EQUITY BANCSHARES INC 8-K

What Happened Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) filed an 8-K reporting that director Randee R. Koger notified the company on January 21, 2026 that she will resign from the Board of Directors effective as of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Ms. Koger has served as a director since 2003 and is a member of the company’s Compensation Committee; she will continue in both roles until the 2026 Annual Meeting. The filing states her decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company on matters related to operations, policies or practices. The 8-K was filed January 22, 2026 and signed by Chris M. Navratil, EVP and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Director: Randee R. Koger (served since 2003).
• Notice date: January 21, 2026; 8-K filed: January 22, 2026.
• Effective date: At the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (exact meeting date not specified in the filing).
• Committee membership: Member of the Compensation Committee; will remain until the Annual Meeting.
• No disagreement with the Company reported as a reason for the resignation.

Why It Matters Board changes are relevant to investors because they can affect corporate governance and oversight, including compensation oversight given Ms. Koger’s role on the Compensation Committee. This filing is a routine disclosure of a director’s planned departure; the company did not report any dispute or operational issue tied to the resignation. Investors may watch for subsequent disclosures about any board replacement or governance changes ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting.