FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ 8-K

What Happened
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) filed an 8‑K on January 13, 2026, announcing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The company said the dividend represents a 4% increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.25 and is payable January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026. The filing was signed by Chief Financial Officer Christopher H.M. Chan.

Key Details

• Declared dividend: $0.26 per share (quarterly).
• Increase vs. prior quarter: 4% (previous dividend was $0.25).
• Record date: January 23, 2026.
• Payment date: January 30, 2026.
• Report filed as Item 8.01 (Other Events) on Form 8‑K, dated January 13, 2026.

Why It Matters
A declared dividend increase, even modest, is a direct return of capital to shareholders and can signal management’s confidence in near‑term earnings and capital adequacy. Income-focused investors will note the higher cash payout and the upcoming payment/record dates; changes in the dividend policy can affect investor income expectations and share valuation comparisons with peers. This 8‑K is a straightforward disclosure of the dividend decision—no other financial results or strategic changes were reported in this filing.