Equity Bancshares (EQBK) COO receives 23,213-share stock option grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares, Inc. reported an insider equity award for its COO and EVP. On 01/05/2026, the executive received a stock option covering 23,213 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $44.86 per share, expiring on 01/05/2036. The option vests in five equal annual installments beginning on January 5, 2027.

Following the reported transactions, the executive beneficially owns 57,925 shares of Class A common stock. This total includes 237 shares purchased on August 14, 2025 under the Equity Bancshares, Inc. 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as well as the newly granted 23,213 stock options held directly.

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^*

Huber Julie A

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	COO and 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								57,925(1)	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
Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$44.86	01/05/2026		A		23,213		(2)	01/05/2036	Class A Common Stock	23,213	$0.00	23,213	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 237 shares purchased on August 14, 2025 pursuant to the Equity Bancshares, Inc. 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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 for its COO and EVP?

The COO and EVP of Equity Bancshares, Inc. received a stock option grant on 01/05/2026 covering 23,213 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $44.86 per share, expiring on 01/05/2036.

How many Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares does the reporting officer own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, the executive beneficially owns 57,925 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A common stock, held directly.

What are the vesting terms of the 23,213-share stock option at Equity Bancshares (EQBK)?

The 23,213-share stock option vests in five equal annual installments beginning on January 5, 2027, and has an expiration date of 01/05/2036.

At what price can the new stock options for Equity Bancshares (EQBK) be exercised?

The newly granted stock option has an exercise price of $44.86 per share for 23,213 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A common stock.

What prior share purchases are included in the COO and EVP’s holdings at Equity Bancshares (EQBK)?

The reported 57,925 shares beneficially owned include 237 shares purchased on August 14, 2025 under the Equity Bancshares, Inc. 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Is the Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

The Form 4 is indicated as being filed by one reporting person, who serves as COO and EVP of Equity Bancshares, Inc.