Board grants 2,865 deferred stock units to First Busey (BUSE) director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FIRST BUSEY CORP director Steven W. Caple reported an acquisition of company equity as part of his board compensation. On a Form 4, he received a grant of 2,865 Deferred Stock Units of common stock at no cash cost, awarded by the Board of Directors.

The Deferred Stock Units vest after one year, meaning they become fully earned over that period. Following this grant, Caple directly holds 11,318 shares or units of First Busey common stock. This is a routine, compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider CAPLE STEVEN W

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,865	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,318 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Deferred Stock Units granted: 2,865 units Price per unit: $0.0000 Holdings after transaction: 11,318 shares/units

3 metrics

Deferred Stock Units granted 2,865 units Equity award to director Steven W. Caple

Price per unit $0.0000 Grant of Deferred Stock Units, no cash paid

Holdings after transaction 11,318 shares/units Caple’s direct position following the grant

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, Board of Directors, vest

3 terms

Deferred Stock Units financial

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

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.

Board of Directors financial

"Represents a grant by the Board of Directors of Deferred 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.

vest financial

"Deferred Stock Units which vest after one year"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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

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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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		2,865(1)	A	$0	11,318	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 Deferred Stock Units which vest after one year.

Remarks:

	/s/ Carolyn Slattery, attorney-in-fact	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

First Busey director Steven W. Caple reported receiving 2,865 Deferred Stock Units of common stock. The grant was made by the Board of Directors as compensation and carried no cash purchase price, reflecting a routine equity award rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many First Busey (BUSE) shares or units does Steven W. Caple hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, Steven W. Caple directly holds 11,318 shares or units of First Busey common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 2,865 Deferred Stock Units, which are part of his overall equity position as a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

Was cash paid for the 2,865 Deferred Stock Units granted to the First Busey director?

No cash was paid for this grant; the transaction shows a price per share of 0.0000. This indicates the 2,865 Deferred Stock Units were awarded as equity compensation by the Board of Directors, not acquired through an open-market purchase or other cash-funded transaction.

When do Steven W. Caple’s Deferred Stock Units from First Busey (BUSE) vest?

The footnote states that the 2,865 Deferred Stock Units granted to Steven W. Caple vest after one year. Vesting after one year means he must remain in the eligible role during that period before the units become fully earned and non-forfeitable.

Is the Form 4 transaction for First Busey (BUSE) a purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. The transaction is coded as an “A” for grant or award, with 2,865 Deferred Stock Units given at no cash cost, consistent with routine director equity compensation authorized by the Board of Directors.