Is the 349-share grant to Stephen V. King material for First Busey investors?

The filing shows a small grant of 349 shares relative to Stephen V. King’s total reported holdings of over 200,000 shares combined. It appears to be a routine compensation-related adjustment linked to dividend equivalent rights, rather than a significant directional trade.

First Busey (BUSE) director Stephen V. King gains 349 dividend-equivalent shares

Q: What did Stephen V. King report in this Form 4 for BUSE?

Stephen V. King reported a grant of 349 shares of First Busey Common Stock at $0.00 per share, tied to dividend equivalent rights. After this award, his direct holdings rose to 36,070 shares, alongside significant indirect holdings through a trust.

Q: Are Stephen V. King’s reported transactions in BUSE open-market buys or sells?

No, the Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales . The 349 shares were acquired as a grant or award , representing dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units. This is a compensation-related adjustment, not a discretionary market trade.

Q: How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does Stephen V. King hold directly and indirectly?

After the reported transactions, Stephen V. King holds 36,070 shares of First Busey Common Stock directly. He also has 181,918 shares reported as held indirectly through the “Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04.”

Q: What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the BUSE Form 4 footnote?

Dividend equivalent rights are amounts that mirror cash dividends on underlying shares, credited as additional units. Here, they accrued on Deferred Stock Units when First Busey paid a cash dividend, and each right equals one share of Common Stock economically.

Filing Impact

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Busey Corp. director Stephen V. King reported routine equity-related changes in his holdings. He received an award of 349 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, classified as a grant or other acquisition, increasing his direct ownership to 36,070 shares.

The filing also lists 181,918 shares of Common Stock held indirectly through the “Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04.” A footnote explains the 349-share award represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey common stock, meaning this is a compensation-related adjustment rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider King Stephen V

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	349	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 36,070 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 181,918 shares (Indirect, Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 349 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 36,070 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 349 shares Grant/award acquisition of Common Stock at $0.00 per share

Grant price $0.00 per share Price for 349-share grant representing dividend equivalent rights

Direct holdings after grant 36,070 shares Common Stock directly owned after A-code transaction

Indirect trust holdings 181,918 shares Common Stock held via Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, Deferred Stock Units, indirect, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

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.

indirect financial

"total_shares_following_transaction 181918.0000 ... ownership_type indirect"

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/05/2026 - 05:47 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^*

King Stephen V

(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		349⁽¹⁾	A	$0	36,070	D
Common Stock								181,918	I	Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04

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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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Stephen V. King report in this Form 4 for BUSE?

Stephen V. King reported a grant of 349 shares of First Busey Common Stock at $0.00 per share, tied to dividend equivalent rights. After this award, his direct holdings rose to 36,070 shares, alongside significant indirect holdings through a trust.

Are Stephen V. King’s reported transactions in BUSE open-market buys or sells?

No, the Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales. The 349 shares were acquired as a grant or award, representing dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units. This is a compensation-related adjustment, not a discretionary market trade.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares does Stephen V. King hold directly and indirectly?

After the reported transactions, Stephen V. King holds 36,070 shares of First Busey Common Stock directly. He also has 181,918 shares reported as held indirectly through the “Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04.”

What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the BUSE Form 4 footnote?

Dividend equivalent rights are amounts that mirror cash dividends on underlying shares, credited as additional units. Here, they accrued on Deferred Stock Units when First Busey paid a cash dividend, and each right equals one share of Common Stock economically.

Does this BUSE Form 4 indicate any change in Stephen V. King’s derivative positions?

No derivative transactions are reported in this Form 4. The derivativeSummary is empty, indicating no option or other derivative exercises or grants in this filing. The changes relate only to Common Stock and dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units.