FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm RSM US LLP at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 4: Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm Busey stockholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as Busey’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Approval of the First Busey Corporation Second Amended 2020 Equity Incentive Plan at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 3: Approval of the First Busey Corporation Second Amended 2020 Equity Incentive Plan Busey stockholders approved the Amended Plan.”
Shareholder Votes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Non-binding, advisory vote to approve executive officer compensation at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 2: Non-binding, advisory vote to approve executive officer compensation Busey stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of Busey's named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Election of 12 directors for a one-year term at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“Proposal 1: Election of directors Busey stockholders elected 12 individuals to serve as Busey's directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or when their successors are elected and have qualified.”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income $50.0 million, EPS $0.52.
“KS, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) Announces 2026 First Quarter Earnings. Net Income Diluted EPS Net Interest Margin 1 ROAA 1 ROATCE 1 $50.0 million $63.2 million (adj) 2 $0.52 $0.67 (adj) 2 3.77% 2 3.64% (adj) 2 1.12% 2 1.42% (adj) 2 11.10% 2 14.12% (adj) 2 MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO CONTENTS Busey posted”
Governance Changes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/: Filed Certificate of Designation for Series B Preferred Stock, establishing the terms of a new series of preferred stock (effective 2025-05-19).
“In connection with the issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock and the offer and sale of the Depositary Shares, on May 19, 2025, Busey filed the Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, establishing the authorized number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock as 230,000 and providing for the voting and other powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions related to the Series B Preferred Stock.”
Governance Changes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/: Amended bylaws to set board size, director designations, leadership roles, and committee composition post-merger.
“effective as of the Effective Time, the Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Busey were amended to provide for certain arrangements related to the Board and the Bank Board (such amendment, the “Bylaw Amendment,””
Governance Changes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/: Amended articles of incorporation to increase authorized shares of common stock from 100 million to 200 million.
“Busey filed (i) a Certificate of Amendment with the Nevada Secretary of State in order to amend its articles of incorporation (as amended, the “Articles”) to increase the number of authorized shares of Busey Common Stock from 100 million to 200 million (the “Articles Amendment”)”
M&A Transactions
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ completed an acquisition involving CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. for 0.6675 of a share of Busey Common Stock (closed 2025-03-01).
“Nevada corporation (“Busey”), completed its previously announced merger (the “Merger”) with CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc., a Kansas corporation (“CrossFirst”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 26, 2024 (the “Merger”
Kevin S. Rauckman was appointed as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“The five (5) CrossFirst Designated Directors that were appointed by the Board to fill the vacancies resulting from the resignations referred to above and the increase in the size of the Board to thirteen (13) as of the Effective Time, in each case effective from and after the Effective Time, are as follows: Michael J. Maddox, Rodney K. Brenneman, Steven W. Caple, Jennifer M. Grigsby and Kevin S. Rauckman”
Jennifer M. Grigsby was appointed as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“The five (5) CrossFirst Designated Directors that were appointed by the Board to fill the vacancies resulting from the resignations referred to above and the increase in the size of the Board to thirteen (13) as of the Effective Time, in each case effective from and after the Effective Time, are as follows: Michael J. Maddox, Rodney K. Brenneman, Steven W. Caple, Jennifer M. Grigsby and Kevin S. Rauckman”
Steven W. Caple was appointed as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“The five (5) CrossFirst Designated Directors that were appointed by the Board to fill the vacancies resulting from the resignations referred to above and the increase in the size of the Board to thirteen (13) as of the Effective Time, in each case effective from and after the Effective Time, are as follows: Michael J. Maddox, Rodney K. Brenneman, Steven W. Caple, Jennifer M. Grigsby and Kevin S. Rauckman”
Rodney K. Brenneman was appointed as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“The five (5) CrossFirst Designated Directors that were appointed by the Board to fill the vacancies resulting from the resignations referred to above and the increase in the size of the Board to thirteen (13) as of the Effective Time, in each case effective from and after the Effective Time, are as follows: Michael J. Maddox, Rodney K. Brenneman, Steven W. Caple, Jennifer M. Grigsby and Kevin S. Rauckman”
Michael J. Maddox was appointed as Executive Vice Chairman of the Board and President of Busey, Chief Executive Officer and President of Busey Bank at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Mr. Maddox was appointed to serve as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Board and as the President of Busey, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of Busey, and as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Busey Bank, reporting to the Executive Chairman of the Bank Board.”
Michael J. Maddox was appointed as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“The five (5) CrossFirst Designated Directors that were appointed by the Board to fill the vacancies resulting from the resignations referred to above and the increase in the size of the Board to thirteen (13) as of the Effective Time, in each case effective from and after the Effective Time, are as follows: Michael J. Maddox, Rodney K. Brenneman, Steven W. Caple, Jennifer M. Grigsby and Kevin S. Rauckman”
Tiffany B. White was appointed as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“The eight (8) Busey Designated Directors that continue to serve on the Board (or in the case of Scott A. Wehrli and Tiffany B. White, were appointed to the Board)”
Scott A. Wehrli was appointed as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“The eight (8) Busey Designated Directors that continue to serve on the Board (or in the case of Scott A. Wehrli and Tiffany B. White, were appointed to the Board)”
Cassandra R. Sanford resigned as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Samuel P. Banks, George Barr, Gregory B. Lykins and Cassandra R. Sanford (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the Board.”
Gregory B. Lykins resigned as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Samuel P. Banks, George Barr, Gregory B. Lykins and Cassandra R. Sanford (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the Board.”
George Barr resigned as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Samuel P. Banks, George Barr, Gregory B. Lykins and Cassandra R. Sanford (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the Board.”
Samuel P. Banks resigned as Director at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Samuel P. Banks, George Barr, Gregory B. Lykins and Cassandra R. Sanford (the “Resigning Directors”) resigned as members of the Board.”
Scott A. Phillips was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Effective February 18, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Scott A. Phillips, CPA, as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”
Jeffrey D. Jones departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“On February 19, 2025, First Busey Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Separation Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) with Jeffrey D. Jones, the former Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Busey Bank, confirming the separation of Mr. Jones from his employment with the Company and its subsidiaries effective February 18, 2025.”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported first quarter of 2024 results: net income $26.2 million, EPS $0.46.
“Net income for First Busey Corporation (“Busey,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was $26.2 million for the first quarter of 2024, or $0.46 per diluted common share, compared to $25.7 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, and $36.8 million, or $0.65 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2023.”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $25.7 million, EPS $0.46 per diluted common share.
“Net income for First Busey Corporation (“Busey,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was $25.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, or $0.46 per diluted common share”
Governance Changes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/: Second Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted, including provisions on electronic stockholder meetings, special meeting scheduling, chairperson role, advance notice for stockholder proposals and director nominations, committee authority limitations, director compensation form, and board action by unani (effective 2023-12-06).
“On December 6, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of First Busey Corporation (the “ Company ” or “ Busey ”) voted to amend and restate the Company’s current bylaws as its Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “ Amended and Restated Bylaws ”). The Amended and Restated Bylaws were effective as of December 6, 2023.”
Material Agreements
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Merchants and Manufacturers.
“hampaign, Illinois 61820 or by calling (217) 365-4630, or from M&M, upon written request to Merchants and Manufacturers B”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported Q3 2023 results: net income 30.9 million, EPS $0.55.
“Net income excluding net securities losses 1 for the third quarter of 2023 would have been $30.9 million, resulting in adjusted diluted EPS excluding net securities gains and losses 1 of $0.55.”
Amy L. Randolph was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Effective October 23, 2023, Amy L. Randolph, a named executive officer of the Company, was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Company.”
Humair Ghauri was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of FirsTech at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Humair Ghauri has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of FirsTech in addition to his current role as President of FirsTech.”
Van A. Dukeman was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Busey Bank at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Van A. Dukeman has been appointed, effective October 23, 2023, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank in addition to his current role as Chairman of the Bank and Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”
Robin N. Elliott departed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Busey Bank at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Robin N. Elliott, a named executive officer of the Company, has departed from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Busey Bank (the “Bank”) and his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FirsTech, Inc. (“FirsTech”), effective October 23, 2023”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $29.4 million, EPS $0.52 per diluted common share.
“Net income for First Busey Corporation (“First Busey” or the “Company”) was $29.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, or $0.52 per diluted common share”
Shareholder Votes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm at the 2023-12-31 meeting.
“Proposal 4: Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Busey stockholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as Busey’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 42,287,782 748,844 191,305 —”
Shareholder Votes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Approval of First Busey Corporation Amended 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
“Proposal 3: Approval of First Busey Corporation Amended 2020 Equity Incentive Plan Busey stockholders approved the Amended Plan. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 34,706,071 1,771,021 389,793 6,361,046”
Shareholder Votes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Nonbinding advisory vote to approve executive officer compensation.
“Proposal 2: Nonbinding, advisory vote to approve executive officer compensation Busey stockholders approved, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of Busey's named executive officers. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 33,862,236 2,539,027 465,628 6,361,040”
Shareholder Votes
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ shareholders approved Election of directors.
“Proposal 1: Election of directors Busey stockholders elected 10 individuals to serve as Busey's directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and have qualified. There were 6,361,040 broker non-votes in connection with the election of directors. Name Votes For Votes Withheld Samuel P. Banks 34,023,337 2,843,554 George Barr 35,453,606 1,413,285 Stanley J. Bradshaw 31,516,709 5,350,182 Michael D. Cassens 35,883,714 983,177 Van A. Dukeman 35,467,495 1,399,396 Karen M. Jensen 35,810,517 1,056,374 Frederic L. Kenney 33,921,147 2,945,744 Stephen V. King 34,865,309 2,001,582 Gregory B. Lykins 35,552,969 1,313,922 Cassandra R. Sanford 35,845,487 1,021,404 2”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $36.8 million, EPS $0.65 per diluted common share.
“Net income for First Busey Corporation (“First Busey” or the “Company”) was $36.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, or $0.65 per diluted common share”
Scott A. Phillips was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Effective March 1, 2023, Scott A. Phillips was appointed the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer.”
Lynette M. Strode was appointed as Senior Accounting Director and Corporate Reporting Manager at FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/.
“Effective March 1, 2023, Lynette M. Strode was appointed Senior Accounting Director and Corporate Reporting Manager.”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported for the full year 2022 results: net income $128.3 million, EPS $2.29 per diluted common share.
“Net income and adjusted net income 3 were $128.3 million, or $2.29 per diluted common share, and $131.9 million, or $2.35 per diluted common share, respectively.”
Earnings Releases
FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income $34.4 million, EPS $0.61 per diluted common share.
“Net income for First Busey Corporation ("First Busey" or the "Company") for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $34.4 million, or $0.61 per diluted common share”
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