[Form 4] EQUITY BANCSHARES INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares Inc. reported an insider equity award for a senior executive and director. On January 5, 2026, the reporting person received a stock option to buy 8,253 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $44.86 per share, expiring on January 5, 2036. The option vests in five equal annual installments starting on January 5, 2027.

After this transaction, the insider beneficially owns 66,175 shares of Class A common stock directly and 51,510 shares indirectly through the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust, where the reporting person serves as trustee. This filing reflects ongoing equity-based compensation and ownership alignment between the executive, as EVP and director, and the company.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Kossover Gregory H

Role EVP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right to Buy)	8,253	$0.00	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 8,253 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 66,175 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 51,510 shares (Indirect, By Greg H. Kossover Revocable Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. The reporting person is the trustee of the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust. The option vests in five equal annual installments beginning on January 5, 2027.

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^*

Kossover Gregory H

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7701 E. KELLOGG DR., STE. 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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/05/2026

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								66,175	D
Class A Common Stock								51,510	I	By Greg H. Kossover Revocable Trust(1)

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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$44.86	01/05/2026		A		8,253		(2)	01/05/2036	Class A Common Stock	8,253	$0.00	8,253	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person is the trustee of the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust.

2. The option vests in five equal annual installments beginning on January 5, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Navratil, attorney-in-fact	01/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Equity Bancshares (EQBK) report in this filing?

The filing reports a stock option grant to a director and executive officer of Equity Bancshares Inc. for 8,253 shares of Class A common stock.

What are the key terms of the new Equity Bancshares (EQBK) stock option?

The option is a right to buy 8,253 Class A common shares at an exercise price of $44.86 per share, with an expiration date of January 5, 2036.

When does the reported Equity Bancshares (EQBK) stock option vest?

The option vests in five equal annual installments, beginning on January 5, 2027, providing gradual ownership potential over time.

How many Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares does the insider own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the insider beneficially owns 66,175 Class A shares directly and 51,510 Class A shares indirectly through the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to Equity Bancshares (EQBK)?

The reporting person is both a director and an executive officer (EVP) of Equity Bancshares Inc., and also serves as trustee of the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust.

Does this Equity Bancshares (EQBK) filing involve derivative securities?

Yes. It reports a derivative security in the form of a stock option (right to buy) covering 8,253 shares of Class A common stock.