What type of preferred stock related to First Busey (BUSE) is reported in Brenneman’s Form 4?

The filing lists Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock as an indirect holding. The Brenneman Living Trust holds 100 shares of this preferred stock, reported as an indirect ownership position separate from Brenneman’s directly held common shares.

First Busey (BUSE) director Rod Brenneman granted 62 dividend-equivalent shares

Q: What insider transaction did Rod Brenneman report for FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE)?

Rod Brenneman reported receiving 62 shares of First Busey Common Stock on May 1, 2026. The shares were acquired as a grant or award , not through an open-market purchase, and relate to dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units.

Q: How were the 62 First Busey (BUSE) shares granted to Rod Brenneman determined?

The 62 shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units when First Busey paid a cash dividend. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one share of Common Stock , converting the cash dividend into additional share-based compensation.

Q: How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does Rod Brenneman hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Rod Brenneman directly holds 32,736 shares of First Busey Common Stock . This figure reflects his direct ownership only and excludes additional shares and preferred stock held indirectly through the Brenneman Living Trust.

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Filing Sentiment

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Busey Corp. director Rod Brenneman reported a small equity-based compensation award. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 62 shares of Common Stock at $0.0000 per share, characterized as a grant, award, or other acquisition.

According to a footnote, these 62 shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid, with each right economically equivalent to one common share. After this award, Brenneman directly holds 32,736 shares of Common Stock and, through the Brenneman Living Trust dated November 2, 2012, indirectly holds 136,639 shares of Common Stock and 100 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. The filing reflects routine compensation-related accruals rather than any open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Brenneman Rod

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	62	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 32,736 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 136,639 shares (Indirect, Brenneman Living Trust Dated November 2, 2012); Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock — 100 shares (Indirect, Brenneman Living Trust Dated November 2, 2012)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 62 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Direct common shares after grant: 32,736 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 62 shares Common Stock grant on May 1, 2026 (A-code acquisition)

Grant price $0.0000 per share Price for 62-share Common Stock award

Direct common shares after grant 32,736 shares Total Common Stock directly held by Brenneman after transaction

Indirect common shares 136,639 shares Common Stock held by Brenneman Living Trust as indirect ownership

Indirect preferred shares 100 shares Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock held by trust

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, Deferred Stock Units, Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, indirect ownership

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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

"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.

Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock financial

"security_title": "Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock""

indirect ownership financial

"ownership_type": "indirect","ownership_code": "I""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/05/2026 - 05:48 PM

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^*

Brenneman Rod

(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)

X	Director	10% 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)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/01/2026		A		62⁽¹⁾	A	$0	32,736	D
Common Stock								136,639	I	Brenneman Living Trust Dated November 2, 2012
Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock								100	I	Brenneman Living Trust Dated November 2, 2012

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Rod Brenneman report for FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE)?

Rod Brenneman reported receiving 62 shares of First Busey Common Stock on May 1, 2026. The shares were acquired as a grant or award, not through an open-market purchase, and relate to dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units.

How were the 62 First Busey (BUSE) shares granted to Rod Brenneman determined?

The 62 shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units when First Busey paid a cash dividend. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one share of Common Stock, converting the cash dividend into additional share-based compensation.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does Rod Brenneman hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Rod Brenneman directly holds 32,736 shares of First Busey Common Stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership only and excludes additional shares and preferred stock held indirectly through the Brenneman Living Trust.

What indirect holdings in First Busey (BUSE) does the Brenneman Living Trust report?

The Brenneman Living Trust dated November 2, 2012 indirectly holds 136,639 shares of First Busey Common Stock and 100 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. These positions are reported as indirect ownership attributable to Rod Brenneman.

Was Rod Brenneman’s May 2026 First Busey (BUSE) transaction an open-market buy or sell?

No, the Form 4 does not show any open-market buy or sell. The only quantified transaction is an A-code acquisition of 62 shares at $0.0000 per share, classified as a grant or award linked to dividend equivalent rights.