First Busey (BUSE) director Jensen receives 231 dividend-equivalent shares

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First Busey Corporation director Karen M. Jensen reported an acquisition of 231 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026. The shares were received at a price of $0 as dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend on First Busey common stock. Following this transaction, Jensen beneficially owns 87,271 shares of First Busey common stock in direct form.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Jensen Karen M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

11440 TOMAHAWK CREEK PARKWAY

(Street)

LEAWOOD KS 66211

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ [ BUSE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/30/2026		A		231(1)	A	$0	87,271	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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-fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did First Busey (BUSE) report for Karen M. Jensen?

Karen M. Jensen reported acquiring 231 shares of First Busey common stock on January 30, 2026. The shares were credited as dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units, increasing her beneficial ownership to 87,271 shares held directly.

At what price were the new First Busey (BUSE) shares acquired by the director?

The 231 First Busey common shares were acquired at a reported price of $0 per share. They represent dividend equivalent rights credited on Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid on First Busey common stock.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does director Karen M. Jensen now own?

After the reported transaction, Karen M. Jensen beneficially owns 87,271 shares of First Busey common stock. This total reflects the addition of 231 dividend equivalent shares credited on January 30, 2026, held in direct ownership form.

What are dividend equivalent rights in the First Busey (BUSE) Form 4 filing?

Dividend equivalent rights in this filing are amounts accrued on Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend is paid. Each right is described as the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey common stock, effectively increasing the holder’s share-based exposure.

What role does Karen M. Jensen hold at First Busey (BUSE)?

Karen M. Jensen is identified as a director of First Busey Corporation. The Form 4 indicates she is not a ten percent owner or officer, and the reported holdings reflect her beneficial ownership position in the company’s common stock.