Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) approves 1M-share repurchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares, Inc. has approved a share repurchase plan authorizing the company to buy back up to 1,000,000 shares of its outstanding common stock. The program is scheduled to run from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 and does not require the company to repurchase any minimum dollar amount or number of shares. The Board may extend, modify, or discontinue the plan at any time without notice. The company received non-objection from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to proceed with this repurchase plan on September 23, 2025.

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Banking and capital management analyst

Equity Bancshares adds flexibility with a 1,000,000-share buyback plan.

Equity Bancshares, Inc. has authorized the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of its outstanding common stock under a plan running from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. This framework allows the company to manage its capital structure over a defined period using open-market or other repurchases as it deems appropriate.

The plan is explicitly discretionary: it does not obligate the company to buy a specific dollar amount or number of shares and can be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time without notice. That language means actual repurchase activity will depend on future conditions, including internal capital needs, balance sheet considerations, and market pricing.

The company also notes that the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued a non-objection to this repurchase plan on September 23, 2025, which is important for a regulated bank holding company. Future disclosures in periodic reports can show how many of the 1,000,000 authorized shares, if any, are ultimately repurchased during the program period.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 23, 2025

EQUITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Kansas			001-37624	72-1532188
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
7701 East Kellogg Drive Suite 300
Wichita, Kansas				67207
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 316 612-6000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A, Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		EQBK		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 11, 2025, the Board of Directors of Equity Bancshares, Inc. approved a share repurchase plan for up to 1,000,000 shares of outstanding common stock beginning on October 1, 2025, and concluding on September 30, 2026. The repurchase program does not obligate Equity to acquire a specific dollar amount or number of shares, and it may be extended, modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Non-objection from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City related to this repurchase plan was received September 23, 2025.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

			EQUITY BANCSHARES, INC.
Date:	September 26, 2025	By:	/s/ Chris M. Navratil
			Chris M. Navratil Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Equity Bancshares (EQBK) announce in this filing?

Equity Bancshares, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan authorizing the company to buy back up to 1,000,000 shares of its outstanding common stock.

How many shares can Equity Bancshares repurchase under the new plan?

The plan allows Equity Bancshares, Inc. to repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares of its outstanding common stock.

What is the timeframe for Equity Bancshares' 1,000,000-share repurchase program?

The repurchase program is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2025 and conclude on September 30, 2026.

Is Equity Bancshares required to buy a specific amount of stock under this plan?

No. The repurchase program does not obligate Equity Bancshares, Inc. to acquire any specific dollar amount or number of shares and can be extended, modified, or discontinued at any time without notice.

Did regulators review Equity Bancshares' new share repurchase plan?

Yes. Equity Bancshares, Inc. received non-objection from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City related to this share repurchase plan on September 23, 2025.

Who signed the filing for Equity Bancshares related to the repurchase plan?

The filing was signed on behalf of Equity Bancshares, Inc. by Chris M. Navratil, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.