Equity Bancshares (EQBK) bank CEO logs 1,019-share Class A stock transaction

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares Inc. insider Richard M. Sems, Chief Executive Officer, Bank, reported a disposition of Class A common stock. On 01/31/2026, he completed a code "F" transaction involving 1,019 shares at $46.12 per share, leaving him with 18,690 shares held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Sems Richard M

Role Chief Executive Officer, Bank

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	1,019	$46.12	$47K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 18,690 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sems Richard M

(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)
	Chief Executive Officer, Bank

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/31/2026

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	01/31/2026		F		1,019	D	$46.12	18,690	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	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EQBK executive Richard M. Sems report?

Richard M. Sems reported a disposition of Class A common stock. On 01/31/2026, a code "F" transaction covered 1,019 shares at $46.12 per share, leaving him with 18,690 directly held shares in Equity Bancshares Inc.

How many Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares does Richard M. Sems own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Richard M. Sems beneficially owns 18,690 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A common stock. The filing lists this amount as held with direct ownership following the 1,019-share transaction dated 01/31/2026 at $46.12 per share.

What was the price and size of Richard M. Sems’ EQBK share transaction?

The Form 4 shows a transaction involving 1,019 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A common stock. The shares were transacted at a price of $46.12 per share on 01/31/2026, coded as transaction type "F" in the filing.

What role does Richard M. Sems hold at Equity Bancshares (EQBK)?

Richard M. Sems is identified as an officer of Equity Bancshares Inc. with the title "Chief Executive Officer, Bank." The Form 4 confirms his status as an officer, not a director or 10% owner, in connection with this reported Class A common stock transaction.

Is the EQBK Form 4 for Richard M. Sems a joint filing?

No, the document indicates the Form 4 is filed by one reporting person. The box for an individual filing is checked, and only Richard M. Sems is listed as the reporting person for this Equity Bancshares Class A common stock transaction.