5,887 RSUs granted to First Busey (BUSE) bank president

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Busey Corp. reported that Thomas Anthony Hammond, President of Busey Bank, received a grant of 5,887 shares of common stock as a compensation award. The grant consists of Restricted Stock Units that vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

After this award and prior dividend reinvestments, Hammond now holds a total of 12,359.3742 shares of First Busey common stock directly, including 138.3742 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment program.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hammond Thomas Anthony

Role President, Busey Bank

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,887	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,359.374 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents a grant by the Board of Directors of Restricted Stock Units which vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Includes 138.3742 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 5,887 shares Total direct holdings after grant: 12,359.3742 shares Dividend reinvestment shares: 138.3742 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 5,887 shares Restricted Stock Units granted on April 1, 2026

Total direct holdings after grant 12,359.3742 shares Common stock held directly by Thomas Hammond after transaction

Dividend reinvestment shares 138.3742 shares Portion of holdings acquired through dividend reinvestment

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Indicates compensation grant, not a cash purchase

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, dividend reinvestment, Board of Directors

3 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Represents a grant by the Board of Directors of Restricted Stock Units which vest"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

dividend reinvestment financial

"Includes 138.3742 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment."

Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.

Board of Directors financial

"Represents a grant by the Board of Directors of Restricted Stock Units"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Hammond Thomas Anthony

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, Busey Bank

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/01/2026		A		5,887(1)	A	$0	12,359.3742(2)	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 a grant by the Board of Directors of Restricted Stock Units which vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

2. Includes 138.3742 shares acquired through a dividend reinvestment.

Remarks:

	/s/ Carolyn Slattery, attorney-in-fact	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did the Form 4 for FIRST BUSEY CORP (BUSE) disclose about Thomas Hammond?

The filing shows Thomas Anthony Hammond, President of Busey Bank, received 5,887 First Busey common shares as a Restricted Stock Unit grant. The award is compensation-based, not an open-market purchase, and increases his directly held ownership in the company.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares did Thomas Hammond receive in this award?

Thomas Hammond was granted 5,887 shares of First Busey common stock through a Restricted Stock Unit award. These shares were granted at no stated purchase price, reflecting equity-based compensation approved for his role as President of Busey Bank.

How do the new RSUs for BUSE vest for Thomas Hammond?

The 5,887 Restricted Stock Units granted to Thomas Hammond vest in three equal installments. Vesting occurs on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, aligning the award with multi-year service and performance at Busey Bank and First Busey Corp.

What is Thomas Hammond’s total First Busey (BUSE) shareholding after this transaction?

Following the grant, Thomas Hammond directly holds 12,359.3742 First Busey common shares. This total includes both the newly granted Restricted Stock Units and 138.3742 shares that were previously acquired through a dividend reinvestment arrangement in the company’s stock.

Was this BUSE Form 4 an open-market stock purchase or a compensation grant?

This Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. Thomas Hammond received 5,887 Restricted Stock Units awarded by the Board of Directors, with no purchase price per share, structured to vest over three years as part of his executive compensation.

What role does Thomas Hammond hold at First Busey (BUSE) in this filing?

Thomas Anthony Hammond is identified as an officer, serving as President of Busey Bank, a subsidiary of First Busey Corp. The equity grant of 5,887 Restricted Stock Units reflects compensation tied to his leadership responsibilities at the bank within the corporate group.