Equity Bancshares (EQBK) CEO logs small Class A share disposals

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brad S. Elliott reported two share disposals of Class A Common Stock. On January 30, 2026, he disposed of 1,278 shares at $46.12 per share, and on January 31, 2026 he disposed of 1,863 shares at the same price.

After these transactions, Elliott directly owned 42,123 Class A shares. The filing also lists 308,787 shares held indirectly by Elliott Legacy, LLC, where he is managing member, and he disclaims beneficial ownership of those securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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^*

Elliott Brad S

(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)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

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	01/30/2026		F		1,278	D	$46.12	43,986	D
Class A Common Stock	01/31/2026		F		1,863	D	$46.12	42,123	D
Class A Common Stock								308,787	I	By Elliott Legacy, LLC(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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person is the managing member of Elliott Legacy, LLC. 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/ Navratil, Chris, attorney-in-fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EQBK CEO Brad S. Elliott report?

Brad S. Elliott reported two disposals of Equity Bancshares Class A Common Stock in transactions coded F. He sold 1,278 shares on January 30, 2026 and 1,863 shares on January 31, 2026, both at a price of $46.12 per share.

How many Equity Bancshares (EQBK) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Brad S. Elliott directly owns 42,123 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A Common Stock. The filing also notes 308,787 shares held indirectly by Elliott Legacy, LLC, with Elliott disclaiming beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

What prices were reported for the EQBK CEO’s share disposals?

Both reported disposals of Equity Bancshares Class A Common Stock by Brad S. Elliott were at a transaction price of $46.12 per share. One involved 1,278 shares on January 30, 2026, and the other involved 1,863 shares on January 31, 2026.

What is Elliott Legacy, LLC’s role in the EQBK Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows 308,787 Equity Bancshares Class A shares held indirectly through Elliott Legacy, LLC. Brad S. Elliott is the managing member and disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, according to the footnote disclosure.

Is the EQBK CEO’s Form 4 filed as an individual or joint report?

The Form 4 is filed by one reporting person, Brad S. Elliott, who is a director and Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bancshares Inc. The form’s checkbox section confirms it is not a joint or group filing with additional reporting persons.

What insider roles does Brad S. Elliott hold at Equity Bancshares (EQBK)?

Brad S. Elliott is identified as both a director and an officer of Equity Bancshares Inc., serving as Chief Executive Officer. The Form 4 indicates he is not listed as a 10% owner, with only the director and officer boxes checked in the relationship section.