Item 1. Legal Proceedings
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As part of the ordinary course of business, Busey is party to litigation that is incidental to its regular business activities.
On November 25, 2025, First Busey 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 to the Illinois Secretary of State. See “ Note 11. Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities ” for further information.
Other than the foregoing lawsuits, there is no material pending litigation, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, in which Busey is involved or of which any of its 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 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the factors discussed in “ Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors ” of Busey’s 2025 Annual Report .
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