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First Busey Corporation reported a fourth quarter net income of $34.4 million or $0.61 per diluted share, a slight decrease from $35.7 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted net income was $36.3 million with an adjusted diluted EPS of $0.65, consistent with the prior quarter. The net interest margin improved to 3.24%, representing a 24-basis point increase, while core loans grew by $56.2 million at a 2.90% annualized rate. Non-performing assets remained low at 0.13% of total assets. However, an increase in the effective tax rate to 24.7% from 19.2% negatively impacted results.

First Busey reported a net income of $35.7 million for Q3 2022, translating to a diluted EPS of $0.64, up from $29.8 million or $0.53 in Q2 2022. Adjusted net income was $36.4 million with an adjusted EPS of $0.65. Total deposits grew by $204.2 million, representing a 7.8% annualized growth rate. The net interest margin rose to 3.00%, a 32-basis point increase from Q2. However, noninterest income saw a decline, attributed to $2.4 million lost due to the Durbin Amendment.

First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) reported second quarter 2022 net income of $29.8 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, reflecting a strong core loan growth of $249.1 million and a 13.8% annualized growth rate. Adjusted net income stood at $30.1 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.54. The company completed a $100 million subordinated debt issuance to enhance its capital position and maintain a net interest margin of 2.68%. Non-performing assets were low at 0.15% of total assets, indicating robust asset quality.

First Busey Corporation (NASDAQ: BUSE) announced the pricing of its public offering of $100 million in 5.000% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032. The notes will accrue interest at 5.000% until June 15, 2027, and subsequently at a floating rate. The offering is expected to close on June 2, 2022. The company estimates net proceeds of approximately $98.5 million, to be used for general corporate purposes including growth capital, debt repayment, and regulatory capital investments. Piper Sandler & Co. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. are managing the offering.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported its first quarter 2022 results, with a net income of $28.4 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51, down from $37.8 million and $0.69 per share in Q1 2021. Adjusted net income was $29.1 million, or $0.52 per diluted share. Core loan growth was $127.1 million, representing 7.2% annualized growth. Non-performing assets decreased to 0.13% of total assets. Wealth management assets under care totaled $12.33 billion, down from $12.73 billion in Q4 2021 but reflecting 15.3% year-over-year growth. Noninterest income increased to $35.8 million.

First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) reported solid fourth quarter 2021 results with net income of $29.9 million and diluted EPS of $0.53. Adjusted net income was $34.3 million, or $0.61 per diluted share. Full year 2021 net income totaled $123.4 million, with diluted EPS of $2.20. Core loan growth was $141.6 million, while wealth management assets increased to $12.73 billion, representing a 24.5% year-over-year growth. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share. Despite challenges from COVID-19, the outlook remains optimistic for 2022.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) reported a net income of $25.9 million for Q3 2021, with a diluted EPS of $0.46, down from $0.53 in Q2 2021 and $0.56 in Q3 2020. Adjusted net income rose to $32.8 million, or $0.58 per share. Core loan growth reached $177.1 million, excluding PPP loans. Wealth management assets under care increased to $12.36 billion, up 30.1% YoY. However, net interest margin declined to 2.41% from 2.50% in the previous quarter. The company successfully merged Glenview State Bank and initiated a Personal Banking Transformation Plan, expected to realize $3.5 million in annual cost savings.

First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) reported a net income of $29.8 million for Q2 2021, with diluted EPS of $0.53, up from $25.8 million and $0.47 in Q2 2020. Adjusted net income reached $31.9 million, or $0.57 per share. The acquisition of Cummins-American Corp. was finalized, contributing to a significant increase in wealth management assets under care, now at $12.30 billion. However, net interest income decreased to $64.5 million, influenced by low interest rates and increased liquidity, while non-interest income grew to $33.0 million, a 17.6% rise from previous year.

First Busey Corporation (BUSE) completed its acquisition of Cummins-American Corp. on May 31, 2021, enhancing its presence in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin MSA. Shareholders of Cummins-American received a conversion of 444.4783 shares of Busey stock and $14,173.96 in cash, totaling an implied purchase price of $37,666.85 per share, with the transaction valued at approximately $187 million. The merger is expected to solidify Busey’s position in Illinois, with combined assets of $12.3 billion and an improved deposit share ranking from #32 to #20 in the MSA.