First Busey (BUSE) director adds 294 dividend-equivalent common stock rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Busey Corporation director Frederic L. Kenney received 294 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026 through dividend-equivalent rights tied to deferred stock units, at a price of $0 per share. After this accrual, he directly holds 32,481 First Busey common shares and has an additional 16,349 shares reported as indirectly owned through his spouse. Each dividend-equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey common stock, reflecting cash dividends paid on the company’s stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KENNEY FREDERIC L

(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		294(1)	A	$0	32,481	D
Common Stock								16,349	I	Spouse

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 on January 30, 2026?

First Busey reported that director Frederic L. Kenney received 294 shares of common stock via dividend-equivalent rights at $0 per share. These rights accrued on deferred stock units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey common stock.

Who is Frederic L. Kenney in relation to First Busey (BUSE)?

Frederic L. Kenney is a director of First Busey Corporation, as indicated in the Form 4 filing. His role is disclosed in the relationship section, confirming board-level oversight rather than an officer or 10% ownership position.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does Frederic L. Kenney own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Frederic L. Kenney beneficially owns 32,481 First Busey common shares directly. The filing also reports an additional 16,349 shares as indirectly owned, attributed to his spouse’s holdings in the issuer’s common stock.

What are dividend-equivalent rights on First Busey deferred stock units?

Dividend-equivalent rights are amounts accrued on Deferred Stock Units when First Busey pays cash dividends on its common stock. Each dividend-equivalent right is described as the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey Corporation common stock.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares are reported as indirectly owned through Frederic L. Kenney’s spouse?

The filing shows 16,349 First Busey common shares as indirectly owned, with the nature of ownership identified as “Spouse.” This indicates the shares are held by his spouse but reported as part of his beneficial ownership.

Did Frederic L. Kenney pay for the 294 First Busey shares reported in this Form 4?

No cash was paid for these shares; the Form 4 lists a price of $0 per share. The 294 shares arose from dividend-equivalent rights credited on deferred stock units when First Busey paid a cash dividend.