UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): February 3, 2015
First Busey Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 0-15950 | 37-1078406 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
100 W. University Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(217) 365-4544
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On February 3, 2015, First Busey Corporation's Board of Directors approved a repurchase plan under which the Company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time as the Company deems appropriate, up to an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The repurchase plan has no expiration date and replaced the repurchase plan that was originally approved in 2008.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 5, 2015 First Busey Corporation
By: /s/ Robin N. Elliott
Name: Robin N. Elliott
Title: Chief Financial Officer