Kroll Bond Rating Agency on Aug. 4 affirmed Springfield, Mo.-based Great Southern Bancorp Inc.'s senior unsecured debt rating of BBB, subordinated debt rating of BBB-, and short-term debt rating of K3.

For Great Southern Bancorp unit Great Southern Bank, Kroll affirmed the bank's deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB+, subordinated debt rating of BBB, and short-term deposit and debt rating ratings of K2.

All long-term ratings have a stable outlook.

According to Kroll, Great Southern's strong earnings metrics, track record of successful acquisition integration, solid capital levels, and highly experienced management team support its ratings.