First Busey (BUSE) and CrossFirst shareholders approve merger; closing targeted Q1/Q2 2025

FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/

Busey stockholders approved merger agreement with CrossFirst; 39.5M votes for, 366K against.
Combined pro forma total assets ~$20B, total deposits ~$17B, loans ~$15B, wealth AUM ~$14B.
Merger will create 77 full-service locations across 10 states; CEO Van Dukeman cites shareholder confidence.
Transaction subject to regulatory approvals; companies expect close in Q1 or Q2 2025.
CrossFirst shareholders also voted to approve all proposals related to the merger.

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