First Busey Corp (BUSE) director adds 36 dividend-equivalent shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Busey Corporation director Jennifer M. Grigsby reported a small stock-related award linked to a cash dividend. On January 30, 2026, she acquired 36 shares of Common Stock at $0 per share through dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units.

Following this transaction, she beneficially owns 21,875 shares of Common Stock directly. In addition, 25,637 shares are held indirectly through the Jennifer M. Grigsby Living Trust, reflecting her combined direct and indirect ownership position.

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 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^*

Grigsby Jennifer 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		36(1)	A	$0	21,875	D
Common Stock								25,637	I	Jennifer M. Grigsby Living Trust

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 Jennifer M. Grigsby?

First Busey director Jennifer M. Grigsby reported acquiring 36 shares of Common Stock on January 30, 2026. The shares came from dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred stock units following a cash dividend on First Busey Corporation Common Stock.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does Jennifer M. Grigsby own directly after this filing?

After the reported transaction, Jennifer M. Grigsby directly owns 21,875 shares of First Busey Common Stock. This figure represents her direct beneficial ownership position following the crediting of 36 dividend equivalent share rights on deferred stock units.

What indirect holdings in First Busey (BUSE) does Jennifer M. Grigsby report?

In addition to her direct shares, 25,637 First Busey Common Stock shares are held indirectly through the Jennifer M. Grigsby Living Trust. This trust position is reported separately from her directly held 21,875 shares in the Form 4 filing.

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

The filing explains that the 36 additional shares represent dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one share of First Busey Common Stock, credited in connection with a cash dividend payment.

What role does Jennifer M. Grigsby have at First Busey (BUSE)?

Jennifer M. Grigsby is identified in the filing as a director of First Busey Corporation. She is not listed as a company officer or 10% owner, and the Form 4 reflects her equity holdings as a board member.

Was cash paid for the 36 First Busey (BUSE) shares reported in this Form 4?

No cash was paid for these shares; the transaction price is listed as $0 per share. The 36 shares arise from dividend equivalent rights credited on existing deferred stock units when First Busey paid a cash dividend.