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS





The following table presents the Savings Bank's capital position
relative to its regulatory capital requirements at December 31,
1996:
                       Unaudited Regulatory Capital   
                                          Tangible 
Stockholders' equity per 
 consolidated financial statements    $  25,813,548
Stockholders' equity of Southern
 Missouri Bancorp, Inc. not available
 for regulatory capital purposes         (5,474,409)
GAAP capital                             20,339,139
General valuation allowances                     - 
Non-includable unrealized loss on
 investment and mortgage-backed and
 related securities available for sale       30,196 
Non-includable deferred tax assets         (208,556)
Non-includable intangible assets            (71,670)
Regulatory capital                       20,089,109  
Regulatory capital requirement           (2,326,000)
  Regulatory capital - excess         $  17,763,109 
Regulatory capital ratio                      12.95%
Regulatory capital requirement                 1.50 

Regulatory capital ratio -  excess            11.45%

                       Unaudited Regulatory Capital   
                                         Core       Risk-Based
Stockholders' equity per 
 consolidated financial statements  $  25,813,548   25,813,548
Stockholders' equity of Southern
 Missouri Bancorp, Inc. not available
 for regulatory capital purposes       (5,474,409)  (5,474,409)
GAAP capital                           20,339,139   20,339,139
General valuation allowances                   -       661,539
Non-includable unrealized loss on
 investment and mortgage-backed and
 related securities available for sale     30,196       30,196 
Non-includable deferred tax assets       (208,556)    (208,556)
Non-includable intangible assets          (71,670)     (71,670)
Regulatory capital                     20,089,109   20,750,648 
Regulatory capital requirement         (4,659,000)  (6,325,000)
Regulatory capital - excess           $15,430,109   14,425,648 
Regulatory capital ratio                    12.95%       26.24%
Regulatory capital requirement               3.00         8.00 

Regulatory capital ratio - excess            9.95%       18.24%

              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
         FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -Continued



Financial Condition

Total assets decreased slightly from $159,848,000 at June 30,
1996 to $159,653,000 at December 31, 1996.  Cash flows from sales,
maturities and prepayments of securities, and advances from the
FHLB of Des Moines were used to originate loans and fund
deposits. The Savings Bank intends to borrow from the FHLB when the cost of
such borrowings is less than the overall cost of retail deposits. 
Premises and equipment increased due to the ongoing remodeling of
the main banking facility, and an automatic teller machine added
to the Van Buren, Missouri, branch.  Foreclosed real estate, net,
increased due to foreclosure of certain loans.  Advances by
borrowers for taxes and insurance decreased since real estate
taxes are paid on behalf of borrowers in December of each year. 
Accrued interest payable decreased due to the timing of interest payments
on certificates of deposit.  Additional paid-in capital and
common stock acquired by the ESOP and MRP changed as a result of the
recognition of shares committed to be released for the ESOP and
MRP.  Unrealized loss on investment securities and
mortgage-backed and related securities available for sale, net of income tax
changed from a loss of $420,000 at June 30, 1996 to none at
December 31, 1996.  The balance is expected to fluctuate in the
future based on changes in interest rates, as well as the amount
and maturities of securities and mortgage-backed securities
available for sale.

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995

Net Income

Net income for the three-months ended December 31, 1996 was 
$425,000 compared with $303,000 for the three-months ended
December 31, 1995.  Net income for the six months ended December 31, 1996
was $326,000 compared with $605,000 for the six months ended
December 31, 1995.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased from $1.11 million for the three
months ended December 31, 1995 to $1.28 million for the
comparable three month period in 1996.  Net interest income increased from
$2.20 million for the six months ended December 31, 1995 to $2.58
million for the comparable six month period in 1996.  Net
interest income increased due to a higher interest rate spread.




              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
         FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Interest Income

Interest income was $2.69 million for the three-months ended
December 31, 1995 compared with $2.82 million for the comparable
three month period in 1996.  Interest income was $5.30 million
for the six months ended December 31, 1995 compared with $5.70
million for the comparable six month period in 1996.

Interest on loans receivable increased for both the three months
and six months periods ended December 31, 1996 compared to the
1995 periods as a result of higher average loans outstanding for 1996,
offset by a slightly lower yield.  The weighted-average rate on
loans decreased from 7.79% at December 31, 1995 to 7.73% at
December 31, 1996.  Interest on mortgage-backed securities (MBSs)
increased due to a higher average balance in the three and six
month periods ended December 31, 1996 compared to the 1995
periods, offset by lower weighted-average yield on repricing of
adjustable-rate MBSs.  The weighted-average rate on MBSs decreased from
7.09% at December 31, 1995 to 6.67% at December 31, 1996.  Interest on
investment securities decreased due to lower interest rates and
lower average balances.  The weighted-average rate on investment
securities decreased from 6.53% at December 31, 1995 to 6.33% at
December 31, 1996.

Interest on other interest-earning assets decreased due to lower
average balance and lower interest rates on overnight funds and
short term deposits.  The components of interest-bearing assets
change from time to time based on the availability and interest
rates of loans, investment securities, and MBSs.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased due to lower interest rates offset by
slightly higher average balances.  The weighted-average rate on
interest-bearing liabilities was 4.90% at December 31, 1995 as
compared to 4.67% at December 31, 1996.

Provision for Loan Losses

Provision for loan losses are charged to earnings to bring the
total allowance for loan losses to a level considered adequate by
management to provide for loan losses based on prior loss
experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse
situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, the
estimated value of any underlying collateral and current economic
conditions.  Management also considers other factors relating to
the collectibility of the Savings Bank's loan portfolio.




              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
         FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

For the three months ended December 31, 1996, the Savings Bank
established a provision for loan losses of $23,000 compared with
$15,000 for the three months ended December 31, 1995.  For the
six months ended December 31, 1996, the Savings Bank established a
provision for loan losses of $40,000 compared with $30,000 for
the six months ended December 31, 1995.

The book value of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1996 was
$822,000 compared to $546,000 at June 30, 1996.  The average
balance of nonaccrual loans for the six months ended December 31,
1996 was approximately $898,000.  Allowance for losses on nonaccrual 
loans amounted to approximately $41,000 at December 31, 1996.
For the three months and six months ended December 31, 1996,
gross interest income  which would have  been recorded had
nonaccrual loans been current in accordance with their original
terms amounted to approximately $16,000 and $21,000, respectively. 
The amount of interest income included in the Company's net
earnings for the three months and six months ended December 31,
1996 was approximately $9,000 and $23,000, respectively.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income increased from $145,000 for the three months
ended December 31, 1995 to $150,000 for 1996.  Noninterest income
increased from $279,000 for the six months ended December 31,1995
to $294,000 for 1996.  The Savings Bank realized net gains on
sales of securities and MBSs of $17,000 for the three months ended
December 31, 1995, compared to none in 1996.  Such gains were
$32,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1995, compared to
none in 1996.  Gains on sales of securities and MBSs are not a
stable source of income and no assurance can be given that the
Savings Bank will generate such gains in the future.  Gain on
sale of MBSs held to maturity relate to small balance pools, which are
permitted to be sold prior to maturity under Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 115.

Commissions on insurance increased for both the three and six
months ended December 31, 1996 over the comparable periods in
1995 due to increased activity.  Banking service charges increased for
both periods in 1996 over 1995 periods due to increased checking
account activity.  Miscellaneous income increased for both
periods in 1996 over the 1995 periods due to fees received from the new
automatic teller machines installed within the past year.








              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
         FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense decreased from $825,000 for the three months
ended December 31, 1995 to $806,000 for the three months ended
December 31, 1996.  Noninterest expense increased from $1.62
million for the six months ended December 31, 1995 to $2.42
million for the six months ended December 31, 1996.

Compensation and benefits decreased for the three month period in
1996 over 1995 due to lower ESOP expense and lower bonuses
partially offset by salary increases.  Compensation and benefits
increased for the six month period in 1996 over 1995 due to
salary increases, partially offset by lower bonuses and ESOP expense. 
Under generally accepted accounting principles, expense of the
ESOP is affected by changes in the market price of the Company's
stock, which has been lower during 1996 as compared to 1995.  ESOP
expense will fluctuate in the future based on changes in the market price
of the Company's stock.  Occupancy and equipment increased for
the three month period ended December 31, 1996 over the comparable
period in 1995 as a result of higher repair and maintenance
charges.

The SAIF special assessment recorded for the six month period
ended December 31, 1996 is a result of legislation enacted September
30,1996 to recapitalize the Savings Association Insurance Fund.  The
Savings Bank was assessed .657% of deposits at March 31, 1995. 
The assessment of $779,000 was paid on November 28, 1996.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense increased from $111,000 for the three months
ended December 31, 1995 to $181,000 for 1996 due to an increase
in income before income taxes.  Income taxes decreased from $214,000
for the six months ended December 31, 1995 to $84,000 for 1996. 
This decrease is a result of the lower income before income taxes
for this period.  The effective rate of income taxes is affected
by the relationship of nontaxable municipal interest income to
income before income taxes.
<PAGE>
              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

     There are no material legal proceedings to which the Holding 
     Company or the Savings Bank is a party or of which any of    
     their property is subject.  From time to time, the Savings   
     Bank is a party to various legal proceedings incident to its 
     business.

Item 2 - Changes in Securities

     None

Item 3 - Defaults upon Senior Securities

     Not applicable

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security-Holders

     The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company (Meeting)  
     was held on October 28, 1996.  The results of the vote on
     the matters presented at the Meeting are as follows:

     1.   The following individuals were elected as directors,
          each for a three-year term:

                                         Vote For  Vote Withheld

          Robert A. Seifert             1,403,592      55,801
          James W. Tatum                1,403,592      55,801

          The terms of Directors Samuel H. Smith, Thadis R.
          Seifert, Leonard W. Ehlers, and Donald R. Crandell 
          continued after the meeting.

          Broker non-votes totalled          0 .


Item 5 - Other Information

     None









              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY

                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a)  Exhibits:  none

     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K: No reports on Form 8-K have been
          filed during the quarter for which this report is
filed.

                                SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP,INC.
                                               (Registrant)    


Date: February 12, 1997             BY:  Donald R. Crandell
                                    Donald R. Crandell, 
                                    Chief Executive Officer
                                    Chief Financial Officer and
                                    Duly Authorized Officer

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