First Busey declares $0.26 quarterly cash dividend
The dividend declaration sets a record date and a payment date for common shareholders.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable October 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 23, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
Item 8.01 — Other Events
1 item
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend: $0.26 per share
Dividend record date: October 23, 2026
Dividend payment date: October 30, 2026
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5 metrics
Quarterly cash dividend
$0.26 per share
Declared on outstanding common stock
Dividend record date
October 23, 2026
Stockholders of record as of this date are eligible for the dividend
Dividend payment date
October 30, 2026
Scheduled payment date
Preferred stock rate
8.25%
Fixed rate on Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Depositary share interest
1/40th interest
Each depositary share represents this interest in a share of Series B preferred stock
Key Terms
stockholders of record, Depositary Shares, Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
3 terms
stockholders of record financial
"stockholders of record as of October 23, 2026"
Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock financial
"8.25% Fixed-Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock"
Non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock is a type of investment that pays a fixed dividend forever, without a set end date. If the company skips some dividends in a year, you don’t get that money later, and it’s gone forever. It matters because investors get regular income but may miss out if the company faces financial trouble.
FAQ
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What dividend did BUSE declare?
First Busey Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding common stock.
When is the BUSE dividend record date and payment date?
The dividend is payable on October 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 23, 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2026
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |||||
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| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | |||||
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 13, 2026, First Busey Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 23, 2026.
Signature
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, thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION | |||||||||||||||||
| Date: | October 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ CHRISTOPHER H.M. CHAN | ||||||||||||||
| Christopher H.M. Chan | |||||||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||