SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP INC
10QSB, 1997-05-14
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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       March 31, 1997         


                                    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 April 30, 1997.
                      SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

                                FORM 10-QSB

                   FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997

                                   INDEX



                                                     Page No.

PART I - Financial Information

   Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition     

     Consolidated Statements of Income                  

     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows             

     Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements       
      (Unaudited)


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


PART II - Other Information   

   Item 1.  Legal Proceedings                           

   Item 2.  Changes in Securities                       

   Item 3.  Defaults upon Senior Securities            

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

   Item 5.  Other Information                          

   Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K          

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


 
                                           March 31,     June 30,
          ASSETS                             1997          1996  
                                   
Cash and cash equivalents             $  10,377,394    4,477,872 
Certificates of deposit                      91,277      186,512 
Investment and mortgage-backed and
 related securities:
  Available for sale - at estimated
   market value (amortized cost of
   $40,482,098 and $50,615,727 at
   March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1996,
   respectively)                         40,207,495   49,980,348 
  Held to maturity - at amortized cost
   (estimated market value of $4,869,920
   and $4,888,427 at March 31, 1997 and
   June 30, 1996, respectively)           4,787,323    4,851,454 
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank
 of Des Moines                            1,519,700    1,519,700 
Loans receivable, net                   105,381,564   95,534,657 
Accrued interest receivable                 945,077    1,141,099 
Foreclosed real estate, net                 120,264       60,133 
Premises and equipment                    1,707,552    1,411,247 
Prepaid expenses and other assets           550,519      684,701 

          Total assets                $ 165,688,165  159,847,723 























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


   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits                              $ 124,309,184  120,138,066 
Advances from borrowers for taxes
  and insurance                             239,473      353,895 
Advances from FHLB of Des Moines         13,539,224   11,550,478 
Federal income taxes payable                152,675      136,210 
Accounts payable and other liabilities      460,813      459,971 
Accrued interest payable                  1,029,155      981,809 
          Total liabilities             139,730,524  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                     18,032       18,032 
Additional paid-in capital               17,521,753   17,449,978 
Retained earnings - substantially
 restricted                              12,344,661   12,192,583 
Treasury stock of 165,288 shares at
 March 31, 1997 and 102,188 shares at
 June 30, 1996, at cost                  (2,673,618)  (1,691,030)
Common stock acquired by ESOP              (765,172)    (918,207)
Common stock acquired by MRP               (300,472)    (397,972)
Unrealized loss on investment and
 mortgage-backed securities available
 for sale                                  (181,238)    (419,785)
Minimum pension liability                    (6,305)      (6,305)
          Total stockholders' equity     25,957,641   26,227,294 

          Total liabilities and 
           stockholders' equity       $ 165,688,165  159,847,723 








See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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

                                           Three Months Ended     
                                               March 31,          
                                            1997        1996
Interest income:
  Loans receivable                      $ 2,016,137   1,777,607
  Investment securities                     259,845     456,387
  Mortgage-backed and related securities    495,557     580,779
  Other interest-earning assets              49,961      68,285
     Total interest income                2,821,500   2,883,058 
Interest expense:
  Deposits                                1,386,323   1,455,890
  Advances from FHLB of Des Moines          221,049     166,011  
     Total interest expense               1,607,372   1,621,901   
     Net interest income                  1,214,128   1,261,157   

Provision for loan losses                    22,500      15,000   
    Net interest income after
     provision for loan losses            1,191,628   1,246,157  
Noninterest income:
  Gain on sale of investment 
   securities, available for sale             5,073         -     
  Gain (loss) on sale of mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale            29,874      40,337   
  Gain on sale of mortgage-backed
   securities, held to maturity                  -       54,487   
  Insurance commissions                      78,716      66,864   
  Banking service charges                    41,453      32,027 
  Net income on foreclosed real estate       (2,036)     (7,513)  
  Loan late charges                          11,251      20,393   
  Other                                         349       5,573  
    Total noninterest income                164,680     212,168  
Noninterest expense:
  Compensation and benefits                 561,430     534,358   
  Occupancy and equipment                    85,164      74,338   
  SAIF special assessment                        -           -   
  SAIF deposit insurance premium              4,122      68,672 
  Gain on foreclosed real estate, net       (53,291)    (30,322) 
  Professional fees                          46,308      35,275
  Advertising                                21,137      20,340
  Postage and office supplies                36,415      32,449 
  Other                                      52,927      58,159 
    Total noninterest expense               754,212     793,269   
Income before income taxes                  602,096     665,056 
Income taxes                                186,964     210,706  
Net income                              $   415,132     454,350 

Earnings per share                      $       .26         .27
Dividends per share                     $      .125        .125

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                (Unaudited)
 
                                            Nine Months Ended
                                                March 31,     
                                             1997        1996
Interest income:
  Loans receivable                      $ 5,968,832   5,222,927
  Investment securities                     861,405   1,459,518
  Mortgage-backed and related securities  1,610,017   1,348,407
  Other interest-earning assets              79,929     152,275
     Total interest income                8,520,183   8,183,127
Interest expense:
  Deposits                                4,166,857   4,450,499
  Advances from FHLB of Des Moines          561,135     276,289
     Total interest expense               4,727,992   4,726,788
     Net interest income                  3,792,191   3,456,339

Provision for loan losses                    62,500      45,000
     Net interest income after
      provision for loan losses           3,729,691   3,411,339
Noninterest income:
  Gain on sale of investment 
   securities, available for sale            58,462      75,633
  Gain (loss) on sale of mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale           (23,550)    (12,720)
  Gain on sale of mortgage-backed
   securities, held to maturity                  -       63,748 
  Insurance commissions                     261,090     224,484 
  Banking service charges                   126,569     106,339 
  Net income on foreclosed real estate      (13,782)    (17,981)
  Loan late charges                          35,498      40,546 
  Other                                      14,217      11,035 
     Total noninterest income               458,504     491,084 
Noninterest expense:
  Compensation and benefits               1,619,514   1,581,570 
  Occupancy and equipment                   243,797     233,959 
  SAIF special assessment                   779,184          -  
  SAIF deposit insurance premium            144,302     205,587 
  Gain on foreclosed real estate, net       (71,451)    (64,075)
  Professional fees                         107,019     109,518 
  Advertising                                70,600      67,511 
  Postage and office supplies                88,104      85,145 
  Other                                     194,438     198,687 
     Total noninterest expense            3,175,507   2,417,902 
Income before income taxes                1,012,688   1,484,521 
Income taxes                                271,251     425,062 
Net income                              $   741,437   1,059,459 

Earnings per share                      $       .45         .63
Dividends per share                     $      .375        .375

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                (Unaudited)
                                                                  
                                           Nine Months Ended  
                                                March 31,      
                                         1997           1996

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income                             $   741,437      1,059,459 
Items not requiring (providing) cash:
  Depreciation and amortization            133,774        131,727 
  MRP expense and ESOP expense             322,310        343,305 
  Gain on sale of investment securities -
   available for sale                      (58,462)       (75,633)
  Loss on sale of mortgage-backed
   securities - available for sale          23,550         12,720 
  Gain on sale of mortgage-backed
   securities, held to maturity                 -         (63,748)
  Provision for loan losses                 62,500         45,000 
  FHLB stock dividend                           -         (30,000)
  Gain on foreclosed real estate, net      (71,451)       (64,075)
  Net amortization of deferred income,
   premiums, and discounts                  88,450        155,904 
Changes in:
  Accrued interest receivable              196,022        106,821 
  Prepaid expenses and other assets        134,182         61,029 
  Accounts payable and other liabilities       842        (15,455)
  Federal income taxes payable              16,465        183,438 
  Accrued interest payable                  47,346        194,376 
     Net cash provided by operating
      activities                         1,636,965      2,044,868 

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Net increase in loans                (10,043,301)    (8,632,133)
  Proceeds from sales of investment  
   securities, available for sale        2,085,304      5,903,998 
  Proceeds from maturing investment
   securities, available for sale        3,738,955      8,775,000 
  Proceeds from maturing investment
   securities, held to maturity             90,000      2,900,000 
  Purchase of investment securities,
   available for sale                   (3,762,604)    (7,457,104)
  Purchase of investment securities,
   held to maturity                             -        (500,000)
  Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed
   securities, held to maturity                 -       1,161,028 
  Proceeds from sales of mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale        4,088,134      5,120,870 
  Proceeds from maturing mortgage-backed
   securities, available for sale        3,822,374      4,086,474
 
  Proceeds from maturing mortgage-backed
   securities, held to maturity             59,178      1,064,529 
  Purchase of mortgage-backed securities,
   available for sale                           -     (22,094,619)
  Proceeds from maturing certificates 
   of deposit                               95,000         90,000 
  Purchase of premises and equipment      (403,578)      (114,784)
  Proceeds from sale of foreclosed
   real estate                              19,600         79,079 
       Net cash used in investing
        activities                        (210,938)    (9,617,662)   
                                                        
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net increase in deposits            $  4,171,118      3,730,134 
  Net decrease in advances from borrowers
   for taxes and insurance                (114,422)      (188,135)
  Net increase in advances from FHLB
   of Des Moines                         1,988,746     10,239,609 
  Dividends on common stock               (589,359)      (563,265)
  Sale of treasury stock                     1,000        108,120 
  Payments to acquire treasury stock      (983,588)    (1,471,900)
      Net cash provided by
       financing activities              4,473,495     11,854,563 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents    5,899,522      4,281,769 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of period                               4,477,872      2,985,898 

Cash and cash equivalents at end
 of period                            $ 10,377,394      7,267,667 
     

Supplemental disclosures of
 cash flow information:

Noncash investing and financing activities

Conversion of loans to foreclosed
 real estate                          $    135,118         77,824 

Conversion of foreclosed real estate
 to loans                             $     55,100         93,892 

Transfer of investment and
 mortgage-backed and related
 securities from held to maturity
  to available for sale               $          -     23,041,000 

Unrealized loss at transfer date      $          -        227,000 

Cash paid during the period for
Interest (net of interest credited)   $  1,582,886      1,534,387 
Income taxes                          $    172,500        241,500 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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              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 nine month periods ended March 31, 1997 are not    
     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 (MRP) 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.

The Company has no significant assets other than common stock of
the Savings Bank and net proceeds retained by the Company
following the conversion.  The Company's principal business is
the business of the Savings Bank.  Therefore, the discussion in
the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations relates primarily to the Savings Bank
and its operations.

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.

Supervisory Agreement

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


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.  As a part of the required actions, management contracted
with an independent accounting firm to perform certain agreed
upon procedures.  Among other things, the procedures were
designed to assist in determining whether the level of past due
loans had been understated and/or whether net income had been
overstated because funds in borrower's escrow accounts had been
used to make payments of principal and interest rather than to
pay taxes and insurance.  Based upon the report received in April
1997, management has concluded payments of principal and interest
from escrowed funds were immaterial in amount and neither past
due loans nor net income were materially misstated.  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.  Instead, the assessment rate is expected to increase
from .065% to .095% of deposits beginning July 1, 1997.  This
will translate into approximately an additional $9,000 per
quarter charged for deposit insurance.

In a letter dated October 20, 1995, addressed to the Board of
Directors of the Savings Bank, 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

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


deposit liabilities (or earnings credited on share accounts)
during the quarter."  The Savings Bank has experienced growth in
excess of the amount permitted by the foregoing restrictions. 
Management intends to seek approval from the District Director of
the OTS for the growth that has already occurred and request
advanced approval for a reasonable amount of additional growth. 
Excessive asset growth by any savings association, as determined
by the District Director of the OTS on the basis of the
association's management and asset quality, capital adequacy,
interest rate risk profile, and operation controls and
procedures, is an unsafe and unsound practice.  A savings
association engaging in unsafe and unsound practices is subject
to a variety of regulatory enforcement actions.  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 Savings Bank need additional funds.  Commitments to originate
fixed rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans at March 31, 1997
were approximately $1,186,000 and $3,255,000, 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 11.1% at March 31, 1997.  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 year
in order to reduce inherent interest rate risk.

Investment and mortgage-backed and related securities (MBSs) with
a carrying value of $40,207,000 are classified as available for
sale at March 31, 1997.  Such securities are carried at fair 

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


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.

Under the capital adequacy guidelines and regulatory framework
for prompt corrective action, the Savings Bank is required to
maintain tangible capital, core capital, tier 1 risk-based
capital (core capital to risk-weighted assets), and risk based
capital of 1.5%, 4%, 4% and 8%.  The Savings Bank met such
capital requirements at March 31, 1997.

The following table presents the Savings Bank's capital position
relative to its regulatory capital requirements at March 31,
1997:
                         Unaudited Regulatory Capital             
                             Tangible      Core    
Stockholders' equity
  per consolidated
  financial statements    $ 25,957,641   25,957,641 
Stockholders' equity of
 Southern Missouri 
 Bancorp, Inc. not
 available for regulatory
 capital purposes          (5,393,110)  (5,393,110) 
GAAP capital               20,564,531   20,564,531
General valuation
 allowances                       -            -           
Non-includable unrealized
 loss on investment and
 mortgage-backed and
 related securities 
 available for sale           196,021      196,021     
Non-includable deferred 
 tax assets                  (293,981)    (293,981) 
Non-includable intangible
 assets                       (63,852)     (63,852) 
Regulatory capital         20,402,719   20,402,719   
Regulatory capital
 requirement               (2,422,000)  (6,459,000) 
Regulatory capital
 - excess                $ 17,980,719   13,943,719
Regulatory capital ratio        12.61%       12.61% 
   
Regulatory capital
 requirement                     1.50         4.00 

Regulatory capital
 ratio - excess                 11.11%        8.61% 

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


                         Unaudited Regulatory Capital           
                             Tier 1
                           Risk-Based   Risk-Based

 Stockholders' equity
  per consolidated
  financial statements   $ 25,957,641   25,957,641 
Stockholders' equity of
 Southern Missouri 
 Bancorp, Inc. not
 available for regulatory
 capital purposes          (5,393,110) (5,393,110)
GAAP capital               20,564,531  20,564,531 
General valuation
 allowances                        -      684,039 
Non-includable unrealized
 loss on investment and
 mortgage-backed and
 related securities 
 available for sale           196,021     196,021 
Non-includable deferred 
 tax assets                  (293,981)   (293,981)
Non-includable intangible
 assets                       (63,852)    (63,852)
Regulatory capital         20,402,719  21,086,758 
Regulatory capital
 requirement               (3,372,000) (6,744,000)
Regulatory capital
 - excess                $ 17,030,719  14,342,758 
Regulatory capital ratio        24.20%      25.01%
Regulatory capital
 requirement                     4.00        8.00

Regulatory capital
 ratio - excess                 20.20%      17.01%
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              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
         FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued





Financial Condition

Total assets increased from $159,848,000 at June 30, 1996 to
$165,688,000 at March 31, 1997.  Cash flows from sales,
maturities and prepayments of securities, deposits and advances
from FHLB of Des Moines were used to originate loans, purchase
securities and cash and cash equivalents.  The Savings Bank
intends to borrow from the FHLB when the cost is less than the
overall cost of retail deposits.  Premises and equipment
increased due to the 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 from borrowers for taxes
and insurance decreased as a result of real estate taxes being
paid in December for loan customers.  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 a
loss of $181,000 at March 31, 1997.  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 MBSs
available for sale.



COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996

Net Income

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 1997 was $415,000
compared to $454,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1996. 
Net income for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 was $741,000
compared to $1,059,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 1996.



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


Net Interest Income

Net interest income decreased from $1.26 million for the three
months ended March 31, 1996 to $1.21 million for the comparable
three month period in 1997.  Net interest income decreased for
this three month period due to a lower interest rate spread.  Net
interest income increased from $3.46 million for the nine months
ended March 31, 1996 to $3.79 million for the comparable nine
month period in 1997.  Net interest income increased due to a
higher interest rate spread.


Interest Income

Interest income was $2.88 million for the three months ended
March 31, 1996 compared to $2.82 million for the comparable three
month period in 1997.  Interest income was $8.18 million for the
nine months ended March 31, 1996 compared to $8.52 million for
the comparable nine month period in 1997.

Interest on loans receivable increased for both the three months
and nine month periods ended March 31, 1997 compared to 1996
periods as a result of higher average loans outstanding for 1997,
offset by a lower yield.  The weighted-average rate on loans
decreased from 7.83% at March 31, 1996 to 7.66% at March 31,
1997.  Interest on mortgage-backed securities decreased from
$581,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 1996 compared
to $496,000 for the comparable three month period in 1997.  This
decrease was a result of a lower average balance outstanding in
the three month period for 1997 compared to the 1996 period,
offset by a higher weighted-average yield on MBSs.  Interest on
MBSs increased from $1.35 million for the nine month period ended
March 31, 1996 compared to $1.61 million for the comparable nine
month period in 1997.  This increase was a result of a higher
average balance and weighted-average yield on MBSs.  The
weighted-average rate on MBSs increased from 6.51% at March 31,
1996 to 6.92% at March 31, 1997.  Interest on investment
securities decreased due to lower average balances and slightly
lower interest rates.  The weighted-average rate on investment
securities decreased from 6.82% at March 31, 1996 to 6.77% at
March 31, 1997.

Interest on other interest-earning assets decreased due to lower
average balances.  The components of interest-bearing assets
change from time to time based on the availability and interest
rates of loans, investment securities, and MBSs.
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              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
         FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Continued


Interest Expense

Interest expense remained substantially the same for all periods. 
This was a result of a higher average balance offset by a
decrease in interest rates.  The weighted-average rate on
interest-bearing liabilities was 4.85% at March 31, 1996 as
compared to 4.73% at March 31, 1997.
 
Provision for Loan Losses

Provision for loan losses are charged to income 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.

For the three months ended March 31, 1997 the Savings Bank
established a provision for loan losses of $22,500 compared with
$15,000 for the three months ended March 31, 1996.  For the nine
months ended March 31, 1997 the Savings Bank established a
provision for loan losses of $62,500 compared with $45,000 for
the nine months ended March 31, 1996.

Following is a summary of activity in the allowance for loan
losses for the nine months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996:

                                              1997      1996
          Balance, beginning of period   $ 627,564  572,341 
          Loans charged off - consumer      (6,025)  (5,167)
          Recoveries of loans previously
           charged off - consumer               -        360 
          Net charge offs                   (6,025)   (4,807)
          Provision charged to expense      62,500    45,000 
          Balance, end of period         $ 684,039   612,534 
          Ratio of net charge-offs during
           the period to average loans
           outstanding during the period       .01%      .01%

The book value of nonaccrual loans at March 31, 1997 was $1.70
million compared to $546,000 at June 30, 1996.  The average
balance of nonaccrual loans for the nine months ended March 31,
1997 was approximately $1.03 million. Allowance for losses on
nonaccrual loans amounted to approximately $85,000 and $27,000 at
March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1996, respectively.  For the three
months and nine months ended March 31, 1997, gross interest
income which would have been recorded had nonaccrual loans been

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

current in accordance with their original  terms amounted  to
approximately $37,000 and$52,000, respectively.  The amount of
interest income included in the Company's net earnings for these
loans for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 1997
was approximately $13,000 and $82,000, respectively.

The following table sets forth information with respect to the
Savings Bank's nonaccrual loans at March 31, 1997 and June 30,
1996:

                                      1997      1996
                                   (Dollars in thousands)
          Loans accounted for on 
            a nonaccrual basis
          Residential real estate  $   896       480
          Commercial real estate       106         - 
          Commercial                   365        21
          Consumer                     100        45
          Mobile Homes                 232         - 

                                   $ 1,699        546

      Total loans delinquent 90 days
       or more to net loans           1.61%       .57%


Nonaccrual loans increased due to a number of factors.  In
response to requests by the Office of Thrift Supervision, the
Savings Bank no longer charges advances from borrowers for taxes
and insurance for delinquent mortgage payments, nor dealer
reserve for delinquent  consumer loan payments.  The Savings Bank
has a dealer reserve account which exceeds mobile home loans
included above.  A commercial loan with a past due balance of
$324,000 was brought current in April, 1997.  Management believes
that the loan is well secured, and no loss is anticipated.

Also in response to a recent OTS examination, collections duties
were reassigned to other officers.  However, decentralized
collection efforts of the Savings Bank have not been as effective
as the former method.  Management is currently reviewing
collection  efforts in order to reduce the level on nonperforming
loans.  Management believes that the allowance for loan losses is
adequate.  See Provision for Loan Losses.  The Savings Bank does
not accrue interest on loans more than 90 days past due.

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




Noninterest Income

Noninterest income decreased from $212,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 1996 to $165,000 for  the three months ended
March 31, 1997.  Noninterest income decreased from $491,000 for
the nine months ended March 31, 1996 to $459,000 for the nine
months ended March 31, 1997.  The Savings Bank realized net gains
on sales of securities and MBSs of $35,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 1997 compared to $95,000 in 1996.  Such gains
were $35,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 1997, compared
to $127,000 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 the sale of small balance
pools, which are permitted to be sold prior to maturity under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115.

Commissions on insurance and banking service charges increased
for both the three months and nine months ended March 31, 1997
over the comparable periods in 1996 due to increased activity. 
Loan late charges decreased for both periods in 1997 over 1996
periods due to the collection of fewer late charges.   

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense decreased from $793,000 for the three months
ended March 31, 1996 to $754,000 for the three months ended March
31, 1997.  Noninterest expense increased from $2.42 million for
the nine months ended March 31, 1996 to $3.18 million for the
nine months ended March 31, 1997.

Compensation and benefits increased due to hiring of additional
employees, and salary increases, partially offset by lower ESOP
expense and lower bonuses.  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
1997 as compared to 1996.  ESOP expense will fluctuate in the
future based on changes in the market price of the Company's
stock.  Occupancy and equipment expense increased as a result of
higher depreciation expense being recorded on the main office
remodeling and the purchase of ATM machines.

The SAIF special assessment recognized during the nine month
period ended March 31, 1997 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

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


November 28, 1996.   SAIF deposit insurance premium decreased as
a result of a substantially lower assessment rate.  Professional
fees increased for the three month period ended March 31, 1997
over the comparable period in 1996 as a result of services
performed in connection with the supervisory agreement and other
regulatory concerns.

Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased for the three and nine months ended March
31, 1997 compared with the same periods in 1996 due to lower
earnings before income taxes.  The effective rate of income taxes
is affected by the relationship of nontaxable municipal interest
income to income before income taxes.

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                      SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

                        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

None

Item 5 - Other Information

None

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  Exhibits: Exhibit 11

(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:   May 10, 1997        BY:                                 
                                     Donald R. Crandell,
                                     Chief Executive Officer
                                     Chief Financial Officer and
                                     Duly Authorized Officer<PAGE>
Exhibit 11



              SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
           STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS




                        Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
                              March 31,             March 31,   
                         1997        1996       1997       1996
Primary
 Average shares
  outstanding          1,558,744  1,658,728  1,595,554  1,653,627
 Net effect of dilutive
 stock options - based
 on the treasury stock
 method using average
 market price            35,306     44,972      35,307    39,732

       Total          1,594,050  1,703,700   1,630,861 1,693,359

Net income          $   415,132    454,350    741,437  1,059,459

Earnings per share  $       .26        .27         .45        .63



Fully Diluted
 Average shares
  outstanding         1,558,744  1,658,728   1,595,554  1,653,627

Net effect of dilutive
 stock options - based
 on the treasury stock
 method using the period 
 end market price, if
 greater than average
 market price            39,326     44,972      39,069     40,649

Total                 1,598,070  1,703,700   1,634,623  1,694,276

Net income          $   415,132    454,350     741,437  1,059,459

Earnings per share  $       .26        .27         .45        .63




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