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EQUITY BANCSHARES INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from EQUITY BANCSHARES INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

EQBK EQUITY BANCSHARES INC JSON
Earnings Releases

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC reported financial results for first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“On April 14, 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.”
Debt Financings

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC amended credit facility with ServisFirst Bank maturing February 10, 2027.

“The Amendment extended the maturity date of the commitment to extend credit under the Agreement to February 10, 2027.”
Material Agreements

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC amended Amendment with ServisFirst Bank (effective 2026-02-13).

“On February 13, 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrower, entered into the Ninth Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agreement”) with ServisFirst Bank.”
Debt Financings

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC incurred senior notes of $75 million at 7.125% Fixed-to-Floating Rate maturing mature on August 1, 2035.

“On July 17, 2025, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) completed an offering of $75 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.125% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2035”
Debt Financings

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC amended credit facility with ServisFirst Bank maturing February 10, 2026.

“The Amendment extended the maturity date of the commitment to extend credit under the Agreement to February 10, 2026.”

Gregory H. Kossover was appointed as Executive Vice President, Capital Markets at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On February 3, 2025, Gregory H. Kossover was appointed as Executive Vice President, Capital Markets of Equity Bank.”

Julie A. Huber changed role as Chief Operating Officer at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On May 10, 2024, the Company also announced the promotion of Julie A. Huber to Chief Operating Officer.”

Richard M. Sems changed role as Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On May 10, 2024, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the promotion of Richard M. Sems to Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank.”
Shareholder Votes

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024 by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Shareholder Votes

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved First Amendment to the Equity Bancshares, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company approved the First Amendment to the Equity Bancshares, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance under such plan by the vote set forth in the table below:”
Shareholder Votes

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company approved, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Shareholder Votes

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Election of Class II Directors at the 2024-04-23 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company elected the individuals listed below to serve as Class II members of the Company’s Board of Directors until the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders by the votes set forth in the table below:”
Material Agreements

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Kansasland Bancshares, Inc. valued at $100,000 (effective 2024-04-18).

“entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”), by and among the Company, KL Merger Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a Kansas corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Kansasland Bancshares, Inc. (“Kansasland”), a Kansas corporation and the parent company of KansasLand Bank (“KansasLand Bank”), a Kansas state bank.”
Earnings Releases

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $14.1 million, EPS $0.90 earnings per diluted share.

“Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.”
Debt Financings

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC amended credit facility with ServisFirst Bank maturing February 10, 2025.

“The Amendment extended the maturity date of the commitment to extend credit under the Agreement to February 10, 2025.”
Material Agreements

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC amended Seventh Amendment with ServisFirst Bank (effective 2024-02-10).

“On February 10, 2024, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrower, entered into a Seventh Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agreement”) with ServisFirst Bank.”
Earnings Releases

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC reported the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income a net loss of $28.3 million or $(1.84) earnings per diluted share, EPS $(1.84) per diluted share.

“Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK), (“Equity”, “the Company”, “we,” “us,” “our”), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported a net loss of $28.3 million or $(1.84) earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.”
Material Agreements

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Rockhold BanCorp valued at aggregate merger consideration payable is $44,304,000 in cash (effective 2023-12-05).

“On December 5, 2023, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), a Kansas corporation and the parent company of Equity Bank (“Equity Bank”), a Kansas state bank, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”), by and among the Company, Truman Merger Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a Missouri corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Rockhold BanCorp (“Rockhold”), a Missouri corporation and the parent company of Bank of Kirksville (“Bank of Kirksville”), a Missouri state bank, and Rennetta Rockhold, in her capacity as trustee of, and on behalf of, The Rockhold BanCorp Stock Trust, a trust created under the laws of the State of Missouri and the sole shareholder of Rockhold (the “Rockhold Trust”).”
Earnings Releases

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $12.3 million, EPS $0.80.

“On October 17, 2023. Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.”

Krzysztof P. Slupkowski was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On August 22, 2023, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Krzysztof P. Slupkowski as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Equity Bank.”

Chris M. Navratil was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On August 4, 2023, the Company announced the appointment of Chris M. Navratil as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”

Eric R. Newell resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On August 1, 2023, Eric R. Newell notified Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and his roles at Equity Bank effective the day after the Company files its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 with the Securities Exchange Commission.”

John G. Creech resigned as Executive Vice President of the Company and Chief Credit Officer of Equity Bank at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On July 25, 2023, John G. Creech notified Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his role as Executive Vice President of the Company and Chief Credit Officer of Equity Bank (the “Bank”) effective August 25, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

“On July 18, 2023. Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.”

Gregory H. Kossover resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“On April 25, 2023, Gregory H. Kossover notified Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") of his intent to resign from his position as Executive Vice President of the Company and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Equity Bank, and his retirement from banking.”
Shareholder Votes

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company ratified the appointment of Crowe LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023, by the votes set forth in the table below: For Against Abstain 11,976,121 7,737 120,340”
Shareholder Votes

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company approved, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, by the votes set forth in the table below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 7,202,422 2,434,476 37,402 2,429,898”
Shareholder Votes

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC shareholders approved Election of Class III Directors at the 2023-04-25 meeting.

“The stockholders of the Company elected the individuals listed below to serve as Class III members of the Company’s Board of Directors until the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders by the votes set forth in the table below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Leon H. Borck 5,990,177 3,659,899 24,224 2,429,898 Gregory L. Gaeddert 5,761,559 3,891,391 21,350 2,429,898 Benjamen M. Hutton 7,307,000 2,350,583 16,717 2,429,898”
Earnings Releases

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC reported financial results for first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

“On April 18, 2023 Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.”
Material Agreements

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC amended Sixth Amendment with ServisFirst Bank (effective 2023-03-02).

“On March 02, 2023, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrower, entered into a Sixth Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agreement”) with ServisFirst Bank.”
Earnings Releases

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.

“On January 25, 2023 Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.”

Leon Borck was appointed as director at EQUITY BANCSHARES INC.

“In connection with the closing of the Merger, Leon Borck, the former Chairman and President of ASB, was appointed to the board of directors of the Company and the board of directors of Equity Bank effective October 2, 2021, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.”

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