Welcome to our dedicated page for Equity Bancshare SEC filings (Ticker: EQBK), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
The Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) SEC filings page provides access to the company’s regulatory disclosures as a New York Stock Exchange-listed bank holding company. Equity Bancshares files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as the parent of Equity Bank, a commercial bank offering commercial loans, consumer banking, mortgage loans, trust and wealth management services, and treasury management services.
In these filings, investors can find current reports on Form 8-K that describe significant corporate events. Recent 8-K filings have covered topics such as the completion of the merger with Frontier Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Frontier Bank, the receipt of regulatory approvals for that transaction, and the earlier acquisition of NBC Corp. of Oklahoma. Other 8-Ks disclose quarterly cash dividend declarations, share repurchase plans, and the release of quarterly financial results.
Equity’s SEC documents also include information on its capital structure and exchange listing. For example, filings specify that its Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EQBK. Transaction-related filings provide details on merger agreements, consideration structures involving stock and cash, and related voting and support agreements.
Through this page, users can review Equity Bancshares’ SEC reports as they are made available via EDGAR, including 8-Ks that discuss earnings releases and investor presentations. AI-powered tools on the platform can help summarize lengthy filings, highlight key terms of merger agreements, and surface important information on dividends, repurchase authorizations and other material events disclosed by the company.
Equity Bancshares Chief Financial Officer Chris M. Navratil reported equity awards tied to Class A Common Stock. On February 7, 2026, he received 2,106 time-based restricted units, which vest in three equal installments beginning on February 7, 2027.
He was also granted 2,106 performance-based restricted units. These awards cliff vest at the later of February 7, 2029 or the date when performance criteria can be confirmed, if those criteria are met. Both grants were recorded at a price of $0.00 per share.
Equity Bancshares Inc. reported that bank Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Sems received two equity grants on February 7, 2026. He was awarded 3,668 shares of time-based restricted units vesting in three equal installments beginning on February 7, 2027, and 3,668 performance-based restricted units that cliff vest at the later of February 7, 2029 or when performance criteria can be confirmed, if those criteria are met. Following these grants, he directly beneficially owned 26,026 shares of Class A common stock.
Equity Bancshares Inc. (EQBK) received an updated Schedule 13G/A showing that FJ Capital Management LLC and related entities report beneficial ownership of 993,082 shares of common stock, or 5.21% of the company.
Financial Opportunity Fund LLC holds 963,361 shares (5.05% of the class), and Financial Opportunity Long/Short Fund LLC holds 29,721 shares (0.16%). Martin Friedman, as Managing Member of FJ Capital Management LLC, may be deemed to beneficially own 993,082 shares, but he and FJ Capital each disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their indirect roles. The filers certify the shares were not acquired to change or influence control of Equity Bancshares.
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.
Equity Bancshares Inc. officer Julie A. Huber, COO and EVP, reported two insider transactions in Class A Common Stock. On January 30, 2026, she had 301 shares reported at $46.12 under transaction code F, bringing her direct holdings to 57,624 shares. On January 31, 2026, a second code F transaction for 549 shares at $46.12 was reported, leaving her with 57,075 Class A shares owned directly.
Equity Bancshares General Counsel Brett A. Reber reported two small Class A Common Stock dispositions. On January 30, 2026, 291 shares were disposed of at $46.12 per share, leaving 32,863 shares owned directly. On January 31, 2026, a further 481 shares were disposed of at $46.12, leaving Reber with 32,382 directly held shares.
Equity Bancshares Inc.’s Chief Credit Officer, Krzysztof Slupkowski, reported two small dispositions of Class A common stock. On January 30, 2026, 61 shares were disposed of at $46.12 per share, leaving 12,499 shares owned directly. On January 31, 2026, a further 210 shares were disposed of at the same price, bringing his directly held balance to 12,289 Class A common shares.
Equity Bancshares Inc. Chief Information Officer Pass David reported a disposition of 257 shares of Class A Common Stock on January 31, 2026 at $46.12 per share. After this transaction, he beneficially owned 6,595 shares, held in direct ownership.
Equity Bancshares Inc. insider Richard M. Sems, Chief Executive Officer, Bank, reported a disposition of Class A common stock. On 01/31/2026, he completed a code "F" transaction involving 1,019 shares at $46.12 per share, leaving him with 18,690 shares held directly.
Equity Bancshares Chief Credit Officer reports small share disposition. Krzysztof Slupkowski, Chief Credit Officer of Equity Bancshares Inc., reported the disposition of 79 shares of Class A Common Stock on January 29, 2026 at $46.26 per share. Following this transaction, he directly owned 12,560 shares of Class A Common Stock.