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Scott A. Wehrli (BUSE) receives 125 dividend-equivalent shares and reports indirect holdings

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First Busey Corp director Scott A. Wehrli reported a small equity compensation-related change in his ownership. He acquired 125 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share as a grant or award, described as dividend equivalent rights tied to Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid.

After this award, Wehrli directly holds 12,924 shares of Common Stock. He also has indirect holdings of 23,011 shares through the Scott Wehrli Declaration of Trust and 40,367 shares through Scott Wehrli Investments LLC, reflecting his overall reported ownership position in First Busey Corp stock.

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Insider Wehrli Scott A
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 125 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,924 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 40,367 shares (Indirect, Scott Wehrli Investments LLC)
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Shares awarded 125 shares Grant/award acquisition at $0.00 per share on Common Stock
Direct holdings after award 12,924 shares Common Stock directly owned by Scott A. Wehrli after the transaction
Trust indirect holdings 23,011 shares Common Stock held via Scott Wehrli Declaration of Trust
LLC indirect holdings 40,367 shares Common Stock held via Scott Wehrli Investments LLC
Award price $0.00 per share Price per share for the 125-share grant classified as dividend equivalent rights
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with the payment of a cash dividend"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with the payment of a cash dividend"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition"
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect", "ownership_code": "I""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Wehrli Scott A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
11440 TOMAHAWK CREEK PARKWAY

(Street)
LEAWOOD KANSAS 66211

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ [ BUSE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026A125(1)A$012,924D
Common Stock40,367IScott Wehrli Investments LLC
Common Stock23,011IScott Wehrli Declaration of Trust
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with the payment of a cash dividend on First Busey Corporation Common Stock. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey Corporation Common Stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Carolyn Slattery, attorney-in-fact05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Scott A. Wehrli report at FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE)?

Scott A. Wehrli reported an acquisition of 125 Common Stock shares as a grant or award at no cost. These shares represent dividend equivalent rights credited on Deferred Stock Units when First Busey paid a cash dividend, increasing his direct reported holdings modestly.

How many FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE) shares does Scott A. Wehrli now hold directly?

Scott A. Wehrli now directly holds 12,924 shares of First Busey Common Stock after receiving 125 shares as dividend equivalent rights. This figure reflects only his direct ownership and is separate from additional shares held indirectly through a trust and an investment LLC.

What indirect FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE) shareholdings are associated with Scott A. Wehrli?

Indirectly, 23,011 shares are held via the Scott Wehrli Declaration of Trust and 40,367 shares via Scott Wehrli Investments LLC. These entries show ownership through related entities, supplementing Wehrli’s direct 12,924-share position in First Busey Common Stock.

What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the Scott A. Wehrli Form 4 for BUSE?

Dividend equivalent rights in this filing are credits tied to Deferred Stock Units. When First Busey paid a cash dividend on its Common Stock, Wehrli accrued rights economically equivalent to shares, resulting in the 125-share award reported at a price of $0.00 per share.

Did Scott A. Wehrli buy or sell FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE) shares on the market?

The Form 4 shows a grant or award of 125 shares at $0.00 per share, not an open-market purchase or sale. The transaction is compensation-related through dividend equivalent rights rather than a discretionary trade in First Busey stock.