[8-K] Equity Bancshares, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 4 highlights for zSpace, Inc. (ZSPC): Chief Executive Officer and Director Paul Kellenberger reported two open-market sales of the company’s common stock.

• Dates & Volume: 1,383 shares sold on 07/10/2025 and 1,384 shares sold on 07/11/2025, totaling 2,767 shares.
• Sale Prices: Weighted-average prices were $2.833 and $2.758, respectively; individual trades ranged from $2.720–$2.950.
• Purpose: Proceeds were used to cover tax obligations arising from a prior restricted-stock-unit (RSU) vesting (per footnote).
• Post-transaction ownership: Kellenberger retains 25,403 shares held directly.

No derivative security transactions were reported, and the filing was made as an individual report.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Insider sale by CEO, albeit small, can be perceived cautiously by some investors despite stated tax-related purpose.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Minor CEO sale (~$7.7k) to cover taxes—immaterial signal.

The transaction involves only 2,767 shares, worth roughly $7,700 at the reported weighted-average prices. Footnotes clarify the sale was solely to satisfy tax liabilities from a previously disclosed RSU vesting, limiting concern about discretionary divestment. Post-sale holdings remain above 25k shares, indicating continued alignment with shareholders. From a market-impact standpoint, the volume is negligible relative to typical trading liquidity and does not represent a meaningful shift in insider sentiment.

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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): July 14, 2025

EQUITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kansas	001-37624	72-1532188
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
7701 East Kellogg Drive, Suite 300 Wichita, KS		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: Not Applicable

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 Class A, Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share Trading Symbol EQBK Name of each exchange on which registered 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.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 14, 2025, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company intends to hold an investor call and webcast to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The Company’s presentation to analysts and investors contains additional information about the Company’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Earnings Press Release, Dated July 14, 2025
99.2		Investor Presentation
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Date: July 14, 2025	By: /s/ Chris M. Navratil
	Chris M. Navratil
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

How many zSpace (ZSPC) shares did the CEO sell on 07/10/2025?

He sold 1,383 shares at a weighted-average price of $2.833.

What was the total number of ZSPC shares sold by the CEO in July 2025?

Across two days, he sold 2,767 shares of common stock.

Why did Paul Kellenberger sell ZSPC stock?

Footnotes state the sale covered tax obligations from a prior RSU vesting.

How many ZSPC shares does the CEO still own after the sale?

He directly owns 25,403 shares following the reported transactions.

Were any derivative securities involved in this Form 4?

No, the filing lists no derivative security transactions.