10-K annual report · filed Feb 26, 2026

FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ (BUSE) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ (BUSE) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 26, 2026. It reported revenue of $720M (+55.7% year over year) and net income of $135M.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk from increased regulatory scrutiny and delays in approvals due to reputational harm impacting customer growth and strategic initiatives

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$720M
+55.7% YoY
Net income
$135M
+19.0% YoY
EPS (diluted)
$1.47
−25.8% YoY
ROE
5.5%
−2.7 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$193M
+8.0% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ (BUSE) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

FIRST BUSEY CORP /NV/ FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: Regional banking with expanded branch network and services through acquisitions
  • New segment emphasis: Integration of CrossFirst acquisition adding 17 banking centers and expanded geographic footprint
  • Strategic shift: Focus on cost synergies, targeting $25.0 million pre-tax expense reduction with full realization in 2026
  • Quantitative metric: Noninterest expense rose 59.3% to $480.2 million; employee count grew by 405 full-time equivalents
  • Noteworthy fact: Acquisition and restructuring expenses surged to $54.6 million in 2025 from $8.1 million in 2024 due to CrossFirst deal

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Operating cash flow $192.6M in 2025 vs $178.3M in 2024, driven by net income and loan sales activity
  • Investing cash flow provided $1.10B in 2025 vs $657.9M in 2024, from managing investment and loan portfolios
  • Financing cash flow used $1.69B in 2025 vs $858.1M in 2024, including preferred stock issuance and dividends
  • Capital ratios well above regulatory minimums: CET1 12.43% vs 7.00% required, total capital 15.93% vs 10.50%
  • Management sees no material adverse capital changes since Dec 31, 2025; inflation impacts expenses but interest rates more critical to performance

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk from increased regulatory scrutiny and delays in approvals due to reputational harm impacting customer growth and strategic initiatives
  • Geopolitical threat from acts of war or terrorism causing financial-market volatility and impacting loan portfolio collateral values
  • Operational risk from severe weather and natural disasters disrupting facilities, supply chains, and access to banking channels
  • No specific competitive or market disruption risk detailed in the text
  • Financial risk from elevated credit losses linked to impaired borrower repayment capacity and increased vacancy rates in commercial properties

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