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0001482901
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001331520
HOME BANCSHARES INC
001-41093
719 HARKRIDER
CONWAY
AR
72032
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Hester Kevin
Officer
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111 Center St
Little Rock
AR
72201
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NYSE
Common
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Stock Option Exercise
Home Bancshares, Inc.
N
25263
08/24/2015
Performance Award
Y
07/19/2024
Kevin Hester