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First Busey Corp (BUSE) director awarded 53 share equivalents

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First Busey Corp director Steven W. Caple reported an acquisition of 53 common-stock-equivalent dividend equivalent rights on July 31, 2026, granted at $0.00 per share in connection with a cash dividend. Following this award, his directly held First Busey common stock position is 11,433 shares.

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Insider CAPLE STEVEN W
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 53 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,433 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. 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.
Shares acquired 53 shares Grant of dividend equivalent rights on July 31, 2026
Grant price per share $0.0000 Grant/award acquisition price per share for dividend equivalent rights
Shares owned after transaction 11,433 shares Total direct First Busey common stock holdings following the Form 4 transaction
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.
economic equivalent of one share financial
"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey Corporation Common Stock"

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FAQ

What transaction did Steven W. Caple report for First Busey (BUSE)?

Steven W. Caple reported an award of 53 common-stock-equivalent dividend equivalent rights on July 31, 2026. The rights were granted at $0.00 per share in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey common stock.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does Steven W. Caple now directly hold?

After the reported transaction, Steven W. Caple directly holds 11,433 shares of First Busey common stock. This figure includes the additional 53 dividend equivalent rights reported as economically equivalent to common shares.

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

The filing states these are dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units when a cash dividend was paid. Each dividend equivalent right is described as the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey Corporation common stock.

Did Steven W. Caple sell any First Busey (BUSE) shares in this Form 4?

No sales were reported; the Form 4 only shows an acquisition of 53 dividend equivalent rights. The transaction code is A for a grant or other acquisition, and the transactionSummary shows zero sales.

Was Steven W. Caple’s First Busey (BUSE) transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The Form 4’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, indicated by the aff_10b5_one value of false. This means the reported acquisition was not identified as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What type of security is involved in Steven W. Caple’s BUSE Form 4 filing?

The transaction involves Common Stock, specifically dividend equivalent rights tied to Deferred Stock Units. Each right is described as the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey Corporation common stock.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
CAPLE STEVEN W

(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)
07/31/2026
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 Stock07/31/2026A53(1)A$011,433D
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/ Catherine Alqallaf, attorney-in-fact08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)