X0306 4 2018-04-20 1 0001006424 BEAR STATE FINANCIAL, INC. BSF 0001653944 Ghirardelli John J. 900 S. SHACKLEFORD SUITE 605 LITTLE ROCK AR 72211 1 Common Stock 2018-04-20 4 U 0 1018 10.28 D 0 D Restricted Stock Units 2018-04-20 4 U 0 367 10.28 D Common Stock 367 0 D Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "merger agreement"), dated as of August 22, 2017, by and among Bear State Financial, Inc. (Bear State), Bear State Bank, Arvest Bank and Arvest Acquisition Sub, Inc., shares of Bear State common stock were converted into the right to receive $10.28 cash per share, without interest. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Company common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, at the effective time of the merger, this restricted stock unit award was cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to $10.28 per unit. /s/ JOHN J. GHIRARDELLI By: Sherri R. Billings, Attorney-In-Fact 2018-04-20