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Director at Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ: EQBK) receives 1,103 restricted shares

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Borck Leon reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Equity Bancshares Inc. director Leon Borck received a grant of 1,103 shares of Class A Common Stock as restricted shares. The award was issued under the Equity Bancshares, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan in lieu of retainer and meeting fees and carries a grant price of $0.00 per share.

The restricted shares will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, or May 1, 2027. Following this grant, Borck holds 10,274 shares directly, 94,905 shares indirectly as trustee of the Leon Harold Borck Trust dated September 23, 1994, and 21,036 shares indirectly through EDBI, Inc., where he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

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Insider Borck Leon
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 1,103 $0.00 $0.00
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 10,274 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 94,905 shares (Indirect, By Leon Harold Borck Trust dtd 09/23/1994); Class A Common Stock — 21,036 shares (Indirect, EDBI Inc.)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. 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. F2. The reporting person is the trustee of the Leon Harold Borck Trust dtd 09/23/1994.
  3. F3. The reporting person is the President of EDBI, Inc. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Restricted share grant 1,103 shares Class A Common Stock awarded to Leon Borck at $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after grant 10,274 shares Class A Common Stock held directly by Leon Borck after transaction
Trust holdings 94,905 shares Indirect holdings via Leon Harold Borck Trust dated 09/23/1994
EDBI Inc. holdings 21,036 shares Indirect holdings through EDBI, Inc., with beneficial ownership disclaimed except pecuniary interest
Vesting date May 1, 2027 Vesting date for the 1,103 restricted shares granted to Leon Borck
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"
beneficial ownership regulatory
"the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all the reported shares"
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.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
Section 16 regulatory
"shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

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What insider transaction did Equity Bancshares (EQBK) report for Leon Borck?

Equity Bancshares reported that director Leon Borck received a grant of 1,103 restricted shares of Class A Common Stock. The award was issued in lieu of retainer and meeting fees under the company’s 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, reflecting standard equity-based board compensation.

When do Leon Borck’s new restricted Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares vest?

The 1,103 restricted shares granted to Leon Borck will vest on May 1, 2027, one year after the grant date. Until vesting, the shares are subject to forfeiture conditions specified in the plan, providing long-term alignment between the director and Equity Bancshares shareholders.

How many Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares does Leon Borck hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Leon Borck holds 10,274 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A Common Stock directly. He also reports 94,905 shares indirectly as trustee of the Leon Harold Borck Trust and 21,036 shares indirectly through EDBI, Inc., reflecting various ownership structures.

What is the role of the Equity Bancshares 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan in this Form 4?

The Equity Bancshares 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is the vehicle through which Leon Borck received 1,103 restricted shares. These shares were issued instead of cash retainer and meeting fees, illustrating how the company uses equity compensation to reward and align its directors with shareholder interests.

How are Leon Borck’s indirect Equity Bancshares (EQBK) holdings structured?

Leon Borck reports indirect ownership of 94,905 shares through the Leon Harold Borck Trust, where he is trustee, and 21,036 shares via EDBI, Inc. As president of EDBI, he disclaims beneficial ownership of those EDBI shares except for his pecuniary interest under Section 16 rules.

Does this Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Form 4 reflect an open-market purchase or sale?

No, the Form 4 reflects a grant of 1,103 restricted shares to Leon Borck at $0.00 per share as compensation. There are no open-market purchases or sales reported; the filing instead documents equity awards and existing indirect holdings through a trust and EDBI, Inc.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Borck Leon

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7701 E KELLOGG SUITE 300

(Street)
WICHITA KANSAS 67207

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/01/2026A1,103(1)A$0.0010,274D
Class A Common Stock94,905IBy Leon Harold Borck Trust dtd 09/23/1994(2)
Class A Common Stock21,036IEDBI Inc.(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 is the trustee of the Leon Harold Borck Trust dtd 09/23/1994.
3. The reporting person is the President of EDBI, Inc. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Remarks:
/s/ Chris Navratil, attorney-in-fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)