Form 4: First Busey EVP Chief Risk Officer Boosts Stake

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Monica L. Bowe, EVP Chief Risk Officer of First Busey Corp, increased her beneficial ownership of common stock through plan-based acquisitions.

Summary

  • Monica L. Bowe, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of First Busey Corp, reported two transactions increasing her beneficial ownership.
  • On September 30, 2025, Bowe acquired 124.5077 shares of common stock at a price of $19.6775 per share through the company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • On October 31, 2025, Bowe acquired an additional 503 shares of common stock at a price of $0, representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on Restricted Stock Units.
  • Following these transactions, Bowe's direct beneficial ownership of First Busey Corp common stock increased to 64,086.6733 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Slightly positive, as it indicates an executive's continued investment in the company through routine, plan-based acquisitions, aligning their interests with shareholders.

Positives

  • Insider acquisition of shares, indicating continued confidence in the company by a key executive.
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and accrual of dividend equivalent rights demonstrate alignment of executive interests with shareholders.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It reflects an executive's participation in standard employee equity programs within the financial services sector.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: May view the executive's increased ownership as a positive signal of confidence in the company's future.
  • Employees: Reflects the operation of the company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Restricted Stock Unit programs.

Key Dates

DateDescription
09/30/2025Acquisition of 124.5077 shares of Common Stock through Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10/31/2025Acquisition of 503 shares of Common Stock representing dividend equivalent rights on Restricted Stock Units.
11/04/2025Date of filing of the Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership.

Keywords

First Busey Corp, BUSE, Monica L. Bowe, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Purchase Plan, Restricted Stock Units, Executive Ownership, Financial Services, Banking

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