Item 8.01 Other Events. On March 20, 2023, the Board of Directors of Equity Bancshares, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.10 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 14, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2023. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Equity Bancshares, Inc. Date: March 21, 2023 By: /s/ Eric R. Newell Eric R. Newell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer(…)