Form 4: CrossFirst Bankshares President and CEO Disposes of Shares and Derivative Securities Following Merger with First Busey Corporation

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Mike Maddox, President and CEO of CrossFirst Bankshares, reports the disposal of common stock, preferred stock, and derivative securities following the merger with First Busey Corporation.

Summary

  • Mike Maddox, President and CEO of CrossFirst Bankshares, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • The filing reflects transactions occurring on March 1, 2025, related to the merger between CrossFirst Bankshares and First Busey Corporation.
  • Maddox disposed of 180,350 shares of common stock and 50 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock directly.
  • He also disposed of 7,100 shares of common stock and 100 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock indirectly through his spouse.
  • Additionally, Maddox disposed of various restricted stock units and stock-settled appreciation rights.
  • These disposals are a result of the merger agreement where CrossFirst Bankshares merged with and into Busey, with Busey surviving.
  • CrossFirst Bankshares common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.6675 shares of Busey common stock and cash in lieu of fractional shares.
  • CrossFirst Bankshares Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock was converted into Busey Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
  • Restricted stock units and stock appreciation rights were converted into similar instruments related to Busey common stock, adjusted by the exchange ratio of 0.6675.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing related to a merger. It doesn't convey strong positive or negative sentiment, but rather reports factual transactions.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain any specific forward-looking statements beyond the completion of the merger.

Industry Context

This filing reflects the completion of a merger in the banking sector, a common strategy for consolidation and growth. Mergers like this can lead to increased efficiency and market share for the surviving entity.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders of CrossFirst Bankshares have had their shares converted into shares of First Busey Corporation and cash.
  • Executives like Mike Maddox have had their equity holdings and derivative securities adjusted to reflect the merger terms.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/24/2020Date of Stock Settled Appreciation Right
07/26/2021Date of Stock Settled Appreciation Right
05/01/2022Date of Stock Settled Appreciation Right
02/27/2023Date of Stock Settled Appreciation Right
08/26/2024Date of Merger Agreement between Issuer and First Busey Corporation
03/01/2025Transaction Date

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