[8-K] First Busey Corporation Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) filed a Form 8-K announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend will be paid on July 25, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 18, 2025.

No other material events, financial results, or transactional updates were reported in this filing. The announcement reaffirms the company’s commitment to regular shareholder payouts and provides a clear record and payment schedule for income-focused investors.

Positive

• Declaration of a $0.25 per share cash dividend payable on July 25, 2025 provides continued shareholder returns.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine $0.25 dividend declared; maintains payout cadence, minimal immediate valuation impact.

The announced dividend is consistent with First Busey’s established quarterly distribution practice. At $0.25 per share, the payment implies an annualized rate of $1.00; actual dividend yield will depend on the prevailing share price, which the filing does not specify. From a cash-flow perspective, the dividend represents a modest cash outlay that most regional banks can comfortably fund through current earnings. Because the company did not disclose earnings data or changes to capital strategy, the event is largely neutral for valuation models but signals continued confidence in near-term profitability and capital adequacy.

Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Stable dividend supports income mandate; unlikely to drive major trading activity.

Income-oriented investors will welcome the continuation of a $0.25 quarterly dividend, providing predictable cash flow with no apparent alteration to payout policy. However, the absence of incremental information on earnings, credit quality, or balance-sheet strategy limits the filing’s influence on broader portfolio decisions. Unless the declared amount deviates from historical levels—which the document does not indicate—market reaction should remain muted. Overall, the disclosure confirms stability rather than signaling new growth or risk catalysts.

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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): July 08, 2025

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First Busey Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Nevada			0-15950			37-1078406
(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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

BUSE

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 July 8, 2025, the Board of Directors of First Busey Corporation (“Busey”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on Busey’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 25, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 18, 2025.

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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:

July 8, 2025

By:

/s/ SCOTT A. PHILLIPS

Scott A. Phillips

Interim Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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FAQ

What dividend did First Busey (BUSE) declare?

The Board declared a $0.25 per share quarterly cash dividend.

When is the dividend record date for BUSE shareholders?

Shareholders must be on record by July 18, 2025 to receive the dividend.

When will First Busey pay the announced dividend?

The dividend is scheduled for payment on July 25, 2025.

Which SEC form announced the dividend?

The dividend was disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

On which exchange is First Busey’s common stock listed?

First Busey’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol BUSE.

Did the filing include any earnings or transaction data?

No, the filing solely covers the dividend declaration without additional financial details.