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$0.26 quarterly dividend set by First Busey (NASDAQ: BUSE)

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First Busey Corporation declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 1, 2026 to stockholders who are on record as of April 24, 2026. The company’s common stock and preferred depositary shares continue to trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.26 per share Cash dividend on outstanding common stock
Dividend payment date May 1, 2026 Date cash dividend will be paid
Dividend record date April 24, 2026 Stockholders of record on this date receive dividend
Preferred dividend rate 8.25% Fixed-Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock financial
"8.25% Fixed-Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock , $0.001 par value"
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.
Depositary Shares financial
"Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 8.25% Fixed-Rate Series B"
Depositary shares are tradable certificates that represent a fractional piece of a larger security held by a third-party bank, like owning a slice of a single big pie instead of the whole pie. They let companies issue and investors buy smaller, more affordable portions of preferred stock or other instruments; holders usually receive proportional dividends and market pricing similar to ordinary shares, but may have limited voting rights and different liquidity or tax implications, which can affect income and resale value.
stockholders of record financial
"payable on May 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of April 24, 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.
quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding shares of common stock"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
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UNITED STATES
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): April 14, 2026
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First Busey Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada0-1595037-1078406
(State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood, Kansas 66211
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(217) 365-4544
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueBUSE
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of 8.25% Fixed-Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
BUSEPThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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 April 14, 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 May 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of April 24, 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:
April 14, 2026
By:/s/ CHRISTOPHER H.M. CHAN
Christopher H.M. Chan
Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did First Busey (BUSE) declare in this 8-K?

First Busey declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share on its outstanding common stock. This payment reflects the company’s ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.

When will First Busey (BUSE) pay the declared dividend?

The dividend will be paid on May 1, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s books as of the stated record date will receive the cash dividend on this payment date through their brokerage or registered accounts.

What is the record date for First Busey’s $0.26 dividend?

The record date for First Busey’s quarterly dividend is April 24, 2026. Investors who are stockholders of record at the close of business on that date will be eligible to receive the $0.26 per share cash dividend.

Which First Busey shares are covered by the $0.26 dividend?

The $0.26 per share quarterly cash dividend applies to First Busey’s outstanding shares of common stock. The filing specifically references common shares, while the company also has listed depositary shares representing preferred stock on Nasdaq.

On which exchange does First Busey (BUSE) trade?

First Busey’s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol BUSE. The company also lists depositary shares representing its 8.25% Fixed-Rate Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock under the symbol BUSEP.

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