Form 4: First Busey Corp Executive Amy Fauss Reports Acquisition of Restricted Stock Units

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Amy Fauss, Chief Info & Tech Officer of First Busey Corp, reports the acquisition of 9,646 shares of common stock through restricted stock units.

Summary

  • Amy Fauss, Chief Info & Tech Officer of First Busey Corp, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • On March 26, 2025, Fauss acquired 9,646 shares of common stock through a grant of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) at a price of $0.
  • These RSUs vest in equal installments over three years from the grant date.
  • Following the transaction, Fauss directly owns 91,989 shares of common stock.
  • Fauss also owns 50 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock.
  • Fauss holds multiple Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) with varying exercise prices and expiration dates, covering a total of 85,040 shares of common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. The acquisition of shares by an executive is generally viewed as a positive sign, but it's a routine transaction.

Positives

  • The acquisition of shares by a company executive can be seen as a positive sign, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

Industry Context

Insider transactions are closely monitored as they can provide insights into management's perspective on the company's valuation and future prospects. This filing is a routine disclosure required by the SEC.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Comparing the vesting schedule of the RSUs (three years) to industry standards, it appears to be a fairly typical vesting period for executive compensation.
  • Other financial institutions like JP Morgan Chase & Co and Bank of America often use similar equity-based compensation plans for their executives.
  • The size of the RSU grant should be compared to grants made to executives at peer banks of similar size and market capitalization to determine if it is in line with industry norms.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may view the executive's increased stake in the company positively.
  • Employees may see it as a sign of confidence in the company's leadership.

Key Dates

DateDescription
03/01/2025Date exercisable for multiple Stock Appreciation Rights
03/26/2025Date of transaction: Acquisition of Restricted Stock Units
03/28/2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing
01/24/2028Expiration date for Stock Appreciation Right with exercise price of $9.37
05/01/2028Expiration date for Stock Appreciation Right with exercise price of $11.24
05/01/2030Expiration date for Stock Appreciation Right with exercise price of $11.24
07/29/2031Expiration date for Stock Appreciation Right with exercise price of $12.36
07/26/2033Expiration date for Stock Appreciation Right with exercise price of $21.35

Keywords

Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, First Busey Corp, BUSE, Amy Fauss, Insider Trading

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