Item 3. Legal Proceedings
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As part of the ordinary course of business, First Busey Corporation and its subsidiaries are parties to litigation that is incidental to their regular business activities.
On November 25, 2025, First Busey Corporation filed two lawsuits against the Illinois Secretary of State in connection with an ongoing dispute regarding the amount of franchise taxes, penalties, interest, fees, and charges purportedly due from First Busey Corporation to the Illinois Secretary of State. See “ Note 18. Outstanding C ommitments and Contingent Liabilities ” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
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Other than the foregoing lawsuits, there is no material pending litigation, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, in which First Busey Corporation or any of its subsidiaries is involved or of which any of their property is the subject. Furthermore, there is no pending legal proceeding that is adverse to Busey in which any director, officer, or affiliate of Busey, or any associate of any such director or officer, is a party, or has a material interest.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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