Exhibit 99.1
We are renewing
our commitment
to our customers,
our employees,
our shareholders
and to our communities.
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VAN A. DUKEMAN, CFA |
| DOUGLAS C. MILLS |
First Busey Corporation and Main
Street Trust, Inc. are joining forces in a
merger of equals transaction. Our
vision is to become downstate Illinois’
premier, independent financial
services franchise. What this means
to you is an even stronger locally
owned and operated community bank
with added access and convenience.
The merger of the two holding
companies is expected to be
completed by June 2007 followed by
a bank merger in the fall of 2007.
