Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026, at Wichita Country Club, Wichita, Kansas.

• Stockholders can vote in person or electronically via the provided website.

• Proxy materials, including the annual report and proxy statement, are available online for review.

• Requests for paper or email copies of proxy materials must be made by April 7, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of five Class III directors to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (say-on-pay).

• Approval of the Second Amendment to the 2022 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to increase shares available.

• Ratification of Crowe LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Other business may be transacted as properly brought before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Five Class III directors are up for election, each to serve a three-year term until 2029 or until a successor is qualified.