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0001365252
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0001331520
HOME BANCSHARES INC
001-41093
719 HARKRIDER
CONWAY
AR
72032
501-339-2929
Engelkes Jack
Director
common
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
1 North Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis
MO
63103
25000
750981.57
198798186
11/06/2024
NYSE
common
06/23/2022
Open market purchase
Open market
N
25000
06/23/2022
check
Y
11/06/2024
Jack Engelkes