Equity Bancshares (EQBK) EVP Gregory Kossover receives new stock unit grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares EVP and director Gregory H. Kossover reported equity awards in the company’s Class A common stock. On February 9, 2026, he acquired 2,106 shares through a grant of time-based restricted units vesting in three equal installments beginning on February 9, 2027, and another 2,106 shares through performance-based restricted units that cliff vest at the later of February 9, 2029 or when performance criteria are confirmed, if met, all at a price of $0.00 per share. Following these grants, he directly beneficially owns 70,387 shares of Class A common stock and indirectly beneficially owns 51,510 shares held by the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust.

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^*

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)
02/09/2026

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	02/09/2026		A		2,106(1)	A	$0.00	68,281	D
Class A Common Stock	02/09/2026		A		2,106(2)	A	$0.00	70,387	D
Class A Common Stock								51,510	I	By Greg H. Kossover Revocable Trust(3)

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:

1. Represents the grant of 2,106 shares of time-based restricted units vesting in three equal installments beginning on February 09, 2027.

2. Represents the grant of 2,106 shares of performance-based restricted units cliff vesting at the later of February 09, 2029 or the date at which performance criteria can be confirmed, if performance criteria are met.

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Navratil, attorney-in-fact	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EQBK executive Gregory H. Kossover report?

Gregory H. Kossover reported receiving two equity grants in Equity Bancshares Class A common stock. Each grant covered 2,106 shares as restricted units awarded at $0.00 per share, increasing his directly beneficially owned shares reported in the filing.

What types of restricted units did EQBK grant to Gregory H. Kossover?

He received time-based and performance-based restricted units, each covering 2,106 shares of Class A common stock. The time-based units vest in installments, while the performance-based units cliff vest once performance conditions and timing requirements are satisfied.

When do Gregory H. Kossover’s EQBK restricted stock units vest?

The time-based restricted units vest in three equal installments beginning on February 9, 2027. The performance-based restricted units cliff vest at the later of February 9, 2029 or when performance criteria can be confirmed, if those performance criteria are met.

How many EQBK shares does Gregory H. Kossover own after the reported grants?

After the reported grants, he directly beneficially owns 70,387 shares of Class A common stock. In addition, 51,510 shares are beneficially owned indirectly through the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust, where he serves as trustee.

What is the role of the Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust in EQBK share ownership?

The Gregory H. Kossover Revocable Trust holds 51,510 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A common stock. The filing notes that Gregory H. Kossover is the trustee of this revocable trust, and these shares are reported as indirectly beneficially owned.

Did Gregory H. Kossover pay cash for the EQBK restricted stock awards?

No cash payment was reported for these awards. Both grants of 2,106 shares of Class A common stock restricted units were reported at a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating they were equity compensation grants rather than open-market purchases.