Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ: EQBK) counsel delivers shares for tax liability

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares Inc General Counsel Brett A. Reber reported a tax-related share disposition under an equity award. On this Form 4, he delivered 1,070 shares of Class A common stock at $46.00 per share to cover taxes, and now directly holds 36,281 shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Reber Brett A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7701 E. KELLOGG, SUITE 300

(Street)

WICHITA KS 67207

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EQUITY BANCSHARES INC [ EQBK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	03/02/2026		F		1,070	D	$46	36,281	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Navratil, attorney-in-fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did EQBK General Counsel Brett Reber report on this Form 4?

Brett A. Reber reported a tax-related share disposition. He delivered 1,070 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A common stock at $46.00 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to an equity award, a routine administrative transaction rather than an open-market trade.

How many Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares were disposed of in this filing?

The filing reports a disposition of 1,070 shares. These Class A common stock shares were used to cover tax liabilities associated with an equity award, consistent with the Form 4 code F for payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities.

At what price were the EQBK shares valued for this tax-withholding disposition?

The shares were valued at $46.00 per share for the tax-withholding disposition. This price is used solely for reporting purposes on the Form 4 as part of the mechanism to satisfy tax liabilities through share delivery instead of a separate cash payment.

How many EQBK shares does Brett Reber own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Brett A. Reber directly owns 36,281 shares. This remaining balance reflects his continuing equity stake in Equity Bancshares following the delivery of 1,070 shares to satisfy obligations related to an equity compensation award.

Does this EQBK Form 4 reflect an open-market sale or purchase?

This Form 4 reflects a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market trade. Code F indicates shares were delivered to cover an exercise price or tax liability, so it documents an administrative equity award event rather than discretionary buying or selling in the open market.

What role does the insider hold at Equity Bancshares (EQBK)?

The reporting person, Brett A. Reber, serves as General Counsel of Equity Bancshares Inc. His Form 4 filing details how he used 1,070 shares of Class A common stock to satisfy tax obligations arising from his equity compensation, leaving 36,281 shares directly owned.