# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001227500
**File Stem:** 0001104659-26-041077
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-26-041077.hdr.sgml**: 20260408

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-26-041077

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260408

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260408

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** EQUITY BANCSHARES INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001227500
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** KS
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-89190
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26849590

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7701 E. KELLOGG DRIVE, SUITE 300
- **CITY:** WICHITA
- **STATE:** KS
- **ZIP:** 67207
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 316-612-6000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7701 E. KELLOGG DRIVE, SUITE 300
- **CITY:** WICHITA
- **STATE:** KS
- **ZIP:** 67207
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PATRIOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS III, L.P.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001703298

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 820915671
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2929 ARCH STREET
- **CITY:** PHILADELPHIA
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19104
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 215-399-4650

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2929 ARCH STREET
- **CITY:** PHILADELPHIA
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19104

## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 1**

**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT**

Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree that the Schedule 13D to which this Joint Filing Agreement is being filed as an exhibit shall be a joint statement filed on behalf of each of the undersigned.

Date: April 8, 2026.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| PATRIOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS III, L.P. | PATRIOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS III, L.P. |
| By: | /s/ W. Kirk Wycoff |
|  | W. Kirk Wycoff, a member of Patriot Financial Partners GP <br> III, LLC, the general partner of Patriot Financial Partners GP <br> III, L.P., the general partner of Patriot Financial Partners III, L.P. |
| PATRIOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS GP III, L.P. | PATRIOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS GP III, L.P. |
| By: | /s/ W. Kirk Wycoff |
|  | W. Kirk Wycoff, a member of Patriot Financial Partners GP<br> III, LLC., the general partner of Patriot Financial Partners GP III, L.P. |
| PATRIOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS GP III, LLC | PATRIOT FINANCIAL PARTNERS GP III, LLC |
| By: | /s/ W. Kirk Wycoff |
|  | W. Kirk Wycoff, a member |
| By: | /s/ W. Kirk Wycoff |
|  | W. Kirk Wycoff |
| By: | /s/ James F. Deutsch |
|  | James F. Deutsch |

---

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**(Amendment No. 2)**

**Equity Bancshares, Inc.**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Common Stock**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**—**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**James Murphy**<br>Four Radnor Corporate Center<br>100 Matsonford Road Suite 210<br>Radnor PA 19087<br>(215) 399-4650

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**04/06/2026**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Patriot Financial Partners III, L.P.** | Name of reporting person<br>**Patriot Financial Partners III, L.P.** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**WC** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**WC** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**DELAWARE** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**DELAWARE** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**PN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**PN** | |

---

**Comment for Reporting Person:** (1) This calculation is based on 20,992,139 shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding, as reported in the Company's Form 10-K/A filed on March 10, 2026.

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Patriot Financial Partners GP III, L.P.** | Name of reporting person<br>**Patriot Financial Partners GP III, L.P.** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**DELAWARE** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**DELAWARE** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**PN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**PN** | |

---

**Comment for Reporting Person:** (1) This calculation is based on 20,992,139 shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding, as reported in the Company's Form 10-K/A filed on March 10, 2026.

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

---

| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Patriot Financial Partners GP III, LLC** | Name of reporting person<br>**Patriot Financial Partners GP III, LLC** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**DELAWARE** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**DELAWARE** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

---

**Comment for Reporting Person:** (1) This calculation is based on 20,992,139 shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding, as reported in the Company's Form 10-K/A filed on March 10, 2026.

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**W. Kirk Wycoff** | Name of reporting person<br>**W. Kirk Wycoff** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**PENNSYLVANIA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**PENNSYLVANIA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

---

**Comment for Reporting Person:** (1) This calculation is based on 20,992,139 shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding, as reported in the Company's Form 10-K/A filed on March 10, 2026.

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**James F. Deutsch** | Name of reporting person<br>**James F. Deutsch** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**AF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**PENNSYLVANIA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**PENNSYLVANIA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**1017214.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1017214.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.85%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

---

**Comment for Reporting Person:** (1) This calculation is based on 20,992,139 shares of Common Stock of the Company outstanding, as reported in the Company's Form 10-K/A filed on March 10, 2026.

**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Common Stock

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
Equity Bancshares, Inc.

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
7701 East Kellogg Drive, Suite 300, Wichita, KS, 67207

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

The shares in the Company were acquired and sold for investment purposes.  Except as otherwise described herein or in Item 6 below, no member of the Patriot Financial Group III has any plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the transactions described in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

Subject to the limitations imposed by applicable federal and state securities laws, Patriot Financial Group III may further dispose of shares of Common Stock in the Company from time to time, subject to market conditions and other investment considerations, and may cause the Purchased Shares to be distributed in kind to investors.  To the extent permitted by applicable bank regulatory limitations, each member of the Patriot Financial Group III may directly or indirectly acquire additional shares of Common Stock or associated rights or securities exercisable for or convertible into Common Stock, depending upon an ongoing evaluation of its investment in the Common Stock, applicable legal restrictions, prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements of such member of the Patriot Financial Group III and/or investment considerations.

**Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer**

**(a)**
Entity : Patriot Fund III
Amount Beneficially Owned : 1,017,214
Percent of Class : 4.85%
Sole Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 0
Shared Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 1,017,214
Sole Power to Dispose or to Direct the Disposition : 0
Shared Power to Dispose or Direct the Disposition : 1,017,214

Entity : Patriot III GP
Amount Beneficially Owned : 1,017,214
Percent of Class : 4.85%
Sole Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 0
Shared Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 1,017,214
Sole Power to Dispose or to Direct the Disposition : 0
Shared Power to Dispose or Direct the Disposition : 1,017,214

Entity : Patriot III LLC
Amount Beneficially Owned : 1,017,214
Percent of Class : 4.85%
Sole Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 0
Shared Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 1,017,214
Sole Power to Dispose or to Direct the Disposition : 0
Shared Power to Dispose or Direct the Disposition : 1,017,214

Entity : W. Kirk Wycoff
Amount Beneficially Owned : 1,017,214
Percent of Class : 4.85%
Sole Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 0
Shared Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 1,017,214
Sole Power to Dispose or to Direct the Disposition : 0
Shared Power to Dispose or Direct the Disposition : 1,017,214

Entity : James F. Deutsch
Amount Beneficially Owned : 1,017,214
Percent of Class : 4.85%
Sole Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 0
Shared Power to Vote or Direct the Vote : 1,017,214
Sole Power to Dispose or to Direct the Disposition : 0
Shared Power to Dispose or Direct the Disposition : 1,017,214

**(b)**
See (a) immediately above.

**(c)**
No members of the Patriot Financial Group had any transactions in the voting Common Stock (or securities convertible into Common Stock) during the past 60 days, except that Patriot Fund III sold shares of the Common Stock as described below.

Date Sold                 Shares Sold
March 23, 2026         16,892
March 31, 2026         5,959
April 1, 2026              44,144
April 2, 2026              65,451
April 6, 2026              67,554

**Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.**

N/A

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Patriot Financial Partners III, L.P.

**Signature:** /s/W. Kirk Wycoff

**Name/Title:** Member of Patriot Financial Partners GP III, LLC, the general partner of Patriot Financial Partners GP III, L.P., the general partner of Patriot Finan

**Date:** 04/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Patriot Financial Partners GP III, L.P.

**Signature:** /s/W. Kirk Wycoff

**Name/Title:** Member of Patriot Financial Partners GP III, LLC., the general partner of Patriot Financial Partners GP III, L.P.

**Date:** 04/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Patriot Financial Partners GP III, LLC

**Signature:** /s/W. Kirk Wycoff

**Name/Title:** Member

**Date:** 04/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** W. Kirk Wycoff

**Signature:** /s/W. Kirk Wycoff

**Name/Title:** W. Kirk Wycoff

**Date:** 04/08/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** James F. Deutsch

**Signature:** /s/James F. Deutsch

**Name/Title:** James F. Deutsch

**Date:** 04/08/2026