Equity Bancshares Completes Acquisition of KansasLand Bancshares

Equity Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Kansas-based Equity Bank, has completed the acquisition of KansasLand Bancshares, the parent company of KansasLand Bank. The acquisition expands Equity’s presence in Quinter and Americus, Kansas, according to a news release.

The KansasLand branches have been renamed Equity Bank, and Equity plans to consolidate its core and digital banking systems in the third quarter of 2024.

“We are pleased to welcome KansasLand clients and team members to our organization,” said Rick Sems, CEO of Equity Bank, in a release. “This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to growth in our home state of Kansas, and we look forward to serving our new clients while continuing to serve our shareholders.”