FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ (BUSEP)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-12

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Director Stanley J. Bradshaw purchased 600 shares of common stock at $25.99 per share on 05/12/2026, representing a modest ~$15,594 investment in the company.
Following this transaction, Bradshaw's total beneficial ownership increased to 505,854 shares, indicating a substantial existing stake and continued confidence in First Busey Corp's direction.
The purchase was executed directly (not through a trust or entity) and does not appear to be part of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, suggesting a discretionary buying decision rather than pre-planned portfolio management.
As a director making an open-market purchase at current market prices, this transaction demonstrates insider confidence but is relatively small in scope compared to the director's existing holdings.

Quarterly Report Filed: 2026-05-07

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The filing contains XBRL metadata tags indicating diverse business segments including Asset Management, Technology Services, Treasury Management, and Card Services, suggesting a diversified revenue model across multiple service lines.
The document references Cross First Bankshares Inc acquisition activity dated 2025-03-01 with stock appreciation rights and replacement awards, indicating significant M&A integration or restructuring activity that could impact shareholder value.
Multiple preferred stock series (Series A and Series B 8.25% Fixed Rate) are maintained, reflecting a complex capital structure with hybrid securities used for regulatory capital management and investor diversification.
The filing shows Q1 2026 period data compared to Q1 2025 and full year 2025, enabling year-over-year analysis, though the truncated content prevents assessment of actual financial performance metrics like net income, loan growth, or margin trends.

Current Report Filed: 2026-05-05

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First Busey Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.515625 per depositary share on its Series B Preferred Stock, indicating continued capital returns to preferred shareholders and financial stability.
The dividend payment schedule (payable June 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026) demonstrates the company maintains regular dividend distributions on its preferred securities.
This is a routine dividend declaration on preferred stock rather than a material corporate event, representing normal operational capital management for the financial services company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Chief Information & Technology Officer Amy Fauss acquired 425.74 shares at $20.315 on 03/31/2026 through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, demonstrating continued confidence in company stock at that price point.
Fauss received 218 dividend equivalent rights on 05/01/2026 with $0 cost, indicating she holds Restricted Stock Units and the company paid dividends, suggesting shareholder-friendly capital allocation.
Fauss holds substantial derivative securities with 85,141 Stock Appreciation Rights across multiple grant dates with exercise prices ranging from $9.37 to $21.35, providing significant upside leverage if stock appreciates above these strike prices.
Total beneficial ownership stands at approximately 99,617 shares of common stock plus 50 shares of preferred stock and substantial SARs, representing meaningful personal investment by a senior technology executive.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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EVP Chief Risk Officer Monica L Bowe acquired 155.06 shares on 03/31/2026 at $20.315 per share through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, demonstrating insider confidence in company value at current market prices.
Additional 308 shares were credited on 05/01/2026 as dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units, indicating ongoing equity compensation and long-term incentive alignment with shareholders.
Total beneficial ownership increased to 63,417.78 shares following these transactions, reflecting sustained insider investment in First Busey Corp despite the modest transaction sizes relative to position.
Both transactions utilized Rule 16b-3 exemptions, which are routine for employee benefit plans and dividend reinvestments, suggesting no material short-term trading concerns or insider timing issues.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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EVP & General Counsel John Joseph Powers acquired 1,046.0251 shares on 03/31/2026 at $20.315 per share through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, demonstrating insider confidence in the company at this price level.
Powers received 319 dividend equivalent rights on 05/01/2026 with zero cost, indicating accumulated dividends on restricted stock units and reflecting the company's ongoing dividend policy.
Total beneficial ownership increased to 117,908.2984 shares directly held plus 22,287 shares indirectly through 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, showing substantial personal investment in company stock.
The transactions occurred under Rule 16b-3 exemptions, indicating these were part of routine equity compensation plans rather than discretionary open-market purchases, limiting significance as a bullish signal.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Chief Accounting Officer Scott Phillips acquired 1,046 shares of common stock on 03/31/2026 at $20.315 per share through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, demonstrating insider confidence in the company at current valuations.
Phillips received 86 dividend equivalent rights on 05/01/2026 from restricted stock units, indicating he maintains significant equity compensation tied to company performance.
The filing shows acquisition of 5,000 depositary shares of Series B Preferred Stock on 05/04/2026 at $25.9015 per share, representing a substantial capital commitment of approximately $129,508 by the executive.
All transactions are routine and exempt under Rule 16b-3, suggesting these are standard compensation-related activities rather than discretionary trading decisions based on material non-public information.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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COO Randolph Amy L acquired 1,046 shares on 03/31/2026 at $20.315 per share through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, demonstrating insider confidence in the company's valuation at that price point.
An additional 418 shares were acquired on 05/01/2026 as dividend equivalent rights accrued on Restricted Stock Units, indicating the executive maintains equity incentive compensation tied to company performance.
Total beneficial ownership increased to 116,805 shares following these transactions, reflecting the executive's continued accumulation of company stock and alignment with shareholder interests.
Both transactions were executed under Rule 16b-3 exemptions, which are routine for employee stock purchase plans and RSU dividend reinvestment, suggesting standard compensation practices rather than opportunistic trading.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Chief Credit Officer Jorstad acquired 429.39 shares on 03/31/2026 at $20.315 per share (~$8,724 value) through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating insider confidence in the company at current valuations.
Additional 238 shares were added to holdings on 05/01/2026 as dividend equivalent rights from Restricted Stock Units, demonstrating ongoing equity compensation and reinvestment of dividends.
Total beneficial ownership increased to 64,781.75 shares following these transactions, showing sustained accumulation of company stock by a senior officer in the credit function.
Both transactions were executed under Rule 16b-3 exemptions, indicating these are routine, plan-based acquisitions rather than opportunistic open-market purchases.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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CEO Van Dukeman acquired 1,046 shares on 3/31/2026 at $20.315 per share through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, demonstrating insider confidence in the company at current valuations.
Total beneficial ownership increased to approximately 461,253 shares directly held, plus 14,034 shares in 401(k) plan and 2,201 in spouse IRA, indicating substantial personal investment in the company.
An additional 1,128 shares were acquired on 5/1/2026 as dividend equivalent rights from restricted stock units, showing ongoing equity compensation participation and dividend reinvestment.
All transactions were executed under Rule 16b-3 exemptions (Employee Stock Purchase Plan and dividend equivalents), representing routine insider compensation rather than discretionary open-market purchases.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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CFO Christopher H.M. Chan acquired 329 shares of common stock on 05/01/2026 at $0 price, representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units rather than a discretionary purchase.
The acquisition increases Chan's total beneficial ownership to 33,964 shares, demonstrating continued equity stake accumulation through compensation mechanisms.
This is a routine dividend reinvestment transaction with no Table II derivative activity, indicating standard restricted stock unit vesting and dividend equivalent accrual rather than material insider trading activity.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Thomas Anthony Hammond, President of Busey Bank, acquired 121 shares of FIRST BUSEY CORP common stock on 05/01/2026 through dividend equivalent rights accrued on Restricted Stock Units, indicating compensation through equity incentives rather than open market purchases.
The transaction represents a $0 acquisition price, confirming this is a non-cash dividend equivalent rights event tied to cash dividend payments on existing RSUs rather than new investment or insider buying conviction.
Hammond's total beneficial ownership following the transaction stands at 12,480.3742 shares held directly, suggesting meaningful but not controlling equity stake by a senior executive officer at the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Director Steven W. Caple acquired 62 shares of common stock on 05/01/2026 through dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units, representing an automatic reinvestment rather than a discretionary purchase decision.
The acquisition was made at $0 price, indicating this is a non-cash dividend equivalent right accrual tied to cash dividends paid on common stock, typical of deferred compensation arrangements.
Caple's total beneficial ownership increased to 11,380 shares following this transaction, demonstrating sustained director-level investment in the company.
The transaction was signed by attorney-in-fact Carolyn Slattery on 05/05/2026, four days after the transaction date, which is standard administrative processing for dividend equivalent rights.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Director Karen M. Jensen acquired 244 common shares on 05/01/2026 through dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units, indicating a routine dividend reinvestment activity rather than open market purchases.
Jensen's total beneficial ownership increased to 90,499 shares following this transaction, demonstrating sustained insider ownership in the company.
The transaction involved zero dollar consideration (price of $0), confirming this was a non-cash dividend equivalent rights conversion rather than a discretionary buy signal that would indicate insider confidence in valuation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Director Tiffany B. White acquired 100 shares of common stock on 05/01/2026 through dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units, indicating participation in the company's dividend reinvestment program.
The acquisition was at $0 price, confirming this was a non-cash dividend equivalent distribution rather than a market purchase, representing automatic accumulation from existing deferred compensation.
White's total beneficial ownership increased to 10,371 shares following this transaction, demonstrating sustained long-term investment in First Busey Corporation by a board member.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Director Stephen V. King acquired 349 shares of BUSE common stock on 05/01/2026 through dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units, indicating ongoing compensation structure tied to company performance.
King's total beneficial ownership stands at 36,070 shares directly owned plus 181,918 shares held indirectly through a 2004 Declaration of Trust, demonstrating substantial insider stake in the company.
The acquisition at $0 price per share reflects non-cash dividend equivalent rights accrual rather than open market purchase, representing routine compensation execution rather than speculative insider buying.
No derivative securities transactions or option exercises were reported, suggesting the insider's position remains stable without aggressive equity position changes.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Director Michael David Cassens acquired 254 shares of common stock on 05/01/2026 through dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units, with zero purchase price indicating this was a non-cash dividend reinvestment.
The transaction resulted in a total beneficial ownership of 141,142 shares held directly, demonstrating substantial insider equity stake in First Busey Corporation.
The acquisition was executed pursuant to dividend equivalent rights rather than open-market purchase, suggesting routine compensation structure rather than a discretionary vote of confidence in the stock.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-05-05

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Director Rod Brenneman acquired 62 shares of common stock on 05/01/2026 through dividend equivalent rights accrued on Deferred Stock Units, indicating participation in the company's dividend reinvestment program.
Brenneman's total beneficial ownership includes 32,736 shares directly owned plus 136,639 shares held indirectly through the Brenneman Living Trust, demonstrating substantial long-term investment in First Busey Corp.
The acquisition was made at $0 price, reflecting the automatic nature of dividend equivalent rights rather than discretionary market purchases, which is a routine compliance transaction for insiders with deferred compensation arrangements.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-28

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First Busey Corporation disclosed Q1 2026 earnings results on April 28, 2026, with both a press release and investor presentation filed as furnishedmaterials rather than filed exhibits, limiting liability exposure under securities law.
The company maintains dual equity securities trading on Nasdaq: common stock (BUSE) and preferred depositary shares (BUSEP) representing 8.25% fixed-rate perpetual preferred stock, providing capital structure flexibility.
The filing represents a routine quarterly earnings announcement with no material events, strategic changes, acquisitions, or leadership transitions disclosed, indicating normal operational continuity for the regional financial institution.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-16

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The reporting person, Michael David Cassens, who is a director of First Busey Corp, sold 750 shares of common stock on April 15, 2026 at a price of $26.75 per share.
The transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 15, 2025, indicating a pre-planned nature of the sale.
Following the reported transaction, the reporting person still holds a significant number of 140,888 shares of common stock, suggesting continued ownership and involvement with the company.

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