First Busey Corporation (BUSE) Form 4 Filings

First Busey Corp. Chief Operating Officer Amy L. Randolph reported a tax-related share disposition. On March 1, 2026, 10,689 shares of common stock at $25.36 per share were withheld to cover taxes when restricted stock units vested. After this withholding, she directly owned 106,871 shares of First Busey common stock.

First Busey Corp Chief Accounting Officer Scott A. Phillips reported a tax-related share withholding tied to vested Restricted Stock Units. On March 1, 2026, 613 shares of common stock were withheld at $25.36 per share to satisfy the related tax obligation, classified as a tax-withholding disposition.

After this transaction, Phillips directly held 15,372.4997 shares of First Busey common stock. He also directly held 3,350 Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of the company’s 8.25% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B.

FIRST BUSEY CORP executive Chip S. Jorstad, Chief Credit Officer, reported a tax-related share disposition. On March 1, common shares were withheld at $25.36 per share to cover taxes due upon settlement of vested restricted stock units. The transaction involved 6,886 shares and was recorded as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. After this event, Jorstad’s directly held common stock totaled 59,099.356 shares.

First Busey Corp. President and CEO Van A. Dukeman reported a tax-related share disposition. On March 1, 2026, 22,453 shares of common stock at $25.36 per share were withheld to cover taxes upon settlement of vested restricted stock units, leaving 429,518.3489 shares held directly. He also reports indirect holdings through a 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan and a Spouse IRA.

FIRST BUSEY CORP EVP Monica L. Bowe reported a tax-related share disposition. On the settlement of vested restricted stock units, 7,234 shares of common stock were withheld on March 1, 2026 at $25.36 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving her with 55,876.7179 directly held shares.

First Busey Corp. director Michael David Cassens reported an open-market sale of 750 shares of Common Stock at $26.61 per share. The transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 15, 2025. Following this sale, he holds 139,523 shares directly.

First Busey Corporation’s Chief Information & Technology Officer, Amy Fauss, reported multiple share acquisitions through company stock programs. On 10/31/2025 and 12/31/2025 she acquired small fractional amounts of common stock via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, including 293.9138 shares at $19.618 per share. On 01/30/2026 she received 236 dividend-equivalent rights tied to Restricted Stock Units, which are economically equal to common shares.

After these transactions, she directly owns 93,876.4596 shares of First Busey common stock and 50 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. She also holds several stock appreciation rights with exercise prices between $9.37 and $21.35, covering blocks of common shares that become exercisable and expire on various future dates through 2033.

First Busey Corporation’s Chief Accounting Officer, Phillips Scott A., reported several share acquisitions. On 10/31/2025, he acquired 55.9663 common shares at $22.3596 each through dividend reinvestment in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing his common stock to 15,900.4997 shares. On 01/30/2026, 85 dividend equivalent rights tied to Restricted Stock Units were credited, economically equal to the same number of common shares, raising his common holdings to 15,985.4997 shares. On 02/02/2026, he acquired 1,000 Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/40 interest in Series B preferred stock, at $26.15 per Depositary Share, increasing his Depositary Share position to 3,350.

First Busey Corporation executive John Joseph Powers, EVP & General Counsel, reported several stock acquisitions. On 10/31/2025 he acquired 194.0579 common shares at $22.3596 through dividend reinvestment in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing his direct holdings to 117,820.2836 shares.

On 12/31/2025 he acquired 938 common shares at $0 within the 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, resulting in 22,287 indirectly held shares. On 01/30/2026 he received 489 common shares at $0 as dividend equivalent rights on Restricted Stock Units, increasing his direct ownership to 118,309.2836 shares.

First Busey Corporation President and CEO Van A. Dukeman reported multiple share acquisitions through dividends and benefit plans. On 10/31/2025, he acquired 171.347 shares of common stock at $22.3595 per share via dividend reinvestment in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On 12/31/2025, 528 shares were added within a 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan. On 01/30/2026, 1,544 dividend equivalent rights on restricted stock units were credited, each economically equal to one common share. Following these transactions, he directly held 451,971.3489 common shares, with 14,034 shares held indirectly in the 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan and 2,201 shares held indirectly in a spouse IRA.

First Busey Corporation executive Monica L. Bowe increased her direct ownership of company stock through plan-based acquisitions. As EVP Chief Risk Officer, she acquired 107.0446 shares of Common Stock on 12/31/2025 at $19.618 per share through the First Busey Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan, in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3(c). On 01/30/2026 she received 443 additional Common Stock-equivalent dividend rights tied to Restricted Stock Units in connection with a cash dividend, at a stated price of $0 per right. Following these transactions, she directly owned 63,110.7179 shares of First Busey Common Stock.

First Busey Corporation director reports small share accrual. Director Stanley J. Bradshaw acquired 299 shares of First Busey common stock on 01/30/2026 at a price of $0 per share, representing dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend.

After this transaction, Bradshaw beneficially owned 500,681 shares of First Busey common stock in direct ownership form. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey common stock.

First Busey Corporation's Chief Credit Officer, Chip S. Jorstad, reported the automatic acquisition of 376 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026. These shares were received at a price of $0 as dividend equivalent rights tied to existing restricted stock units following a cash dividend.

After this transaction, Jorstad beneficially owned a total of 65,985.356 shares of First Busey common stock in direct ownership. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one share of First Busey common stock, effectively reinvesting the dividend into additional share-based units.

First Busey Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, Christopher H.M. Chan, reported acquiring 228 shares of Common Stock on January 30, 2026. The shares were received at a price of $0 as dividend equivalent rights tied to existing Restricted Stock Units following a cash dividend.

After this transaction, Chan beneficially owns 21,862 shares of First Busey Common Stock in direct form. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equivalent to one share of First Busey Common Stock.

First Busey Corporation director Kevin Rauckman reported a small stock-based accrual. On 01/30/2026 he acquired 36 shares of First Busey common stock at $0 per share as dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend.

After this transaction, he held 9,360 common shares directly. He also held 36,946 common shares indirectly through the Kevin S. Rauckman Trust, which includes 12,037 shares previously transferred from his direct ownership, and 250 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock through the same trust.

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.

First Busey Corporation director Steven W. Caple reported a small increase in his holdings of the company’s common stock. On 01/30/2026, he acquired 36 shares at a price of $0 per share, bringing his directly owned total to 8,453 shares.

The new shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on Deferred Stock Units when First Busey paid a cash dividend on its common stock. Each dividend equivalent right is described as the economic equivalent of one share of First Busey common stock.

First Busey Corporation director Scott A. Wehrli reported an automatic grant of 104 common-share-equivalent units on January 30, 2026. These are dividend equivalent rights credited on deferred stock units in connection with a cash dividend, with a reported price of $0 per unit.

After this accrual, Wehrli holds 9,934 First Busey common shares directly. He also reports indirect ownership of 40,367 shares through Scott Wehrli Investments LLC and 23,011 shares through the Scott Wehrli Declaration of Trust.

First Busey Corporation director Rod Brenneman reported receiving 36 shares of common stock on January 30, 2026, acquired at $0 per share as dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units tied to cash dividends on First Busey common stock.

Following this transaction, Brenneman directly holds 29,809 shares of common stock. Indirectly, through the Brenneman Living Trust dated November 2, 2012, he holds 136,639 shares of common stock and 100 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. Prior footnotes explain earlier transfers of 9,218 shares into the trust and a 5,000-share charitable donation from the trust.

First Busey Corporation director Michael David Cassens reported receiving 242 shares of common stock on a Form 4 dated 01/30/2026. These were credited at a price of $0 as dividend equivalent rights on Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend on First Busey common stock.

After this transaction, Cassens beneficially owned 140,273 shares of First Busey common stock in direct ownership form. Each dividend equivalent right is economically equal to one share of First Busey common stock, effectively increasing his share-based exposure without an out-of-pocket purchase.

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.