Equity Bancshares Files Pro Forma Financials for Frontier Merger

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Equity Bancshares filed an amendment to its prior merger announcement, providing audited financial statements for the acquired Frontier Holdings, LLC and pro forma combined financials, detailing the financial impact of the acquisition.

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• Audited Financials for Acquired Entity

  The filing includes audited consolidated financial statements for Frontier Holdings, LLC for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

• Pro Forma Combined Financials Released

  Unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, and statements of income for the year ended December 31, 2025, are provided, illustrating the financial impact of the merger.

• Merger Consideration Details Confirmed

  The merger involved the issuance of 2,220,000 shares of Equity common stock and approximately $32.5 million in cash to Frontier unitholders.

• Accretive Pro Forma EPS

  The pro forma basic earnings per share for the combined entity for the year ended December 31, 2025, is $1.30, compared to Equity's historical $1.24.

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This 8-K/A provides crucial financial transparency regarding the previously completed merger with Frontier Holdings, LLC. The inclusion of audited financials for Frontier and the pro forma combined statements allows investors to fully assess the financial health and future earnings potential of the combined entity. The deal, valued at approximately $131.6 million, represents a significant strategic move for Equity Bancshares, and the pro forma financials indicate a slightly accretive impact on earnings per share for 2025, despite the issuance of 2.22 million new shares. Investors should review these detailed financials to understand the integration's impact on the balance sheet, income statement, and key financial ratios.