UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2024
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First Busey Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada0-1595037-1078406
(State of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 W. University Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(217) 365-4544
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valueBUSENasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 22, 2024, First Busey Corporation (“Busey”) issued a press release (“Earnings Release”) disclosing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the Earnings Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being “furnished” and will not, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, be deemed “filed” by Busey for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will any of such information or exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act.
Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 22, 2024, Busey published its Earnings Investor Presentation discussing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto is being “furnished” and will not, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, be deemed “filed” by Busey for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will any of such information or exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
99.1
99.2
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION
Date:
October 22, 2024
By:/s/ Jeffrey D. Jones
Jeffrey D. Jones
Chief Financial Officer
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October 22, 2024
First Busey Corporation Announces 2024 Third Quarter Earnings
CHAMPAIGN, IL – (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE)
Net Income of $32.0 million
Diluted EPS of $0.55
THIRD QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
•Adjusted net income1 of $33.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted common share
•Noninterest income of $36.0 million, or 30.5% of operating revenue1
•Record high quarterly revenue for the Wealth Management operating segment
•Tangible book value per common share1 of $18.19 at September 30, 2024, compared to $16.97 at June 30, 2024, and $15.07 at September 30, 2023, a year-over-year increase of 20.7%
•Tangible common equity1 increased to 8.96% of tangible assets at September 30, 2024, compared to 8.36% at June 30, 2024, and 7.06% at September 30, 2023
•Announced transformative partnership with CrossFirst Bankshares
For additional information, please refer to the 3Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation.
MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN & CEO
Third Quarter Financial Results
Net income for First Busey Corporation (“Busey,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was $32.0 million for the third quarter of 2024, or $0.55 per diluted common share, compared to $27.4 million, or $0.47 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2024, and $30.7 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted net income1, which excludes the impact of acquisition and restructuring expenses, was $33.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $29.0 million, or $0.50 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2024 and $30.7 million or $0.55 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2023. Annualized return on average assets and annualized return on average tangible common equity1 were 1.06% and 12.80%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024. Annualized adjusted return on average assets1 and annualized adjusted return on average tangible common equity1 were 1.11% and 13.41%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024.
Third quarter results included $0.8 million in net securities gains, nearly all of which were unrealized, as well as immaterial follow-on adjustments from the mortgage servicing rights sale previously announced in the first quarter of 2024. Excluding these items, adjusted noninterest income1 was $35.1 million, or 29.9% of operating revenue1, during the third quarter of 2024, compared to $33.9 million, or 29.1% of operating revenue, for the second quarter of 2024 and $31.3 million, or 28.7% of operating revenue, for the third quarter of 2023. Further adjusted net income1 was $32.9 million for the third quarter of 2024 with these items excluded, equating to further adjusted earnings1 of $0.57 per diluted common share.
Pre-provision net revenue1 was $41.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $41.1 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $38.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. Pre-provision net revenue to average assets1 was 1.38% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 1.37% for the second quarter of 2024, and 1.24% for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted pre-provision net revenue1 was $44.1 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $42.6 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $40.5 million for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted pre-provision net revenue to average assets1 was 1.46% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 1.42% for the second quarter of 2024 and 1.32% for the third quarter of 2023.
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Our fee-based businesses continue to add revenue diversification. Total noninterest income was $36.0 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $33.8 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $31.0 million for the third quarter of 2023. Busey’s Wealth Management and FirsTech operating segments contributed $16.2 million and $5.6 million, respectively, to our noninterest income for the third quarter of 2024, representing 60.4% of noninterest income on a combined basis.
Busey views certain non-operating items, including acquisition-related expenses and restructuring charges, as adjustments to net income reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Non-operating pretax adjustments for acquisition and restructuring expenses1 were $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2024. Busey believes that its non-GAAP measures (which are identified with the endnote labeled as 1) facilitate the assessment of its financial results and peer comparability. For more information and a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures in tabular form, see "Non-GAAP Financial Information" beginning on page 16.
We remain deliberate in our efforts to prudently manage our expense base and operating efficiency given the economic outlook. Noninterest expense was $75.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $75.5 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $70.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted core expense1, which excludes the amortization of intangible assets and new markets tax credits, acquisition and restructuring expenses, and the provision for unfunded commitments, was $71.0 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $71.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $66.0 million in the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year comparable period growth in adjusted core expense can be attributed primarily to the acquisition of M&M and general inflationary pressures on compensation and benefits and to a lesser extent certain other expense categories.
Quarterly pre-tax expense synergies resulting from our acquisition of Merchants and Manufacturers Bank Corporation (the “M&M acquisition”) are anticipated to be $1.6 million to $1.7 million per quarter when fully realized. Quarterly run-rate savings are projected to be achieved by the first quarter of 2025. During the third quarter of 2024, we achieved approximately 79% of the full quarterly savings. We expect to continue to prudently manage our expenses and to realize increased rates of M&M acquisition synergies during the final quarter of 2024.
Planned Partnership with CrossFirst
On August 26, 2024, Busey and CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (“CrossFirst”) entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the “merger agreement”) pursuant to which CrossFirst will merge with and into Busey (the “merger”) and CrossFirst’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CrossFirst Bank, will merge with and into Busey Bank. This partnership will create a premier commercial bank in the Midwest, Southwest, and Florida, with 77 full-service locations across 10 states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—and approximately $20 billion in combined assets, $17 billion in total deposits, $15 billion in total loans, and $14 billion in wealth assets under care.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, CrossFirst stockholders will have the right to receive for each share of CrossFirst common stock 0.6675 of a share of Busey’s common stock. Upon completion of the transaction, Busey’s stockholders will own approximately 63.5% of the combined company and CrossFirst’s stockholders will own approximately 36.5% of the combined company, on a fully-diluted basis. Busey common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq under the “BUSE” stock ticker symbol.
Completion of the merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of both Busey and CrossFirst stockholders and the regulatory approvals for the merger and the bank merger. With approvals, the parties expect to close the merger in the first or second quarter of 2025. The combined holding company will continue to operate under the First Busey Corporation name and the combined bank will operate under the Busey Bank name. It is anticipated that CrossFirst Bank will merge with and into Busey Bank in mid-2025. At the time of the bank merger, CrossFirst Bank locations will become banking centers of Busey Bank. In connection with the merger, Busey incurred one-time pretax acquisition-related expenses of $1.3 million during the third quarter of 2024.
For further details on the merger, see Busey’s Current Report on Form 8‑K announcing the merger, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 27, 2024.
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Busey’s Conservative Banking Strategy
Busey’s financial strength is built on a long-term conservative operating approach. That focus will not change now or in the future.
The quality of our core deposit franchise is a critical value driver of our institution. Our granular deposit base continues to position us well, with core deposits1 representing 96.5% of our deposits as of September 30, 2024. Our retail deposit base was comprised of more than 253,000 accounts with an average balance of $22 thousand and an average tenure of 16.7 years as of September 30, 2024. Our commercial deposit base was comprised of more than 33,000 accounts with an average balance of $97 thousand and an average tenure of 12.6 years as of September 30, 2024. We estimate that 29% of our deposits were uninsured and uncollateralized2 as of September 30, 2024, and we have sufficient on- and off-balance sheet liquidity to manage deposit fluctuations and the liquidity needs of our customers.
Asset quality remains strong by both Busey’s historical and current industry trends. Non-performing assets decreased to $8.3 million during the third quarter of 2024, representing 0.07% of total assets. Busey’s results for the third quarter of 2024 include an insignificant provision expense for credit losses and a $0.4 million provision expense for unfunded commitments. The allowance for credit losses was $85.0 million as of September 30, 2024, representing 1.09% of total portfolio loans outstanding, and providing coverage of 10.34 times our non-performing loan balance. Busey recorded net charge-offs of $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. As of September 30, 2024, our commercial real estate loan portfolio of investor-owned office properties within Central Business District3 areas was minimal at $2.1 million. Our credit performance continues to reflect our highly diversified, conservatively underwritten loan portfolio, which has been originated predominantly to established customers with tenured relationships with our company.
The strength of our balance sheet is also reflected in our capital foundation. In the third quarter of 2024, our Common Equity Tier 1 ratio4 was 13.78% and our Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets ratio4 was 18.19%. Our regulatory capital ratios continue to provide a buffer of more than $580 million above levels required to be designated well-capitalized. Our Tangible Common Equity ratio1 increased to 8.96% during the third quarter of 2024, compared to 8.36% for the second quarter of 2024 and 7.06% for the third quarter of 2023. Busey’s tangible book value per common share1 increased to $18.19 at September 30, 2024, from $16.97 at June 30, 2024, and $15.07 at September 30, 2023, reflecting a 20.7% year-over-year increase. During the third quarter of 2024, we paid a common share dividend of $0.24.
Community Banking
In July 2024—based on their community involvement and academic achievements—Busey awarded 10 deserving students from across Busey’s footprint in Illinois, Missouri, Florida, and Indiana, a $2,500 scholarship to support their continuing education and bright futures. With 70 applications received, and a record number of eligible applicants, the students with the top scores, as determined by Busey’s Scholarship Committee, averaged a 4.16 GPA. Since the inception of the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship program in 2022, Busey has awarded 30 scholarships to deserving students for a total $75,000. Full details on the scholarship’s eligibility criteria and application process can be found at https://www.busey.com/busey/busey-bank-bridge-scholarship.
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As we build upon Busey’s forward momentum and our strategic growth plans, we are grateful for the opportunities to consistently earn the business of our customers, based on the contributions of our talented associates and the continued support of our loyal shareholders. With our strong capital position, an attractive core funding base, and a sound credit foundation, we remain confident that we are well positioned as we move into the final quarter of 2024 and into 2025. We are mindful of the evolving economic outlook and remain focused on balance sheet strength, profitability, and growth, in that order. The pending CrossFirst transaction fits with our acquisition strategy and we are excited to welcome our CrossFirst colleagues into the Busey family.
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Van A. Dukeman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
First Busey Corporation
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 5
SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
EARNINGS & PER SHARE AMOUNTS
Net income$32,004 $27,357 $30,666 $85,586 $96,816 
Diluted earnings per common share0.55 0.47 0.54 1.49 1.72 
Cash dividends paid per share0.24 0.24 0.24 0.72 0.72 
Pre-provision net revenue1, 2
41,744 41,051 38,139 129,168 125,593 
Operating revenue2
117,688 116,311 109,084 343,676 336,146 
 
Net income by operating segment:
Banking33,221 26,697 31,189 86,410 98,689 
FirsTech(61)28 317 53 505 
Wealth Management5,618 5,561 4,781 16,177 14,571 
 
AVERAGE BALANCES
Cash and cash equivalents$502,127 $346,381 $252,730 $480,979 $237,370 
Investment securities2,666,269 2,737,313 3,148,759 2,769,862 3,254,054 
Loans held for sale11,539 9,353 2,267 8,585 1,955 
Portfolio loans7,869,798 8,010,636 7,834,285 7,826,741 7,767,378 
Interest-earning assets10,936,611 10,993,907 11,118,167 10,976,660 11,142,780 
Total assets12,007,702 12,089,692 12,202,783 12,040,414 12,225,232 
 
Noninterest-bearing deposits2,706,858 2,816,293 2,925,244 2,743,777 3,082,884 
Interest-bearing deposits7,296,921 7,251,582 7,217,463 7,292,884 6,886,277 
Total deposits10,003,779 10,067,875 10,142,707 10,036,661 9,969,161 
 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase132,688 144,370 190,112 151,835 207,014 
Interest-bearing liabilities7,731,459 7,725,832 7,864,355 7,762,867 7,748,218 
Total liabilities10,643,325 10,757,877 10,994,376 10,716,295 11,029,374 
Stockholders' equity - common1,364,377 1,331,815 1,208,407 1,324,119 1,195,858 
Tangible common equity2
994,657 955,591 850,382 957,788 835,204 
 
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
Pre-provision net revenue to average assets1, 2, 3
1.38 %1.37 %1.24 %1.43 %1.37 %
Return on average assets3
1.06 %0.91 %1.00 %0.95 %1.06 %
Return on average common equity3
9.33 %8.26 %10.07 %8.63 %10.82 %
Return on average tangible common equity2, 3
12.80 %11.51 %14.31 %11.94 %15.50 %
Net interest margin2, 4
3.02 %3.03 %2.80 %2.94 %2.93 %
Efficiency ratio2
62.15 %62.32 %62.38 %60.87 %59.97 %
Adjusted noninterest income to operating revenue2
29.86 %29.13 %28.69 %29.95 %27.91 %
 
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue1, 2
$44,104 $42,617 $40,491 $125,359 $132,067 
Adjusted net income2
33,533 29,016 30,730 89,080 96,889 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share2
0.58 0.50 0.55 1.55 1.72 
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue to average assets2, 3
1.46 %1.42 %1.32 %1.39 %1.44 %
Adjusted return on average assets2, 3
1.11 %0.97 %1.00 %0.99 %1.06 %
Adjusted return on average tangible common equity2, 3
13.41 %12.21 %14.34 %12.42 %15.51 %
Adjusted net interest margin2, 4
2.97 %3.00 %2.79 %2.92 %2.91 %
Adjusted efficiency ratio2
60.50 %60.57 %62.31 %60.91 %59.95 %
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1.Net interest income plus noninterest income, excluding securities gains and losses, less noninterest expense.
2.See “Non-GAAP Financial Information” for reconciliation.
3.For quarterly periods, measures are annualized.
4.On a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 21%.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
As of
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$553,709 $285,269 $337,919 
Debt securities available for sale1,818,117 1,829,896 2,182,841 
Debt securities held to maturity838,883 851,261 882,614 
Equity securities10,315 9,618 8,782 
Loans held for sale11,523 11,286 3,051 
Commercial loans5,631,281 5,799,214 5,824,800 
Retail real estate and retail other loans2,177,816 2,199,698 2,031,360 
Portfolio loans7,809,097 7,998,912 7,856,160 
 
Allowance for credit losses(84,981)(85,226)(91,710)
Premises and equipment120,279 121,647 122,538 
Right of use asset11,100 11,137 11,500 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net368,249 370,580 356,343 
Other assets530,548 567,036 588,212 
Total assets$11,986,839 $11,971,416 $12,258,250 
 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing deposits$2,683,543 $2,832,776 $2,918,574 
Interest-bearing checking, savings, and money market deposits5,739,773 5,619,470 5,747,136 
Time deposits1,519,925 1,523,889 1,666,652 
Total deposits9,943,241 9,976,135 10,332,362 
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase128,429 140,283 183,702 
Short-term borrowings— — 12,000 
Long-term debt227,482 227,245 243,666 
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts74,754 74,693 71,946 
Lease liability11,470 11,469 11,783 
Other liabilities198,579 207,781 212,633 
Total liabilities10,583,955 10,637,606 11,068,092 
 
Stockholders' equity
Retained earnings279,868 261,820 224,698 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(170,913)(220,326)(290,730)
Other1
1,293,929 1,292,316 1,256,190 
Total stockholders' equity1,402,884 1,333,810 1,190,158 
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$11,986,839 $11,971,416 $12,258,250 
 
SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS
Book value per common share$24.67 $23.50 $21.51 
Tangible book value per common share2
$18.19 $16.97 $15.07 
Ending number of common shares outstanding56,872,241 56,746,937 55,342,017 
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1.Net balance of common stock ($0.001 par value), additional paid-in capital, and treasury stock.
2.See “Non-GAAP Financial Information” for reconciliation.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 7
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans$111,336 $109,641 $99,844 $320,302 $284,423 
Interest and dividends on investment securities18,072 19,173 21,234 57,182 62,360 
Other interest income5,092 3,027 1,591 14,590 3,890 
Total interest income$134,500 $131,841 $122,669 $392,074 $350,673 
 
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits$46,634 $43,709 $37,068 $134,311 $78,576 
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase981 1,040 1,327 3,393 3,772 
Short-term borrowings26 418 1,964 676 12,527 
Long-term debt3,181 3,181 3,528 9,767 10,631 
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts1,137 1,059 991 3,185 2,849 
Total interest expense$51,959 $49,407 $44,878 $151,332 $108,355 
 
Net interest income$82,541 $82,434 $77,791 $240,742 $242,318 
Provision for credit losses2 2,277 364 7,317 1,944 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses$82,539 $80,157 $77,427 $233,425 $240,374 
 
NONINTEREST INCOME
Wealth management fees$15,378 $15,917 $14,235 $46,844 $43,594 
Fees for customer services8,168 7,798 7,502 23,022 21,560 
Payment technology solutions5,265 5,915 5,226 16,889 15,772 
Mortgage revenue355 478 311 1,579 871 
Income on bank owned life insurance1,189 1,442 1,001 4,050 3,682 
Realized net gains (losses) on the sale of mortgage servicing rights(18)277 — 7,724 — 
Net securities gains (losses)822 (353)(285)(5,906)(2,960)
Other noninterest income4,792 2,327 3,018 10,550 8,349 
Total noninterest income$35,951 $33,801 $31,008 $104,752 $90,868 
 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits$44,593 $43,478 $39,677 $130,161 $119,867 
Data processing expense6,910 7,100 5,930 20,560 17,472 
Net occupancy expense of premises4,633 4,590 4,594 13,943 13,896 
Furniture and equipment expense1,647 1,695 1,638 5,155 5,065 
Professional fees3,118 2,495 1,542 7,866 4,573 
Amortization of intangible assets2,548 2,629 2,555 7,586 7,953 
Interchange expense1,352 1,733 1,786 4,696 5,509 
FDIC insurance1,413 1,460 1,475 4,273 4,483 
Other noninterest expense9,712 10,357 11,748 27,992 31,735 
Total noninterest expense$75,926 $75,537 $70,945 $222,232 $210,553 
 
Income before income taxes$42,564 $38,421 $37,490 $115,945 $120,689 
Income taxes10,560 11,064 6,824 30,359 23,873 
Net income$32,004 $27,357 $30,666 $85,586 $96,816 
 
SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS
Basic earnings per common share$0.56 $0.48 $0.55 $1.52 $1.75 
Diluted earnings per common share$0.55 $0.47 $0.54 $1.49 $1.72 
Average common shares outstanding57,033,359 56,919,025 55,486,700 56,458,430 55,441,980 
Diluted average common shares outstanding57,967,848 57,853,231 56,315,492 57,411,299 56,230,624 
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 8
BALANCE SHEET STRENGTH
Our balance sheet remains a source of strength. Total assets were $11.99 billion as of September 30, 2024, compared to $11.97 billion as of June 30, 2024, and $12.26 billion as of September 30, 2023.
We remain steadfast in our conservative approach to underwriting and disciplined approach to pricing, particularly given our outlook for the economy in the coming quarters, and this approach has impacted loan growth as predicted. Portfolio loans totaled $7.81 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $8.00 billion at June 30, 2024, and $7.86 billion at September 30, 2023.
Average portfolio loans were $7.87 billion for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $8.01 billion for the second quarter of 2024 and $7.83 billion for the third quarter of 2023. Average interest-earning assets were $10.94 billion for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $10.99 billion for the second quarter of 2024, and $11.12 billion for the third quarter of 2023.
Total deposits were $9.94 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $9.98 billion at June 30, 2024, and $10.33 billion at September 30, 2023. Average deposits were $10.00 billion for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $10.07 billion for the second quarter of 2024 and $10.14 billion for the third quarter of 2023. Deposit fluctuations over the last several quarters were driven by a number of elements, including (1) seasonal factors, including ordinary course public fund flows and fluctuations in the normal course of business operations of certain core commercial customers, (2) the macroeconomic environment, including prevailing interest rates and inflationary pressures, (3) depositors moving some funds to accounts at competitors offering above-market rates, and (4) deposits moving within the Busey ecosystem between deposit accounts and our wealth management group. Core deposits1 accounted for 96.5% of total deposits as of September 30, 2024. Cost of deposits was 1.85% in the third quarter of 2024, which represents an increase of 10 basis points from the second quarter of 2024. Excluding time deposits, Busey’s cost of deposits was 1.50% in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 14 basis points from the second quarter of 2024. Non-maturity deposit cost of funds has increased as Busey Bank continues to offer savings account specials to customers with larger account balances, with the intention of migrating maturing CDs to these managed rate products. Pressure on non-interest bearing deposits along with some elevated balances of higher rate seasonal business and public funds accounts also contributed to increases in overall deposit funding cost during the quarter. Spot rates on total deposit costs, including noninterest bearing deposits, increased by 5 basis points from 1.75% at June 30, 2024, to 1.80% at September 30, 2024. Spot rates on interest bearing deposits increased by 1 basis point from 2.45% at June 30, 2024 to 2.46% at September 30, 2024.
There were no short term borrowings as of September 30 or June 30, 2024, compared to $12.0 million at September 30, 2023. We had no borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) at the end of the third quarter of 2024, the second quarter of 2024, or the third quarter of 2023. We have sufficient on- and off-balance sheet liquidity5 to manage deposit fluctuations and the liquidity needs of our customers. As of September 30, 2024, our available sources of on- and off-balance sheet liquidity totaled $6.37 billion. We have executed various deposit campaigns to attract term funding and savings accounts at a lower rate than our marginal cost of funds. New certificate of deposit production in the third quarter of 2024 had a weighted average term of 8.1 months at a rate of 4.18%, 67 basis points below our average marginal wholesale equivalent-term funding cost during the quarter. Furthermore, our balance sheet liquidity profile continues to be aided by the cash flows we expect from our relatively short-duration securities portfolio. Those cash flows were approximately $81.1 million in the third quarter of 2024. For the remainder of 2024, cash flows from our securities portfolio are expected to be approximately $97.1 million with a current book yield of 2.18%.
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ASSET QUALITY
Credit quality continues to be strong. Loans 30-89 days past due totaled $10.1 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $23.5 million as of June 30, 2024, and $5.9 million as of September 30, 2023. The decrease in loans that were 30-89 days past due is primarily attributable to a single commercial real estate loan in the second quarter that is no longer past due as of September 30, 2024. Non-performing loans were $8.2 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $9.1 million as of June 30, 2024, and $12.0 million as of September 30, 2023. Continued disciplined credit management resulted in non-performing loans as a percentage of portfolio loans of 0.11% as of both September 30, 2024, and June 30, 2024, and 0.15% as of September 30, 2023. Non-performing assets were 0.07% of total assets for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 0.08% for the second quarter of 2024 and 0.10% for the third quarter of 2023. Our total classified assets were $89.0 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $95.8 million at June 30, 2024, and $59.6 million at September 30, 2023. Our ratio of classified assets to estimated bank Tier 1 capital4 and reserves remains low by historical standards, at 5.9% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 6.4% as of June 30, 2024, and 4.1% as of September 30, 2023.
Net charge-offs were $0.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $9.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, and $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2023. Charge-offs in the second quarter of 2024 were primarily in connection with a single commercial and industrial credit relationship that also experienced a partial charge-off during the first quarter of 2024. The allowance as a percentage of portfolio loans was 1.09% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 1.07% as of June 30, 2024, and 1.17% as of September 30, 2023. The ratio was impacted in 2024 by the acquisition of M&M’s Life Equity Loan® portfolio, as Busey did not record an allowance for credit loss for these loans due to no expected credit loss at default, as permitted under the practical expedient provided within the Accounting Standards Codification 326-20-35-6. The allowance coverage for non-performing loans was 10.34 times as of September 30, 2024, compared to 9.36 times as of June 30, 2024, and 7.64 times as of September 30, 2023.
Busey maintains a well-diversified loan portfolio and, as a matter of policy and practice, limits concentration exposure in any particular loan segment.
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ASSET QUALITY (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
As of
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Total assets$11,986,839 $11,971,416 $12,258,250 
Portfolio loans7,809,097 7,998,912 7,856,160 
Loans 30 – 89 days past due10,141 23,463 5,934 
Non-performing loans:
Non-accrual loans8,192 8,393 11,298 
Loans 90+ days past due and still accruing25 712 709 
Non-performing loans$8,217 $9,105 $12,007 
Non-performing loans, segregated by geography:
Illinois / Indiana$3,981 $5,793 $7,951 
Missouri3,530 3,089 3,747 
Florida706 222 309 
Other non-performing assets64 90 96 
Non-performing assets$8,281 $9,195 $12,103 
 
Allowance for credit losses$84,981 $85,226 $91,710 
 
RATIOS
Non-performing loans to portfolio loans0.11 %0.11 %0.15 %
Non-performing assets to total assets0.07 %0.08 %0.10 %
Non-performing assets to portfolio loans and other non-performing assets0.11 %0.11 %0.15 %
Allowance for credit losses to portfolio loans1.09 %1.07 %1.17 %
Coverage ratio of the allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans10.34 x9.36 x7.64 x
NET CHARGE-OFFS (RECOVERIES) AND PROVISION EXPENSE (RELEASE) (unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Net charge-offs (recoveries)$247 $9,856 $293 $15,319 $1,842 
Provision expense (release)2 2,277 364 7,317 1,944 
NET INTEREST MARGIN AND NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest margin1 was 3.02% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 3.03% for the second quarter of 2024 and 2.80% for the third quarter of 2023. Excluding purchase accounting accretion, adjusted net interest margin1 was 2.97% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 3.00% in the second quarter of 2024 and 2.79% in the third quarter of 2023. Net interest income was $82.5 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $82.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $77.8 million in the third quarter of 2023.
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After raising federal funds rates by a total of 525 basis points between March 2022 and July 2023, the Federal Open Market Committee (“FOMC”) lowered rates by 50 basis points in September 2024. In anticipation of the FOMC pivot to an easing cycle, we limited our exposure to term funding structures and intentionally priced savings specials to encourage maturing CD balances to migrate to managed rate non-maturity products. During September we began lowering rates on special priced deposit accounts and other managed rate products to benefit from the FOMC rate cuts. In addition, approximately 6% of our deposit portfolio is indexed and immediately repriced with the rate cuts by the FOMC. With our short duration CD balances comprising only 15% of the deposit funding base, we also have the ability to quickly reprice the book at lower market rates. We continue to offer CD specials with shorter term structures as well as offering attractive premium savings rates to encourage rotation of maturing CD deposits into nimble pricing products. Components of the 1 basis point decrease in net interest margin1 during the third quarter of 2024 include:
•Increased cash and securities portfolio yield contributed +3 basis points
•Increased loan portfolio and held for sale loan yields contributed +2 basis points
•Increased purchase accounting contributed +2 basis points
•Reduced borrowing expense +2 basis points
•Reduced time deposit funding costs contributed +1 basis point
•Increased non-maturity deposit funding costs contributed -11 basis points
Based on our most recent Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) model, a +100 basis point parallel rate shock is expected to increase net interest income by 2.1% over the subsequent twelve-month period. Busey continues to evaluate off-balance sheet hedging and balance sheet restructuring strategies as well as embedding rate protection in our asset originations to provide stabilization to net interest income in lower rate environments. Time deposit and savings specials have provided funding flows, and we had excess earning cash during the third quarter of 2024. Since the onset of the current FOMC tightening cycle that began in the first quarter of 2022, our cumulative interest-bearing non-maturity deposit beta peaked at 41%. Our total deposit beta for the completed tightening cycle was 34%. Deposit betas were calculated based on an average federal funds rate of 5.43% during the third quarter of 2024. The average federal funds rate decreased by 7 basis points compared to the average rate of 5.50% in the second quarter of 2024.
NONINTEREST INCOME
Noninterest income was $36.0 million for the third quarter of 2024, as compared to $33.8 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $31.0 million for the third quarter of 2023. Excluding the impact of net securities gains and losses and immaterial follow-on adjustments from the previously announced mortgage servicing rights sale, adjusted noninterest income1 was $35.1 million, or 29.9% of operating revenue1, during the third quarter of 2024, $33.9 million, or 29.1% of operating revenue, for the second quarter of 2024, and $31.3 million, or 28.7% of operating revenue, for the third quarter of 2023.
Consolidated wealth management fees were $15.4 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $15.9 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $14.2 million for the third quarter of 2023. Wealth management fees for the third quarter of 2024 declined by 3.4% compared to the second quarter of 2024 primarily based on seasonal tax preparation fees. On a segment basis, Wealth Management generated $16.2 million in revenue during the third quarter of 2024, a 12.7% increase over revenue of $14.4 million for the third quarter of 2023. Approximately $0.8 million of revenue attributed to the wealth segment is reported on a consolidated basis as part of other noninterest income. Third quarter of 2024 results marked a new record high reported quarterly revenue for the Wealth Management operating segment. The Wealth Management operating segment generated net income of $5.6 million in both the third quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2024, compared to $4.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. Busey’s Wealth Management division ended the third quarter of 2024 with $13.69 billion in assets under care, compared to $13.02 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2024 and $11.55 billion at the end of the third quarter of 2023. Our portfolio management team continues to focus on long-term returns and managing risk in the face of volatile markets and has outperformed its blended benchmark6 over the last three and five years.
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Payment technology solutions revenue was $5.3 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $5.9 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $5.2 million for the third quarter of 2023. Excluding intracompany eliminations, the FirsTech operating segment generated revenue of $5.6 million during the third quarter of 2024, compared to $6.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Noninterest income generated from our Wealth Management and FirsTech operating segments comprised 60.4% of our total noninterest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, providing a balance to spread-based revenue from traditional banking activities.
Fees for customer services were $8.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $7.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $7.5 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Net securities gains were $0.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, comprised primarily of unrealized gains on equity securities.
Other noninterest income was $4.8 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2023. Revenue associated with certain wealth management activities reported as other noninterest income on a consolidated basis was $0.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2024 and $0.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. Fluctuations in other noninterest income are primarily attributable to increases in venture capital investments, referral fees, and swap origination fees, partially offset by decreases in commercial loan sales gains. Increases for the year also reflect the addition of Life Equity Loan® servicing income beginning in the second quarter of 2024.
OPERATING EFFICIENCY
Noninterest expense was $75.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $75.5 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $70.9 million for the third quarter of 2023. The efficiency ratio1 was 62.1% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 62.3% for the second quarter of 2024, and 62.4% for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted core expense1 was $71.0 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $71.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $66.0 million in the third quarter of 2023. The adjusted core efficiency ratio1 was 60.2% for the third quarter of 2024, compared to 60.9% for the second quarter of 2024, and 60.2% for the third quarter of 2023. We expect to continue to prudently manage our expenses and to realize increased rates of M&M acquisition synergies during the final quarter of 2024.
Noteworthy components of noninterest expense are as follows:
•Salaries, wages, and employee benefits expenses were $44.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $43.5 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $39.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. Busey recorded $0.1 million of non-operating salaries, wages, and employee benefit expenses in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 and none in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in the third quarter of 2024 over the second quarter of 2024 was primarily attributable to performance metrics tied to bonus and equity compensation. Our associate-base consisted of 1,510 full-time equivalents as of September 30, 2024, compared to 1,520 as of June 30, 2024, and 1,484 as of September 30, 2023. The increase in our associate-base in the second quarter of 2024 was largely due to the M&M acquisition.
•Data processing expense was $6.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $7.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. Busey recorded $0.1 million of non-operating data processing expenses in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 and none in the third quarter of 2023. Busey has continued to make investments in technology enhancements and has also experienced inflation-driven price increases.
•Professional fees were $3.1 million in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. Busey recorded $1.4 million of non-operating professional fees in the third quarter of 2024, as compared to $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2023.
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•Other noninterest expense was $9.7 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 and $11.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. Busey recorded $0.4 million of non-operating costs in other noninterest expense in the third quarter of 2024, compared to $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 and none in the third quarter of 2023. In connection with Busey’s adoption of ASU 2023-02 on January 1, 2024, Busey began recording amortization of New Markets Tax Credits as income tax expense instead of other operating expense, which resulted in a decrease to other operating expenses of $2.3 million compared to the third quarter of 2023. Other items contributing to the fluctuations in other noninterest expense included the provision for unfunded commitments, mortgage servicing rights valuation expenses, fixed asset impairment, marketing, business development, and expenses related to recruiting and onboarding.
Busey's effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2024 was 24.8%, which was lower than the combined federal and state statutory rate of approximately 28.0% due to the impact of tax exempt interest income, such as municipal bond interest, bank owned life insurance income, and investments in various federal and state tax credits.
Effective tax rates were higher in 2024, compared to 2023, due to the adoption of ASU 2023-02 in January 2024. Upon adoption of ASU 2023-02 Busey elected to use the proportional amortization method of accounting for equity investments made primarily for the purpose of receiving income tax credits. The proportional amortization method results in the cost of the investment being amortized in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received, with the amortization of the investment and the income tax credits being presented net in the income statement as a component of income tax expense as opposed to being presented on a gross basis on the income statement as a component of noninterest expense and income tax expense.
CAPITAL STRENGTH
Busey's strong capital levels, coupled with its earnings, have allowed the Company to provide a steady return to its stockholders through dividends. On October 25, 2024, Busey will pay a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share to stockholders of record as of October 18, 2024. Busey has consistently paid dividends to its common stockholders since the bank holding company was organized in 1980.
As of September 30, 2024, Busey continued to exceed the capital adequacy requirements necessary to be considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines. Busey’s Common Equity Tier 1 ratio is estimated4 to be 13.78% at September 30, 2024, compared to 13.20% at June 30, 2024, and 12.52% at September 30, 2023. Our Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets ratio is estimated4 to be 18.19% at September 30, 2024, compared to 17.50% at June 30, 2024, and 16.72% at September 30, 2023.
Busey’s tangible common equity1 was $1.04 billion at September 30, 2024, compared to $970.9 million at June 30, 2024, and $841.2 million at September 30, 2023. Tangible common equity1 represented 8.96% of tangible assets at September 30, 2024, compared to 8.36% at June 30, 2024, and 7.06% at September 30, 2023. Busey’s tangible book value per common share1 increased to $18.19 at September 30, 2024, from $16.97 at June 30, 2024, and $15.07 at September 30, 2023, reflecting a 20.7% year-over-year increase. The ratios of tangible common equity to tangible assets1 and tangible book value per common share have been impacted by the fair value adjustment of Busey’s securities portfolio as a result of the current rate environment, which is reflected in the accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component of shareholder’s equity.
THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS INVESTOR PRESENTATION
For additional information on Busey’s financial condition and operating results, please refer to the Q3 2024 Earnings Investor Presentation furnished via Form 8-K on October 22, 2024, in connection with this earnings release.
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CORPORATE PROFILE
As of September 30, 2024, First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) was an $11.99 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
Busey Bank, a wholly-owned bank subsidiary of First Busey Corporation, had total assets of $11.95 billion as of September 30, 2024, and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Busey Bank currently has 62 banking centers, with 21 in Central Illinois markets, 17 in suburban Chicago markets, 20 in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, three in Southwest Florida, and one in Indianapolis. More information about Busey Bank can be found at busey.com.
Through Busey’s Wealth Management division, the Company provides a full range of asset management, investment, brokerage, fiduciary, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, and farm management services to individuals, businesses, and foundations. Assets under care totaled $13.69 billion as of September 30, 2024. More information about Busey’s Wealth Management services can be found at busey.com/wealth-management.
Busey Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, FirsTech, specializes in the evolving financial technology needs of small and medium-sized businesses, highly regulated enterprise industries, and financial institutions. FirsTech provides comprehensive and innovative payment technology solutions, including online, mobile, and voice-recognition bill payments; money and data movement; merchant services; direct debit services; lockbox remittance processing for payments made by mail; and walk-in payments at retail agents. Additionally, FirsTech simplifies client workflows through integrations enabling support with billing, reconciliation, bill reminders, and treasury services. More information about FirsTech can be found at firstechpayments.com.
For the first time, Busey was named among the World’s Best Banks for 2024 by Forbes, earning a spot on the list among 68 U.S. banks and 403 banks worldwide. Additionally, Busey Bank was honored to be named among America’s Best Banks by Forbes magazine for the third consecutive year. Ranked 40th overall in 2024, Busey was the second-ranked bank headquartered in Illinois of the six that made this year’s list and the highest-ranked bank of those with more than $10 billion in assets. Busey is humbled to be named among the 2023 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker, the 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions and Investments, the 2024 Best Places to Work in Illinois by Daily Herald Business Ledger, the 2024 Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and the 2024 Best Companies to Work For in Florida by Florida Trend magazine. We are honored to be consistently recognized globally, nationally and locally for our engaged culture of integrity and commitment to community development.
For more information about us, visit busey.com.
Category: Financial
Source: First Busey Corporation
Contacts:
Jeffrey D. Jones, Chief Financial Officer
217-365-4130
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This earnings release contains certain financial information determined by methods other than GAAP. Management uses these non-GAAP measures, together with the related GAAP measures, in analysis of Busey’s performance and in making business decisions, as well as for comparison to Busey’s peers. Busey believes the adjusted measures are useful for investors and management to understand the effects of certain non-core and non-recurring noninterest items and provide additional perspective on Busey’s performance over time.
Below is a reconciliation to what management believes to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures—specifically, net interest income, total noninterest income, net security gains and losses, and total noninterest expense in the case of pre-provision net revenue, adjusted pre-provision net revenue, pre-provision net revenue to average assets, and adjusted pre-provision net revenue to average assets; net income in the case of adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, average tangible common equity, return on average tangible common equity, adjusted return on average tangible common equity; net income and net security gains and losses in the case of further adjusted net income and further adjusted diluted earnings per share; net interest income in the case of adjusted net interest income and adjusted net interest margin; net interest income, total noninterest income, and total noninterest expense in the case of adjusted noninterest income, adjusted noninterest expense, noninterest expense excluding non-operating adjustments, adjusted core expense, efficiency ratio, adjusted efficiency ratio, and adjusted core efficiency ratio; net interest income, total noninterest income, net securities gains and losses, and net gains and losses on the sale of mortgage servicing rights in the case of operating revenue and adjusted noninterest income to operating revenue; total assets and goodwill and other intangible assets in the case of tangible assets; total stockholders’ equity in the case of tangible book value per common share; total assets and total stockholders’ equity in the case of tangible common equity and tangible common equity to tangible assets; and total deposits in the case of core deposits and core deposits to total deposits.
These non-GAAP disclosures have inherent limitations and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating results reported in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Tax effected numbers included in these non-GAAP disclosures are based on estimated statutory rates, estimated federal income tax rates, or effective tax rates, as noted with the tables below.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)

Pre-Provision Net Revenue, Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue,
Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets, and
Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
PRE-PROVISION NET REVENUE 
Net interest income$82,541 $82,434 $77,791 $240,742 $242,318 
Total noninterest income35,951 33,801 31,008 104,752 90,868 
Net security (gains) losses(822)353 285 5,906 2,960 
Total noninterest expense(75,926)(75,537)(70,945)(222,232)(210,553)
Pre-provision net revenue41,744 41,051 38,139 129,168 125,593 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Acquisition and restructuring expenses1,935 2,212 79 4,555 91 
Provision for unfunded commitments407 (369)13 (640)(357)
Amortization of New Markets Tax Credits— — 2,260 — 6,740 
Realized (gain) loss on the sale of mortgage service rights18 (277)— (7,724)— 
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue$44,104 $42,617 $40,491 $125,359 $132,067 
Pre-provision net revenue, annualized[a]$166,069 $165,106 $151,312 $172,538 $167,917 
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue, annualized[b]175,457 171,405 160,644 167,450 176,573 
Average total assets[c]12,007,702 12,089,692 12,202,783 12,040,414 12,225,232 
Reported: Pre-provision net revenue to average total assets1
[a÷c]1.38 %1.37 %1.24 %1.43 %1.37 %
Adjusted: Pre-provision net revenue to average total assets1
[b÷c]1.46 %1.42 %1.32 %1.39 %1.44 %
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1.Annualized measure.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Return on Average Assets, Average Tangible Common Equity, Return on Average Tangible Common Equity, and Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
NET INCOME ADJUSTED FOR NON-OPERATING ITEMS
Net income[a]$32,004 $27,357 $30,666 $85,586 $96,816 
Non-GAAP adjustments for non-operating expenses:
Acquisition expenses:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits73 1,137 — 1,210 — 
Data processing90 344 — 534 — 
Professional fees, occupancy, furniture and fixtures, and other1,772 731 79 2,688 91 
Restructuring expenses:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits— — — 123 — 
Acquisition and restructuring expenses1,935 2,212 79 4,555 91 
Related tax benefit1
(406)(553)(15)(1,061)(18)
Adjusted net income[b]$33,533 $29,016 $30,730 $89,080 $96,889 
 
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Diluted average common shares outstanding[c]57,967,848 57,853,231 56,315,492 57,411,299 56,230,624 
 
Reported: Diluted earnings per share
[a÷c]$0.55 $0.47 $0.54 $1.49 $1.72 
Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share
[b÷c]$0.58 $0.50 $0.55 $1.55 $1.72 
 
RETURN ON AVERAGE ASSETS
Net income, annualized[d]$127,320 $110,029 $121,664 $114,323 $129,443 
Adjusted net income, annualized[e]133,403 116,702 121,918 118,990 129,540 
Average total assets[f]12,007,702 12,089,692 12,202,783 12,040,414 12,225,232 
 
Reported: Return on average assets2
[d÷f]1.06 %0.91 %1.00 %0.95 %1.06 %
Adjusted: Return on average assets2
[e÷f]1.11 %0.97 %1.00 %0.99 %1.06 %
 
RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY
Average common equity$1,364,377 $1,331,815 $1,208,407 $1,324,119 $1,195,858 
Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net(369,720)(376,224)(358,025)(366,331)(360,654)
Average tangible common equity[g]$994,657 $955,591 $850,382 $957,788 $835,204 
 
Reported: Return on average tangible common equity2
[d÷g]12.80 %11.51 %14.31 %11.94 %15.50 %
Adjusted: Return on average tangible common equity2
[e÷g]13.41 %12.21 %14.34 %12.42 %15.51 %
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1.Year-to-date tax benefits were calculated by multiplying year-to-date acquisition and restructuring expenses by the effective income tax rate for each year-to-date period, which for 2024 excludes a one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment resulting from a change in Illinois apportionment rate due to recently enacted regulations and deductibility of certain acquisition expenses. Tax rates used in these calculations were 23.3% and 19.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Quarterly tax benefits were calculated as the year-to-date tax benefit amounts less the sum of amounts applied to previous quarters during the year, equating to tax rates of 21.0%, 25.0%, and 19.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively.
2.Annualized measure.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 18
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
Further Adjusted Net Income and Further Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Adjusted net income1
[a]$33,533 $29,016 $30,730 $89,080 $96,889 
Further non-GAAP adjustments:
Net securities (gains) losses(822)353 285 5,906 2,960 
Realized net (gains) losses on the sale of mortgage servicing rights18 (277)— (7,724)— 
Tax effect for further non-GAAP adjustments2
199 (19)(52)453 (585)
Tax effected further non-GAAP adjustments3
(605)57 233 (1,365)2,375 
Further adjusted net income3
[b]$32,928 $29,073 $30,963 $87,715 $99,264 
One-time deferred tax valuation adjustment4
— 1,446 — 1,446 — 
Further adjusted net income, excluding one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment3
[c]$32,928 $30,519 $30,963 $89,161 $99,264 
 
Diluted average common shares outstanding[d]57,967,848 57,853,231 56,315,492 57,411,299 56,230,624 
 
Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share
[a÷d]$0.58 $0.50 $0.55 $1.55 $1.72 
Further Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share3
[b÷d]$0.57 $0.50 $0.55 $1.53 $1.77 
Further Adjusted, excluding one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment: Diluted earnings per share3
[c÷d]$0.57 $0.53 $0.55 $1.55 $1.77 
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1.Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP measure. See the table on the previous page for a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure.
2.Tax effects for further non-GAAP adjustments were calculated by multiplying further non-GAAP adjustments by the effective income tax rate for each period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the rate that we used excluded a one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment resulting from a change in Illinois apportionment rate due to recently enacted regulations. Effective income tax rates that we used to calculate the tax effect were 24.8%, 25.0%, and 18.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and were 24.9% and 19.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
3.Tax-effected measure.
4.An estimated one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment of $1.4 million resulted from a change to our Illinois apportionment rate due to recently enacted regulations.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 19
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
Adjusted Net Interest Income and Adjusted Net Interest Margin
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Net interest income$82,541 $82,434 $77,791 $240,742 $242,318 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Tax-equivalent adjustment1
396 402 553 1,247 1,672 
Tax-equivalent net interest income82,937 82,836 78,344 241,989 243,990 
Purchase accounting accretion related to business combinations(1,338)(812)(277)(2,354)(1,093)
Adjusted net interest income$81,599 $82,024 $78,067 $239,635 $242,897 
 
Tax-equivalent net interest income, annualized[a]$329,945 $333,165 $310,821 $323,241 $326,214 
Adjusted net interest income, annualized[b]324,622 329,899 309,722 320,096 324,752 
Average interest-earning assets[c]10,936,611 10,993,907 11,118,167 10,976,660 11,142,780 
 
Reported: Net interest margin2
[a÷c]3.02 %3.03 %2.80 %2.94 %2.93 %
Adjusted: Net interest margin2
[b÷c]2.97 %3.00 %2.79 %2.92 %2.91 %
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1.Tax-equivalent adjustments were calculated using an estimated federal income tax rate of 21%, applied to non-taxable interest income on investments and loans.
2.Annualized measure.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 20
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
Adjusted Noninterest Income, Operating Revenue, Adjusted Noninterest Income to Operating Revenue, Noninterest Expense Excluding Amortization of Intangible Assets, Adjusted Noninterest Expense,
Adjusted Core Expense, Noninterest Expense Excluding Non-Operating Adjustments,
Efficiency Ratio, Adjusted Efficiency Ratio, and Adjusted Core Efficiency Ratio
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Net interest income[a]$82,541 $82,434 $77,791 $240,742 $242,318 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Tax-equivalent adjustment1
396 402 553 1,247 1,672 
Tax-equivalent net interest income[b]82,937 82,836 78,344 241,989 243,990 
 
Total noninterest income35,951 33,801 31,008 104,752 90,868 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Net security (gains) losses(822)353 285 5,906 2,960 
Noninterest income excluding net securities gains and losses[c]35,129 34,154 31,293 110,658 93,828 
Further adjustments:
Realized net (gains) losses on the sale of mortgage servicing rights18 (277)— (7,724)— 
Adjusted noninterest income[d]$35,147 $33,877 $31,293 $102,934 $93,828 
 
Tax-equivalent revenue[e = b+c]$118,066 $116,990 $109,637 $352,647 $337,818 
Adjusted tax-equivalent revenue[f = b+d]118,084 116,713 109,637 344,923 337,818 
Operating revenue[g = a+d]117,688 116,311 109,084 343,676 336,146 
 
Adjusted noninterest income to operating revenue[d÷g]29.86 %29.13 %28.69 %29.95 %27.91 %
 
Total noninterest expense$75,926 $75,537 $70,945 $222,232 $210,553 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets[h](2,548)(2,629)(2,555)(7,586)(7,953)
Noninterest expense excluding amortization of intangible assets[i]73,378 72,908 68,390 214,646 202,600 
Non-operating adjustments:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits(73)(1,137)— (1,333)— 
Data processing(90)(344)— (534)— 
Professional fees, occupancy, furniture and fixtures, and other(1,772)(731)(79)(2,688)(91)
Adjusted noninterest expense[j]71,443 70,696 68,311 210,091 202,509 
Provision for unfunded commitments(407)369 (13)640 357 
Amortization of New Markets Tax Credits— — (2,260)— (6,740)
Adjusted core expense[k]$71,036 $71,065 $66,038 $210,731 $196,126 
 
Noninterest expense, excluding non-operating adjustments[j-h]$73,991 $73,325 $70,866 $217,677 $210,462 
Reported: Efficiency ratio
[i÷e]62.15 %62.32 %62.38 %60.87 %59.97 %
Adjusted: Efficiency ratio
[j÷f]60.50 %60.57 %62.31 %60.91 %59.95 %
Adjusted: Core efficiency ratio
[k÷f]60.16 %60.89 %60.23 %61.10 %58.06 %
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1.Tax-equivalent adjustments were calculated using an estimated federal income tax rate of 21%, applied to non-taxable interest income on investments and loans.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 21
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
Tangible Book Value and Tangible Book Value Per Common Share
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
As of
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Total stockholders' equity$1,402,884 $1,333,810 $1,190,158 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net(368,249)(370,580)(356,343)
Tangible book value[a]$1,034,635 $963,230 $833,815 
 
Ending number of common shares outstanding[b]56,872,241 56,746,937 55,342,017 
 
Tangible book value per common share[a÷b]$18.19 $16.97 $15.07 

Tangible Assets, Tangible Common Equity, and Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets
(dollars in thousands)
As of
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Total assets$11,986,839 $11,971,416 $12,258,250 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net(368,249)(370,580)(356,343)
Tax effect of other intangible assets1
7,178 7,687 7,354 
Tangible assets2
[a]$11,625,768 $11,608,523 $11,909,261 
 
Total stockholders' equity$1,402,884 $1,333,810 $1,190,158 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net(368,249)(370,580)(356,343)
Tax effect of other intangible assets1
7,178 7,687 7,354 
Tangible common equity2
[b]$1,041,813 $970,917 $841,169 
 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets2
[b÷a]8.96 %8.36 %7.06 %
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1.Net of estimated deferred tax liability, calculated using the estimated statutory tax rate of 28%.
2.Tax-effected measure.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 22
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited)
Core Deposits, Core Deposits to Total Deposits, and Portfolio Loans to Core Deposits
(dollars in thousands)
As of
September 30,
2024		June 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
Portfolio loans[a]$7,809,097 $7,998,912 $7,856,160 
Total deposits[b]$9,943,241 $9,976,135 $10,332,362 
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Brokered deposits, excluding brokered time deposits of $250,000 or more(13,089)(43,089)(6,055)
Time deposits of $250,000 or more(338,808)(314,461)(350,276)
Core deposits[c]$9,591,344 $9,618,585 $9,976,031 
RATIOS
Core deposits to total deposits[c÷b]96.46 %96.42 %96.55 %
Portfolio loans to core deposits[a÷c]81.42 %83.16 %78.75 %
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 23
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to Busey’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Busey’s management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “position,” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Busey undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.
A number of factors, many of which are beyond Busey’s ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (1) risks related to the proposed transaction with CrossFirst, including (i) the possibility that the proposed transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, stockholder, or other approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated (and the risk that required regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction); (ii) the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction will not be realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where Busey and CrossFirst do business; (iii) the possibility that the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (iv) diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; (v) the possibility that Busey may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in the merger within the expected timeframes or at all, and to successfully integrate CrossFirst's operations with those of Busey or that such integration may be more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected; (vi) revenues following the proposed transaction may be lower than expected; and (vii) shareholder litigation that could prevent or delay the closing of the proposed transaction or otherwise negatively impact our business and operations; (2) the strength of the local, state, national, and international economy (including effects of inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints); (3) the economic impact of any future terrorist threats or attacks, widespread disease or pandemics, or other adverse external events that could cause economic deterioration or instability in credit markets (including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East); (4) changes in state and federal laws, regulations, and governmental policies concerning Busey's general business (including changes in response to the failures of other banks or as a result of the upcoming 2024 presidential election); (5) changes in accounting policies and practices; (6) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of Busey’s assets (including the impact of sustained elevated interest rates); (7) increased competition in the financial services sector (including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions and fintech companies) and the inability to attract new customers; (8) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (9) the loss of key executives or associates; (10) changes in consumer spending; (11) unexpected results of other transactions (including the acquisition of M&M); (12) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation, investigations, or inquiries involving Busey (including with respect to Busey’s Illinois franchise taxes); (13) fluctuations in the value of securities held in Busey’s securities portfolio; (14) concentrations within Busey’s loan portfolio (including commercial real estate loans), large loans to certain borrowers, and large deposits from certain clients; (15) the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; (16) the level of non-performing assets on Busey’s balance sheets; (17) interruptions involving information technology and communications systems or third-party servicers; (18) breaches or failures of information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents; and (19) the economic impact of exceptional weather occurrences such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, and droughts. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.
Additional information concerning Busey and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect Busey’s financial results, is included in Busey’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 24
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
Busey has filed a registration statement on Form S‑4 with the SEC to register the shares of Busey’s common stock that will be issued to CrossFirst stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. The registration statement includes a preliminary joint proxy statement of Busey and CrossFirst, which also constitutes a prospectus of Busey. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to the stockholders of each of Busey and CrossFirst seeking certain approvals related to the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BUSEY AND CROSSFIRST AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S‑4 AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S‑4 WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BUSEY, CROSSFIRST, AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copies of these documents, as well as other relevant documents filed with the SEC containing information about Busey and CrossFirst, without charge, at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Busey will be made available free of charge in the "SEC Filings" section of Busey's website, https://ir.busey.com. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by CrossFirst will be made available free of charge in the "Investor Relations" section of CrossFirst's website, https://investors.crossfirstbankshares.com.
PARTICIPANTS IN SOLICITATION
Busey, CrossFirst, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding Busey’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2024, and certain other documents filed by Busey with the SEC. Information regarding CrossFirst’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 26, 2024, and certain other documents filed by CrossFirst with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed or to be filed with the SEC when they become available. Free copies of these documents, when available, may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.
END NOTES
1
Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. For a reconciliation to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), see "Non-GAAP Financial Information.”
2Estimated uninsured and uncollateralized deposits consist of account balances in excess of the $250 thousand FDIC insurance limit, less intercompany accounts and collateralized accounts (including preferred deposits).
3Central Business District areas within Busey’s footprint include downtown St. Louis, downtown Indianapolis, and downtown Chicago.
4Capital amounts and ratios for the third quarter of 2024 are not yet finalized and are subject to change.
5On- and off-balance sheet liquidity is comprised of cash and cash equivalents, debt securities excluding those pledged as collateral, brokered deposits, and Busey’s borrowing capacity through its revolving credit facility, the FHLB, the Federal Reserve Bank, and federal funds purchased lines.
6The blended benchmark consists of 60% MSCI All Country World Index and 40% Bloomberg Intermediate US Government/Credit Total Return Index.
First Busey Corporation (BUSE) | 2024 Q3 — 25

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Q3 2024 EARNINGS INVESTOR PRESENTATION October 22, 2024

 
2 23Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to Busey’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Busey’s management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “position,” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Busey undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. (1) risks related to the proposed transaction with CrossFirst, including (i) the possibility that the proposed transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, stockholder, or other approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated (and the risk that required regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction); (ii) the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction will not be realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where Busey and CrossFirst do business; (iii) the possibility that the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; (iv) diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; (v) the possibility that Busey may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in the merger within the expected timeframes or at all, and to successfully integrate CrossFirst's operations with those of Busey or that such integration may be more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected; (vi) revenues following the proposed transaction may be lower than expected; and (vii) shareholder litigation that could prevent or delay the closing of the proposed transaction or otherwise negatively impact our business and operations; (2) the strength of the local, state, national, and international economy (including effects of inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints); (3) the economic impact of any future terrorist threats or attacks, widespread disease or pandemics, or other adverse external events that could cause economic deterioration or instability in credit markets (including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East); (4) changes in state and federal laws, regulations, and governmental policies concerning Busey's general business (including changes in response to the failures of other banks or as a result of the upcoming 2024 presidential election); (5) changes in accounting policies and practices; (6) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of Busey’s assets (including the impact of sustained elevated interest rates); (7) increased competition in the financial services sector (including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions and fintech companies) and the inability to attract new customers; (8) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (9) the loss of key executives or associates; (10) changes in consumer spending; (11) unexpected results of other transactions (including the acquisition of M&M); (12) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation, investigations, or inquiries involving Busey (including with respect to Busey’s Illinois franchise taxes); (13) fluctuations in the value of securities held in Busey’s securities portfolio; (14) concentrations within Busey’s loan portfolio (including commercial real estate loans), large loans to certain borrowers, and large deposits from certain clients; (15) the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; (16) the level of non-performing assets on Busey’s balance sheets; (17) interruptions involving information technology and communications systems or third-party servicers; (18) breaches or failures of information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents; and (19) the economic impact of exceptional weather occurrences such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, and droughts. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Busey and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect Busey’s financial results, is included in Busey’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-Looking Statements Forward-Looking Statements Participants in Solicitation Additional Information Busey has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC to register the shares of Busey’s common stock that will be issued to CrossFirst stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. The registration statement includes a preliminary joint proxy statement of Busey and CrossFirst, which also constitutes a prospectus of Busey. The definitive joint proxy statement/ prospectus will be sent to the stockholders of each of Busey and CrossFirst seeking certain approvals related to the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BUSEY AND CROSSFIRST AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BUSEY, CROSSFIRST, AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copies of these documents, as well as other relevant documents filed with the SEC containing information about Busey and CrossFirst, without charge, at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Busey will be made available free of charge in the "SEC Filings" section of Busey's website, https://ir.busey.com. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by CrossFirst will be made available free of charge in the "Investor Relations" section of CrossFirst's website, https:// investors.crossfirstbankshares.com. Busey, CrossFirst, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding Busey’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2024, and certain other documents filed by Busey with the SEC. Information regarding CrossFirst’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 26, 2024, and certain other documents filed by CrossFirst with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials filed or to be filed with the SEC when they become available. Free copies of these documents, when available, may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

 
3 33Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Non-GAAP Financial Information This presentation contains certain financial information determined by methods other than U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Management uses these non-GAAP measures, together with the related GAAP measures, in analysis of Busey’s performance and in making business decisions, as well as for comparison to Busey’s peers. Busey believes the adjusted measures are useful for investors and management to understand the effects of certain non-core and non-recurring noninterest items and provide additional perspective on Busey’s performance over time. Included in the Appendix are reconciliations to what management believes to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures—specifically, net interest income, total noninterest income, net security gains and losses, and total noninterest expense in the case of pre-provision net revenue, adjusted pre-provision net revenue, pre-provision net revenue to average assets, and adjusted pre- provision net revenue to average assets; net income in the case of adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, average tangible common equity, return on average tangible common equity, adjusted return on average tangible common equity; net income and net security gains and losses in the case of further adjusted net income and further adjusted diluted earnings per share; net interest income in the case of adjusted net interest income and adjusted net interest margin; net interest income, total noninterest income, and total noninterest expense in the case of adjusted noninterest income, adjusted noninterest expense, noninterest expense excluding non-operating adjustments, adjusted core expense, efficiency ratio, adjusted efficiency ratio, and adjusted core efficiency ratio; net interest income, total noninterest income, net securities gains and losses, and net gains and losses on the sale of mortgage servicing rights in the case of operating revenue and adjusted noninterest income to operating revenue; total assets and goodwill and other intangible assets in the case of tangible assets; total stockholders’ equity in the case of tangible book value per common share; total assets and total stockholders’ equity in the case of tangible common equity and tangible common equity to tangible assets; and total deposits in the case of core deposits and core deposits to total deposits. These non-GAAP disclosures have inherent limitations and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating results reported in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Tax effected numbers included in these non-GAAP disclosures are based on estimated statutory rates, estimated federal income tax rates, or effective tax rates, as noted with the tables below. Non-GAAP Financial Information

 
4 43Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Table of Contents Overview of First Busey Corporation (BUSE) 5 Diversified Company with Comprehensive & Innovative Financial Solutions 6 Appendix: 32 Compelling Regional Operating Model 7 Experienced Management Team 33 Investment Highlights 8 Fully Integrated Wealth Platform 34 Fortress Balance Sheet 9 FirsTech, A Uniquely Positioned Payment Technology Company 35 Transformational Partnership with CrossFirst Bankshares 10 Busey Impact 37 Track Record of Successful Integrations 12 Non-GAAP Financial Information 38 High Quality Loan Portfolio 13 High Quality Portfolio: CRE 14 Office Investor Owned CRE Portfolio 15 High Quality Portfolio: C&I 16 Pristine Credit Quality 17 Credit Profile Bolstered by Strong Reserves 18 Top Tier Core Deposit Franchise 19 Granular, Stable Deposit Base 20 Deposit Cost Trends 21 Net Interest Margin 22 Diversified and Significant Sources of Fee Income 23 Wealth Management 24 FirsTech 25 Balanced, Low-Risk, Short-Duration Investment Portfolio 26 Actively Managing Well-Positioned Balance Sheet 27 Focused Control on Expenses 28 Robust Capital Foundation 29 3Q24 Earnings Review 30 Earnings Performance 31

 
5 53Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Overview of First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ: BUSE) Price Per Share $24.78 Market Cap $1.4B Dividend Yield 3.9% Price/TBV 1.4x Price/2024E 3 12.0x Sep--23 Dec--23 Mar--24 Jun--24 Sep--24 $16 $18 $20 $22 $24 $26 $28 $30 $ in millions 2022 2023 2024 YTD Total Assets $12,337 $12,283 $11,987 Total Loans $7,726 $7,651 $7,809 Total Deposits $10,071 $10,291 $9,943 Total Equity $1,146 $1,272 $1,403 Total Wealth AUC $11,062 $12,137 $13,690 NPA/Assets 0.13 % 0.06 % 0.07 % Net Interest Margin 1 2.84 % 2.88 % 2.94 % Adj. Nonint. Income % of Operating Revenue 1 28.5 % 28.1 % 30.0 % Adj. PPNR ROAA 1 1.44 % 1.41 % 1.39 % Adj. ROAA 1 1.06 % 1.03 % 0.99 % Adj. ROATCE 1 15.99 % 15.03 % 12.42 % 1 Non-GAAP calculation, see Appendix | 2 Market Data for BUSE updated to close on 10/21/24, per Nasdaq | 3 Based on consensus median net income of covering analysts as of 10/21/24 Northern (IL) Central (IL/IN) Gateway (MO/IL) Florida 155+ year old financial institution headquartered in Champaign, IL Business Banking Personal Banking Wealth Management Payment Tech Solutions Regional operating model serving four regions BUSE Stock 2Financial Highlights

 
6 63Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE 1 Consolidated | 2 Busey Bank segment, excluding Wealth Management & FirsTech; excludes intracompany eliminations and consolidations | 3 Consolidated; Non-GAAP calculation. Based on a four-quarter average of average tangible common equity | 4 Wealth Management segment | 5 LTM total payments processed | 6 FirsTech segment, excludes intracompany eliminations $12 Billion 43 Million Payments Processed 5 Transactions Processed (LTM) Full suite of diversified financial products for individuals and businesses Wealth & asset management services for individuals and businesses Payment platform that enables the collection of payments across a variety of modules $12.0 Billion Assets 1 12.7% Adj. ROATCE (LTM) 3 $13.7 Billion Assets Under Care 43.4% PT Margin (LTM) $385.1 Million LTM Revenue 2 $61.8 Million LTM Revenue 4 $23.5 Million LTM Revenue 6 Diversified Company with Comprehensive & Innovative Financial Solutions

 
7 73Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Compelling Regional Operating Model Loans Banking Centers Legacy Institutions Deposits Northern Chicago suburbs Gateway St. Louis MSA Central Central IL, Joliet, Indiana Florida Southwest Florida 1128 20 3 $5.2 billion $1.8 billion$2.5 billion $0.4 billion $3.2 billion Busey Main Street Herget South Side As of 9/30/24 AUC $9.7 billion $1.3 billion$1.6 billion $1.1 billion $1.7 billion $2.5 billion $0.4 billion Pulaski Bank of Edwardsville First Community Glenview State Bank Merchants & Manufacturers Busey Investors’ Security Trust Regions Integrated enterprise-wide go-to-market strategy focused on combining the power of commercial & wealth to provide a broad set of financial solutions to well-capitalized individuals and the companies they own & operate

 
8 83Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ 62 branches across four states: Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Florida ▪ Premier commercial bank, wealth management, and payment technology solutions for individuals and businesses ▪ Attractive core deposit to total deposit ratio (96.5%)1, low cost non-time deposits (150 bps) in 3Q24, and low level of uninsured & uncollateralized deposits2 (29%) at 9/30/24 ▪ Substantial investments in technology enterprise-wide, deep leadership bench, and risk management infrastructure Attractive Franchise that Provides Innovative Financial Solutions Attractive Profitability and Returns ▪ Adjusted ROAA of 1.11%1 and Adjusted ROATCE of 13.41%1 for 3Q24 ▪ 3Q24 NIM of 3.02%1, a decrease of 1 basis point from 2Q24 ▪ Adjusted core efficiency ratio of 60.2%1 for 3Q24 ▪ Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.581 for 3Q24 ▪ Quarterly dividend of $0.24 (3.9% yield)3 Disciplined Growth Strategy Driven by Regional Operating Model ▪ Organic growth across key business lines driven by regional operating model that aligns commercial, wealth and FirsTech operations ▪ Efficient and right-sized branch network (average deposits per branch of $160 million) ▪ Leverage track record as proven successful acquirer to expand operations through disciplined M&A; announced partnership with CrossFirst Bankshares on 8/27/24 Powerful Combination of Three Business Lines Drives Strong Noninterest Income ▪ Significant revenue derived from diverse and complementary fee income sources ▪ Noninterest income represented 29.9% of total revenue for 3Q24 (excluding net securities gains) ▪ Noninterest income generated from the Wealth Management and FirsTech operating segments comprised 60.4% of total noninterest income in 3Q24 ▪ Sizable business lines provide for a full suite of solutions for our clients across their lifecycle 1 Non-GAAP calculation, see Appendix | 2 Estimated uninsured & uncollateralized deposits consists of the excess of accounts over $250K FDIC insurance limit, less internal accounts and fully-collateralized accounts (incl. preferred deposits) | 3 Based on BUSE closing stock price on 10/21/24 Investment Highlights BUILT ON A FORTRESS BALANCE SHEET Pristine asset quality, highly diversified loan portfolio, & capital levels significantly in excess of well-capitalized minimums

 
9 93Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ Capital ratios significantly in excess of well-capitalized minimums ▪ Total RBC of 18.2% and CET1 ratio of 13.8% at 9/30/245 ▪ TCE/TA ratio of 8.96% at 9/30/243, up from 7.06% at 9/30/23 ▪ TBV per share of $18.19 at 9/30/243, an increase of 20.7% from $15.07 at 9/30/23 Robust Capital Foundation High Quality, Resilient Loan Portfolio ▪ Diversified portfolio, conservatively underwritten with low levels of concentration ▪ Non-performing (0.07% of total assets) and classified assets (5.9% of capital1) both remain low ▪ Strong reserve levels: ACL/Loans 1.09% | ACL/NPLs 10.34x ▪ 100 / 300 Test: 27% C&D | 190% CRE ▪ Minimal office CRE-I located in metro central business districts2; substantial majority of office properties are in-market suburban locations and medical offices account for 40% of the office CRE-I portfolio ▪ Robust holding company and bank-level liquidity ▪ Strong core deposit franchise ▪ 78.5% loan-to-deposit ratio, 96.5% core deposits3 ▪ 27.0% of total deposits are noninterest-bearing ▪ Low level of estimated uninsured & uncollateralized deposits4 at 29% of total deposits at 9/30/24 ▪ Cash & Equivalents + Available-For-Sale Securities carrying value represents 81% of estimated uninsured & uncollateralized deposits4 ▪ Substantial sources of available off-balance sheet contingent funding totaling $4.1 billion, representing an additional 1.4x coverage of estimated uninsured & uncollateralized deposits4 at 9/30/24 ▪ Untapped borrowing capacity ($4.1 billion in aggregate): $2.0 billion with FHLB, $0.6 billion with FRB discount window, $0.5 billion with Unsecured Fed Funds lines, and $1.0 billion brokered deposit capacity ▪ Brokered deposit market continues to remain largely untapped ▪ No borrowings from FHLB as of 9/30/24 Strong Core Deposit Franchise & Ample Liquidity 1 Capital calculated as Bank Tier 1 Capital (preliminary estimate) + Allowance for credit losses | 2 Central Business Districts within Busey’s footprint include downtown Chicago, downtown St. Louis, and downtown Indianapolis | 3 Non-GAAP calculation, see Appendix | 4 Estimated uninsured & uncollateralized deposits consists of the excess of accounts over $250K FDIC insurance limit, less internal accounts and fully-collateralized accounts (including preferred deposits) | 5 Capital ratios are preliminary estimates Fortress Balance Sheet

 
10 103Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Transformational Partnership with CrossFirst Bankshares 1 Metrics as announced 8/27/24 BUSEY BANK LOCATIONS CROSSFIRST BANK LOCATIONS First Busey Corp. announced a transformative partnership with CrossFirst Bankshares on August 27, 2024 Projected Balance Sheet Highlights at Close 1 ~$20 Billion Total Assets ~$17 Billion Total Deposits ~$15 Billion Total Loans ~$14 Billion Wealth Assets Under Care ~11.0% CET1 Ratio ~14.1% Total Capital Ratio No location overlap; zero branch closures or consolidations contemplated

 
11 113Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ Potential integration planning well underway, with focus on customer retention and best-in-class products ▪ Integration planning includes focusing on pipeline of referrals from CrossFirst to Busey Wealth Management and FirsTech ▪ Combined pro forma management team has completed site visits with regional leadership in all Busey & CrossFirst regions ▪ ~99% of CrossFirst employees targeted for retention packages have signed the packages Merger Update ▪ Fixed exchange ratio of 0.6675x and pro forma ownership of 63.5% Busey and 36.5% CrossFirst aligned with contribution analysis of the respective companies ▪ Expected minimal dilution to TBV of -0.6% with an earnback period of ~6 months ▪ Strong improvements in ROAA, ROATCE, Net Interest Margin, and Efficiency Ratio ▪ Pro Forma Capital ratios at closing expected to be significantly above “well-capitalized” thresholds: 9.6% leverage, 11.0% CET1, 14.1% Total Risk-Based Capital Attractive Deal Metrics 1Strategic Highlights ▪ Enhancing Busey’s growth profile with expansion into attractive new markets of Kansas City, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Oklahoma City and Wichita ▪ Provides economies of scale to drive operating efficiency ▪ Leverages excess capital to generate significantly enhanced profitability and return to shareholders ▪ CrossFirst’s client base is particularly well-suited for Busey’s wealth management and payment technology solutions offerings ▪ Bolsters executive leadership depth and succession Next StepsActions Taken 8/27/24 Transaction Announced 9/23/24 Filed applications with regulators First or Second Quarter 2025 Anticipated legal and financial close of the holding company merger Mid-2025 Anticipated bank merger & core system conversion CrossFirst Bankshares Partnership 1 Metrics as announced 8/27/24 Note: Illustrative timeline only. Subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, and customary closing conditions 10/18/24 Filed S-4

 
12 123Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ Integrating CrossFirst’s efficient operating model, branch-lite footprint, and commercial-focused customer base has the potential to be less arduous than challenging integrations successfully managed in the past that included more retail (customers & locations) and wealth operations ▪ Combined pro forma management team leverages strengths of both Busey and CrossFirst to provide continuity of leadership during and beyond integration ▪ Busey successfully integrated seven whole bank mergers aggregating $7B+ in total assets and one wealth management firm since 2015; most recent integration in 2Q24 Track Record of Successful Integrations ▪ An integral component of the regional operating model is bringing together associates from many different organizational backgrounds and with different expertise (Lending, Wealth, Payment Technology) to deliver comprehensive client solutions through an integrated sales culture

 
13 133Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $1,934 $1,845 $1,671 $1,894 $1,900 $897 $862 $784 $869 $863 $693 $647 $544 $469 $455 $344 $336 $343 $556 $582 42% 42% 40% 43% 43% 66% 62% 59% 52% 49% 45% 44% 45% 43% 43% C&I Draws CRE & Construction Draws Retail Draws C&I Utilization CRE & Construction Utilization Retail Utilization 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 Commercial & Industrial 24% Owner Occupied CRE 12% Non-Owner Occupied CRE 31% C&D 5% 1-4 Family Residential 19% HELOC 3% Other 6% 1 Capital is Bank Tier 1 Capital (preliminary estimate) + Allowance for credit losses | 2 Based on loan origination 3 Excludes credit card & overdraft protection & includes tranche loan commitments/associated sub notes Central 41% Gateway 22% Northern 31% Florida 6% $7,856 $7,651 $7,588 $7,999 $7,809 $1,943 $1,836 $1,828 $1,943 $1,877 $3,354 $3,337 $3,332 $3,445 $3,356 $528 $462 $446 $411 $398 $2,031 $2,016 $1,982 $2,200 $2,178 C&I CRE Construction Retail Real Estate & Other 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $ in millions$ in millionsLTM Core Growth 3 LTM Commercial Growth 3 -0.6% -3.3% Total Loan Portfolio: $7.8 Billion MRQ Yield on Loans 5.63% +12 bps vs. 2Q24, +41 bps vs. 4Q23 3Q24 Net New Funding Yield 7.69% -17 bps vs. 2Q24, +29 bps vs. 4Q23 Classified Loans / Capital 1 5.9% LTM New Originations ▪ Approx. 83% of new commercial production was growth within existing bank relationships ▪ New CRE-I originations had a weighted- average LTV of 57% High Quality Loan Portfolio Funded Draws & Line Utilization Rate 3Loans Trend Loan Portfolio Regional Segmentation 2Loan Portfolio Composition | 3Q24 LTM Growth -0.6% Ex-M&M Bank’s acquired loan book, loan growth has softened in the current environment and new originations & renewals continue to be evaluated within a tight credit box

 
14 143Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE 1 Investor owned CRE includes C&D, Multifamily and non-owner occupied CRE | 2 Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 3 Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio $ in thousands Property Type 9/30/24 Balances % of Total Loans 9/30/24 Classified Balances Apartments $649,451 8.3 % $0 Retail 510,645 6.5 % 5,252 Industrial/Warehouse 350,161 4.5 % 0 Traditional Office 263,645 3.4 % 18,394 Student Housing 233,333 3.0 % 3,697 Medical Office 176,945 2.3 % 0 Hotel 170,524 2.2 % 0 Senior Housing 142,795 1.8 % 0 LAD 131,336 1.7 % 0 Specialty 78,728 1.0 % 15 1-4 Family 24,457 0.3 % 0 Restaurant 23,259 0.3 % 0 Nursing Homes 23,113 0.3 % 0 Health Care 20,000 0.3 % 0 Other 511 0.0 % 0 Grand Total $2,798,903 35.9 % $27,358 Investor Owned CRE Portfolio 1 (CRE-I) ▪ Only 1.0% of total CRE-I loans are classified ▪ Low levels of concentrated exposure - continue to actively monitor CRE-I concentrations vs. internally-defined appetite thresholds ▪ 100/300 Test: 27% C&D | 190% CRE-I ▪ Apartments & Student Housing represents 32% of CRE-I ▪ 56% WAvg Loan-to-Value (LTV) and WAvg loan seasoning since origination is 4.4 years ▪ Latest stress testing results demonstrated strong WAvg DSCRs2 in severe stress scenarios for Apartments, Student Housing, Retail, Industrial/Warehouse, Traditional Office, Medical Office, Hotel, and Senior Housing, representing approximately 89% of total CRE-I balances at 9/30/24 $ in thousands Property Type 9/30/24 Balances % of Total Loans 9/30/24 Classified Balances Industrial/Warehouse $367,765 4.7 % $7,120 Specialty 256,136 3.3 % 372 Traditional Office 107,916 1.4 % 503 Medical Office 83,701 1.1 % 0 Retail 83,612 1.1 % 1,495 Restaurant 45,593 0.6 % 533 Nursing Homes 1,366 0.0 % 0 Hotel 593 0.0 % 0 Health Care 574 0.0 % 0 Grand Total $947,256 12.2 % $10,023 Owner Occupied CRE Portfolio (OOCRE) ▪ Only 1.1% of total OOCRE loans are classified ▪ Owner occupied loans are not considered regulatory CRE ▪ OOCRE properties are underwritten to operating cash flow and guidance requires a 1.20x FCCR3 ▪ OOCRE have lower risk profiles as they are underwritten to the primary occupying business and are not as exposed to lease turnover risks ▪ Industrial/Warehouse properties are the largest OOCRE segment, comprising 39% of the OOCRE portfolio while only 4.7% of total loans Owner Occupied CRE Loans by Property Type High Quality Loan Portfolio: CRE Investor Owned CRE Loans by Property Type 1

 
15 153Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Weighted Average DSCR: Weighted Average Debt Yield: WAvg 1-Year Lease Rollover: WAvg 2-Year Lease Rollover: Top Ten Largest Office Loans 1.49 12.5% 2.4% 5.9% Downtown St. Louis 1 Property with $1.8 million in balances Limited Metro Central Business District Exposure Downtown Chicago No outstanding Office CRE-I in Downtown Chicago Downtown Indy 1 Property with $0.3 million in balances All data as of 9/30/24 $ in thousands Metric Traditional Office Medical Office Top Ten Largest Office Loans CBD Office Exposure Total Balances $263,645 $176,945 $137,183 $2,101 % of Total CRE-I 9.4 % 6.3 % 4.9 % 0.1 % % of Total Office CRE-I 59.8 % 40.2 % 31.1 % 0.5 % # of Loans 183 65 10 2 Average Loan Size $1,441 $2,722 $13,718 $1,051 Total Classified Balances $18,394 $0 $17,999 $0 Weighted Avg Current LTV 58 % 64 % 66% 63% Office Investor Owned CRE Portfolio

 
16 163Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ 23.8% of total loan portfolio ▪ 65% of C&I borrowers have been Busey customers for 5+ years ▪ C&I loans are underwritten to a 1.20x FCCR requirement and RLOCs greater than $1 million require a monthly borrowing base ▪ C&I lines of credits have an overall utilization of 43%, demonstrating substantial borrowing capacity and appropriate revolving of most lines ▪ Diversified portfolio results in low levels of concentrated exposure ▪ Top concentration in one industry - Finance & Insurance - is 17% of C&I loans, or 4% of total loans; the majority of the Finance & Insurance portfolio is secured by marketable securities ▪ 2.4% of C&I loans are classified, compared to 2.5% in 2Q24 and 1.8% in 3Q23 1 Minor difference in C&I balances from chart and those reported elsewhere as consolidated C&I loan balances is attributable to purchase accounting, deferred fees & costs, and overdrafts High Quality Loan Portfolio: C&I C&I Loans by Sector $ in thousands NAICS Sector 9/30/24 Balances % of Total Loans 9/30/24 Classified Balances Finance and Insurance $316,077 4.0 % $0 Manufacturing 258,590 3.3 % 23,204 Real Estate Rental & Leasing 240,895 3.1 % 2,338 Wholesale Trade 191,241 2.4 % 6,968 Transportation 137,718 1.8 % 1,538 Construction 123,311 1.6 % 651 Educational Services 120,071 1.5 % 72 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting 87,556 1.1 % 980 Food Services and Drinking Places 72,839 0.9 % 0 Retail Trade 66,677 0.9 % 199 Public Administration 56,301 0.7 % 0 Other Services (except Public Admin.) 55,800 0.7 % 274 Health Care and Social Assistance 54,274 0.7 % 5,587 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 34,510 0.4 % 424 Professional, Scientific, Technical Svcs. 34,043 0.4 % 1,357 Administrative and Support Services 12,113 0.2 % 417 Mining, Quarrying, Oil, Gas Extraction 7,174 0.1 % 0 Information 3,080 0.0 % 1,625 Waste Management Services 2,616 0.0 % 0 Utilities 586 0.0 % 0 Warehousing and Storage 52 0.0 % 0 Other 20 0.0 % 0 Grand Total1 $1,875,544 23.8 % $45,634

 
17 173Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $7,007 $6,970 $7,446 $7,759 $7,804 0.12% 0.03% 0.01% 0.03% 0.20% Avg Loans NCOs/Avg Loans 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 YE LTM $1,155 $1,329 $1,398 $1,455 $1,511 8.5% 6.9% 7.7% 5.0% 5.9% Bank Tier 1 Capital + ALLL Classified/Capital 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 YE 2024 Q3 ▪ Conservative underwriting leads to pristine credit quality ▪ CRE factors of DSCR, Debt Yield, & LTV stressed for effective gross income decline and interest & cap rate stress ▪ C&I factors including core, operating, traditional cash flows, working capital, and leverage ratios that each are stressed for rate hikes, historical revenue volatility, and a rigorous breakeven analysis ▪ Strong portfolio management that identifies early warning indicators and proactively engages the special assets group early in the credit review process (special assets group has remained intact since the 2008-2009 recession) ▪ Classified assets declined from $95.8 million (6.4% of capital at 6/30/24) to $89.0 million (5.9% of capital at 9/30/24) ▪ 3Q24 net charge-offs totaled $0.2 million, bringing NCOs over the last 12 months to $15.7 million, or 0.20% of average loans1 ▪ $15.0 million LTM charge-offs attributable to single C&I credit relationship 1 Average loans was calculated as the average of the ending portfolio loan balances over the most recent four quarters 2 Capital calculated as Busey Bank Tier 1 Capital (preliminary estimate) + Allowance for credit losses Pristine Credit Quality NPAs/ Assets Classifieds / Capital 2 NCOs / Average Loans $10,544 $12,860 $12,337 $12,283 $11,987 0.27% 0.17% 0.13% 0.06% 0.07% Assets % NPAs/Assets 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 YE 2024 Q3 $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions NPAs $28.9 $21.3 $16.6 $7.9 $8.3 NCOs $8.3 $2.2 $0.9 $2.3 $15.7Classified Assets $97.8 $91.8 $107.1 $72.3 $89.0

 
18 183Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $6,368 $7,114 $7,725 $7,651 $7,8091.59% 1.24% 1.19% 1.20% 1.09% Ex-PPP Loans Allowance/Ex-PPP Loans (%) 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 YE 2024 Q3 $24,301 $16,852 $15,740 $7,816 $8,217 4.16 5.22 5.82 11.74 10.34 NPLs Allowance/NPLs (x) 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 YE 2024 Q3 $28,872 $21,268 $16,590 $7,941 $8,2813.50 4.13 5.52 11.55 10.26 NPAs Allowance/NPAs (x) 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 YE 2024 Q3 ▪ Reserve to loans of 1.09% (up from 1.07% at 6/30/24) ▪ Non-performing loan balances decreased by $0.9 million QoQ ▪ NPLs were $8.2 million at 9/30/24, equating to 0.11% of total loans (compared to $9.1 million at 6/30/24 and $7.8 million at 12/31/23) ▪ Reserves now equate to 10.34x of NPLs and 10.26x of NPAs ▪ OREO balances total $0.1 million Credit Profile Bolstered by Strong Reserves Allowance / Loans (ex-PPP) Allowance / NPLs Multiple Allowance / NPAs Multiple $ in millions $ in thousands$ in thousands

 
19 193Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE 1 Other deposits include brokered MMA, brokered CDs, ICS Demand & Savings, CDAR CDs | 2 Non-GAAP calculation, see Appendix 3Q24 Deposit Flows ▪ Public deposits were up $97 million QoQ demonstrating typical seasonality. Historically, net inflows of public funds occur in 2Q and 3Q. Over the next two quarters, expect seasonal public deposit outflows consistent with prior periods ▪ Retail deposits down $54 million QoQ and Commercial deposits down $29 million QoQ which included net deposit outflows into Busey Wealth Management as we continue to meet client needs, as well as customary fluctuations in certain large- dollar commercial depositors that are counterbalanced by public fund inflows ▪ Increase in interest checking and savings of $66 million and $57 million, respectively, partially offsetting demand deposit outflows of $149 million ▪ Time deposits flat QoQ as term deposits are conservatively priced and focus is on introducing customers to our premium savings account options ▪ At 9/30/24, our spot deposit cost was 1.43% for non-maturity deposits and 1.80% for total deposits as compared to 1.40% and 1.75%, respectively, at 6/30/2024 Non-Int DDA 27% Int DDA 25% Savings & MMDA 33% CD < 250k 12% CD > 250k 3% Core Deposits 96% MRQ Avg Cost of Total Deposits 1.85% +10 bps from 2Q24 MRQ Avg Cost of Non-Time Deposits 1.50% +14 bps from 2Q24 Avg Deposits per Branch $160 million Avg Non Maturity Acct Balance at 9/30/24 $34 thousand Total Deposits: $9.9 Billion $9,852 $10,143 $10,373 $10,039 $10,068 $10,004 77.6% 76.0% 74.4% 76.2% 80.2% 78.5% Retail Commercial Public Other ¹ Avg Deposits LDR 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $9,759 $9,976 $9,899 $9,627 $9,619 $9,591 $9,587 $9,812 $10,002 $9,671 $9,677 $9,650 97.0% 96.6% 96.2% 96.7% 96.4% 96.5% Core Deposits Avg Core Deposits Core/Total Deposits 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $ in millions Top Tier Core Deposit Franchise Deposit Portfolio Composition | 3Q24 Total Deposits & Loan-to-Deposit Ratio Core Deposits 2 / Total Deposits $10,063 $10,332 $10,291 $9,960 $9,976 $9,943 $ in millions

 
20 203Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $5,410 $3,584 $1,091 $247 $5,602 $3,482 $971 $236 $5,599 $3,333 $798 $230 $5,531 $3,288 $886 $271 $5,477 $3,259 $983 $223 9/30/23 12/31/23 3/31/24 6/30/24 9/30/24 Retail Commercial Public Other² 1 Estimated uninsured & uncollateralized deposits consists of the excess of accounts over $250K FDIC insurance limit, less internal accounts and fully-collateralized accounts (including preferred deposits) | 2 Other deposits include brokered MMA, brokered CDs, ICS Demand & Savings, CDAR CDs Customers with Account Balances totaling $250K+ Since 3/31/23, total deposits up -$389 million, or (3.8)% 2024 Q3 Number of customers 5,828 Median account balance $405 thousand Median customer tenure 14.2 years 2024 Q3 Estimated Uninsured & Uncollateralized Deposits1 $2.9 billion Estimated Uninsured & Uncollateralized Deposits1 / Total Deposits 29% As of 9/30/24 Retail Commercial Number of Accounts 253,000+ 33,000+ Avg Balance per Account $22 thousand $97 thousand Avg Customer Tenure 16.7 years 12.6 years Granular, Stable Deposit Base Long-tenured Deposit Relationships that are very granular Deposit Flows by Type

 
21 213Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE 1 Quarterly effective fed funds per FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Average during quarter, not seasonally adjusted | 2 Deposit betas are calculated based on an average fed funds target rate of 5.50% (4Q23, 1Q24, 2Q24) and 5.43% for 3Q24 BUSE Cost of Deposits Effective Fed Funds Rate (Qtr Avg) 1Q 15 2Q 15 3Q 15 4Q 15 1Q 16 2Q 16 3Q 16 4Q 16 1Q 17 2Q 17 3Q 17 4Q 17 1Q 18 2Q 18 3Q 18 4Q 18 1Q 19 2Q 19 3Q 19 4Q 19 1Q 20 2Q 20 3Q 20 4Q 20 1Q 21 2Q 21 3Q 21 4Q 21 1Q 22 2Q 22 3Q 22 4Q 22 1Q 23 2Q 23 3Q 23 4Q 23 1Q 24 2Q 24 3Q 24 0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.5% 5.0% 5.5% 6.0% C os t of D ep os it s (b p s) 194 136 275 220 150 Retail Commercial Public All IB Non-Maturity All Non-Time Deposits 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 +36% +36% +38% +41% +43% +43% +44% +46% +31% +32% +32% +34% IB Non-Maturity All IB Deposits Total Deposits 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 Retail +29% +32% +32% +35% Commercial +27% +25% +22% +25% Public +52% +52% +51% +52% IB Non- Maturity +36% +36% +38% +41% All IB Deposits +43% +43% +44% +46% Total Deposits +31% +32% +32% +34% Historical Cost of Deposits, 2015 - 3Q24 1 Cumulative Deposits Betas in Tightening Cycle2 Easing Cycle began September 18, 2024 Quarterly Average Cost of Deposits Deposit Cost Trends IB Non- Maturity 1.65% 1.96% 1.95% 2.04% 2.20% Non-Time Deposits 1.09% 1.31% 1.32% 1.36% 1.50% Total Deposits 1.45% 1.74% 1.76% 1.75% 1.85% Cost of deposits has run at ~30% of Fed Funds over the last three cycles (2 tightening, 1 easing) fully lagged

 
22 223Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $78.3 $77.6 $76.2 $82.8 $82.9 $78.0 $77.2 $76.0 $82.0 $81.6 $0.3 $0.4 $0.2 $0.8 $1.3 Net Interest Income ¹ Accretion 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 4.40% 4.57% 4.62% 4.83% 4.90% 1.65% 1.88% 1.91% 1.88% 1.98% 2.80% 2.74% 2.79% 3.03% 3.02% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.03% 0.05% Earning Assets Cost of Funds NIM Accretion 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 +3.03% +0.02% -0.11% +0.01% +0.02% +0.03% +0.02% +3.02% 2Q24 NIM Loan Rate/ Volume Non-Maturity Deposit Funding Costs Time Deposit Funding Costs Borrowing Expense Cash & Securities Impact Purchase Accounting Contribution 3Q24 NIM 1 Tax-equivalent adjusted amounts; Non-GAAP, see Appendix $ in millions Continued effects of loans repricing higher Impact from continued strategy of migrating maturing CDs into managed rate products and other ongoing deposit migration Short-duration time deposit offerings providing sufficient funding flows Net Interest Margin Bridge - Factors contributing to 1 bp NIM contraction during quarter Net Interest Margin Trend 1Net Interest Income Trend 1 Net Interest Margin Elevated cash position largely due to liquidity flows from loan redemptions Purchase accounting accretion increase from M&M transaction Lower costs due to lower borrowings during quarter

 
23 233Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ Noninterest income represented 29.9% of revenue in 3Q24 (excluding net securities gains) ▪ The key Wealth Management and FirsTech operating segments generated 60.4% of total noninterest income in 3Q24 ▪ Consolidated wealth & payment technology solutions revenue totaled 59% of consolidated noninterest income (ex-net securities gains) ▪ Approximately $0.8 million of consolidated other noninterest income was attributed to the wealth segment ▪ Other primary contributors to other noninterest income included swap income and increased valuations of venture capital investments 1 Includes net securities gains/losses and gain on sale of MSRs completed during 1Q24 $108.8 $108.6 $110.8 $116.2 $118.5 $31.0 $31.5 $35.0 $33.8 $36.0 $77.8 $77.1 $75.8 $82.4 $82.5 28.5% 29.0% 31.6% 29.1% 30.3% Noninterest Income Net Interest Income Nonint. Inc. / Total Revenue 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $ in millions Noninterest Income Detail 2023 Q3 2024 Q3 YoY Change Wealth Management Fees $14,235 $15,378 +8 % Fees for Customer Services 7,502 8,168 +9 % Payment Technology Solutions 5,226 5,265 +1 % Mortgage Revenue 311 355 +14 % Income on Bank Owned Life Insurance 1,001 1,189 +19 % Other Noninterest Income 3,018 4,792 +59 % Noninterest Income (ex-securities gains/losses) $31,293 $35,147 +12 % Gain Reversal adjustment on previously announced MSR sale — (18) Net Securities Gains (Losses) (285) 822 Total Noninterest Income $31,008 $35,951 +16 % $ in thousands Wealth Mgmt Fees 44% Payment Tech 15% Customer Service Fees 23% Mortgage Rev. 1%BOLI 3% Other Nonint. Inc. 14% Noninterest Income (ex non-recurring items) $35.1 Million Noninterest Income / Total Revenue 1 Sources of Noninterest Income Diversified and Significant Sources of Fee Income

 
24 243Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $14.4 $13.8 $15.7 $16.1 $16.2 $6.3 $5.6 $6.6 $7.3 $7.4 43.8% 40.3% 41.9% 45.4% 45.7% Revenue Pre-Tax Net Income Pre-Tax Profit Margin 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $11,548 $12,137 $12,763 $13,020 $13,690 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 ▪ Assets Under Care (AUC) of $13.7 billion, a QoQ increase of $0.7 billion and a YoY increase of $2.1 billion, or +18.6% ▪ 3Q24 Wealth segment revenue of $16.2 million, representing record quarterly revenue in company history, a YoY increase of +12.7% ▪ Pre-tax net income of $7.4 million, a YoY increase of +17.5% ▪ Pre-tax profit margin of 45.7% in 3Q24 and 43.4% over the last twelve months ▪ Our fully internalized investment team continues to produce excellent returns, focused on long-term outperformance of benchmarks ▪ The team’s blended portfolio has outperformed the blended benchmark2 over the last 3 years and over the last 5 years ▪ Bank + Wealth partnership allows us to better keep customer funds inside our overall ecosystem depending on client needs 1 Wealth Management segment | 2 Blended benchmark consists of 60% MSCI All-Country World Index / 40% Bloomberg Intermediate Govt/Credit Index $ in millions $ in millions Wealth Management Assets Under Care Wealth - Revenue and Pre-tax Income 1 $14.4 $13.8 $15.7 $16.1 $16.2 Trust Brokerage Tax Planning Estate Settlement Ag Services Other 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 Wealth Revenue Composition 1 $ in millions

 
25 253Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ LTM segment revenue of $23.5 million, an increase of 5% over the prior twelve-month period ▪ 3Q24 segment revenue of $5.6 million ▪ 3Q24 revenue down 2% vs. 3Q23 ▪ Decrease primarily due to the deconversion of online payment services with one client that was anticipated ▪ Key competencies of traditional receivables, merchant services, and online payments will continue to be key drivers of growth Revenue Growth 1 $23.5 million LTM 9/30/24 +5.1%$22.4 million LTM 9/30/23 Transactions processed in last twelve months 43 million $12 billion Payments processed in last twelve months Average Revenue Per Processing Day Trend $78.5K $78.2K $87.5K $84.0K $87.2K $88.3K $91.5K $89.1K $89.9K $93.4K $96.3K $98.1K $86.7K 2021 Q3 2021 Q4 2022 Q1 2022 Q2 2022 Q3 2022 Q4 2023 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 +3% 3-Year CAGR FirsTech 1 Revenue equates to all revenue sources tied to FirsTech and excludes intracompany eliminations ▪ Two largest deals in FirsTech history signed within the past year (including one client which will start generating revenue during 4Q24) ▪ During 3Q24, opened processing site in Glenview, IL to support scale in Chicagoland ▪ 41% revenue growth from 3Q23 to 3Q24 ▪ Serving over 1,000 merchant accounts ▪ High referral rate from Busey Bank and successful partnerships closed with existing commercial customers ▪ Recent launch of new consumer focused payment platform has driven refreshed client interest ▪ Sales team rebuilt during 2024 has been seeing recent contract signing success along with an increasing pipeline for 2025 Traditional Receivables Merchant Processing Online Payments

 
26 263Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $3,409 $3,217 $3,018 $2,937 $2,859 $2,526 $2,344 $2,156 $2,086 $2,020 $883 $873 $862 $851 $839 2.67% 2.71% 2.75% 2.73% 2.70% Amortized Cost AFS Amortized Cost HTM Tax Equivalent Yield 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 ▪ Carrying value of investment portfolio is 24% of total assets ▪ BUSE carried $839 million in held-to-maturity (HTM) securities as of 9/30/24 (HTM AOCI of -$23 million at 9/30/24) ▪ The duration of the securities portfolio including HTM is 3.9 years and our fair value duration, which excludes the HTM portfolio, is 3.6 years ▪ After-tax net AFS unrealized loss position of $137 million and accumulated loss position of $11 million on cash flow hedges (captured in total AOCI) ▪ Projected roll off cash flow (based on static rates) of $97 million at ~2.18% yield for the remainder of 2024 and $374 million at ~1.65% yield for 2025 ▪ Over the last four quarters, the size of the investment portfolio has decreased by $550 million due to strategic restructuring actions and principal roll off Balanced, Low-Risk, Short Duration Investment Portfolio Securities Portfolio - Amortized Cost vs. TE Yield Investment Portfolio Composition | 3Q24 ■All Mortgage-Backed Securities & Collateralized Mortgage Obligations are Agency ■92% of Municipal holdings rated AA or better and 8% rated A ■99% of Corporate holdings are investment grade ■Collateralized Loan Obligation portfolio consists of 86% rated AAA and 14% rated AA Municipals 6% CMOs 33% Residential MBS 22% Commercial MBS 19% CLOs 14% Corporate 6% Total Securities (Amortized Cost): $2.9 Billion $ in millions AFS % of Amortized Cost 71% HTM % of Amortized Cost 29%

 
27 273Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ Balance sheet well-positioned for rate neutrality ▪ A +100 bps rate shock for Year 1 is +2.1% vs. +1.8% in 2Q24 ▪ A -100 bps rate shock for Year 1 is -2.0% vs. -1.6% in 2Q24 ▪ Continue to evaluate off-balance sheet hedging strategies as well as embedding rate protection in our asset originations to provide stabilization to net interest income in lower rate environments ▪ Vigilant focus on pricing discipline and term structure for both loans and deposits ▪ 6% of non-maturity deposits are indexed/floating rate ▪ 65% of non-maturity deposits are at rack rate at WAvg rate of 0.6% ▪ Short duration CD portfolio represents 15% of total deposits; book has a WAvg remaining life of 5.2 months and WAvg rate of 3.8% ▪ 45% of loan portfolio reprices in less than one year - including $550 million of fixed rate balances repricing from a WAvg rate of 5.0% Balance sheet is projected over one- & two-year time horizons and net interest income is calculated under current market rates assuming permanent instantaneous shifts Actively Managing Well-Positioned Balance Sheet Annual % Change in Net Interest Income under Shock Scenarios Repricing / Maturity Structures of Portfolio Loans Deposit Betas in the most recent tightening & easing cycles Rate Shock Year 1 Year 2 +200 bps +4.2 % +5.3 % +100 bps +2.1 % +2.7 % -100 bps -2.0 % -3.5 % -200 bps -3.9 % -7.1 % Within 1 Year 45% 1-2 Years 8% 2-3 Years 9% 3-5 Years 15% 5+ Years 23% 21% 36% 41% 26% 29% 34% IB Non-Maturity Beta Total Deposit Beta 3Q15 - 2Q19 (+225 bps move in FF) 3Q19 - 4Q21 (-225 bps move in FF) 1Q22 - 3Q24 (+525 bps move in FF) ALCO Model Forecast - Peak NM Deposits Beta, 46% ALCO Model Forecast - Peak Total Deposits Beta, 35% Based on Static Balance Sheet In the current easing cycle, we estimate reaching a 25%-30% IB NM beta and a 20%-25% total deposit beta within a few quarters, followed by a slower build to a ~30% longer run total deposit beta for the cycle Easing Cycle Beta

 
28 283Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Note: Certain totals above may not tie exactly due to rounding. Detail amounts can be found in Non-GAAP table within Appendix 1 Non-GAAP, see Appendix ▪ Adjusted core expenses1 of $71.0 million in 3Q24 ▪ Non-operating other expenses during 3Q24 were comprised of $1.9 million related to acquisition & restructuring related expenses (announced CrossFirst Bankshares transaction on 8/27/24 and M&M Bank was merged into Busey Bank on 6/21/24) ▪ Quarterly pre-tax expense synergies from the M&M acquisition are anticipated to be $1.6 to $1.7 million per quarter when fully realized. Full quarterly run-rate savings are projected to be achieved by 1Q25. During 3Q24, we achieved approximately 79% of the full quarterly savings ▪ Continue to be mindful and diligent on expenses, restricting new hires by targeting critical replacements and selective adds ▪ Adopted accounting standard update 2023-02 on 1/1/24 and began recording amortization of New Markets Tax Credits as income tax expense instead of other operating expense, which resulted in a decrease to other operating expenses of $2.3 million compared to 4Q23 ▪ $7.2 million of average earning assets per employee for 3Q24 Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) $70.9 $75.0 $70.8 $75.5 $75.9 62.3% 63.0% 61.7% 60.6% 60.5%60.2% 60.1% 62.3% 60.9% 60.2% Expenses ex-Acq. Acq./Restructuring Exp. Adj. Efficiency Ratio¹ Adj. Core Efficiency Ratio¹ 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $ in millions 1,346 1,463 1,497 1,479 1,510 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 YE 2023 YE 2024 Q3 Noninterest Exp. $70.9 $75.0 $70.8 $75.5 $75.9 Intangible Amort. $2.6 $2.5 $2.4 $2.6 $2.5 Acq./Restructuring Exp. $0.1 $4.2 $0.4 $2.2 $1.9 Adj. Exp. 1 $68.3 $68.3 $68.0 $70.7 $71.4 Unfunded Provision $0.0 $0.8 -$0.7 -$0.4 $0.4 NMTC Amort. $2.3 $2.3 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 Adj. Core Exp. 1 $66.0 $65.2 $68.6 $71.1 $71.0 Noninterest Expense Focused Control on Expenses

 
29 293Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Tangible Common Equity 1 & CET1 Ratios 2 1 Non-GAAP calculation, see Appendix | 2 3Q24 capital ratios are preliminary estimates $841 $925 $938 $971 $1,042 7.1% 7.8% 8.1% 8.4% 9.0% 12.5% 13.1% 13.4% 13.2% 13.8% TCE TCE Ratio CET1 Ratio 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $1,528 $1,540 $1,556 $1,589 $1,610 $914 $883 $868 $908 $885 $614 $657 $689 $681 $725 16.7% 17.4% 17.9% 17.5% 18.2% 10.0% Well Cap Min Excess over Min Total Capital Ratio Min Ratio 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $1,218 $1,230 $1,241 $1,275 $1,297 10.1% 10.1% 10.5% 10.7% 11.0% 4.0% Tier 1 Capital Leverage Ratio Min Ratio 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $ in millions Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio Tier 1 Capital Ratio Total Capital Ratio Capital Ratio 13.8 % 14.6 % 18.2 % Minimum Well Capitalized Ratio 6.5 % 8.0 % 10.0 % Amount of Capital $1,220 $1,297 $1,610 Well Capitalized Minimum $575 $708 $885 Excess over Well Capitalized Minimum $645 $589 $725 $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions Robust Capital Foundation Total Capital Ratio 2 Leverage Ratio 2 Consolidated Capital as of 9/30/24 2

 
30 303Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ Net interest income was $82.5 million in 3Q24 vs. $82.4 million in 2Q24 and $77.8 million in 3Q23 ▪ Net interest margin1 was 3.02% in 3Q24, a decrease of 1 bp vs. 3.03% in 2Q24 ▪ The primary factors contributing to the quarter’s NIM contraction were non-maturity deposit costs pressures (11 bps decrease) partially offset by improved loan yields on new volume (2 bps increase), cash & securities impacts (3 bps increase), and purchase accounting accretion (2 bps increase) Net Interest Income Noninterest Income ▪ Adjusted noninterest income1 of $35.1 million in 3Q24, representing 29.9% of operating revenue ▪ Consolidated wealth management fees of $15.4 million in 3Q24, a decline from $15.9 million in 2Q24 but +8% YoY ▪ Payment tech solutions revenue of $5.3 million in 3Q24, a decrease from $5.9 million in 2Q24 and +1% YoY ▪ Fees for customer services of $8.2 million in 3Q24, a increase from $7.8 million in 2Q24 and +9% YoY ▪ Adjusted noninterest expense1 (ex-amortization of intangibles, one-time acquisition & restructuring related items) of $71.4 million in 3Q24, resulting in a 60.5% adjusted efficiency ratio1 ▪ Adjusted core expense1 of $71.0 million (ex-amortization of intangible assets, one-time items, and unfunded commitment provision) in 3Q24, equating to 60.2% adjusted core efficiency ratio1 Noninterest Expense Provision ▪ Insignificant loan loss provision expense ▪ Net charge offs of $0.2 million in 3Q24 ▪ $0.4 million provision for unfunded commitments (captured in other noninterest expense) ▪ Adjusted net income of $33.5 million or $0.58 per diluted share1 ▪ Adjusted pre-provision net revenue of $44.1 million (1.46% PPNR ROAA) in 3Q24 1 ▪ 1.11% Adjusted ROAA and 13.41% Adjusted ROATCE in 3Q24 1 Earnings 1 Non-GAAP, see Appendix Taxes ▪ 3Q24 effective tax rate of 24.8% 3Q24 Earnings Review

 
31 313Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $30.7 $29.1 $26.5 $29.0 $33.5 $0.55 $0.52 $0.47 $0.50 $0.58 Adj. Net Income Adj. EPS 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 $40.5 $40.2 $38.6 $42.6 $44.1 1.32% 1.30% 1.29% 1.42% 1.46% Adj. PPNR Adj. PPNR / Avg Assets 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 14.3% 13.6% 11.6% 12.2% 13.4% 1.00% 0.94% 0.89% 0.97% 1.11% Adj. ROATCE Adj. ROAA 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2 2024 Q3 1 Non-GAAP calculation, see Appendix | 2 Per FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Earnings Performance Adjusted Net Income & Earnings Per Share 1 Adjusted ROAA & Adjusted ROATCE 1 Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue / Avg. Assets 1 Historical Key Rates 2 $ in millions $ in millions 5.31% 5.38% 5.34% 5.33% 5.16% 5.03% 4.23% 4.59% 4.71% 3.66% 4.60% 3.84% 4.21% 4.33% 3.58% 4.59% 3.88% 4.20% 4.36% 3.81% SOFR 2-yr UST 5-yr UST 10-Yr UST 9/30/23 12/31/23 3/31/24 6/30/24 9/30/24

 
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32 323Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Has served as Chairman & CEO of First Busey since 2007 and became Chairman of the Board effective July 2020. Also serves as Chairman & CEO of Busey Bank, along with a director of FirsTech. Offers 40 years of diverse financial services experience and extensive board involvement with a conservative operating philosophy and management style that focuses on Busey’s associates, customers, communities and shareholders. He also serves on the board of directors for Desert Mountain Club and the Champaign Illinois Kennel Club. Joined Busey in January 2020 with nearly 25 years of financial leadership experience. Previously, Ms. Bowe served as Senior Director of Operational Risk Program Management at KeyBank. Ms. Bowe offers experience in M&A due diligence, effective navigation of key risk areas and dedication to continuous improvement towards enterprise-wide risk management strategies. She also serves on the board of directors for ProSight Financial Association, Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center and the iPower Booster Club. Monica L. Bowe EVP & Chief Risk Officer Joined Busey in December 2011 and has over 40 years of legal experience. Prior to joining Busey, he was a partner in the law firm of Meyer Capel, where he specialized in serving the financial services industry. He also serves on the board of trustees for Holy Cross Church and the board of directors for St. Thomas More High School in Champaign, IL. John J. Powers EVP & General Counsel Joined Busey in 2008 and now leads many areas, including: human resources, marketing, corporate communications and the overall Busey experience, consumer & digital banking, executive administration, as well as all technology and business services & systems. Additionally, she serves as Chairperson and oversees FirsTech. Prior to Busey, Mrs. Randolph worked for 10+ years with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. She also serves on the board of directors for the Illinois Bankers Association and Illinois Bankers Business Services. Amy L. Randolph EVP & COO Joined Busey in 1984, serving in the role of Vice Chairman of Credit, Chief Banking Officer or Chief Credit Officer since 2010 and chairing all Credit Committees. Mr. Plecki previously served as COO, President & CEO of Busey Wealth Management, and EVP of the Florida and Champaign markets. Prior to the 2007 merger with First Busey, he served in various management roles at Main Street Trust. He also serves on the board of directors for the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club, OSF Community Council and St. Thomas More High School in Champaign, IL. Joined Busey in 2011 and has over 15 years of experience in the banking industry. Before being named President of Credit and Bank Administration in 2022, he served as Co- Chief Banking Officer for two years. Mr. Jorstad has also held the role of Regional President for Commercial Banking – overseeing business banking efforts, including Agricultural, Commercial, Construction and Real Estate financing. He also serves on the board of directors for Intersect Illinois and the St. Matthew Education Commission in Champaign, IL. Chip Jorstad EVP & President of Credit and Bank Admin. Joined Busey in 2021, leading the team that provides asset management, investment and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations. Mr. Burgess formerly served as President of Commerce Brokerage Services, Inc., and was Director of Business Development for the east region of Commerce Trust Company. He also serves on the board of directors for Social Venture Partners and Community School in St. Louis, MO. Jeff D. Burgess EVP & President of Busey Wealth Management Joined Busey in August 2019, bringing nearly 20 years of investment banking and financial services experience. Also serves as a board member of FirsTech. Previously served as Managing Director and Co-Head of Financial Institutions at Stephens Inc. Mr. Jones began his career in the Banking Supervision and Regulation division of the Federal Reserve. He also serves on the board of directors for Academy High in Champaign, IL, and the D Jones Family Charitable Foundation. Jeffrey D. Jones EVP & CFO Joined Busey in June 2022 to lead the Consumer, Community, Mortgage and Digital Banking teams. Mr. Sheils’ nearly 25 years of banking experience includes serving as the Head of Retail Banking at MB Financial. Prior to his shift to retail, he led teams in Commercial Banking at MB Financial and LaSalle Bank. He also serves on the board of directors for the Loyola University Chicago Alumni Association and the Union League Club of Chicago. Joseph A. Sheils EVP & President of Consumer and Digital Banking Van A. Dukeman Chairman & CEO Experienced Management Team Robert F. Plecki, Jr. EVP & Vice Chairman of Credit Joined Busey in 2014 as a Commercial Relationship Manager before taking on increasing leadership responsibilities and becoming Regional President of Busey’s Central Illinois Region in May of 2020. He then took on the Indianapolis Region in Q4 2023. He also serves on the board of trustees for Carle Health – East Region and the board of directors for the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation. Joined FirsTech and Busey in 2020, leading the organization’s Products & Technology efforts. In 2023, he moved into the role of President and CEO with FirsTech and EVP of Technology at Busey. Mr. Ghauri is a proven executive leader with 20-plus years of experience building and leading high growth products and technology organizations. Tenure includes working with CareerBuilder, ADP, Skillsoft and Oracle. Humair Ghauri EVP of Technology, Busey Bank President & CEO, FirsTech Joined Busey in 2016 with the First Community Financial Bank partnership. His career in banking spans 30 years, previously working at LaSalle Bank, First Chicago Bank & Trust, and Inland Bank & Trust prior to moving to First Community. Mr. Gallagher served as Commercial Market President for Busey until moving to Regional President of the Northern Region in 2020. He took on leadership of the Gateway and Florida Regions in Q4 2023, while also assuming responsibility for Busey’s Treasury Management division. He also serves on the board of directors for American Heart Association CycleNation. Sean Gallagher EVP & Regional President for Northern Illinois, Gateway and Florida Regions Martin O’Donnell EVP & Regional President for Central Illinois and Indiana Regions

 
34 343Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE $13.7 Billion Assets Under Care LTM Revenue $61.8 Million PT Margin LTM 43.4% Core Principles I. Client-Focused Strategy Trusted fiduciaries that identify prudent financial solutions to meet client-specific needs and objectives and help clients make better decisions about their wealth II. Team-Based Approach Collaborative team of experienced, credentialed professionals with broad resources that excels in developing unique solutions for clients III. Comprehensive Wealth Management Fully internalized investment office and an investment philosophy that uses a tailored approach to provide proactive advice, empowering clients to make appropriate financial choices to meet their goals in every aspect of their financial health INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ▪ Preserving and growing wealth with enhanced asset allocation & tax efficient strategies As of 9/30/24 Fully Integrated Wealth Platform PERSONAL SERVICES ▪ Family Office ▪ High Net Worth ▪ Mass Affluent and Emerging Wealth INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES ▪ Retirement Plans ▪ Corporations & Municipalities ▪ Foundations and Endowments ▪ Not-for-Profit Organizations Wealth Client Segments TAX PLANNING & PREPARATION ▪ Deduction maximization, capital event planning, tax-advantaged savings & investment strategies FIDUCIARY ADMINISTRATION ▪ Trust services, estate planning, and philanthropic advisory PRIVATE CLIENT ▪ Concierge banking with one point of contact that coordinates all banking needs AG SERVICES ▪ Farm management and brokerage RETIREMENT PLANNING ▪ Goal-based advisory including life insurance, long-term care, executive stock option strategies Integrated Core Capabilities to Service Personal & Institutional Clients

 
35 353Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE FirsTech, A Uniquely Positioned Payment Technology Company Traditional Receivables Electronic Payments Merchant Services Services Services Services Sales Channels Sales Channels Sales Channels Lines of Business Lines of BusinessLines of Business ▪ Lockbox ▪ eLockbox ▪ Online (Core) ▪ Customer Service Rep., Mobile, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) ▪ Internet Agent Service, Walk-in ▪ Statement of Work (SOW), Time & Materials ▪ Point of Sale ▪ Online ▪ Enterprise Sales Team ▪ Financial Institutions (FI) Sales Team ▪ FI Reseller Sales ▪ Partnerships ▪ Enterprise Sales Team ▪ FI Sales Team ▪ FI Reseller Sales ▪ Partnerships ▪ Merchant Sales Team ▪ Agent Referrals ▪ FI Reseller Sales ▪ Partnerships ▪ Financial Institutions ▪ Municipalities, Government ▪ Utilities, Telecom, Insurance ▪ Health ▪ Financial Institutions ▪ Municipalities, Government ▪ Utilities, Telecom, Insurance ▪ Health ▪ Small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) ▪ Financial Institutions ▪ Municipalities, Government ▪ Utilities, Telecom, Insurance ▪ Health ▪ SMB Payments Segments $12 Billion Payments Processed LTM Transactions Processed LTM 43 Million Revenue LTM 1 $23.5 Million As of 9/30/24 1 Revenue equates to all revenue sources tied to FirsTech and excludes intracompany eliminations

 
36 363Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE FirsTech, A Uniquely Positioned Payment Technology Company Through continued growth of the Busey/FirsTech relationship and new opportunities for collaboration FirsTech is uniquely positioned to leverage our relationship to grow in both Enterprise and FI verticals. Verticals & Products

 
37 373Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE ▪ Through its robust Corporate Sustainability Program, First Busey recycled over 35,000 pounds of waste and conserved over 125,000 gallons of water in 2023. ▪ Participates in several initiatives, including: ▪ Energy efficiency program that reduced building electricity usage by 5% and gas usage by 8% in 2023 over 2022, avoiding over 1000 tons of carbon emissions since 2019. ▪ Installing solar panel systems at 11 Busey facilities, generating over 1.3 million kWh of energy since 2019. ▪ Providing over $7 million in green financing in 2023, including energy efficiency improvements, historic preservation and solar development. ▪ Committing to invest $2.75 million to rehabilitate a vacant 5-story nearly 100-year old building, reducing construction need of new buildings and consumption of land, energy, materials and financial resources they require. ▪ In 2023, First Busey associates generously gave nearly 16,000 hours of their time to hundreds of community organizations. ▪ Through a variety of philanthropic efforts, including many associate-driven initiatives, First Busey’s annual charitable donations total over $1.5 million. ▪ As of December 31, 2023, 40% of mid- level leadership and 44% of executive leadership are women. ▪ First Busey boasts a high level of associate engagement, scoring a 4.31 (out of 5) in 2023. ▪ In 2023, Busey Bank earned a Net Promoter Score® (NPS) of 56.5, significantly above the financial services industry benchmark of 23.5. ▪ In 2023, First Busey invested over $25 million in Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)-qualified commitments. Strong corporate governance is a top priority, supported in part by the following: ▪ The vast majority of directors are independent, with varying experiences and backgrounds. ▪ Robust internal audit procedures are utilized, reporting directly to the Audit Committee. ▪ Enterprise risk metrics are connected with conservative business strategy and risk profile. ▪ Strong data privacy and information security policies are used, including data security oversight, associate training, and proactive privacy and security efforts. ▪ Confidential and independent whistleblower hotline is utilized. ▪ Strong inside ownership with over 7% of First Busey common stock beneficially owned by directors and executive officers. Further information on all cited metrics can be found in the latest Busey Impact Report, visit busey.com/impact Building on 155+ Years of Civic Engagement, Corporate Responsibility and Positive Impacts 3Q24 Featured Impact | Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship In July 2024—based on their community involvement and academic achievements—Busey awarded 10 deserving students from across our footprint a $2,500 scholarship to support continuing education. For more details, visit busey.com/scholarship. Environmental Sustainability Associates, Customers and Communities Ethical and Strong Governance Busey Impact: ESG and Corporate Responsibility

 
38 383Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Pre-Provision Net Revenue, Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue, Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets, and Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets (dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 PRE-PROVISION NET REVENUE  Net interest income $ 82,541 $ 82,434 $ 77,791 $ 240,742 $ 242,318 Total noninterest income 35,951 33,801 31,008 104,752 90,868 Net security (gains) losses (822) 353 285 5,906 2,960 Total noninterest expense (75,926) (75,537) (70,945) (222,232) (210,553) Pre-provision net revenue 41,744 41,051 38,139 129,168 125,593 Non-GAAP adjustments: Acquisition and restructuring expenses 1,935 2,212 79 4,555 91 Provision for unfunded commitments 407 (369) 13 (640) (357) Amortization of New Markets Tax Credits — — 2,260 — 6,740 Realized (gain) loss on the sale of mortgage service rights 18 (277) — (7,724) — Adjusted pre-provision net revenue $ 44,104 $ 42,617 $ 40,491 $ 125,359 $ 132,067 Pre-provision net revenue, annualized [a] $ 166,069 $ 165,106 $ 151,312 $ 172,538 $ 167,917 Adjusted pre-provision net revenue, annualized [b] 175,457 171,405 160,644 167,450 176,573 Average total assets [c] 12,007,702 12,089,692 12,202,783 12,040,414 12,225,232 Reported: Pre-provision net revenue to average total assets1 [a÷c] 1.38 % 1.37 % 1.24 % 1.43 % 1.37 % Adjusted: Pre-provision net revenue to average total assets1 [b÷c] 1.46 % 1.42 % 1.32 % 1.39 % 1.44 % ___________________________________________ 1. Annualized measure. Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

 
39 393Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Return on Average Assets, Average Tangible Common Equity, Return on Average Tangible Common Equity, and Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 NET INCOME ADJUSTED FOR NON-OPERATING ITEMS Net income [a] $ 32,004 $ 27,357 $ 30,666 $ 85,586 $ 96,816 Non-GAAP adjustments for non-operating expenses: Acquisition expenses: Salaries, wages, and employee benefits 73 1,137 — 1,210 — Data processing 90 344 — 534 — Professional fees, occupancy, furniture and fixtures, and other 1,772 731 79 2,688 91 Restructuring expenses: Salaries, wages, and employee benefits — — — 123 — Acquisition and restructuring expenses 1,935 2,212 79 4,555 91 Related tax benefit1 (406) (553) (15) (1,061) (18) Adjusted net income [b] $ 33,533 $ 29,016 $ 30,730 $ 89,080 $ 96,889 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE Diluted average common shares outstanding [c] 57,967,848 57,853,231 56,315,492 57,411,299 56,230,624 Reported: Diluted earnings per share [a÷c] $ 0.55 $ 0.47 $ 0.54 $ 1.49 $ 1.72 Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share [b÷c] $ 0.58 $ 0.50 $ 0.55 $ 1.55 $ 1.72 RETURN ON AVERAGE ASSETS Net income, annualized [d] $ 127,320 $ 110,029 $ 121,664 $ 114,323 $ 129,443 Adjusted net income, annualized [e] 133,403 116,702 121,918 118,990 129,540 Average total assets [f] 12,007,702 12,089,692 12,202,783 12,040,414 12,225,232 Reported: Return on average assets2 [d÷f] 1.06 % 0.91 % 1.00 % 0.95 % 1.06 % Adjusted: Return on average assets2 [e÷f] 1.11 % 0.97 % 1.00 % 0.99 % 1.06 % RETURN ON AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY Average common equity $ 1,364,377 $ 1,331,815 $ 1,208,407 $ 1,324,119 $ 1,195,858 Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net (369,720) (376,224) (358,025) (366,331) (360,654) Average tangible common equity [g] $ 994,657 $ 955,591 $ 850,382 $ 957,788 $ 835,204 Reported: Return on average tangible common equity2 [d÷g] 12.80 % 11.51 % 14.31 % 11.94 % 15.50 % Adjusted: Return on average tangible common equity2 [e÷g] 13.41 % 12.21 % 14.34 % 12.42 % 15.51 % ___________________________________________ 1. Year-to-date tax benefits were calculated by multiplying year-to-date acquisition expenses and other restructuring expenses by the effective income tax rate for each year-to-date period, which for 2024 excludes a one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment resulting from a change in Illinois apportionment rate due to recently enacted regulations and deductibility of certain acquisition expenses. Tax rates used in these calculations were 23.3% and 19.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Quarterly tax benefits were calculated as the year-to-date tax benefit amounts less the sum of amounts applied to previous quarters during the year, equating to tax rates of 21.0%, 25.0%, and 19.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively. 2. Annualized measure. Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

 
40 403Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited) Further Adjusted Net Income and Further Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Adjusted net income1 [a] $ 33,533 $ 29,016 $ 30,730 $ 89,080 $ 96,889 Further non-GAAP adjustments: Net securities (gains) losses (822) 353 285 5,906 2,960 Realized net (gains) losses on the sale of mortgage servicing rights 18 (277) — (7,724) — Tax effect for further non-GAAP adjustments2 199 (19) (52) 453 (585) Tax effected further non-GAAP adjustments3 (605) 57 233 (1,365) 2,375 Further adjusted net income3 [b] $ 32,928 $ 29,073 $ 30,963 $ 87,715 $ 99,264 One-time deferred tax valuation adjustment4 — 1,446 — 1,446 — Further adjusted net income, excluding one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment3 [c] $ 32,928 $ 30,519 $ 30,963 $ 89,161 $ 99,264 Diluted average common shares outstanding [d] 57,967,848 57,853,231 56,315,492 57,411,299 56,230,624 Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share [a÷d] $ 0.58 $ 0.50 $ 0.55 $ 1.55 $ 1.72 Further Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share3 [b÷d] $ 0.57 $ 0.50 $ 0.55 $ 1.53 $ 1.77 Further Adjusted, excluding one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment: Diluted earnings per share3 [c÷d] $ 0.57 $ 0.53 $ 0.55 $ 1.55 $ 1.77 ___________________________________________ 1. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP measure. See the table on the previous slide for a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure. 2. Tax effects for further non-GAAP adjustments were calculated by multiplying further non-GAAP adjustments by the effective income tax rate for each period, which for 2024 excludes a one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment resulting from a change in Illinois apportionment rate due to recently enacted regulations. Effective income tax rates were 24.8%, 25.0%, and 18.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, respectively, and were 24.9% and 19.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. 3. Tax-effected measure. 4. A one-time deferred tax valuation adjustment of $1.4 million resulted from a change to our Illinois apportionment rate due to recently enacted regulations.

 
41 413Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited) ___________________________________________ 1. Tax-equivalent adjustments were calculated using an estimated federal income tax rate of 21%, applied to non-taxable interest income on investments and loans. 2. Tax-effected measure. Adjusted Net Interest Income and Adjusted Net Interest Margin (dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Net interest income $ 82,541 $ 82,434 $ 77,791 $ 240,742 $ 242,318 Non-GAAP adjustments: Tax-equivalent adjustment1 396 402 553 1,247 1,672 Tax-equivalent net interest income 82,937 82,836 78,344 241,989 243,990 Purchase accounting accretion related to business combinations (1,338) (812) (277) (2,354) (1,093) Adjusted net interest income $ 81,599 $ 82,024 $ 78,067 $ 239,635 $ 242,897 Tax-equivalent net interest income, annualized [a] $ 329,945 $ 333,165 $ 310,821 $ 323,241 $ 326,214 Adjusted net interest income, annualized [b] 324,622 329,899 309,722 320,096 324,752 Average interest-earning assets [c] 10,936,611 10,993,907 11,118,167 10,976,660 11,142,780 Reported: Net interest margin2 [a÷c] 3.02 % 3.03 % 2.80 % 2.94 % 2.93 % Adjusted: Net interest margin2 [b÷c] 2.97 % 3.00 % 2.79 % 2.92 % 2.91 %

 
42 423Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Adjusted Noninterest Income, Operating Revenue, Adjusted Noninterest Income to Operating Revenue, Noninterest Expense Excluding Amortization of Intangible Assets, Adjusted Noninterest Expense, Adjusted Core Expense, Noninterest Expense Excluding Non-Operating Adjustments, Efficiency Ratio, Adjusted Efficiency Ratio, and Adjusted Core Efficiency Ratio (dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Net interest income [a] $ 82,541 $ 82,434 $ 77,791 $ 240,742 $ 242,318 Non-GAAP adjustments: Tax-equivalent adjustment1 396 402 553 1,247 1,672 Tax-equivalent net interest income [b] 82,937 82,836 78,344 241,989 243,990 Total noninterest income 35,951 33,801 31,008 104,752 90,868 Non-GAAP adjustments: Net security (gains) losses (822) 353 285 5,906 2,960 Noninterest income excluding net securities gains and losses [c] 35,129 34,154 31,293 110,658 93,828 Further adjustments: Realized net (gains) losses on the sale of mortgage servicing rights 18 (277) — $ (7,724) $ — Adjusted noninterest income [d] $ 35,147 $ 33,877 $ 31,293 102,934 93,828 Tax-equivalent revenue [e = b+c] $ 118,066 $ 116,990 $ 109,637 $ 352,647 $ 337,818 Adjusted tax-equivalent revenue [f = b+d] 118,084 116,713 109,637 344,923 337,818 Operating revenue [g = a+d] 117,688 116,311 109,084 343,676 336,146 Adjusted noninterest income to operating revenue [d÷g] 29.86 % 29.13 % 28.69 % 29.95 % 27.91 % Total noninterest expense $ 75,926 $ 75,537 $ 70,945 $ 222,232 $ 210,553 Non-GAAP adjustments: Amortization of intangible assets [h] (2,548) (2,629) (2,555) (7,586) (7,953) Noninterest expense excluding amortization of intangible assets [i] 73,378 72,908 68,390 214,646 202,600 Non-operating adjustments: Salaries, wages, and employee benefits (73) (1,137) — (1,333) — Data processing (90) (344) — (534) — Professional fees, occupancy, furniture and fixtures, and other (1,772) (731) (79) (2,688) (91) Adjusted noninterest expense [j] 71,443 70,696 68,311 210,091 202,509 Provision for unfunded commitments (407) 369 (13) 640 357 Amortization of New Markets Tax Credits — — (2,260) — (6,740) Adjusted core expense [k] $ 71,036 $ 71,065 $ 66,038 $ 210,731 $ 196,126 Noninterest expense, excluding non-operating adjustments [j-h] $ 73,991 $ 73,325 $ 70,866 $ 217,677 $ 210,462 Reported: Efficiency ratio [i÷e] 62.15 % 62.32 % 62.38 % 60.87 % 59.97 % Adjusted: Efficiency ratio [j÷f] 60.50 % 60.57 % 62.31 % 60.91 % 59.95 % Adjusted: Core efficiency ratio [k÷f] 60.16 % 60.89 % 60.23 % 61.10 % 58.06 % Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited) ___________________________________________ 1. Tax-equivalent adjustments were calculated using an estimated federal income tax rate of 21%, applied to non-taxable interest income on investments and loans.

 
43 433Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Tangible Book Value and Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) As of September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Total stockholders' equity $ 1,402,884 $ 1,333,810 $ 1,190,158 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net (368,249) (370,580) (356,343) Tangible book value [a] $ 1,034,635 $ 963,230 $ 833,815 Ending number of common shares outstanding [b] 56,872,241 56,746,937 55,342,017 Tangible book value per common share [a÷b] $ 18.19 $ 16.97 $ 15.07 Tangible Assets, Tangible Common Equity, and Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (dollars in thousands) As of September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Total assets $ 11,986,839 $ 11,971,416 $ 12,258,250 Non-GAAP adjustments: Goodwill and other intangible assets, net (368,249) (370,580) (356,343) Tax effect of other intangible assets1 7,178 7,687 7,354 Tangible assets2 [a] $ 11,625,768 $ 11,608,523 $ 11,909,261 Total stockholders' equity $ 1,402,884 $ 1,333,810 $ 1,190,158 Non-GAAP adjustments: Goodwill and other intangible assets, net (368,249) (370,580) (356,343) Tax effect of other intangible assets1 7,178 7,687 7,354 Tangible common equity2 [b] $ 1,041,813 $ 970,917 $ 841,169 Tangible common equity to tangible assets2 [b÷a] 8.96 % 8.36 % 7.06 % ___________________________________________ 1. Net of estimated deferred tax liability, calculated using the estimated statutory tax rate of 28%. 2. Tax-effected measure. Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

 
44 443Q24 Earnings Investor Presentation First Busey Corporation | Ticker: BUSE Core Deposits, Core Deposits to Total Deposits, and Portfolio Loans to Core Deposits (dollars in thousands) As of September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Portfolio loans [a] $ 7,809,097 $ 7,998,912 $ 7,856,160 Total deposits [b] $ 9,943,241 $ 9,976,135 $ 10,332,362 Non-GAAP adjustments: Brokered deposits, excluding brokered time deposits of $250,000 or more (13,089) (43,089) (6,055) Time deposits of $250,000 or more (338,808) (314,461) (350,276) Core deposits [c] $ 9,591,344 $ 9,618,585 $ 9,976,031 RATIOS Core deposits to total deposits [c÷b] 96.46 % 96.42 % 96.55 % Portfolio loans to core deposits [a÷c] 81.42 % 83.16 % 78.75 % Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

 
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