Equity Bancshares (EQBK) awards 2,234 RSUs to chief credit officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares Inc. reported that Chief Credit Officer Krzysztof Slupkowski received equity-based awards tied to its Class A common stock on February 7, 2026. He was granted 1,117 time-based restricted units, which vest in three equal installments beginning on February 7, 2027.

He was also granted 1,117 performance-based restricted units that cliff vest at the later of February 7, 2029 or the date on which performance criteria can be confirmed, if those criteria are met. Following these awards, Slupkowski beneficially owned 14,523 shares of Class A common stock directly.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Slupkowski Krzysztof

Role Chief Credit Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	1,117	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	1,117	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 13,406 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents the grant of 1,117 shares of time-based restricted units vesting in three equal installments beginning on February 07, 2027. Represents the grant of 1,117 shares of performance-based restricted units cliff vesting at the later of February 07, 2029 or the date at which performance criteria can be confirmed, if performance criteria are met.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Slupkowski Krzysztof

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7701 E KELLOGG SUITE 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)
	Chief Credit Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/07/2026

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	02/07/2026		A		1,117(1)	A	$0.00	13,406	D
Class A Common Stock	02/07/2026		A		1,117(2)	A	$0.00	14,523	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the grant of 1,117 shares of time-based restricted units vesting in three equal installments beginning on February 07, 2027.

2. Represents the grant of 1,117 shares of performance-based restricted units cliff vesting at the later of February 07, 2029 or the date at which performance criteria can be confirmed, if performance criteria are met.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chris Navratil, attorney-in-fact	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EQBK disclose for Krzysztof Slupkowski?

Equity Bancshares Inc. disclosed that Chief Credit Officer Krzysztof Slupkowski received equity grants tied to Class A common stock on February 7, 2026. The filing shows awards of both time-based and performance-based restricted units, increasing his directly held beneficial ownership to 14,523 shares.

How many restricted units did EQBK grant to its Chief Credit Officer?

Equity Bancshares granted Krzysztof Slupkowski 1,117 time-based restricted units and 1,117 performance-based restricted units. These awards together represent 2,234 units tied to Class A common stock, all reported as acquisitions at a price of $0.00 per share in the Form 4 filing.

When do the time-based restricted units granted by EQBK start vesting?

The time-based restricted units begin vesting on February 7, 2027. The 1,117 units vest in three equal installments, meaning portions of the award will become fully earned over three years, as long as the applicable service-based conditions continue to be satisfied by the executive.

What are the vesting conditions for EQBK’s performance-based restricted units?

The 1,117 performance-based restricted units cliff vest at the later of February 7, 2029 or the date performance criteria can be confirmed. Vesting occurs only if the specified performance conditions are met, linking the award directly to achievement of defined company or individual performance goals.

What is Krzysztof Slupkowski’s share ownership after these EQBK grants?

After the reported transactions, Krzysztof Slupkowski beneficially owned 14,523 shares of Equity Bancshares Class A common stock directly. The Form 4 reflects two separate acquisitions of 1,117 units each, both recorded at a transaction price of $0.00 per share as equity compensation.

What role does the reporting person hold at Equity Bancshares (EQBK)?

The reporting person, Krzysztof Slupkowski, serves as Equity Bancshares Inc.’s Chief Credit Officer. His Form 4 filing reflects equity compensation linked to this executive role, including time-based and performance-based restricted units tied to the company’s Class A common stock.