Director adds restricted Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares via grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fergeson Clint Kendric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Equity Bancshares Inc director Clint Kendric Fergeson reported an equity grant and updated holdings in Class A Common Stock. He received 1,103 restricted shares at no cost as compensation in lieu of retainer and meeting fees under the Equity Bancshares, Inc 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. These restricted shares will vest on May 1, 2027, bringing his direct holdings to 2,005 shares.

The filing also lists an indirect holding of 1,729,783 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Fergeson Capital LLC, for which he is the sole manager and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Fergeson Clint Kendric

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	1,103	$0.00	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 2,005 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 1,729,783 shares (Indirect, By Fergeson Capital LLC)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted shares issued to the reporting person pursuant to the Equity Bancshares, Inc 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan in lieu of retainer and meeting fees. The shares will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, or May 1, 2027. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in the shares. The reporting person is the sole manager of Fergeson Capital LLC.

Key Figures

Restricted share grant: 1,103 shares Direct holdings after grant: 2,005 shares Indirect LLC holdings: 1,729,783 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted share grant 1,103 shares Class A Common Stock granted as director compensation

Direct holdings after grant 2,005 shares Director’s direct Class A Common Stock position

Indirect LLC holdings 1,729,783 shares Class A Common Stock held by Fergeson Capital LLC

Vesting date May 1, 2027 Restricted shares vest on first anniversary of grant date

Key Terms

restricted shares, 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, vest, pecuniary interest, +1 more

5 terms

restricted shares financial

"Represents restricted shares issued to the reporting person pursuant to the Equity Bancshares, Inc 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"

Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan financial

"issued to the reporting person pursuant to the Equity Bancshares, Inc 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan in lieu of retainer and meeting fees"

vest financial

"The shares will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, or May 1, 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

pecuniary interest financial

"disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in the shares."

beneficial ownership financial

"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Fergeson Clint Kendric

(Last) (First) (Middle)

123 W COMMERCE ST.

(Street)

ALTUS OKLAHOMA 73521

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

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

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

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

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

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	05/01/2026		A		1,103(1)	A	$0.00	2,005	D
Class A Common Stock								1,729,783	I	By Fergeson Capital LLC(2)

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 restricted shares issued to the reporting person pursuant to the Equity Bancshares, Inc 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan in lieu of retainer and meeting fees. The shares will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, or May 1, 2027.

2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in the shares. The reporting person is the sole manager of Fergeson Capital LLC.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Navratil, attorney-in-fact	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did EQBK director Clint Kendric Fergeson report?

Director Clint Kendric Fergeson reported receiving 1,103 restricted shares of Equity Bancshares Class A Common Stock as compensation. The shares were granted in lieu of board retainer and meeting fees under the company’s 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

How many Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares does Clint Kendric Fergeson now hold directly?

After the reported grant, Clint Kendric Fergeson directly holds 2,005 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his updated direct ownership position, including the 1,103 restricted shares granted as board compensation.

When do Clint Kendric Fergeson's newly granted EQBK restricted shares vest?

The 1,103 restricted shares granted to Clint Kendric Fergeson will vest on May 1, 2027. Until vesting, they remain subject to restrictions under the Equity Bancshares, Inc 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan governing director compensation awards.

What is the nature of Clint Kendric Fergeson's indirect EQBK share ownership?

The filing shows 1,729,783 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A Common Stock held indirectly through Fergeson Capital LLC. Fergeson is the sole manager and disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Did Clint Kendric Fergeson buy or sell any EQBK shares on the market?

The reported 1,103-share transaction is a grant, award, or other acquisition with a zero price per share, not an open-market purchase or sale. It represents stock-based compensation rather than a discretionary market trade by the director.