First Busey Corporation Form 4 Filings

First Busey Corporation director Frederic L. Kenney received 294 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026 through dividend-equivalent rights tied to deferred stock units, at a price of $0 per share. After this accrual, he directly holds 32,481 First Busey common shares and has an additional 16,349 shares reported as indirectly owned through his spouse. Each dividend-equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey common stock, reflecting cash dividends paid on the company’s stock.

First Busey Corporation director Tiffany B. White reported a small stock-based accrual tied to dividends. On January 30, 2026, she acquired 77 shares of Common Stock at $0 per share through dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units. After this, she directly beneficially owned 7,406 shares of First Busey common stock.

Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey common stock, reflecting reinvestment of cash dividends into additional stock-based units rather than a cash payout.

First Busey Corporation director Stephen V. King reported a small, no-cost share accrual tied to dividends. On January 30, 2026, he acquired 343 shares of Common Stock at $0 as dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units, bringing his direct holdings to 32,856 shares.

He also reports indirect beneficial ownership of 181,918 Common Stock shares held through the Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one First Busey common share.

First Busey Corporation's Chief Operating Officer, Amy L. Randolph, reported an automatic acquisition of 634 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026. These shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on Restricted Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey Corporation common stock.

Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and was acquired at a price of $0 per share. Following this transaction, Randolph directly beneficially owns 117,560.3025 shares of First Busey common stock.

First Busey Corporation director Karen M. Jensen reported an acquisition of 231 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026. The shares were received at a price of $0 as dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend on First Busey common stock. Following this transaction, Jensen beneficially owns 87,271 shares of First Busey common stock in direct form.

First Busey Corporation insider Mike Maddox reported multiple equity transactions and a change in reporting status. As President and director, he acquired small amounts of First Busey common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on October 31, 2025 and December 31, 2025 via dividend reinvestment and plan purchases.

On January 27, 2026, he received 40,614 shares of common stock at no cost from vesting of performance-based restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents in connection with his departure from First Busey Corporation, bringing his directly held common stock to about 252,470.6021 shares. He also reports direct and indirect holdings of preferred stock, depositary shares, and stock appreciation rights, while disclaiming beneficial ownership of securities held by his spouse and stepson. Effective January 27, 2026, he is no longer subject to Section 16 for First Busey equity and will no longer file Forms 4 or 5.

First Busey Corp director Michael David Cassens reported a small stock sale. On January 15, 2026, he sold 750 shares of First Busey common stock at $24.24 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 15, 2025. After this transaction, he beneficially owned 140,031 common shares, held directly.

First Busey Corp director reported selling 750 shares of common stock on 12/15/2025 at $25.37 per share. After this transaction, the director beneficially owned 140,781 shares, held directly.

The sale was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that was adopted on 08/15/2025, allowing the director’s trades to follow a pre-established, scheduled plan.

First Busey Corp reported an insider equity compensation event involving its executive vice president and chief risk officer. On December 5, 2025, 1,526 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $24.02 per share to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of performance-based restricted stock units tied to Core Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (ROATCE PSUs) and related dividend equivalent shares.

After this tax-related withholding, the officer directly beneficially owned 62,560.6733 shares of First Busey common stock. The transaction was reported as a withholding for taxes rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

First Busey Corp reported that a director who also serves as President bought 1,000 depositary shares on December 3, 2025, recorded as a purchase transaction.

The securities are depositary shares representing a 1/40th interest in the company’s 8.25% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B. The weighted average purchase price was $25.519 per depositary share, with multiple trades executed between $25.51 and $25.52. The insider also reports ongoing direct and indirect ownership in First Busey common and preferred shares, including holdings attributed to a spouse and a stepson, while expressly disclaiming beneficial ownership of those family-held securities.

First Busey Corp (BUSE) reported an insider transaction by a director on a Form 4. On 11/14/2025, the director sold 750 shares of common stock at a price of $22.92 per share, coded as an open market sale ("S"). After this transaction, the director beneficially owned 141,531 shares, held directly. The filing notes that the stock sale was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 15, 2025, which is a pre-arranged plan intended to provide an affirmative defense against insider trading claims.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported an insider transaction by its Chief Operating Officer. On 10/31/2025, the officer acquired 721 shares of common stock at $0, recorded as an acquisition.

The filing explains these shares reflect dividend equivalent rights credited on previously granted Restricted Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend, with each right equal to one share of common stock. Following the transaction, the officer directly holds 119,219.3025 shares.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) director reported an acquisition of 109 common stock equivalents on 10/31/2025. The entry reflects dividend equivalent rights credited on Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend; each right is economically equivalent to one share, and the transaction price is listed as $0.

Following the entry, the reporting person held 9,830 shares direct, 40,367 shares indirect through Scott Wehrli Investments LLC, and 23,011 shares indirect through the Scott Wehrli Declaration of Trust.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) disclosed a Form 4 for a company director reporting an automatic accrual of 308 dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units on 10/31/2025 at $0. These rights were credited in connection with a cash dividend and each right represents the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey common stock.

Following this entry, the reporting person beneficially owned 32,187 shares directly and 16,349 shares indirectly through a spouse.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) director reported a routine Form 4. On 10/31/2025, the insider acquired 37 shares of common stock as dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units at $0, reflecting the cash dividend paid on First Busey common stock.

Following the transaction, the insider beneficially owned 21,361 common shares (direct) and 24,909 common shares (indirect via the Kevin S. Rauckman Trust). The filing also lists 250 shares of Non‑Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock held indirectly by the trust.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) director reported an acquisition of 359 dividend equivalent rights on common stock at $0 on 10/31/2025. These were credited as dividend equivalents on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend, with each right economically equivalent to one share of First Busey Corporation common stock.

Following the transaction, beneficial ownership was reported as 32,513 shares held directly and 181,918 shares held indirectly through the Stephen V. King 2004 Declaration of Trust U/A 5/7/04. This filing reflects routine dividend-related accruals rather than an open‑market purchase or sale.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported an insider transaction by a director. On 10/31/2025, the director acquired 38 share equivalents at $0, recorded as dividend equivalent rights tied to Deferred Stock Units following a cash dividend.

After the transaction, beneficial ownership stood at 21,839 shares direct and 25,637 shares indirect via the Jennifer M. Grigsby Living Trust.

First Busey Corp (BUSE) reported insider activity by its CAO. On 10/31/2025, the officer acquired 96 shares of common stock at $0, reflecting dividend equivalent rights credited on restricted stock units tied to a cash dividend. The officer also purchased 1,350 Depositary Shares representing a 1/40th interest in the company’s 8.25% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B at a weighted average price of $25.6367, executed across trades from $25.63 to $25.65.

Following these transactions, directly held positions were 15,995.5334 shares of common stock and 2,350 Depositary Shares. These updates reflect personal holdings changes and do not indicate a capital raise by the company.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported a director’s acquisition of 37 shares of common stock at $0 on 10/31/2025, reflecting dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend. After the transaction, the director beneficially owned 38,991 shares directly and 132,421 shares indirectly through the Brenneman Living Trust. The trust also holds 100 shares of Series A Non‑Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported an insider transaction on a Form 4. A director acquired 253 shares of common stock at $0 on 10/31/2025, credited as dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units. Following this transaction, the director’s beneficial ownership stands at 142,281 shares, held directly.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported an insider transaction by its Chief Financial Officer. On 10/31/2025, the officer acquired 239 shares of common stock at $0. The filing explains these were dividend equivalent rights that accrued on Restricted Stock Units following a cash dividend on First Busey common stock.

After this transaction, the officer beneficially owned 21,634 shares, held directly. Dividend equivalent rights are designed to mirror dividends on unvested RSUs by crediting an equivalent number of shares.

First Busey (BUSE) reported an insider transaction on Form 4. A director acquired 37 shares of common stock on 10/31/2025 at $0, reflecting dividend equivalent rights credited on Deferred Stock Units following a cash dividend.

After this entry, the reporting person directly beneficially owns 8,417 shares of First Busey common stock.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported an insider transaction by a director on 10/31/2025. The filing shows open‑market purchases of 500 shares at $22.22 and 1,000 shares at $22.36, plus 314 dividend equivalent rights credited at $0 tied to deferred stock units. Following these transactions, the director’s directly held common stock position stood at 500,382 shares.

The dividend equivalent rights reflect cash dividends on the company’s stock and are economically equivalent to shares, as disclosed.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported an insider transaction: a director acquired 242 shares of Common Stock on 10/31/2025 at a reported price of $0. After this transaction, the director beneficially owned 87,040 shares, held directly.

The filing explains these shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on Deferred Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend on First Busey Corporation Common Stock. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock.

First Busey Corp (BUSE) reported insider activity on a Form 4 by a director and President. The filer acquired 270.6726 shares of Common Stock on 09/30/2025 at $19.6775 per share under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (exempt under Rule 16b-3). On 10/31/2025, the filer acquired 1,004 Common Stock as dividend equivalent rights tied to RSUs at $0. Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership was 211,582.2937 Common Stock.

Additional holdings include 50 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock directly, and indirect family holdings in Common Stock and Depositary Shares representing a 1/40 interest in Series B Preferred Stock.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported insider share acquisitions by its Chief Credit Officer. On 09/30/2025, the officer acquired 310.826 shares of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $19.6775 per share. On 10/31/2025, the officer received 432 dividend equivalent rights tied to Restricted Stock Units, at $0 cost, reflecting a cash dividend on the company’s common stock. Following these transactions, beneficial ownership stood at 67,135.356 shares, held directly.

First Busey Corp. (BUSE) executive EVP and Chief Risk Officer reported share acquisitions on Form 4. On 09/30/2025, 124.5077 shares were acquired at $19.6775 through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). On 10/31/2025, 503 additional shares were credited as dividend equivalent rights tied to RSUs at $0.

Following these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owned 64,086.6733 common shares.

First Busey Corp. (BUSE) reported insider activity by its EVP & General Counsel. On 07/28/2025, the officer acquired 185.0936 shares of common stock at $23.1925 through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On 10/31/2025, the officer received 559 shares credited at $0 as dividend equivalent rights tied to Restricted Stock Units; each right equals one share of common stock.

Following these transactions, directly held shares totaled 119,458.2257. An additional 21,349 shares were held indirectly via the 401(k) & P/S Plan.

First Busey (BUSE) CEO and Director reported acquisitions of company stock. On 07/28/2025, the reporting person acquired 163.4318 shares of Common Stock at $23.1925 through dividend reinvestment under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On 10/31/2025, 1,748 dividend equivalent rights tied to Restricted Stock Units were credited at $0, each economically equivalent to one share.

Following these transactions, directly held Common Stock was 455,158.0019 shares. Indirect holdings included 13,506 shares in a 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan and 2,201 shares in a Spouse IRA.

Insider grant of restricted stock units to CFO

Form 4 shows Christopher H.M. Chan, Chief Financial Officer and reporting person at First Busey Corp (BUSE), received a grant of 21,395 restricted stock units on 10/08/2025. The award was reported as an acquisition at a $0 per-share price and is described as vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date, meaning the units become payable around 10/08/2028 if vesting conditions are met. The filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/10/2025. No derivative transactions or cash purchases are reported.