First Busey (BUSE) CRO awarded 8,437 restricted stock units in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bowe Monica L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST BUSEY CORP executive Monica L. Bowe, EVP and Chief Risk Officer, received an equity grant of 8,437 shares of common stock as a compensation award. The grant was made in the form of Restricted Stock Units that were awarded at no cash cost to her.

The Restricted Stock Units vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, tying the award to continued service and long-term performance. Following this grant, Bowe’s directly held common stock position increased to 62,954.7179 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bowe Monica L

Role EVP Chief Risk Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,437	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 62,954.718 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted Stock Units granted: 8,437 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after grant: 62,954.7179 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted Stock Units granted 8,437 shares Equity award granted on April 1, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported value for RSU grant

Shares owned after grant 62,954.7179 shares Direct common stock holdings after transaction

Vesting schedule 3 equal annual installments Each of the first three anniversaries of grant date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Board of Directors, vesting, grant date

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

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

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.

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.

vesting financial

"Restricted Stock Units which vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

grant date financial

"on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date"

The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.

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^*

Bowe Monica L

(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)
	EVP Chief Risk Officer

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		8,437(1)	A	$0	62,954.7179	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.

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 insider transaction did FIRST BUSEY (BUSE) report for Monica L. Bowe?

FIRST BUSEY reported that EVP Chief Risk Officer Monica L. Bowe received a grant of 8,437 shares of common stock as Restricted Stock Units. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many FIRST BUSEY (BUSE) shares does Monica L. Bowe hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Monica L. Bowe holds 62,954.7179 shares of FIRST BUSEY common stock directly. This total includes the newly awarded 8,437 Restricted Stock Units that were granted as part of her executive compensation package.

What are the vesting terms of Monica L. Bowe’s FIRST BUSEY Restricted Stock Units?

The 8,437 Restricted Stock Units granted to Monica L. Bowe vest in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. This structure encourages long-term alignment by spreading delivery of the shares over multiple years.

Did Monica L. Bowe buy or sell FIRST BUSEY (BUSE) shares in the market?

No market buy or sell occurred in this filing. Monica L. Bowe received 8,437 shares of FIRST BUSEY common stock as a Restricted Stock Unit grant with a reported price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash compensation award.

Who approved the Restricted Stock Unit grant reported for FIRST BUSEY (BUSE)?

The grant reported for Monica L. Bowe is described as a grant by the Board of Directors of FIRST BUSEY. This indicates the award was approved at the board level as part of the company’s executive compensation arrangements.