10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2021

☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File No. 0-15950

FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	37-1078406
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 W. University Ave. Champaign, Illinois	61820
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (217) 365-4544

N/A

(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol (s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.001 par value	BUSE	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ  No ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes þ  No ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☑	Accelerated filer ☐	Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company	☐	Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐  No ☑

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at May 6, 2021
Common Stock, $.001 par value	54,280,379

FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

March 31, 2021

Table of Contents

	GLOSSARY	3
Part I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)	5
	CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	6
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	7
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	8
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	9
	CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	10
	NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	12
Item 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	40
Item 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	60
Item 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	61
Part II	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	61
Item 1A	RISK FACTORS	61
Item 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	62
Item 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	62
Item 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	62
Item 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	62
Item 6.	EXHIBITS	63
	SIGNATURES	64

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GLOSSARY

We use acronyms, abbreviations, and other terms throughout this Quarterly Report, as defined in the glossary below:

Term	Definition
2020 Equity Plan	First Busey's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
2020 Annual Report	Annual report for the year ended December 31, 2020
ACL	Allowance for credit losses
Annual Report	Annual report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
ASC	Accounting Standards Codification
ASU	Accounting Standards Update
Banc Ed	The Banc Ed Corp.
Basel III	2010 capital accord adopted by the international Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
Basel III Rule	Regulations promulgated by U.S. federal banking agencies – the OCC, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC – to both enforce implementation of certain aspects of the Basel III capital reforms and effect certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act
Busey Bank (or "the Bank")	Busey Bank
CAC	Cummins-American Corp.
CARES Act	Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
CECL	Current Expected Credit Losses
COVID-19	Coronavirus disease 2019
Dodd-Frank Act	Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Exchange Act	Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Fair value	The price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, as defined in ASC 820
FASB	Financial Accounting Standards Board
FDIC	Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve	Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
FHFA	Federal Housing Finance Agency
FHLB	Federal Home Loan Bank
First Busey	First Busey Corporation and its wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries; also, "Busey," "the Company," "we," "us," and "our"
First Busey Risk Management	First Busey Risk Management, Inc.
FirsTech	FirsTech, Inc.
FOMC	Federal Open Market Committee
GAAP	U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
GSB	Glenview State Bank
Interagency Statement	Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus, issued on March 22, 2020, and revised on April 7, 2020
LIBOR	London Inter-bank Offered Rate
Nasdaq	National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
NM	Not meaningful
OCI	Other comprehensive income (loss)
OREO	Other real estate owned
PCD	Purchased credit deteriorated
PPP	Paycheck Protection Program

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Term	Definition
Quarterly Report	Quarterly report filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
SBA	U.S. Small Business Administration
SEC	U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
TDR	Troubled debt restructuring
U.S.	Unites States of America
U.S. Treasury	U.S. Department of the Treasury

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	110,979	$	118,824
Interest-bearing deposits		293,823		569,713
Total cash and cash equivalents		404,802		688,537
Debt securities available for sale		2,796,955		2,261,187
Equity securities		7,146		5,530
Loans held for sale, at fair value		38,272		42,813
Portfolio loans (net of ACL 2021 $93,943; 2020 $101,048)		6,685,357		6,713,129
Premises and equipment, net		132,669		135,191
Right of use assets		7,333		7,714
Goodwill		311,536		311,536
Other intangible assets, net		49,584		51,985
Cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance		177,466		176,405
Other assets		148,443		150,020
Total assets	$	10,759,563	$	10,544,047
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	2,859,492	$	2,552,039
Interest-bearing		6,014,355		6,125,810
Total deposits		8,873,847		8,677,849
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		210,132		175,614
Short-term borrowings		4,663		4,658
Long-term debt		4,584		4,757
Senior notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		39,843		39,809
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		182,370		182,226
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts		71,509		71,468
Lease liabilities		7,380		7,757
Other liabilities		99,413		109,840
Total liabilities		9,493,741		9,273,978
Outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities (see Notes 9 and 15)
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 55,910,733 shares issued		56		56
Additional paid-in capital		1,255,044		1,253,360
Retained earnings		45,897		20,830
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		3,821		33,309
Total stockholders’ equity before treasury stock		1,304,818		1,307,555
Treasury stock at cost 2021 1,565,354 shares; 2020 1,506,354 shares		(38,996)		(37,486)
Total stockholders’ equity		1,265,822		1,270,069
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	10,759,563	$	10,544,047
Common shares outstanding at period end		54,345,379		54,404,379

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	62,565	$	72,536
Interest and dividends on investment securities:
Taxable interest income		8,611		9,508
Non-taxable interest income		1,005		1,151
Other interest income		150		1,238
Total interest income		72,331		84,433
Interest expense:
Deposits		3,732		12,227
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		57		408
Short-term borrowings		19		67
Long-term debt		29		423
Senior notes		400		400
Subordinated notes		2,476		731
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts		725		744
Total interest expense		7,438		15,000
Net interest income		64,893		69,433
Provision for credit losses		(6,796)		17,216
Net interest income after provision for credit losses		71,689		52,217
Non-interest income:
Wealth management fees		12,584		11,555
Fees for customer services		8,037		8,361
Remittance processing		4,418		3,753
Mortgage revenue		2,666		1,381
Income on bank owned life insurance		964		1,057
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities		25		1,574
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities		1,616		(987)
Other income		1,135		823
Total non-interest income		31,445		27,517
Non-interest expense:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits		30,384		34,003
Data processing		4,280		4,395
Net occupancy expense of premises		4,563		4,715
Furniture and equipment expenses		2,026		2,449
Professional fees		1,945		1,824
Amortization of intangible assets		2,401		2,557
Interchange expense		1,484		1,169
Other expense		7,416		9,402
Total non-interest expense		54,499		60,514
Income before income taxes		48,635		19,220
Income taxes		10,819		3,856
Net income	$	37,816	$	15,364
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Dividends declared per share of common stock	$	0.23	$	0.22

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Net income	$	37,816	$	15,364
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale:
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, net of taxes of $11,993 and $(8,589), respectively		(30,079)		21,497
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses on debt securities available for sale included in net income, net of taxes of $7 and $448, respectively		(18)		(1,108)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale		(30,097)		20,389
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $(164) and $892, respectively		410		(2,237)
Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges included in net income, net of taxes of $(79) and $4, respectively		199		(11)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges		609		(2,248)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(29,488)		18,141
Total comprehensive income	$	8,328	$	33,505

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

						Retained		Accumulated
				Additional		Earnings		Other				Total
		Common		Paid-in		(Accumulated		Comprehensive		Treasury		Stockholders'
	Shares	Stock		Capital		Deficit)		Income		Stock		Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Balance, December 31, 2020	54,404,379	$	56	$	1,253,360	$	20,830	$	33,309	$	(37,486)	$	1,270,069
Net income	—		—		—		37,816		—		—		37,816
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—		—		—		(29,488)		—		(29,488)
Repurchase of stock	(59,000)		—		—		—		—		(1,510)		(1,510)
Cash dividends common stock at $0.23 per share	—		—		—		(12,513)		—		—		(12,513)
Stock dividend equivalents restricted stock units at $0.23 per share	—		—		236		(236)		—		—		—
Stock-based compensation	—		—		1,448		—		—		—		1,448
Balance, March 31, 2021	54,345,379	$	56	$	1,255,044	$	45,897	$	3,821	$	(38,996)	$	1,265,822

						Retained		Accumulated
				Additional		Earnings		Other				Total
		Common		Paid-in		(Accumulated		Comprehensive		Treasury		Stockholders'
	Shares	Stock		Capital		Deficit)		Income (Loss)		Stock		Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Balance, December 31, 2019	54,788,772	$	56	$	1,248,216	$	(14,813)	$	14,960	$	(27,985)	$	1,220,434
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	—		—		—		(15,922)		—		—		(15,922)
Net income	—		—		—		15,364		—		—		15,364
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—		—		—		—		18,141		—		18,141
Repurchase of stock	(407,850)		—		—		—		—		(9,672)		(9,672)
Issuance of treasury stock for employee stock purchase plan	14,236		—		(38)		—		—		269		231
Net issuance of treasury stock for restricted/deferred stock unit vesting and related tax	5,509		—		(179)		—		—		104		(75)
Net issuance of treasury stock for stock options exercised, net of shares redeemed and related tax	541		—		(10)		—		—		10		—
Cash dividends common stock at $0.22 per share	—		—		—		(12,055)		—		—		(12,055)
Stock dividend equivalents restricted stock units at $0.22 per share	—		—		173		(173)		—		—		—
Stock-based compensation	—		—		1,139		—		—		—		1,139
Balance, March 31, 2020	54,401,208	$	56	$	1,249,301	$	(27,599)	$	33,101	$	(37,274)	$	1,217,585

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net income	$	37,816	$	15,364
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for credit losses		(6,796)		17,216
Amortization of intangible assets		2,401		2,557
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights		1,616		1,276
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment		2,808		3,165
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on portfolio loans		(1,947)		(2,487)
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on investment securities		4,554		1,869
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on time deposits		(246)		(374)
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on FHLB advances and other borrowings		214		93
Impairment of mortgage servicing rights		(508)		177
Change in fair value of equity securities, net		(1,616)		987
(Gain) loss on sales of equity securities, net		—		(18)
(Gain) loss on sales of debt securities, net		(25)		(1,556)
(Gain) loss on sales of loans, net		(3,369)		(3,900)
(Gain) loss on sales of OREO		(1)		1
(Gain) loss on sales of premises and equipment		(134)		37
(Gain) loss on life insurance proceeds		—		(14)
Provision for deferred income taxes		2,448		1,722
Stock-based and non-cash compensation		1,448		1,139
(Increase) decrease in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance		(964)		(1,043)
Mortgage loans originated for sale		(91,479)		(182,203)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans		98,307		165,008
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in other assets		260		991
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities		750		(1,194)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	45,537	$	18,813
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Purchases of equity securities		(998)		—
Purchases of debt securities available for sale		(789,884)		(273,992)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities		998		29
Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of debt securities available for sale		207,490		158,536
Net (increase) decrease in loans		36,501		(64,338)
Cash paid for premiums on bank-owned life insurance		(97)		(111)
Purchases of premises and equipment		(1,911)		(2,314)
Proceeds from life insurance		—		274
Proceeds from disposition of premises and equipment		1,759		607
Proceeds from sales of OREO		294		81
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	$	(545,848)	$	(181,228)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (Continued)

(dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in deposits	$	196,244	$	71,211
Net change in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		34,518		(38,241)
Proceeds from other borrowings		—		20,000
Repayment of other borrowings		—		(54,000)
Repayment of FHLB advances		(163)		(1,193)
Cash dividends paid		(12,513)		(12,055)
Purchase of treasury stock		(1,510)		(9,672)
Cash paid for withholding taxes on stock-based payments		—		(75)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	216,576	$	(24,025)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(283,735)		(186,440)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		688,537		529,288
Cash and cash equivalents, ending of period	$	404,802	$	342,848
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash Payments for:
Interest	$	1,767	$	14,391
Income taxes		—		500
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
OREO acquired in settlement of loans		14		578

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

First Busey Corporation, a Nevada corporation organized in 1980, is a $10.8 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Our common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSE.”

The Company operates and reports its business in three segments: Banking, Remittance Processing, and Wealth Management. The Banking operating segment provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through the Company’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Busey Bank, with banking centers in Illinois; the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area; southwest Florida; and Indianapolis, Indiana. The Remittance Processing operating segment provides solutions for online bill payments, lockbox, and walk-in payments through the Company’s subsidiary, FirsTech. The Wealth Management operating segment provides a full range of asset management, investment, and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations, tax preparation, philanthropic advisory services, farms, and brokerage services.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

These unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2020 Annual Report. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements serve to update our 2020 Annual Report and may not include all information and notes necessary to constitute a complete set of financial statements.

We prepared these unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. We have eliminated intercompany accounts and transactions. We have also reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In our opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments needed to present fairly our results for the interim periods. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.

COVID-19

First Busey continues to operate as an essential community resource during these challenging and unprecedented times. Federal bank regulatory agencies, along with their state counterparts, have issued a steady stream of guidance responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and have taken a number of steps to help banks navigate the pandemic and mitigate its impact.

The Company remains vigilant, given that negative impacts of COVID-19, such as further margin compression and a deterioration in asset quality, could impact future quarters.

As part of the CARES Act, Congress appropriated approximately $349 billion for the creation of the PPP and then authorized a second phase for an additional $310 billion in PPP loans. The program provided payroll assistance for the nation’s nearly 30 million small businesses—and select nonprofits—in the form of 100% government-guaranteed low-interest loans from the SBA. First Busey served as a bridge for the program, actively helping existing and new business clients sign up for this important financial resource. The Company originated a total of $749.4 million in first round PPP loans representing 4,569 new and existing customers. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had received approximately $478.5 million in loan forgiveness on these loans from the SBA and had submitted forgiveness applications to the SBA for another $131.6 million. Net fee income accretion recognized on these loans in the first quarter of 2021 was $3.3 million.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid Act extended the authority to make PPP loans through March 31, 2021, and revised certain PPP requirements. On March 30, 2021, the President signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, which extended the PPP application deadline to May 31, 2021, or until funding is exhausted. As of March 31, 2021, the Company originated a total of $262.5 million in second round PPP loans representing 2,123 new and existing customers. Net fee income accretion recognized on the loans related to this new round of PPP in the first quarter of 2021 was $0.3 million.

At March 31, 2021, First Busey had $533.4 million in total PPP loans outstanding, with an amortized cost of $522.1 million, representing 3,441 customers.

Use of Estimates

In preparing the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, the Company’s management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates which are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the fair value of investment securities available for sale, fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, goodwill, income taxes, and the determination of the ACL.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report were issued. There were no significant subsequent events for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, through the filing date of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Note 2: Acquisitions

Cummins-American Corp.

On January 19, 2021, the Company and CAC, the holding company for GSB, jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will acquire CAC and GSB through a merger transaction. The partnership will enhance the Company’s existing deposit, commercial banking, and wealth management presence in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, CAC’s stockholders will have the right to receive 444.4783 shares of First Busey’s common stock and $27,969.67 in cash for each share of common stock of CAC with total consideration to consist of approximately 73% cash and 27% stock. Based upon the closing price of Busey’s common stock of $23.54 on January 15, 2021, the implied per share purchase price is $38,432.69 with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $190.8 million. The merger agreement provides that the cash consideration to be paid in the merger will be funded with a combination of cash from First Busey and a special dividend to be paid by CAC to its shareholders. Specifically, immediately prior to closing and subject to the completion of all closing conditions, CAC will cause GSB to pay a one-time special cash dividend of $60.0 million to CAC and, upon receipt, CAC will declare and issue a $60.0 million special cash dividend to CAC’s shareholders, which will be used to fund, in part, the cash consideration to be paid to CAC’s shareholders at closing. Further, the cash portion of the merger consideration is subject to downward adjustment in the event that CAC’s consolidated tangible common equity as of the closing date of the first-step merger, and as adjusted in accordance with the merger agreement, is less than $169.6 million. Specifically, in the event of a CAC tangible common equity shortfall, the cash portion of the merger consideration will be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis to the extent of such shortfall.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions and approval by CAC’s shareholders. Required regulatory approvals have been obtained. It is anticipated GSB will be merged with and into Busey Bank during the third quarter of 2021. At the time of the bank merger, GSB banking centers will become banking centers of Busey Bank.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, First Busey incurred $0.3 million in pre-tax acquisition expenses related to the planned acquisition of CAC, comprised primarily of professional fees.

Note 3: Securities

The table below provides the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair values of debt securities summarized by major category (dollars in thousands):

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized				Fair
March 31, 2021:	Cost		Gains		Losses			ACL	Value
U.S. Treasury securities	$	23,514	$	243	$	—	$	—	$	23,757
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		64,903		1,720		(45)		—		66,578
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		280,150		8,854		(1,542)		—		287,462
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		499,996		5,308		(6,786)		—		498,518
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,786,062		18,587		(18,329)		—		1,786,320
Corporate debt securities		134,783		964		(1,427)		—		134,320
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,789,408	$	35,676	$	(28,129)	$	—	$	2,796,955

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2020:	Cost		Gains		Losses			ACL	Value
U.S. Treasury securities	$	27,481	$	356	$	—	$	—	$	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		67,406		2,162		(49)		—		69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		292,940		11,779		(8)		—		304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		408,716		10,212		(312)		—		418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,344,047		24,571		(303)		—		1,368,315
Corporate debt securities		70,953		1,237		(1)		—		72,189
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,211,543	$	50,317	$	(673)		—	$	2,261,187

Amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity or pre-refunded date are shown below. Mortgages underlying mortgage-backed securities may be called or prepaid; therefore, actual maturities could differ from the contractual maturities. All mortgage-backed securities were issued by U.S. government corporations and agencies (dollars in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2021
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
Due in one year or less	$	100,016	$	100,789
Due after one year through five years		291,357		297,624
Due after five years through ten years		303,453		309,672
Due after ten years		2,094,582		2,088,870
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,789,408	$	2,796,955

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Realized gains and losses related to sales and calls of debt securities available for sale are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Gross security gains	$	25	$	1,561
Gross security (losses)		—		(5)
Net gains (losses) on sales of debt securities (1)	$	25	$	1,556

(1) Net gains (losses) on sales of securities reported on the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income includes sales of equity securities, excluded in this table.

Debt securities with carrying amounts of $562.6 million on March 31, 2021, and $628.0 million on December 31, 2020, were pledged as collateral for public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other purposes as required.

The following information pertains to debt securities with gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (dollars in thousands):

	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
March 31, 2021:	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies	$	—	$	—	$	4,695	$	(45)	$	4,695	$	(45)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		58,555		(1,542)		—		—		58,555		(1,542)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		314,109		(6,786)		—		—		314,109		(6,786)
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,019,462		(18,325)		352		(4)		1,019,814		(18,329)
Corporate debt securities		95,164		(1,427)		—		—		95,164		(1,427)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	1,487,290	$	(28,080)	$	5,047	$	(49)	$	1,492,337	$	(28,129)

	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2020:	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies	$	—	$	—	$	4,957	$	(49)	$	4,957	$	(49)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		762		(8)		—		—		762		(8)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		129,655		(312)		—		—		129,655		(312)
Residential mortgage-backed securities		89,997		(300)		139		(3)		90,136		(303)
Corporate debt securities		1,499		(1)		—		—		1,499		(1)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	221,913	$	(621)	$	5,096	$	(52)	$	227,009	$	(673)

Debt securities available for sale are not within the scope of CECL, however, the accounting for credit losses on these securities is affected by ASC 326-30. As of March 31, 2021, the Company’s debt security portfolio consisted of 1,108 securities, compared to 1,114 securities at December 31, 2020. The total number of debt securities in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2021, was 192 and represented an unrealized loss of 1.88% of the aggregate fair value. The total number of debt securities in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2020, was 23 and represented an unrealized loss of 0.30% of the aggregate fair value. Unrealized losses related to changes in market interest rates and market conditions that do not represent credit-related impairments. Furthermore, the Company does not intend to sell such securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will recover the amortized cost prior to being required to sell the debt securities. Full collection of the amounts due according to the contractual terms of the debt securities is expected; therefore, the impairment related to noncredit factors is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes. As of March 31, 2021, the Company did not hold general obligation bonds of any single issuer, the aggregate of which exceeded 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity.

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Note 4: Portfolio Loans

Distributions of portfolio loans are as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Commercial	$	2,067,371	$	2,014,576
Commercial real estate		2,912,966		2,892,535
Real estate construction		422,633		461,786
Retail real estate		1,343,299		1,407,852
Retail other		33,031		37,428
Portfolio loans	$	6,779,300	$	6,814,177
ACL		(93,943)		(101,048)
Portfolio loans, net	$	6,685,357	$	6,713,129

Net deferred loan origination fees included in the balances above were ($3.4) million as of March 31, 2021, compared to $2.4 million of net deferred loan origination costs as of December 31, 2020. Net accretable purchase accounting adjustments included in the balances above reduced loans by $9.0 million as of March 31, 2021, and $10.9 million as of December 31, 2020. The March 31, 2021, commercial balance includes loans originated under PPP with an amortized cost of $522.1 million, compared to $446.4 million in loans originated under PPP included in the December 31, 2020, commercial balance.

The Company utilizes a loan grading scale to assign a risk grade to all of its loans. A description of the general characteristics of each grade is as follows:

● Pass – This category includes loans that are all considered acceptable credits, ranging from investment or near investment grade, to loans made to borrowers who exhibit credit fundamentals that meet or exceed industry standards.

● Watch – This category includes loans that warrant a higher than average level of monitoring to ensure that weaknesses do not cause the inability of the credit to perform as expected. These loans are not necessarily a problem due to other inherent strengths of the credit, such as guarantor strength, but have above average concern and monitoring.

● Special mention – This category is for “Other Assets Specially Mentioned” loans that have potential weaknesses, which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date.

● Substandard – This category includes “Substandard” loans, determined in accordance with regulatory guidelines, for which the accrual of interest has not been stopped. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

● Substandard non-accrual – This category includes loans that have all the characteristics of a “Substandard” loan with additional factors that make collection in full highly questionable and improbable. Such loans are placed on non-accrual status and may be dependent on collateral with a value that is difficult to determine.

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All loans are graded at their inception. Most commercial lending relationships that are $1.0 million or less are processed through an expedited underwriting process. Most commercial loans greater than $1.0 million are included in a portfolio review at least annually. Commercial loans greater than $0.35 million that have a grading of special mention or worse are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Interim reviews may take place if circumstances of the borrower warrant a more frequent review.

The following table is a summary of risk grades segregated by category of portfolio loans (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
					Special				Substandard
	Pass		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Non-accrual
Commercial	$	1,830,063	$	123,390	$	78,546	$	27,423	$	7,949
Commercial real estate		2,400,446		407,244		68,900		31,212		5,164
Real estate construction		400,306		19,918		9		2,400		—
Retail real estate		1,318,247		9,879		2,376		4,302		8,495
Retail other		32,933		—		—		—		98
Portfolio loans	$	5,981,995	$	560,431	$	149,831	$	65,337	$	21,706

	December 31, 2020
					Special				Substandard
	Pass		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Non-accrual
Commercial	$	1,768,755	$	136,948	$	72,447	$	27,903	$	8,523
Commercial real estate		2,393,372		383,277		75,486		34,897		5,503
Real estate construction		434,681		24,481		77		2,546		1
Retail real estate		1,382,616		10,264		2,471		3,702		8,799
Retail other		37,324		—		—		—		104
Portfolio loans	$	6,016,748	$	554,970	$	150,481	$	69,048	$	22,930

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Risk grades of portfolio loans, further sorted by origination year, are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Risk Grade Ratings	Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year													Revolving
As of March 31, 2021	2021		2020		2019		2018		2017			Prior		loans		Total
Commercial:
Pass	$	388,147	$	536,074	$	131,127	$	97,322	$	88,238	$	126,916	$	462,239	$	1,830,063
Watch		4,830		14,828		18,085		6,890		9,185		12,947		56,625		123,390
Special Mention		2,061		4,241		5,590		8,369		6,680		18,831		32,774		78,546
Substandard		587		8,912		3,569		2,993		1,815		125		9,422		27,423
Substandard non-accrual		—		501		2,392		336		2,168		552		2,000		7,949
Total commercial		395,625		564,556		160,763		115,910		108,086		159,371		563,060		2,067,371
Commercial real estate:
Pass		195,095		732,186		462,732		342,786		315,383		334,934		17,330		2,400,446
Watch		13,209		91,440		133,721		89,517		29,142		48,557		1,658		407,244
Special Mention		19,920		9,818		7,902		9,949		7,172		13,716		423		68,900
Substandard		2,500		15,325		3,557		2,425		4,400		3,005		—		31,212
Substandard non-accrual		—		784		739		821		882		1,938		—		5,164
Total commercial real estate		230,724		849,553		608,651		445,498		356,979		402,150		19,411		2,912,966
Real estate construction:
Pass		40,766		167,230		143,555		39,297		1,164		1,680		6,614		400,306
Watch		2,079		11,915		3,653		330		1,785		156		—		19,918
Special Mention		—		—		9		—		—		—		—		9
Substandard		—		2,400		—		—		—		—		—		2,400
Substandard non-accrual		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total real estate construction		42,845		181,545		147,217		39,627		2,949		1,836		6,614		422,633
Retail real estate:
Pass		161,016		207,536		144,201		118,052		117,359		351,700		218,383		1,318,247
Watch		189		2,557		2,040		1,407		291		846		2,549		9,879
Special Mention		377		33		—		18		—		1,948		—		2,376
Substandard		323		882		91		56		168		2,497		285		4,302
Substandard non-accrual		483		137		76		650		1,128		4,818		1,203		8,495
Total retail real estate		162,388		211,145		146,408		120,183		118,946		361,809		222,420		1,343,299
Retail other:
Pass		2,014		6,835		8,062		4,652		1,949		800		8,621		32,933
Watch		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard non-accrual		—		14		7		5		14		58		—		98
Total retail other		2,014		6,849		8,069		4,657		1,963		858		8,621		33,031
Total portfolio loans	$	833,596	$	1,813,648	$	1,071,108	$	725,875	$	588,923	$	926,024	$	820,126	$	6,779,300

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Risk Grade Ratings	Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year													Revolving
As of December 31, 2020	2020		2019		2018		2017		2016			Prior		loans		Total
Commercial:
Pass	$	812,536	$	158,307	$	107,565	$	93,190	$	61,847	$	79,970	$	455,340	$	1,768,755
Watch		16,544		22,247		14,954		13,724		2,577		10,943		55,959		136,948
Special Mention		6,402		2,671		2,069		7,164		6,763		13,733		33,645		72,447
Substandard		7,772		3,791		2,371		1,939		819		1,233		9,978		27,903
Substandard non-accrual		150		3,045		451		2,168		641		68		2,000		8,523
Total commercial		843,404		190,061		127,410		118,185		72,647		105,947		556,922		2,014,576
Commercial real estate:
Pass		717,559		503,977		360,573		384,843		180,555		227,068		18,797		2,393,372
Watch		88,297		110,526		90,412		33,734		32,887		27,023		398		383,277
Special Mention		16,490		8,858		10,490		10,505		7,102		21,808		233		75,486
Substandard		17,445		4,166		1,491		7,812		2,111		1,377		495		34,897
Substandard non-accrual		1,091		776		821		882		286		1,647		—		5,503
Total commercial real estate		840,882		628,303		463,787		437,776		222,941		278,923		19,923		2,892,535
Real estate construction:
Pass		179,232		171,663		64,025		1,468		761		1,444		16,088		434,681
Watch		18,485		3,657		337		1,838		164						24,481
Special Mention		67		10		—		—		—		—		—		77
Substandard		2,400		—		—		—		146		—		—		2,546
Substandard non-accrual		—		—		—		—		—		1		—		1
Total real estate construction		200,184		175,330		64,362		3,306		1,071		1,445		16,088		461,786
Retail real estate:
Pass		319,302		162,711		135,065		136,427		140,600		257,147		231,364		1,382,616
Watch		2,715		2,053		1,396		349		579		233		2,939		10,264
Special Mention		509		—		—		—		1,962		—		—		2,471
Substandard		899		96		56		26		727		1,631		267		3,702
Substandard non-accrual		687		78		646		1,147		233		4,815		1,193		8,799
Total retail real estate		324,112		164,938		137,163		137,949		144,101		263,826		235,763		1,407,852
Retail other:
Pass		8,357		9,430		5,600		2,516		691		440		10,290		37,324
Watch		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard non-accrual		14		7		5		15		5		57		1		104
Total retail other		8,371		9,437		5,605		2,531		696		497		10,291		37,428
Total portfolio loans	$	2,216,953	$	1,168,069	$	798,327	$	699,747	$	441,456	$	650,638	$	838,987	$	6,814,177

An analysis of the amortized cost basis of portfolio loans that are past due and still accruing, or on a non-accrual status, is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
	Loans past due, still accruing						Non-accrual
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90+Days		Loans
Commercial	$	52	$	2,614	$	—	$	7,949
Commercial real estate		4,377		—		—		5,164
Real estate construction		—		—		—		—
Retail real estate		2,248		621		1,149		8,495
Retail other		8		9		—		98
Past due and non-accrual loans	$	6,685	$	3,244	$	1,149	$	21,706

	December 31, 2020
	Loans past due, still accruing						Non-accrual
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90+Days		Loans
Commercial	$	243	$	—	$	—	$	8,523
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		5,503
Real estate construction		237		235		—		1
Retail real estate		6,248		400		1,305		8,799
Retail other		66		149		66		104
Past due and non-accrual loans	$	6,794	$	784	$	1,371	$	22,930

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Gross interest income recorded on 90+ day past due loans and that would have been recorded on non-accrual loans if they had been accruing interest in accordance with their original terms was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. The amount of interest collected on those loans and recognized on a cash basis that was included in interest income was insignificant for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

A summary of TDR loans is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
In compliance with modified terms		3,135		3,814
30 – 89 days past due		164		15
Included in non-performing loans		1,338		1,249
TDR loans	$	4,637	$	5,078

We did not newly classify any loans as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2021, that were in compliance with their modified terms or 30 – 89 days past due. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, one commercial loan for $0.5 million was newly classified as a non-performing TDR. This loan had been non-accrual since the second quarter of 2020. Also, during the three months ended March 31, 2021, one retail real estate loan for $0.1 million that had been a performing TDR for longer than 12 months became non-performing. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, three commercial loans for $0.5 million and one commercial real estate loan for $0.7 million were newly classified as non-performing TDRs. These loans had been non-accrual since 2019.

There were no TDRs that were entered into during the last 12 months that were subsequently classified as non-performing and had payment defaults (a default occurs when a loan is 90 days or more past due or transferred to non-accrual) during the three months ended March 31, 2021 or 2020.

Gross interest income that would have been recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, if TDRs had performed in accordance with their original terms compared with their modified terms, was insignificant.

Modified loans with payment deferrals that fall under the CARES Act or revised Interagency Statement that suspended requirements under GAAP related to TDR classification are not included in the Company’s TDR totals.

At March 31, 2021, the Company had $0.4 million of residential real estate in the process of foreclosure. The Company follows FHFA guidelines on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions on portfolio loans. The agency has extended the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions until at least June 30, 2021. Additionally, the Company follows all COVID-19 related state foreclosure and eviction orders. As these guidelines and orders may likely be updated, most foreclosures will be delayed into late-2021 or beyond.

The following tables provide details of loans evaluated individually, segregated by category. The Company evaluates loans with disparate risk characteristics on an individual basis. The unpaid contractual principal balance represents the customer outstanding balance excluding any partial charge-offs. Amortized cost represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loan. Average amortized cost is calculated using the most recent four quarters (dollars in thousands):

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	March 31, 2021
	Unpaid		Amortized
	Contractual		Cost		Amortized		Total				Average
	Principal		with No		Cost		Amortized		Related		Amortized
	Balance		Allowance		with Allowance		Cost		Allowance		Cost
Commercial	$	16,008	$	2,987	$	4,817	$	7,804	$	2,483	$	7,524
Commercial real estate		6,523		5,552		—		5,552		—		8,075
Real estate construction		287		287		—		287		—		450
Retail real estate		5,342		4,959		25		4,984		25		5,560
Retail other		—		—		—		—		—		—
Loans evaluated individually	$	28,160	$	13,785	$	4,842	$	18,627	$	2,508	$	21,609

	December 31, 2020
	Unpaid		Amortized
	Contractual		Cost		Amortized		Total				Average
	Principal		with No		Cost		Amortized		Related		Amortized
	Balance		Allowance		with Allowance		Cost		Allowance		Cost
Commercial	$	16,771	$	4,001	$	4,371	$	8,372	$	1,600	$	7,920
Commercial real estate		7,406		6,067		—		6,067		—		9,349
Real estate construction		292		292		—		292		—		581
Retail real estate		5,873		5,490		25		5,515		25		7,439
Retail other		—		—		—		—		—		10
Loans evaluated individually	$	30,342	$	15,850	$	4,396	$	20,246	$	1,625	$	25,299

Management's evaluation as to the ultimate collectability of loans includes estimates regarding future cash flows from operations and the value of property, real and personal, pledged as collateral. These estimates are affected by changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of borrowers. Collateral dependent loans are loans in which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral and there are no other available and reliable sources of repayment. Loans are written down to the lower of cost or fair value of underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. As of March 31, 2021, there were $15.3 million of collateral dependent loans secured by real estate or business assets.

Management estimates the ACL balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. The cumulative loss rate used as the basis for the estimate of credit losses is comprised of the Company’s historical loss experience beginning in 2010. As of March 31, 2021, the Company expects the markets in which it operates to experience continued economic uncertainty around the levels of delinquencies over the next 12 months. Management adjusted the historical loss experience for these expectations with an immediate reversion to historical loss rate beyond this forecast period. PPP loans were excluded from the ACL calculation as they are 100% government guaranteed.

The following table details activity in the ACL. Allocation of a portion of the ACL to one category does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories (dollars in thousands):

	As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Real Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL beginning balance	$	23,866	$	46,230	$	8,193	$	21,992	$	767	$	101,048
Provision for credit losses		(665)		(2,695)		(1,250)		(2,276)		90		(6,796)
Charged-off		(262)		(303)		(209)		(3)		(187)		(964)
Recoveries		86		74		145		265		85		655
ACL ending balance	$	23,025	$	43,306	$	6,879	$	19,978	$	755	$	93,943

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	As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326-30	$	18,291	$	21,190	$	3,204	$	10,495	$	568	$	53,748
Adoption of ASC 326-30		715		9,306		2,954		3,292		566		16,833
Provision for credit losses		5,673		6,526		889		4,037		91		17,216
Charged-off		(2,042)		(1,099)		—		(708)		(299)		(4,148)
Recoveries		88		44		146		338		119		735
ACL ending balance	$	22,725	$	35,967	$	7,193	$	17,454	$	1,045	$	84,384

The following table presents the ACL and amortized cost of portfolio loans by category (dollars in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2021
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL:
Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,483	$	—	$	—	$	25	$	—	$	2,508
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		20,542		43,306		6,879		19,953		755		91,435
ACL ending balance	$	23,025	$	43,306	$	6,879	$	19,978	$	755	$	93,943
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,804	$	3,644	$	287	$	4,613	$	—	$	16,348
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,059,567		2,907,414		422,346		1,338,315		33,031		6,760,673
PCD loans evaluated for impairment		—		1,908		—		371		—		2,279
Loans ending balance	$	2,067,371	$	2,912,966	$	422,633	$	1,343,299	$	33,031	$	6,779,300

	As of December 31, 2020
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL:
Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,600	$	—	$	—	$	25	$	—	$	1,625
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		22,266		46,230		8,193		21,967		767		99,423
ACL ending balance	$	23,866	$	46,230	$	8,193	$	21,992	$	767	$	101,048
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,372	$	4,161	$	292	$	5,149	$	—	$	17,974
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,006,204		2,886,468		461,494		1,402,337		37,428		6,793,931
PCD loans evaluated for impairment		—		1,906		—		366		—		2,272
Loans ending balance	$	2,014,576	$	2,892,535	$	461,786	$	1,407,852	$	37,428	$	6,814,177

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Note 5: Deposits

The composition of deposits is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Demand deposits, noninterest-bearing	$	2,859,492	$	2,552,039
Interest-bearing transaction deposits		2,312,008		2,263,093
Saving deposits and money market deposits		2,679,879		2,743,369
Time deposits		1,022,468		1,119,348
Total deposits	$	8,873,847	$	8,677,849

Additional information about our deposits is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Brokered savings deposits and money market deposits	$	2,699	$	2,251
Brokered time deposits		5,259		5,257
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000		502,968		568,735
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination that meets or exceeds the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000		155,401		192,563

As of March 31, 2021, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,
Scheduled maturities of time deposits:	2021
April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022	$	704,942
April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023		175,252
April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024		98,282
April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025		29,736
April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026		14,253
Thereafter		3
Total time deposits	$	1,022,468

Note 6: Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are classified as secured borrowings, generally mature daily. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected at the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction. The underlying securities are held by the Company’s safekeeping agent. The Company may be required to provide additional collateral based on fluctuations in the fair value of the underlying securities. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	210,132		$	175,614
Weighted average rate for securities sold under agreements to repurchase		0.11	%		0.13	%

Federal funds purchased are short-term borrowings that generally mature between one and 90 days. The Company had no federal funds purchased at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.

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Short-term borrowings of $4.7 million at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, was composed of FHLB advances which mature in less than one year from date of origination and the portion of long-term FHLB debt which is due within the next 12 months.

On January 29, 2019, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement providing for the Company’s $20.0 million revolving credit facility with an annual interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 1.75%. The revolving credit facility was set to mature on April 30, 2021. Subsequent to quarter end, on April 21, 2021, the maturity was extended by amendment for an additional one year, to April 30, 2022. The revolving credit facility incurs a non-usage fee based on the undrawn amount. The Company had no outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility on March 31, 2021, or December 31, 2020.

Long-term debt is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Notes payable, FHLB, original maturity of 5 years, collateralized by FHLB deposits, residential and commercial real estate loans and FHLB stock	$	4,584	$	4,757

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, funds borrowed from the FHLB, listed above, consisted of one variable-rate note maturing in May 2023, with an interest rate of 3.04%.

On May 25, 2017, the Company issued $40.0 million of 3.75% senior notes that mature on May 25, 2022. The senior notes are payable semi-annually on each May 25 and November 25, commencing on November 25, 2017. The senior notes are not subject to optional redemption by the Company. Additionally, on May 25, 2017, the Company issued $60.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on May 25, 2027. The subordinated notes, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for First Busey, bear interest at an annual rate of 4.75% for the first five years after issuance and thereafter bear interest at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.919%, as calculated on each applicable determination date. The subordinated notes are payable semi-annually on each May 25 and November 25, commencing on November 25, 2017, during the five-year fixed-term, and thereafter on February 25, May 25, August 25, and November 25 of each year, commencing on August 25, 2022. The subordinated notes have an optional redemption in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after May 25, 2022. The senior notes and subordinated notes are unsecured obligations of the Company.

On June 1, 2020, the Company issued $125.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on June 1, 2030. The subordinated notes, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for First Busey, bear interest at an annual rate of 5.25% for the first five years after issuance and thereafter bear interest at a floating rate equal to a three-month benchmark rate plus a spread of 5.11%, as calculated on each applicable determination date. The subordinated notes are payable semi-annually on each June 1 and December 1 during the five-year fixed-term, and thereafter on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2025. The subordinated notes have an optional redemption in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after June 1, 2025. The subordinated notes are unsecured obligations of the Company.

Unamortized debt issuance costs related to senior notes and subordinated notes are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Unamortized debt issuance costs related to:
Senior notes issued in 2017	$	157	$	191
Subordinated notes issued in 2017		625		651
Subordinated notes issued in 2020		2,005		2,123
Total unamortized debt issuance costs	$	2,787	$	2,965

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Note 7: Regulatory Capital

The Company and Busey Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory – and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Capital amounts and classification also are subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Banking regulations identify five capital categories for insured depository institutions: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized. As of  March 31, 2021, and  December 31, 2020, all capital ratios of the Company and Busey Bank exceeded the well capitalized levels under the applicable regulatory capital adequacy guidelines. Management believes that no events or changes have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2021, that would change this designation.

On March 27, 2020, the FDIC and other federal banking agencies published an interim final rule that provides those banking organizations adopting CECL during 2020 with the option to delay for two years the estimated impact of CECL on regulatory capital and to phase in the aggregate impact of the deferral on regulatory capital over a subsequent three year period. On August 26, 2020, the CECL final rule was finalized and was substantially similar to the interim final rule. Under this final rule, because the Company has elected to use the deferral option, the regulatory capital impact of our transition adjustments recorded on January 1, 2020, from the adoption of CECL will be deferred for two years, until January 1, 2022. In addition, 25 percent of the ongoing impact of CECL on our ACL, retained earnings, and average total consolidated assets from January 1, 2020, through the end of the two-year deferral period, each as reported for regulatory capital purposes, will be added to the deferred transition amounts (“adjusted transition amounts”) and deferred for the two-year period. At the conclusion of the two-year period the adjusted transition amounts will be phased-in for regulatory capital purposes at a rate of 25 percent per year, with the phased-in amounts included in regulatory capital at the beginning of each year.

The following tables summarize the applicable holding company and bank regulatory capital requirements (dollars in thousands):

									Minimum
					Minimum				To Be Well
	Actual				Capital Requirement				Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
As of March 31, 2021:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,265,926	17.39	%	$	582,526	8.00	%	$	728,157	10.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,167,199	16.06	%	$	581,457	8.00	%	$	726,821	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,007,986	13.84	%	$	436,894	6.00	%	$	582,526	8.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	15.06	%	$	436,093	6.00	%	$	581,457	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	933,986	12.83	%	$	327,671	4.50	%	$	473,302	6.50	%
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	15.06	%	$	327,070	4.50	%	$	472,434	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,007,986	9.85	%	$	409,360	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	10.71	%	$	408,522	4.00	%	$	510,652	5.00	%

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									Minimum
					Minimum				To Be Well
	Actual				Capital Requirement				Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
As of December 31, 2020:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,245,997	17.04	%	$	585,015	8.00	%	$	731,269	10.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,131,875	15.50	%	$	584,082	8.00	%	$	730,103	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	983,033	13.44	%	$	438,761	6.00	%	$	585,015	8.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	14.44	%	$	438,062	6.00	%	$	584,082	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	909,033	12.43	%	$	329,071	4.50	%	$	475,325	6.50	%
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	14.44	%	$	328,546	4.50	%	$	474,567	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated	$	983,033	9.79	%	$	401,717	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	10.52	%	$	400,581	4.00	%	$	500,727	5.00	%

In July 2013, U.S. federal banking authorities approved the Basel III Rule for strengthening international capital standards. The Basel III Rule introduced a capital conservation buffer, composed entirely of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, which is added to the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios. The capital conservation buffer is not a minimum capital requirement; however, banking institutions with a ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets below the capital conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and discretionary bonus payments based on the amount of the shortfall. In order to refrain from restrictions on dividends, equity repurchases, and discretionary bonus payments, banking institutions must maintain minimum ratios of (i) total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 10.50%, (ii) Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.50%, and (iii) Common Equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.00%.

Note 8: Stock-Based Compensation

Under the terms of the 2020 Equity Plan, the Company has granted restricted stock units, deferred stock units and performance-based restricted stock unit awards. The Company grants restricted stock units to members of management periodically throughout the year. Each restricted stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. These units have requisite service periods ranging from one to five years, subject to accelerated vesting upon eligible retirement from the Company. Recipients earn quarterly dividend equivalents on their respective units which entitle the recipients to additional units. Therefore, dividends earned each quarter compound based upon the updated unit balances.

The Company grants deferred stock units, which are restricted stock units with a deferred settlement date, to its directors and advisory directors. Each deferred stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. Deferred stock units vest over a one-year period following the grant date. These units generally are subject to the same terms as restricted stock units under the 2020 Equity Plan, except that, following vesting, settlement occurs within 30 days following the earlier of separation from the board or a change in control of the Company. After vesting and prior to delivery, these units will continue to earn dividend equivalents.

The Company also grants performance-based restricted stock unit awards to members of management periodically throughout the year. Each performance-based restricted stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. The number of units that ultimately vest will be determined based on the achievement of the market or other performance goals, subject to accelerated service-based vesting conditions upon eligible retirement from the Company.

The Company has outstanding stock options assumed from acquisitions.

Upon vesting/delivery, shares are expected (though not required) to be issued from treasury.

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Stock Option Plan

A summary of the status of, and changes in, the Company's stock option awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021, follows:

					Weighted-
			Weighted-		Average
			Average		Remaining
			Exercise		Contractual
	Shares		Price		Life
Outstanding at beginning of period		39,085	$	23.53		5.88
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Expired		(5,279)		23.53
Outstanding at end of period		33,806	$	23.53		5.63
Exercisable at end of period		33,806	$	23.53		5.63

The Company did not record any stock option compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021, or 2020. As of March 31, 2021, the Company did not have any unrecognized stock option expense.

Restricted Stock Unit, Deferred Stock Unit, and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Awards

A summary of changes in the Company’s restricted stock unit and deferred stock unit awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021, is as follows:

			Weighted-		Director		Weighted-
	Restricted		Average		Deferred		Average
	Stock		Grant Date		Stock		Grant Date
	Units		Fair Value		Units		Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of period		1,017,038	$	23.87		34,263	$	17.18
Granted		212,426		24.54		33,288		24.54
Dividend equivalents earned		11,310		20.67		1,172		20.67
Vested		—		—		(791)		20.67
Forfeited		(13,422)		26.98		—		—
Non-vested at end of period		1,227,352	$	23.93		67,932	$	20.81
Outstanding at end of period		1,227,352	$	23.93		71,835	$	24.30

On March 24, 2021, under the terms of the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company granted 212,426 restricted stock units to members of management, including the Vice-Chairman of the Board. The grant date fair value of the award totaled $5.2 million and will be recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period ranging from one year to five years. The terms of these awards included an accelerated vesting provision upon eligible retirement from the Company, after a one-year minimum requisite service period. Subsequent to the requisite service period, the awards will become 100% vested. Further, the Company granted 33,288 deferred stock units to directors and advisory directors. The grant date fair value of the award totaled $0.8 million and will be recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period of one year. Subsequent to the requisite service period, the awards will become 100% vested.

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company also granted a target of 70,815 market-based performance stock units with a maximum award of 113,304 units. The actual number of units issued at the vesting date could range from 0% to 160% of the initial grant, depending on attaining the market-based total shareholder return performance goal. The grant date fair value of the award is estimated to be $1.7 million and will be recognized in compensation expense over the performance period ending December 31, 2023. The Company expects to finalize the grant date fair value of these awards in the second quarter of 2021.

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Further, during the first quarter of 2021, the Company granted a target of 28,344 performance-based stock units with a maximum award of 39,682 units. The actual number of units issued at the vest date could range from 0% to 140% of the initial grant, depending on attaining a performance goal based upon the compounded annual growth rate of the Remittance Processing segment. The grant date fair value of the award is $0.7 million and will be recognized in compensation expense over the performance period ending August 31, 2023, subject to achievement of the performance goal.

The Company recognized $1.4 million and $1.1 million of compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units, deferred stock units, and performance-based restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of March 31, 2021, there was $17.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these non-vested stock awards. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.2 years.

As of March 31, 2021, 1,094,149 shares remain available for issuance pursuant to the 2020 Equity Plan. The First Busey Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan expired as of December 31, 2020. The Company has included a proposal for approval of a new 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan within its Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 8, 2021.

Note 9: Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Legal Matters

The Company is a party to legal actions which arise in the normal course of its business activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Credit Commitments and Contingencies

A summary of the contractual amount of the Company’s exposure to off-balance-sheet risk relating to the Company’s commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit	$	1,759,035	$	1,754,370
Standby letters of credit		39,643		38,937

Note 10: Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. Additionally, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments, including interest rate lock commitments issued to residential loan customers for loans that will be held for sale, forward sales commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to investors, and interest rate swaps with customers and other third parties. See “Note 11: Fair Value Measurements” for further discussion of the fair value measurement of such derivatives.

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

The Company entered into derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. For a derivative instrument that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, the change in fair value of the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The change in fair value of components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $70.0 million as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, were designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the risk of variability in cash flows (future interest payments) attributable to changes in the contractually specified 3 month LIBOR benchmark interest rate on the Company’s junior subordinated

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debt owed to unconsolidated trusts and were determined to be highly effective during the period. The gross aggregate fair value of the swaps of $2.2 million and $3.1 million is recorded in other liabilities in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, with changes in fair value recorded net of tax in other comprehensive income (loss). The Company expects the hedges to remain highly effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.

A summary of the interest-rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges is presented below (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Notional amount	$	70,000		$	70,000
Weighted average fixed pay rates		1.80	%		1.80	%
Weighted average variable 3-month LIBOR receive rates		0.18	%		0.22	%
Weighted average maturity, in years		2.61	yrs		2.85	yrs
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	$	(1,575)		$	(2,184)

Interest expense recorded on these swap transactions was $0.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021. The Company expects $0.3 million of the unrealized loss to be reclassified from OCI to interest expense during the next three months. This reclassified amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations, and the addition of other hedges subsequent to March 31, 2021.

The following table reflects the net gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income relating to cash flow derivative instruments for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Interest rate contracts	2021		2020
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax	$	410	$	(2,237)
(Gain) loss reclassified from OCI to interest expense, net of tax		199		(11)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	$	609	$	(2,248)

The Company pledged $2.4 million and $3.2 million in cash to secure its obligation under these contracts at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

Interest rate lock commitments that meet the definition of derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are carried at their fair values in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited consolidated financial statements, with changes in the fair values of the corresponding derivative financial assets or liabilities recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.

Forward Sales Commitments

The Company economically hedges mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments issued to its residential loan customers related to loans that will be held for sale by obtaining corresponding best-efforts forward sales commitments with an investor to sell the loans at an agreed-upon price at the time the interest rate locks are issued to the customers. Forward sales commitments that meet the definition of derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are carried at their fair values in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited consolidated financial statements. While such forward sales commitments generally served as an economic hedge to mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments, the Company did not designate them for hedge accounting treatment. Changes in fair value of the corresponding derivative financial asset or liability were recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.

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Amounts and fair values of mortgage banking derivatives included in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
		Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
Derivatives with positive fair value	Location	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate lock commitments	Other assets	$	24,142	$	474	$	45,004	$	1,201
Forward sales commitments	Other assets		7,035		59		978		32
Mortgage banking derivatives recorded in other assets		$	31,177	$	533	$	45,982	$	1,233
Derivatives with negative fair value
Interest rate lock commitments	Other liabilities	$	931	$	2	$	118	$	1
Forward sales commitments	Other liabilities		55,454		879		84,964		2,662
Mortgage banking derivatives recorded in other liabilities		$	56,385	$	881	$	85,082	$	2,663

Net gains (losses) relating to these derivative instruments are summarized as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Location	2021		2020
Interest rate lock commitments	Mortgage revenue	$	472	$	4,849
Forward sales commitments	Mortgage revenue		(820)		(7,047)
Net gains (losses)		$	(348)	$	(2,198)

The impact of the net gains or losses on derivative financial instruments related to interest rate lock commitments issued to residential loan customers for loans that will be held for sale and forward sales commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to loan investors are almost entirely offset by a corresponding change in the fair value of loans held for sale.

Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated as Hedges

The Company may offer derivative contracts to its customers in connection with their risk management needs. The Company manages the risk associated with these contracts by entering into an equal and offsetting derivative with a third-party dealer. These contracts support variable rate, commercial loan relationships totaling $401.2 million and $395.0 million, at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. These derivatives generally worked together as an economic interest rate hedge, but the Company did not designate them for hedge accounting treatment. Consequently, changes in fair value of the corresponding derivative financial asset or liability were recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.

Amounts and fair values of derivative assets and liabilities related to customer interest rate swaps recorded in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Derivative Asset				Derivative Liability
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
March 31, 2021	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	$	308,178	$	18,881	$	93,069	$	3,209
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating		93,069		3,209		308,178		18,881
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	401,247	$	22,090	$	401,247	$	22,090

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	Derivative Asset				Derivative Liability
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
December 31, 2020	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	$	394,954	$	32,685	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating		—		—		394,954		32,685
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	394,954	$	32,685	$	394,954	$	32,685

Changes in fair value of these derivative assets and liabilities are recorded in non-interest expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Location	2021		2020
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	Non-interest expense	$	(10,595)	$	23,478
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating	Non-interest expense		10,595		(23,478)
Net change in fair value of interest rate swaps		$	—	$	—

The Company pledged $25.6 million and $36.0 million in cash to secure its obligation under these contracts at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Note 11: Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received by selling that asset or paid in transferring that liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

● Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

● Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

● Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to those Company assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, when available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect, among other things, counterparty credit quality and the company's creditworthiness as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. While management believes the Company's valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

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Debt Securities Available for Sale

Debt securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 measurements. The Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid, and other market information. Because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, the independent pricing service applies available information, focusing on observable market data such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations.

The independent pricing service uses model processes, such as the Option Adjusted Spread model, to assess interest rate impact and develop prepayment scenarios. The models and processes take into account market conventions. For each asset class, a team of evaluators gathers information from market sources and integrates relevant credit information, perceived market movements, and sector news into the evaluated pricing applications and models.

Market inputs that the independent pricing service normally seeks for evaluations of securities, listed in approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data including market research publications. The independent pricing service also monitors market indicators, industry, and economic events. For certain security types, additional inputs may be used or some of the market inputs may not be applicable. Evaluators may prioritize inputs differently on any given day for any security based on market conditions, and not all inputs listed are available for use in the evaluation process for each security evaluation on a given day. Because the data utilized was observable, the securities have been classified as Level 2.

Equity Securities

Equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 or Level 2 measurements. For mutual funds, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are utilized to determine fair value at the measurement date and have been classified as Level 1. For stock, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active are utilized and classified as Level 2.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 measurements. The fair value of the mortgage loans held for sale are measured using observable quoted market or contract prices or market price equivalents and are classified as Level 2.

Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities

Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 measurements. The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities is determined based on prices that are obtained from a third-party which uses observable market inputs. Derivative assets and liabilities are classified as Level 2.

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The following tables summarize financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	23,757	$	—	$	23,757
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		66,578		—		66,578
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		287,462		—		287,462
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		498,518		—		498,518
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		1,786,320		—		1,786,320
Corporate debt securities		—		134,320		—		134,320
Equity securities		—		7,146		—		7,146
Loans held for sale		—		38,272		—		38,272
Derivative assets		—		22,623		—		22,623
Derivative liabilities		—		25,173		—		25,173

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2020	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	27,837	$	—	$	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		69,519		—		69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		304,711		—		304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		418,616		—		418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		1,368,315		—		1,368,315
Corporate debt securities		—		72,189		—		72,189
Equity securities		—		5,530		—		5,530
Loans held for sale		—		42,813		—		42,813
Derivative assets		—		33,918		—		33,918
Derivative liabilities		—		38,403		—		38,403

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

Loans Evaluated Individually

The Company does not record portfolio loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, periodically, a loan is evaluated individually and is reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. If the collateral value is not sufficient, a specific reserve is recorded. Collateral values are estimated using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs based on customized discounting criteria. Due to the significance of unobservable inputs, fair values of individually evaluated collateral dependent loans have been classified as Level 3.

OREO

Non-financial assets measured at fair value include OREO (upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment). OREO properties are measured using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs. Due to the significance of unobservable inputs, all OREO fair values have been classified as Level 3.

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Bank Property Held for Sale

Bank property held for sale represents certain banking center office buildings which the Company has closed and consolidated with other existing banking centers. Bank property held for sale is measured at the lower of amortized cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair values were based upon discounted appraisals or real estate listing prices. Due to the significance of unobservable inputs, fair values of all bank property held for sale have been classified as Level 3.

The following tables summarize assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Loans evaluated individually	$	—	$	—	$	2,334	$	2,334
OREO		—		—		51		51
Bank property held for sale		—		—		9,101		9,101

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2020	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Loans evaluated individually	$	—	$	—	$	2,771	$	2,771
OREO		—		—		106		106
Bank property held for sale		—		—		10,676		10,676

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value		Valuation	Unobservable	Range
March 31, 2021	Estimate		Techniques	Input	(Weighted Average)
Loans evaluated individually	$	2,334	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-42.8	%	to	-100.0	%	(-51.8)	%
OREO		51	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-33.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-67.9)	%
Bank property held for sale		9,101	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	-6.2	%	to	-64.9	%	(-41.3)	%
December 31, 2020
Loans evaluated individually	$	2,771	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-30.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-37.0)	%
OREO		106	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-25.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-54.5)	%
Bank property held for sale		10,676	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	-6.2	%	to	-64.9	%	(-42.8)	%

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Estimated fair values of financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Financial assets:
Level 1 inputs:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	404,802	$	404,802	$	688,537	$	688,537
Level 2 inputs:
Accrued interest receivable		31,876		31,876		33,240		33,240
Level 3 inputs:
Portfolio loans, net		6,685,357		6,740,655		6,713,129		6,755,425
Mortgage servicing rights		10,409		12,461		10,912		11,107
Other servicing rights		1,528		2,055		1,434		1,966
Financial liabilities:
Level 2 inputs:
Time deposits	$	1,022,468	$	1,031,778	$	1,119,348	$	1,132,107
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		210,132		210,132		175,614		175,614
Short-term borrowings		4,663		4,669		4,658		4,661
Long-term debt		4,584		4,806		4,757		5,014
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts		71,509		56,511		71,468		59,943
Accrued interest payable		5,671		5,671		3,401		3,401
Level 3 inputs:
Senior notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		39,843		40,066		39,809		40,104
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		182,370		184,819		182,226		187,697

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Note 12: Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, which include deferred stock units that are vested but not delivered. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the treasury stock method and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants were exercised and restricted stock units were vested.

Earnings per common share have been computed as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Net income	$	37,816	$	15,364
Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		54,471,860		54,661,787
Dilutive effect of outstanding options, warrants, and restricted stock units as determined by the application of the treasury stock method		563,946		251,542
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted for diluted earnings per share calculation		55,035,806		54,913,329
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Common stock equivalents excluded from the earning per common share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive		358,279		244,242

Note 13: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table represents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the periods below (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021						2020
		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale:
Balance at beginning of period	$	49,644	$	(14,151)	$	35,493	$	21,192	$	(6,032)	$	15,160
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, net		(42,072)		11,993		(30,079)		30,086		(8,589)		21,497
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net		(25)		7		(18)		(1,556)		448		(1,108)
Balance at end of period	$	7,547	$	(2,151)	$	5,396	$	49,722	$	(14,173)	$	35,549
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Balance at beginning of period	$	(3,055)	$	871	$	(2,184)	$	(280)	$	80	$	(200)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net		574		(164)		410		(3,129)		892		(2,237)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net		278		(79)		199		(15)		4		(11)
Balance at end of period	$	(2,203)	$	628	$	(1,575)	$	(3,424)	$	976	$	(2,448)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	5,344	$	(1,523)	$	3,821	$	46,298	$	(13,197)	$	33,101

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Note 14: Operating Segments and Related Information

The Company has three reportable operating segments: Banking, Remittance Processing, and Wealth Management. The Banking operating segment provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its banking center network in Illinois; the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area; southwest Florida; and through its banking center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Remittance Processing operating segment provides solutions for online bill payments, lockbox, and walk-in payments. The Wealth Management operating segment provides a full range of asset management, investment, and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations, tax preparation, philanthropic advisory services, farms, and brokerage services.

The Company’s three operating segments are strategic business units that are separately managed as they offer different products and services and have different marketing strategies. The “other” category consists of the Parent Company, First Busey Risk Management, and the elimination of intercompany transactions.

The segment financial information provided below has been derived from information used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company. The accounting policies of the three segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in “Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies” to the Company’s 2020 Annual Report. The Company accounts for intersegment revenue and transfers at current market value.

Following is a summary of selected financial information for the Company’s operating segments (dollars in thousands):

	Goodwill				Total Assets
	As of				As of
	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Banking	$	288,436	$	288,436	$	10,674,402	$	10,462,673
Remittance Processing		8,992		8,992		46,765		46,553
Wealth Management		14,108		14,108		50,392		46,504
Other		—		—		(11,996)		(11,683)
Totals	$	311,536	$	311,536	$	10,759,563	$	10,544,047

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	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Net interest income:
Banking	$	68,455	$	71,573
Remittance Processing		20		19
Wealth Management		—		—
Other		(3,582)		(2,159)
Total net interest income	$	64,893	$	69,433
Non-interest income:
Banking	$	12,884	$	13,168
Remittance Processing		4,861		4,069
Wealth Management		12,587		11,709
Other		1,113		(1,429)
Total non-interest income	$	31,445	$	27,517
Non-interest expense:
Banking	$	42,091	$	48,515
Remittance Processing		4,290		2,903
Wealth Management		6,565		6,974
Other		1,553		2,122
Total non-interest expense	$	54,499	$	60,514
Income before income taxes:
Banking	$	46,044	$	19,010
Remittance Processing		591		1,185
Wealth Management		6,022		4,735
Other		(4,022)		(5,710)
Total income before income taxes	$	48,635	$	19,220
Net income:
Banking	$	35,528	$	14,924
Remittance Processing		429		860
Wealth Management		4,682		3,599
Other		(2,823)		(4,019)
Total net income	$	37,816	$	15,364

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Note 15: Leases

The Company has operating leases consisting primarily of equipment leases and real estate leases. The Company leases real estate property for banking centers, ATM locations, and office space with terms extending through 2032. As of March 31, 2021, the Company reported $7.3 million of right-of-use assets and $7.4 million lease liabilities in its unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following tables represents lease costs and other lease information for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Lease Costs	2021			2020
Operating lease costs	$	564		$	620
Variable lease costs		174			171
Short-term lease costs		18			15
Total lease cost	$	756		$	806
Other information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating lease cash flows – Fixed payments	$	546		$	611
Operating lease cash flows – Liability reduction		495			530
Right of use assets obtained during the period in exchange for operating lease liabilities		148			128
Weighted average lease term (in years)		5.83			6.51
Weighted average discount rate		2.80	%		3.05	%

At March 31, 2021, the Company was obligated under noncancelable operating leases for office space and other commitments. Rent expense under operating leases, included in net occupancy and equipment expense, was $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

Rent commitments were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,
	2021
Remainder of 2021	$	1,440
2022		1,604
2023		1,409
2024		974
2025		840
Thereafter		1,792
Amounts representing interest		(679)
Present value of net future minimum lease payments	$	7,380

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

First Busey is a $10.8 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Our common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSE.”

Our three operating segments provide a full range of banking, remittance processing, and wealth management services through our subsidiaries, Busey Bank and FirsTech, in Illinois; the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area; southwest Florida; and Indianapolis, Indiana.

The following discussion and analysis is intended to assist readers in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2021, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report, as well as the Company’s 2020 Annual Report.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

COVID-19

The Company continues to navigate the economic environment caused by COVID-19 effectively and prudently and remains resolute in its focus on serving its customers, communities, and associates while protecting its balance sheet. The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has impacted the Company’s results of operations. The Company remains vigilant, given that negative impacts of COVID-19, such as further margin compression and a deterioration in asset quality, could impact future quarters.

Our commercial and consumer banking products and services are delivered in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Florida. Each state has experienced a dramatic increase in unemployment claims as a result of the curtailment of business activities. Each state has taken different steps to reopen after COVID-19 thrust the country into lockdown starting in March 2020, and these efforts are subject to changes and delays based on case monitoring in each state.

Federal, state, and local governments, and regulatory authorities have enacted and issued a range of policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the Company’s 2020 Annual Report for information on policy and regulatory actions taken during 2020. Further, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion relief package providing a third round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of eligible Americans, expanding unemployment benefits and tax credits, and providing additional assistance to small businesses. An additional $7.25 billion in PPP funding was provided, and eligibility criteria was expanded to include some non-profit organizations.

We have taken, and continue to take, numerous steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the following:

● First Busey offered a Financial Relief Program to qualifying customers designed to alleviate some of the financial hardships that they faced as a result of COVID-19. This program offered solutions for all types of customers—including retail, personal loan, and mortgage—as well as commercial clients and small businesses. The program included options for loan payment deferrals as well as certain fee waivers. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had 72 commercial loans remaining on payment deferrals representing $197.1 million in loans, consisting of $29.7 million in full payment deferrals and $167.4 million in interest only deferrals. In addition, as of March 31, 2021, the Company had 178 retail loans on payment deferrals representing $24.9 million.

● First Busey has served as a bridge for the PPP, actively helping existing and new business clients sign up for this important financial resource, and originated a total of $749.4 million in first round PPP loans representing 4,569 new and existing customers. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had received approximately $478.5 million in borrower loan forgiveness from the SBA and had submitted forgiveness applications to the

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SBA on behalf of borrowers for another $131.6 million. On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid Act extended the authority to make PPP loans through March 31, 2021, and revised certain PPP requirements. On March 30, 2021, the President signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, which extended the PPP application deadline to May 31, 2021, or until funding is exhausted. As of March 31, 2021, the Company originated a total of $262.5 million in second round PPP loans representing 2,123 new and existing customers. At March 31, 2021, First Busey had $533.4 million in total PPP loans outstanding, with an amortized cost of $522.1 million, representing 3,441 customers.

Operating Results

Operating performance metrics presented in the table below have been derived from information used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
		2021			2020			2020
Reported:	Net income	$	37,816		$	28,345		$	15,364
Adjusted:	Net income (1)	$	38,065		$	34,255		$	15,479
Reported:	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.69		$	0.52		$	0.28
Adjusted:	Diluted earnings per common share (2)	$	0.69		$	0.62		$	0.28
Reported:	Return on average assets (3)		1.45	%		1.08	%		0.64	%
Adjusted:	Return on average assets (2), (3)		1.46	%		1.31	%		0.64	%
Reported:	Return on average tangible common equity (1), (3)		16.80	%		12.58	%		7.30	%
Adjusted:	Return on average tangible common equity (2), (3)		16.91	%		15.21	%		7.36	%
Reported:	Pre-provision net revenue (1)	$	40,198		$	38,507		$	35,849
Adjusted:	Pre-provision net revenue (1)	$	42,753		$	47,156		$	38,211
Reported:	Pre-provision net revenue to average assets (1), (3)		1.54	%		1.47	%		1.49	%
Adjusted:	Pre-provision net revenue to average assets (1), (3)		1.64	%		1.80	%		1.59	%

(1) A non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Information” included in this Quarterly Report.

(2) Calculated using adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Information” included in this Quarterly Report.

(3) Annualized measure.

The Company views certain non-operating items, including acquisition-related and restructuring charges, as adjustments to net income reported under GAAP. Non-operating pre-tax adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2021, included $0.3 million of expenses related to prior acquisitions. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures – including adjusted pre-provision net revenue, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted net interest margin, adjusted efficiency ratio, tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible book value per share, and return on average tangible common equity – which the Company believes facilitates the assessment of its financial results and peer comparability, is included in tabular form in this Quarterly Report. See “Non-GAAP Financial Information.”

Banking Center Markets

At March 31, 2021, Busey Bank had 53 banking centers in Illinois. Our Illinois markets feature several Fortune 1000 companies. Those organizations, coupled with large healthcare and higher education sectors, anchor the communities in which they are located and have provided a comparatively stable foundation for housing, employment, and small business. However, the financial condition of the state of Illinois, in which the largest portion of the Company’s customer base resides, is characterized by low credit ratings and budget deficits.

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At March 31, 2021, Busey Bank had 10 banking centers in Missouri. St. Louis, Missouri has a diverse economy with major employment sectors including health care, financial services, professional and business services, and retail. Fourteen of our banking centers in Illinois are located within the boundaries of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.

At March 31, 2021, Busey Bank had four banking centers in southwest Florida, an area which has experienced above average population growth, job growth, and an expanded housing market over the last several years.

At March 31, 2021, Busey Bank had one banking center in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, which is the most populous city of Indiana with a diverse economy, including the headquarters of many large corporations.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the difference between interest income and fees earned on earning assets and interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rate levels and volume fluctuations within earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities impact net interest income. Net interest margin is tax-equivalent net interest income as a percent of average earning assets.

Certain assets with tax favorable treatment are evaluated on a tax-equivalent basis. Tax-equivalent basis assumes an income tax rate of 21%. Tax favorable assets generally have lower contractual pre-tax yields than fully taxable assets. A tax-equivalent analysis is performed by adding the tax savings to the earnings on tax favorable assets. After factoring in the tax favorable effects of these assets, the yields may be more appropriately evaluated against alternative earning assets. In addition to yield, various other risks are factored into the evaluation process.

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Consolidated Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rates (Unaudited)

The following table shows our Consolidated Average Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands), and details the major categories of assets and liabilities, the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, the interest expense paid for interest-bearing liabilities, and the related interest yields for the periods shown. All average information is provided on a daily average basis.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021						2020
	Average		Income/		Yield/		Average		Income/		Yield/
	Balance		Expense		Rate(5)		Balance		Expense		Rate(5)
Assets
Interest-bearing bank deposits and federal funds sold	$	422,577	$	150	0.14	%	$	358,740	$	1,238	1.39	%
Investment securities:
U.S. Government obligations		94,003		483	2.08	%		190,812		1,091	2.30	%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions (1)		296,023		1,964	2.69	%		271,995		2,014	2.98	%
Other securities		2,171,654		7,437	1.39	%		1,275,757		7,859	2.48	%
Loans held for sale		31,373		156	2.02	%		61,963		477	3.10	%
Portfolio loans (1), (2)		6,736,664		62,742	3.78	%		6,658,277		72,484	4.38	%
Total interest-earning assets (1), (3)	$	9,752,294	$	72,932	3.03	%	$	8,817,544	$	85,163	3.88	%
Cash and due from banks		113,880						118,502
Premises and equipment		134,570						151,214
ACL		(102,322)						(69,862)
Other assets		695,823						670,779
Total assets	$	10,594,245					$	9,688,177
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing transaction deposits	$	2,310,402	$	512	0.09	%	$	1,989,478	$	2,413	0.49	%
Savings and money market deposits		2,655,559		635	0.10	%		2,571,469		3,265	0.51	%
Time deposits		1,067,652		2,585	0.98	%		1,521,025		6,549	1.73	%
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements		184,694		57	0.13	%		182,280		408	0.90	%
Borrowings (4)		231,406		2,924	5.12	%		176,655		1,621	3.69	%
Junior subordinated debt issued to unconsolidated trusts		71,482		725	4.11	%		71,310		744	4.20	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities	$	6,521,195	$	7,438	0.46	%	$	6,512,217	$	15,000	0.93	%
Net interest spread (1)					2.57	%					2.95	%
Noninterest-bearing deposits		2,688,845						1,842,743
Other liabilities		108,511						115,057
Stockholders’ equity		1,275,694						1,218,160
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	10,594,245					$	9,688,177
Interest income / earning assets (1), (3)	$	9,752,294	$	72,932	3.03	%	$	8,817,544	$	85,163	3.88	%
Interest expense / earning assets	$	9,752,294	$	7,438	0.31	%	$	8,817,544	$	15,000	0.68	%
Net interest margin (1)			$	65,494	2.72	%			$	70,163	3.20	%

(1) On a tax-equivalent basis and assuming an income tax rate of 21%.

(2) Non-accrual loans have been included in average portfolio loans.

(3) Interest income includes a tax-equivalent adjustment of $0.6 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

(4) Includes short-term and long-term borrowings.  Interest expense includes a non-usage fee on a revolving loan.

(5) Annualized.

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Earning Assets, Sources of Funds, and Net Interest Margin

Changes in average earning assets are summarized as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			Change		% Change
Average interest-earning assets	$	9,752,294		$	8,817,544		$	934,750		10.6	%
Average interest-bearing liabilities		6,521,195			6,512,217			8,978		0.1	%
Average noninterest-bearing deposits		2,688,845			1,842,743			846,102		45.9	%
Total average deposits		8,722,458			7,924,715			797,743		10.1	%
Total average liabilities		9,318,551			8,470,017			848,534		10.0	%
Average noninterest-bearing deposits as a percent of total average deposits		30.8	%		23.3	%
Total average deposits as a percent of total average liabilities		93.6	%		93.6	%

Changes in sources of funds and net interest margin are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			Change		% Change
Interest income, on a tax-equivalent basis (1)	$	72,932		$	85,163		$	(12,231)		(14.4)	%
Interest expense		7,438			15,000			(7,562)		(50.4)	%
Net interest income, on a tax equivalent basis (1)	$	65,494		$	70,163		$	(4,669)		(6.7)	%
Net interest margin (1), (2)		2.72	%		3.20	%

(1) Assuming an income tax rate of 21%.

(2) Net interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets, stated on a tax-equivalent basis.

The Consolidated Average Balance Sheets and interest rates were impacted in 2021 and 2020 by numerous factors surrounding COVID-19. The FOMC rate cuts during the first quarter of 2020 contributed to the decline in net interest margin over the past year, as assets, in particular commercial loans, repriced more quickly and to a greater extent than liabilities. The net interest margin has also been negatively impacted by the balance of lower-yielding PPP loans, significant growth in the Company’s liquidity position, and the issuance of subordinated debt completed during the second quarter of 2020. Those impacts were partially offset by the Company’s efforts to lower deposit funding costs as well as the fees recognized on PPP loans, although variability in the timing and amount of net fee recognition tied to forgiveness of PPP loans has had a disparate impact on net interest margin from quarter to quarter.

The Company remains substantially core deposit funded, with robust liquidity and significant market share in the communities we serve.

Net interest spread, which represents the difference between the average rate earned on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, was 2.57% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, as compared to 2.95% in the same period of 2020, each on a tax equivalent basis.

Annualized net interest margins for the quarterly periods indicated were as follows:

	2021		2020
First Quarter	2.72	%	3.20	%
Second Quarter			3.03	%
Third Quarter			2.86	%
Fourth Quarter			3.06	%

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During the first quarter of 2021, PPP loan interest and net fees contributed $4.8 million to net interest income, compared to $9.5 million, in the fourth quarter of 2020, accounting for approximately 20 basis points of the decline in net interest margin. Management attempts to mitigate the effects of an unpredictable interest-rate environment through effective portfolio management, prudent loan underwriting, and operational efficiencies. However, as a result of the reductions in the target interest rate, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our net interest income and margin may continue to decline in future periods. Please refer to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report for a description of accounting policies underlying the recognition of interest income and expense.

Non-Interest Income

Changes in non-interest income are summarized as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020		Change		% Change
Wealth management fees	$	12,584	$	11,555	$	1,029		8.9	%
Fees for customer services		8,037		8,361		(324)		(3.9)	%
Remittance processing		4,418		3,753		665		17.7	%
Mortgage revenue		2,666		1,381		1,285		93.0	%
Income on bank owned life insurance		964		1,057		(93)		(8.8)	%
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities		25		1,574		(1,549)		NM
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities		1,616		(987)		2,603		263.7	%
Other income		1,135		823		312		37.9	%
Total non-interest income	$	31,445	$	27,517	$	3,928		14.3	%

Total non-interest income increased by 14.3% to $31.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $27.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Revenues from wealth management fees and remittance processing activities represented 54.1% of the Company’s non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2021, providing a complement to spread-based revenue from traditional banking activities. On a combined basis, revenue from these two critical operating segments increased 11.1% year-over-year, from $15.3 million in the first quarter of 2020 to $17.0 million in the first quarter of 2021.

Wealth management fees increased by 8.9% to $12.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2020. First Busey’s Wealth Management division ended the first quarter of 2021 with $10.7 billion in assets under care, compared to $8.9 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2020.

Fees for customer services decreased by 3.9% to $8.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $8.4 million for the same period in 2020. Fees for customer services have been impacted since March 2020 due to changing customer behaviors resulting from COVID-19 and related government stimulus programs.

Remittance processing revenue relates to our payment processing company, FirsTech. Remittance processing revenue increased by 17.7% to $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2020. Remittance processing adds important diversity to our revenue stream while widening our array of service offerings to larger commercial clients within our footprint and nationally. The Company is currently making strategic investments in FirsTech to further enhance future growth.

Mortgage revenue increased 93.0% to $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2020. Decreased recognition of deferred loan origination expenses of $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $2.4 million for same period in 2020, was a significant driver of the increase. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we also released $0.4 million of the repurchase reserve, compared to an insignificant amount of expense for same period in 2020. In addition, net gain on sale yields increased during the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, but were partially offset by a decline in mortgage volumes. General economic conditions and interest rate volatility may impact fees in future quarters.

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Income on bank owned life insurance decreased 8.8%, to $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2020, primarily as a result of lower earnings on life insurance policies.

Other income increased 37.9% to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $0.8 million for the same period in 2020.  Other income variances are primarily driven by fluctuations in income generated from swap origination fees, commercial loan sales gains, and gains and losses on fixed asset disposal.

Non-Interest Expense

Changes in non-interest expense are summarized as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			Change		% Change
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits	$	30,384		$	34,003		$	(3,619)		(10.6)	%
Data processing		4,280			4,395			(115)		(2.6)	%
Net occupancy expense of premises		4,563			4,715			(152)		(3.2)	%
Furniture and equipment expenses		2,026			2,449			(423)		(17.3)	%
Professional fees		1,945			1,824			121		6.6	%
Amortization of intangible assets		2,401			2,557			(156)		(6.1)	%
Interchange expense		1,484			1,169			315		26.9	%
Other expense		7,416			9,402			(1,986)		(21.1)	%
Total non-interest expense	$	54,499		$	60,514		$	(6,015)		(9.9)	%
Income taxes	$	10,819		$	3,856		$	6,963		180.6	%
Effective income tax rate		22.2	%		20.1	%
Efficiency ratio (1)		54.7	%		59.7	%
Adjusted efficiency ratio (1)		54.3	%		59.5	%
Full-time equivalent employees as of period-end		1,332			1,507

(1) For a reconciliation of efficiency ratio and adjusted efficiency ratio, non-GAAP financial measures, see Non-GAAP Financial Information.

Total non-interest expense decreased by 9.9% to $54.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $60.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2020. The Company remains focused on expense discipline and has seen expense reductions as a result of its branch closures in 2020, staffing model enhancements, strategic actions in response to COVID-19, and the realization of remaining expense savings from prior acquisitions.

Salaries, wages, and employee benefits decreased by 10.6% to $30.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $34.0 million for the same period in 2020. Total full-time equivalents at March 31, 2021, numbered 1,332, compared to 1,346 at December 31, 2020, and 1,507 at March 31, 2020, a decline of 11.6% year-over-year. Further, deferral of PPP loan origination costs contributed $1.8 million to the lower salaries, wages, and benefits expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Data processing expense decreased by 2.6% to $4.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $4.4 million for the same period in 2020.

Combined, net occupancy expense of premises and furniture and equipment expense decreased by 8.0% to $6.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2020. The decrease in 2021 primarily related to savings achieved through the closure of 12 banking centers in October of 2020.

Professional fees increased by 6.6% to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $1.8 million for the same period of 2020. Professional fee variances were largely influenced by acquisition expenses.

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Amortization of intangible assets decreased by 6.1% to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $2.6 million for the same period in 2020.

Interchange expense increased by 26.9% to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2020, as a result of increased payment and volume activity at FirsTech.

Other expense decreased by 21.1% to $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2020. Deferral of PPP loan origination costs reduced other expense by $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Other variances are across multiple expense categories, including business development and travel expenses, mortgage servicing rights valuations, provision for unfunded commitments, and new market tax credit impairment.

The efficiency ratio¹, which is a measure commonly used by management and the banking industry, measures the amount of expense incurred to generate a dollar of revenue. The efficiency ratio was 54.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to 59.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2020, and 59.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The adjusted efficiency ratio¹ was 54.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to 52.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2020, and 59.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The Company remains focused on expense discipline.

Income Taxes

The effective income tax rate of 22.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was lower than the combined federal and state statutory rate of approximately 28% due to tax exempt interest income, such as municipal bond interest and bank owned life insurance income, and investments in various federal and state tax credits, including an Illinois new market tax credit. The Company continues to monitor evolving federal and state tax legislation and its potential impact on operations on an ongoing basis. At March 31, 2021, the Company was not under examination by any tax authority; however, Banc Ed, which the Company acquired on January 31, 2019, is under examination by the Illinois Department of Revenue for its 2009 to 2016 income tax filings.

¹ A Non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Information” for reconciliation.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Balance Sheet

Changes in significant items included in our unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows as of each of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020		Change		% Change
Assets
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,796,955	$	2,261,187	$	535,768		23.7	%
Portfolio loans, net		6,685,357		6,713,129		(27,772)		(0.4)	%
Total assets	$	10,759,563	$	10,544,047	$	215,516		2.0	%
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing	$	2,859,492	$	2,552,039	$	307,453		12.0	%
Interest-bearing		6,014,355		6,125,810		(111,455)		(1.8)	%
Total deposits	$	8,873,847	$	8,677,849	$	195,998		2.3	%
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	210,132	$	175,614	$	34,518		19.7	%
Senior notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		39,843		39,809		34		0.1	%
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		182,370		182,226		144		0.1	%
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts		71,509		71,468		41		0.1	%
Total liabilities	$	9,493,741	$	9,273,978	$	219,763		2.4	%
Stockholders’ equity	$	1,265,822	$	1,270,069	$	(4,247)		(0.3)	%

Portfolio Loans

The Company believes that making sound and profitable loans is a necessary and desirable means of employing funds available for investment. The Company maintains lending policies and procedures designed to focus lending efforts on the types, locations, and duration of loans most appropriate for its business model and markets. While not specifically limited, the Company attempts to focus its lending on short to intermediate-term (0-7 years) loans in geographic areas within 125 miles of its lending offices. Loans originated outside of these areas are generally residential mortgage loans originated for sale in the secondary market or loans to existing customers of Busey Bank. The Company attempts to utilize government-assisted lending programs, such as the SBA and U.S. Department of Agriculture lending programs, when prudent. Generally, loans are collateralized by assets, primarily real estate, and guaranteed by individuals. Loans are expected to be repaid primarily from cash flows of the borrowers or from proceeds from the sale of selected assets of the borrowers.

Management reviews and approves the Company’s lending policies and procedures on a regular basis. Management routinely (at least quarterly) reviews the Company’s ACL in conjunction with reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies, and non-performing and potential problem loans. The Company’s underwriting standards are designed to encourage relationship banking rather than transactional banking. Relationship banking implies a primary banking relationship with the borrower that includes, at a minimum, an active deposit banking relationship in addition to the lending relationship. Significant underwriting factors, in addition to location, duration, a sound and profitable cash flow basis, and the borrower’s character, include the quality of the borrower’s financial history, the liquidity of the underlying collateral, and the reliability of the valuation of the underlying collateral.

As a matter of policy and practice, the Company limits the level of concentration exposure in any particular loan segment with the goal of maintaining a well-diversified loan portfolio. In anticipation of the potential risks associated

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with COVID-19, the Company took actions starting in early March 2020 to escalate the monitoring of susceptible industry sectors within its portfolio. The Company anticipates that organic loan growth will slow in future quarters as a result of COVID-19 and the related impact on economic conditions in the Company’s market areas.

At no time is a borrower’s total borrowing relationship permitted to exceed the Company’s regulatory lending limit. The Company generally limits such relationships to amounts substantially less than the regulatory limit. Loans to related parties, including executive officers and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, are reviewed for compliance with regulatory guidelines by the Company’s board of directors at least annually.

The Company maintains an independent loan review department that reviews loans for compliance with the Company’s loan policy on a periodic basis. In addition, the loan review department reviews risk assessments made by the Company’s credit department, lenders, and loan committees. Results of these reviews are presented to management and the audit committee at least quarterly.

The Company’s lending activities can be summarized into five primary areas: commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, real estate construction loans, retail real estate loans, and retail other loans. A description of each of the lending areas can be found in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report. The significant majority of the Company’s portfolio lending activity occurs in its Illinois and Missouri markets, with the remainder in the Indiana and Florida markets.

Geographic distributions of portfolio loans, based on originations, by category were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
	Illinois		Missouri		Florida		Indiana		Total
Commercial	$	1,424,066	$	519,324	$	72,740	$	51,241	$	2,067,371
Commercial real estate		1,852,506		706,144		170,445		183,871		2,912,966
Real estate construction		203,218		107,708		56,489		55,218		422,633
Retail real estate		934,607		262,000		94,676		52,016		1,343,299
Retail other		27,961		2,220		1,508		1,342		33,031
Portfolio loans	$	4,442,358	$	1,597,396	$	395,858	$	343,688	$	6,779,300
ACL										(93,943)
Portfolio loans, net									$	6,685,357

	December 31, 2020
	Illinois		Missouri		Florida		Indiana		Total
Commercial	$	1,386,587	$	529,281	$	50,878	$	47,830	$	2,014,576
Commercial real estate		1,880,437		715,680		154,234		142,184		2,892,535
Real estate construction		192,971		115,227		57,381		96,207		461,786
Retail real estate		963,538		295,352		94,748		54,214		1,407,852
Retail other		32,678		2,415		1,188		1,147		37,428
Portfolio loans	$	4,456,211	$	1,657,955	$	358,429	$	341,582	$	6,814,177
ACL										(101,048)
Portfolio loans, net									$	6,713,129

Portfolio loans decreased by 0.5% as of March 31, 2021, compared to December 31, 2020. Commercial balances (consisting of commercial, commercial real estate and real estate construction loans), excluding PPP loans, decreased $41.6 million from December 31, 2020. The Company’s commercial customer base is sound, and the majority of the decrease is related to line utilization. Retail real estate and retail other loans decreased $69.0 million from December 31, 2020. The retail real estate and retail other loans decrease is primarily a result of loan run-off.

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Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses

The ACL is a significant estimate in the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, affecting both earnings and capital. The methodology adopted influences, and is influenced by, Busey Bank’s overall credit risk management processes. The ACL is recorded in accordance with GAAP to provide an adequate reserve for expected credit losses that is reflective of management’s best estimate of what is expected to be collected. All estimates of credit losses should be based on a careful consideration of all significant factors affecting the collectability as of the evaluation date. The ACL is established through the provision for credit loss expense charged to income.

Provision for credit loss expense decreased by 139.5% due to a reserve release of ($6.8) million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to a $17.2 million expense for the same period in 2020. As a result of continued strength in asset quality performance metrics, as well as improved macro-economic outlooks and unguaranteed loan balance declines, the first quarter 2021 results reflect a provision release, as compared to a reserve build at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first quarter of 2020.

The relationship between our portfolio loan balances and our ACL is summarized as follows, as of each of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,			March 31,
	2021			2020			2020			2020			2020
Portfolio loans, excluding PPP loans	$	6,257,196		$	6,367,774		$	6,384,916		$	6,499,734		$	6,745,499
PPP loans, amortized cost		522,104			446,403			736,395			729,286			—
Portfolio loans	$	6,779,300		$	6,814,177		$	7,121,311		$	7,229,020		$	6,745,499
ACL	$	93,943		$	101,048		$	98,841		$	96,046		$	84,384
ACL to portfolio loans		1.39	%		1.48	%		1.39	%		1.33	%		1.25	%
ACL to portfolio loans, excluding PPP loans		1.50	%		1.59	%		1.55	%		1.48	%		1.25	%
ACL to non-performing loans		411.04	%		415.82	%		408.82	%		378.43	%		310.10	%
ACL to non-performing assets		346.05	%		349.99	%		339.02	%		329.66	%		274.29	%

As of March 31, 2021, management believed the level of the ACL to be appropriate based upon the information available. However, additional losses may be identified in our loan portfolio as new information is obtained. The ongoing impacts of CECL will be dependent upon changes in economic conditions and forecasts, originated and acquired loan portfolio composition, credit performance trends, portfolio duration, and other factors.

Non-performing Loans and Non-performing Assets

Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory guidelines. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

Typically, loans are secured by collateral. When a loan is classified as non-accrual and determined to be collateral dependent, it is appropriately reserved or charged down through the ACL to the fair value of our interest in the underlying collateral less estimated costs to sell. Our loan portfolio is collateralized primarily by real estate.

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The following table sets forth information concerning non-performing loans and performing restructured loans, as of each of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,			March 31,
	2021			2020			2020			2020			2020
Loans 30 – 89 days past due	$	9,929		$	7,578		$	6,708		$	5,166		$	10,150
Non-accrual loans		21,706			22,930			23,898			25,095			25,672
Loans 90+ days past due and still accruing		1,149			1,371			279			285			1,540
Non-performing loans		22,855			24,301			24,177			25,380			27,212
OREO		4,292			4,571			4,978			3,755			3,553
Non-performing assets		27,147			28,872			29,155			29,135			30,765
Substandard (excludes 90+ days past due)		65,088			68,924			77,939			83,704			77,908
Classified assets	$	92,235		$	97,796		$	107,094		$	112,839		$	108,673
Performing TDRs (includes 30 – 89 days past due)	$	3,299		$	3,829		$	4,218		$	4,316		$	4,949
Non-performing assets to total assets		0.25	%		0.27	%		0.28	%		0.27	%		0.32	%
Non-performing loans to portfolio loans		0.34	%		0.36	%		0.34	%		0.35	%		0.40	%
Non-performing loans to portfolio loans, excluding PPP loans		0.37	%		0.38	%		0.38	%		0.39	%		0.40	%
Non-performing assets to portfolio loans and OREO		0.40	%		0.42	%		0.41	%		0.40	%		0.46	%
Classified assets to Busey Bank Tier 1 Capital and ACL		7.76	%		8.47	%		9.58	%		10.47	%		10.53	%

Non-performing loan balances decreased 6.0% to $22.9 million at March 31, 2021, compared with $24.3 million at December 31, 2020. Continued disciplined credit management resulted in non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans of 0.34% at March 31, 2021, compared to 0.36% at December 31, 2020, and 0.40% at March 31, 2020. Excluding the amortized cost of PPP loans, non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans was 0.37% at March 31, 2021, compared to 0.38% at December 31, 2020.

Asset quality metrics remain dependent upon market-specific economic conditions, and specific measures may fluctuate from period to period. If economic conditions were to deteriorate as a result of COVID-19, the Company would expect the credit quality of our loan portfolio to decline and loan defaults to increase.

Potential Problem Loans

Potential problem loans are loans classified as substandard which are not categorized as impaired, restructured, non-accrual, or 90+ days past due, but where current information indicates that the borrower may not be able to comply with loan repayment terms. Management assesses the potential for loss on such loans and considers the effect of any potential loss in determining its provision for probable credit losses. Potential problem loans decreased by 5.5% to $65.0 million at March 31, 2021, compared to $68.8 million at December 31, 2020. Management continues to monitor these credits and anticipates that restructurings, guarantees, additional collateral, or other planned actions will result in full repayment of the debts. As of March 31, 2021, management identified no other loans that represent or result from trends or uncertainties which would be expected to materially impact future operating results, liquidity, or capital resources.

To alleviate some of the financial hardships faced as a result of COVID-19, the Company offered a Financial Relief Program to qualifying customers. The program included options for short-term loan payment deferrals and certain fee waivers. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had 72 commercial loans on payment deferrals representing $197.1 million in loans. Of this balance, $29.7 million remained on full payment deferral, with the remaining $167.4 million on

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interest only deferral. In addition, as of March 31, 2021, the Company had 178 retail loans on payment deferrals representing $24.9 million in loans. As these deferrals expire, the Company will continue to monitor credits for potential problem loans.

Deposits

Total deposits increased 2.3% on a year-to-date basis to $8.9 billion at March 31, 2021, as compared to $8.7 billion at December 31, 2020. We focus on deepening our relationships with customers to foster core deposit growth, allowing us to reduce our reliance on wholesale funding. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, our deposit balances were impacted by the retention of PPP loan funding in customer deposit accounts, the impacts of economic stimulus payments to consumers, and other core deposit growth.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity management is the process by which we ensure that adequate liquid funds are available to meet the present and future cash flow obligations arising in the daily operations of our business. These financial obligations consist of needs for funds to meet commitments to borrowers for extensions of credit, fund capital expenditures, honor withdrawals by customers, pay dividends to stockholders, and pay operating expenses. Our most liquid assets are cash and due from banks, interest-bearing bank deposits, and federal funds sold. Balances of these assets are dependent on the Company’s operating, investing, lending, and financing activities during any given period.

First Busey’s primary sources of funds consist of deposits, investment maturities and sales, loan principal repayments, and capital funds. Additional liquidity is provided by the ability to borrow from the FHLB, the Federal Reserve, First Busey’s revolving credit facility, or to utilize brokered deposits. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had additional capacity to borrow $1.6 billion from the FHLB and $483.8 million from the Federal Reserve. The Company has the ability to pledge PPP loans as collateral to either the FHLB or Federal Reserve Discount Window to increase the availability to borrow against any potential short-term funding needs.

As of March 31, 2021, management believed that adequate liquidity existed to meet all projected cash flow obligations. We seek to achieve a satisfactory degree of liquidity by actively managing both assets and liabilities. Asset management guides the proportion of liquid assets to total assets, while liability management monitors future funding requirements and prices liabilities accordingly.

OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

The Bank routinely enters into commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, we had outstanding loan commitments and standby letters of credit of $1.8 billion. The balance of commitments to extend credit represents future cash requirements and some of these commitments may expire without being drawn upon. We anticipate we will have sufficient funds available to meet current loan commitments, including loan applications received and in process prior to the issuance of firm commitments.

As of March 31, 2021, our reserve for unfunded commitments was $7.7 million, compared to $7.3 million at December 31, 2020. Unfunded provision expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021, was $0.4 million, compared to $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our capital ratios are in excess of those required to be considered “well-capitalized” pursuant to applicable regulatory guidelines. The Federal Reserve Board uses capital adequacy guidelines in its examination and regulation of bank holding companies and their subsidiary banks. Risk-based capital ratios are established by allocating assets and certain off-balance-sheet commitments into risk-weighted categories. These balances are then multiplied by the factor appropriate for that risk-weighted category. In order to refrain from restrictions on dividends, equity repurchases, and discretionary bonus payments, banking institutions must maintain capital in excess of regulatory minimum capital

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requirements. The table below presents minimum capital ratios with capital buffer and March 31, 2021, capital ratios for First Busey and Busey Bank.

	Minimum Capital			As of March 31, 2021
	Requirements with			First Busey			Busey
	Capital Buffer			Corporation			Bank
Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets		10.50	%		17.39	%		16.06	%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets		8.50	%		13.84	%		15.06	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets		7.00	%		12.83	%		15.06	%
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets					9.85	%		10.71	%

For further discussion of capital resources and requirements, see “Note 7: Regulatory Capital.”

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

This Quarterly Report contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. These measures include adjusted pre-provision net revenue, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted return on average assets, adjusted net interest margin, efficiency ratio, adjusted efficiency ratio, tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible book value per share, and return on average tangible common equity. Management uses these non-GAAP measures, together with the related GAAP measures, to analyze the Company’s performance and to make business decisions. Management also uses these measures for peer comparisons.

A reconciliation to what management believes to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures – specifically net income in the case of adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, and adjusted return on average assets; total net interest income in the case of adjusted net interest margin; total non-interest income and total non-interest expense in the case of efficiency ratio and adjusted efficiency ratio; and total stockholders’ equity in the case of tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible book value per share, and return on average tangible common equity – appears below. The Company believes the adjusted measures are useful for investors and management to understand the effects of certain non-recurring non-interest items and provides additional perspective on the Company’s performance over time as well as comparison to the Company’s peers.

These non-GAAP disclosures have inherent limitations and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the results reported in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Tax effected numbers included in these non-GAAP disclosures are based on estimated statutory rates and effective rates as appropriate.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue

(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2021			2020			2020
Net interest income	$	64,893		$	72,936		$	69,433
Non-interest income		31,445			30,499			27,517
Less net (gains) losses on sales of securities and unrealized (gains) losses recognized on equity securities		(1,641)			(855)			(587)
Non-interest expense		(54,499)			(64,073)			(60,514)
Pre-provision net revenue	$	40,198		$	38,507		$	35,849
Acquisition and other restructuring expenses		320			7,550			145
Provision for unfunded commitments		406			(12)			1,017
New Market Tax Credit amortization		1,829			1,111			1,200
Adjusted: Pre-provision net revenue	$	42,753		$	47,156		$	38,211
Average total assets	$	10,594,245		$	10,419,364		$	9,688,177
Reported: Pre-provision net revenue to average assets(1)		1.54	%		1.47	%		1.49	%
Adjusted: Pre-provision net revenue to average assets(1)		1.64	%		1.80	%		1.59	%

(1) Annualized measure.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, and Adjusted Return on Average Assets

(unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2021			2020			2020
Reported: Net income	$	37,816		$	28,345		$	15,364
Acquisition expenses:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits		—			—			—
Data processing		7			56			—
Lease or fixed asset impairment		—			245			—
Professional fees and other		313			479			145
Other restructuring costs:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits		—			113			—
Data processing		—			—			—
Lease or fixed asset impairment		—			6,657			—
Professional fees and other		—			—			—
Related tax benefit		(71)			(1,640)			(30)
Adjusted: Net income	$	38,065		$	34,255		$	15,479
Dilutive average common shares outstanding		55,035,806			54,911,458			54,913,329
Reported: Diluted earnings per share	$	0.69		$	0.52		$	0.28
Adjusted: Diluted earnings per share		0.69			0.62			0.28
Average total assets	$	10,594,245		$	10,419,364		$	9,688,177
Reported: Return on average assets(1)		1.45	%		1.08	%		0.64	%
Adjusted: Return on average assets(1)		1.46	%		1.31	%		0.64	%

(1) Annualized measure.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Net Interest Margin

(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2021			2020			2020
Reported: Net interest income	$	64,893		$	72,936		$	69,433
Tax-equivalent adjustment		601			655			730
Acquisition-related purchase accounting accretion		(2,157)			(2,469)			(2,827)
Adjusted: Net interest income	$	63,337		$	71,122		$	67,336
Average interest-earning assets	$	9,752,294		$	9,557,265		$	8,817,544
Reported: Net interest margin(1)		2.72	%		3.06	%		3.20	%
Adjusted: Net Interest margin(1)		2.63	%		2.96	%		3.07	%

(1) Annualized measure.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Adjusted Efficiency Ratio

(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2021			2020			2020
Reported: Net Interest income	$	64,893		$	72,936		$	69,433
Tax-equivalent adjustment		601			655			730
Tax-equivalent interest income	$	65,494		$	73,591		$	70,163
Reported: Non-interest income		31,445			30,499			27,517
Less net (gains) losses on sales of securities and unrealized (gains) losses recognized on equity securities		(1,641)			(855)			(587)
Adjusted: Non-interest income	$	29,804		$	29,644		$	26,930
Reported: Non-interest expense		54,499			64,073			60,514
Amortization of intangible assets		(2,401)			(2,439)			(2,557)
Non-operating adjustments:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits		—			(113)			—
Data processing		(7)			(56)			—
Lease or fixed asset impairment		—			(6,902)			—
Professional fees and other		(313)			(479)			(145)
Adjusted: Non-interest expense	$	51,778		$	54,084		$	57,812
Reported: Efficiency ratio(1)		54.67	%		59.70	%		59.69	%
Adjusted: Efficiency ratio(2)		54.33	%		52.39	%		59.54	%

(1) Calculated as total non-interest expense, less amortization charges, as a percentage of tax-equivalent net interest income, plus non-interest income, less security gains and losses.

(2) Calculated as adjusted non-interest expense, as a percentage of tax-equivalent net interest income plus non-interest income, less security gains and losses.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Tangible Common Equity, Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets, Tangible Book Value per Share, and Return on Average Tangible Common Equity

(unaudited, dollars in thousands)

	As of and for the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
	2021			2020			2020
Total Assets	$	10,759,563		$	10,544,047		$	9,721,405
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net		(361,120)			(363,521)			(370,572)
Tax effect of other intangible assets, net		13,883			14,556			16,530
Tangible assets	$	10,412,326		$	10,195,082		$	9,367,363
Total stockholders’ equity		1,265,822			1,270,069			1,217,585
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net		(361,120)			(363,521)			(370,572)
Tax effect of other intangible assets, net		13,883			14,556			16,530
Tangible common equity	$	918,585		$	921,104		$	863,543
Ending number of common shares outstanding		54,345,379			54,404,379			54,401,208
Tangible common equity to tangible assets(1)		8.82	%		9.03	%		9.22	%
Tangible book value per share	$	16.65		$	16.66		$	15.57
Average common equity	$	1,275,694		$	1,261,298		$	1,218,160
Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net		(362,693)			(365,120)			(372,240)
Average tangible common equity	$	913,001		$	896,178		$	845,920
Reported: Return on average tangible common equity(2)		16.80	%		12.58	%		7.30	%
Adjusted: Return on average tangible common equity(2)(3)		16.91	%		15.21	%		7.36	%

(1) Tax-effected measure, 28% estimated deferred tax rate.

(2) Annualized measure.

(3) Calculated using adjusted net income.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this document, other than those concerning historical financial information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business of the Company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations, and assumptions of the Company’s management, and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the Company’s forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local, state, national, and international economy (including the impact of the new presidential administration); (ii) the economic impact of any future terrorist threats or attacks, widespread disease or pandemics (including the COVID-19 pandemic), or other adverse external events that could cause economic deterioration or instability in credit markets; (iii) changes in state and federal laws, regulations, and governmental policies concerning the Company’s general business; (iv) changes in accounting policies and practices, including FASB’s CECL impairment standards; (v) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of the Company’s assets (including the impact of the LIBOR phase-out); (vi) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers; (vii) changes in technology and the ability to develop and maintain secure and reliable electronic systems; (viii) the loss of key executives or associates; (ix) changes in consumer spending; (x) unexpected results of current and/or future acquisitions, which may include failure to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisition and the possibility that the transaction costs may be greater than anticipated; (xi) unexpected outcomes of existing or new litigation involving the Company; and (xii) the economic impact of exceptional weather occurrences such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and blizzards. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect its financial results, is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

First Busey has established various accounting policies that govern the application of GAAP in the preparation of its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant accounting policies are described in “Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies” of the Company’s 2020 Annual Report.

Critical accounting estimates are those that are critical to the portrayal and understanding of First Busey’s financial condition and results of operations and require management to make assumptions that are difficult, subjective, or complex. These estimates involve judgments, assumptions, and uncertainties that are susceptible to change. In the event that different assumptions or conditions were to prevail, and depending on the severity of such changes, the possibility of a materially different financial condition or materially different results of operations is a reasonable likelihood. Further, changes in accounting standards could impact the Company’s critical accounting estimates. The following policies could be deemed critical:

Fair Value of Debt Securities Available for Sale

The fair values of debt securities available for sale are measurements from an independent pricing service and are based on observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things. The use of different judgments and estimates to determine the fair value of securities could result in a different fair value estimate.

Realized securities gains or losses are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

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Debt securities available for sale are not within the scope of CECL, however, the accounting for credit losses on these securities is affected by ASC 326-30. A debt security available for sale is impaired if the fair value of the security declines below its amortized cost basis. To determine the appropriate accounting, the Company must first determine if it intends to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before the fair value increases to at least the amortized cost basis. If either of those selling events is expected, the Company will write down the amortized cost basis of the security to its fair value. This is achieved by writing off any previously recorded ACL balance related to the debt security, if applicable, and recognizing any incremental impairment through earnings. If the Company does not intend to sell the security, nor believes it more likely than not will be required to sell the security before the fair value recovers to the amortized cost basis, the Company must determine whether any of the decline in fair value has resulted from a credit loss, or if it is entirely the result of noncredit factors.

The Company considers the following factors in assessing whether the decline is due to a credit loss:

● Extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis.

● Adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or a geographic area (for example, changes in the financial condition of the issuer of the security, or in the case of an asset-backed debt security, in the financial condition of the underlying loan obligors).

● Payment structure of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments that increase in the future.

● Failure of the issuer of the security to make scheduled interest or principal payments.

● Any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency.

Impairment related to a credit loss must be measured using the discounted cash flow method. Credit loss recognition is limited to the fair value of the security. The impairment is recognized by establishing an ACL balance for the debt security through the provision for credit losses. Impairment related to noncredit factors is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.

Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in Business Combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method of accounting, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition. Fair values are determined based on the definition of “fair value” defined in ASC 820 as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.”

The fair value of a loan portfolio acquired in a business combination generally requires greater levels of management estimates and judgment than other assets acquired or liabilities assumed. Acquired loans are in the scope of ASC 326-30. However, the offset to record the ACL at the date of acquisition on acquired loans depends on whether or not the loan is classified as PCD. The ACL for PCD loans is recorded through a gross-up effect, while the ACL for acquired non-PCD loans is recorded through provision expense, consistent with originated loans. Thus, the determination of which loans are PCD and non-PCD can have a significant effect on the accounting for these loans.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired using the acquisition method of accounting. Determining the fair value often involves estimates based on third-party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analyses or other valuation techniques. Goodwill is not amortized, instead, the Company assess the potential for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. The Company will continue to monitor events around COVID-19 and its potential impact on goodwill.

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Income Taxes

The Company estimates income tax expense based on amounts expected to be owed to federal and state tax jurisdictions. Estimated income tax expense is reported in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income. Accrued and deferred taxes, as reported in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, represent the net estimated amount due to or to be received from taxing jurisdictions either currently or in the future. Management judgment is involved in estimating accrued and deferred taxes, as it may be necessary to evaluate the risks and merits of the tax treatment of transactions, filing positions, and taxable income calculations after considering tax-related statutes, regulations, and other relevant factors. Because of the complexity of tax laws and interpretations, interpretation is subject to judgment.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company calculates the ACL at each reporting date. The Company recognizes an ACL for the lifetime expected credit losses for the amount the Company does not expect to collect. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported book value. The calculation also contemplates that the Company may not be able to make or obtain such forecasts for the entire life of the financial assets and requires a reversion to historical credit loss information.

In determining the ACL, management relies predominantly on a disciplined credit review and approval process that extends to the full range of the Company’s credit exposure. The ACL must be determined on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exists. On a case-by-case basis, the Company may conclude a loan should be evaluated on an individual basis based on the disparate risk characteristics.

Loans deemed uncollectible are charged against and reduce the ACL. A provision for credit losses is charged to current expense and acts to replenish the ACL in order to maintain the ACL at a level that management deems adequate. Determining the ACL involves significant judgments and assumptions by management. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results may differ from these judgments and assumptions.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of changes in asset values due to movements in underlying market rates and prices. Interest rate risk is a type of market risk to earnings and capital arising from movements in interest rates. Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk affecting First Busey as other types of market risk, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk, have minimal impact or do not arise in the normal course of First Busey’s business activities.

First Busey has an asset-liability committee, whose policy is to meet at least quarterly, to review current market conditions and to structure the Consolidated Balance Sheets to optimize stability in net interest income in consideration of projected future changes in interest rates.

As interest rate changes do not impact all categories of assets and liabilities equally or simultaneously, the asset-liability committee primarily relies on balance sheet and income simulation analysis to determine the potential impact of changes in market interest rates on net interest income. In these standard simulation models, the balance sheet is projected over a one-year and a two-year time horizon and net interest income is calculated under current market rates and assuming permanent instantaneous shifts of +/-100, +200 and +300 basis points. Due to the current low interest rate environment, a downward adjustment in federal fund rates was not meaningful at March 31, 2021, or December 31, 2020. The model assumes immediate and sustained shifts in the federal funds rate and other market rate indices and corresponding shifts in other non-market rate indices based on their historical changes relative to changes in the federal funds rate and other market indices. Assets and liabilities are assumed to remain constant as of the measurement date; variable-rate assets and liabilities are repriced based on repricing frequency; and prepayment speeds on loans are projected for both declining and rising rate environments.

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The interest rate risk of First Busey as a result of immediate and sustained changes in interest rates, expressed as a change in net interest income as a percentage of the net interest income calculated in the constant base model, was as follows:

	Year-One: Basis Point Changes
	+100		+200		+300
March 31, 2021	6.06	%	11.26	%	15.92	%
December 31, 2020	7.40	%	14.16	%	20.20	%

	Year-Two: Basis Point Changes
	+100		+200		+300
March 31, 2021	8.16	%	14.99	%	21.11	%
December 31, 2020	9.59	%	17.95	%	25.40	%

Interest rate risk is monitored and managed within approved policy limits. The calculation of potential effects of hypothetical interest rate changes is based on numerous assumptions and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Actual results would likely differ from simulated results due to the timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act, was carried out as of March 31, 2021, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and several other members of our senior management. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2021, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act was (i) accumulated and communicated to our management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, no change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As part of the ordinary course of business, First Busey and its subsidiaries are parties to litigation that is incidental to their regular business activities.

There is no material pending litigation, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, in which First Busey 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 First Busey in which any director, officer, or affiliate of First 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 risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of Part 1 of the Company’s 2020 Annual Report.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On February 3, 2015, First Busey’s board of directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate of 666,667 shares of its common stock. The repurchase plan has no expiration date. On May 22, 2019, First Busey’s board of directors approved an amendment to increase the authorized shares under the repurchase program by 1,000,000 shares, and on February 5, 2020, First Busey’s board of directors approved another amendment to increase the authorized shares under the repurchase program by an additional 2,000,000 shares. On March 11, 2021, the Company decided to resume open-market share repurchases under its share repurchase program. During the first quarter of 2021, the company purchased 59,000 shares under the plan. At March 31, 2021, the Company had 1,799,824 shares that may still be purchased under the plan.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Common Share		Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1-31, 2021	—	$	—	—	1,858,824
February 1-28, 2021	—	$	—	—	1,858,824
March 1-31, 2021	59,000	$	25.58	59,000	1,799,824

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number	Description of Exhibit
2.1**	Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among First Busey Corporation, Energizer Acquisition Corp., and Cummins-American Corp., dated January 19, 2021 (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 19, 2021 (Commission No. 0-15950), and incorporated herein by reference)
10.33†*	Gregory B. Lykins Letter of Understanding, dated April 1, 2021
31.1*	Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)
31.2*	Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)
32.1*	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, from First Busey’s Chief Executive Officer
32.2*	Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, from First Busey’s Chief Financial Officer
101.INS	iXBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101)

* Filed herewith

** First Busey has omitted schedules and similar attachments to the subject agreement pursuant to Item 601(b) of Regulation S-K. First Busey hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted schedule or similar attachment to the SEC upon request.

† Management contract or compensatory plan

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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION

(Registrant)

By:	/s/ VAN A. DUKEMAN
	Van A. Dukeman
	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
By:	/s/ JEFFREY D. JONES
	Jeffrey D. Jones
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
By:	/s/ LYNETTE M. STRODE
	Lynette M. Strode
	Principal Accounting Officer

Date: May 6, 2021

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EX-10.33

Exhibit 10.33

April 1, 2021

Mr. Gregory B. Lykins

Vice Chairman of the Board

First Busey Corporation

100 West University Avenue

Champaign, Illinois 61820

Dear Greg:

As you know, in connection with the merger of Main Street Trust, Inc. with First Busey Corporation ("Busey") you entered into that certain letter of understanding dated September 20, 2006, which set forth the terms of your employment from the merger until June 30, 2010. Effective July, 1, 2010, the terms of your employment were modified pursuant to the terms and conditions of a letter agreement dated December 31, 2010 (the "Second Letter Agreement"). The purpose of this new letter of understanding is to memorialize the changes to the terms of your employment which were effective July 1, 2020.

Accordingly, Busey requests your signature below and subsequent delivery of this letter of understanding to evidence confirmation of your understanding of and agreement to the following terms:

(1)Your position is a non-officer, at-will employment position providing services on special projects and developments and you will report to the Chairman, President and CEO of Busey until June 30, 2022.

(2)Your annual salary, payable in accordance with Busey's payroll practices, will be $100,000 effective July 2020 and $75,000 effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

(3)Until June 30, 2020, you will be eligible to receive discretionary cash bonuses and, until July 31, 2020, you will be eligible to receive equity based award grants, in each case as may be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Busey in their sole discretion.  Commencing in 2021, you will receive equity based award grants in the same manner as non-employee directors.

(4)Until June 30, 2022, you will continue to be eligible to participate in Busey's general benefits program, which includes tax-qualified retirement and welfare benefit plans, on the same terms offered to other non-executive employees generally.

Mr. Gregory B. Lykins

April 1, 2021

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(5)Until June 30, 2022, you will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Busey as Vice Chairman (subject to future elections by its shareholders), but will not receive Board fees for that service.

This letter of understanding supersedes, and replaces in its entirety, the Second Letter Agreement.

Please acknowledge your acceptance of this letter and its terms and return one copy to me.

Very truly yours,

FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION

/s/ VAN A. DUKEMAN

Van A. Dukeman

Chairman, President and CEO

Acknowledged and agreed to
this	1st	day of April, 2021.

/s/ GREGORY B. LYKINS

Gregory B. Lykins

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Van A. Dukeman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Busey Corporation, certify that:

1)    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of First Busey Corporation;

2)    Based on my knowledge, this Quarterly Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Quarterly Report;

3)    Based on my knowledge, the Financial Statements, and other financial information included in this Quarterly Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Quarterly Report;

4)    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)     designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Quarterly Report is being prepared;

b)     designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of Financial Statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)     evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this Quarterly Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report based on such evaluation; and

d)     disclosed in this Quarterly Report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an Annual Report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5)    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)    all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

C
	/s/ VAN A. DUKEMAN
	Van A. Dukeman
	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 6, 2021

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EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Jeffrey D. Jones, Chief Financial Officer of First Busey Corporation, certify that:

1)    I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of First Busey Corporation;

2)    Based on my knowledge, this Quarterly Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Quarterly Report;

3)    Based on my knowledge, the Financial Statements, and other financial information included in this Quarterly Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Quarterly Report;

4)    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)    designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Quarterly Report is being prepared;

b)     designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of Financial Statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)     evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this Quarterly Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report based on such evaluation; and

d)     disclosed in this Quarterly Report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an Annual Report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5)    The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)    all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)    any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

EFFREY
	/s/ JEFFREY D. JONES
	Jeffrey D. Jones
	Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 6, 2021

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EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

The following certification is provided by the undersigned Chief Executive Officer of First Busey Corporation on the basis of such officer’s knowledge and belief for the sole purpose of complying with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the accompanying Quarterly Report of First Busey Corporation on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that the information contained in such Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of First Busey Corporation as of and for the periods covered by the Quarterly Report.

/s/ VAN A. DUKEMAN

Van A. Dukeman

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 6, 2021

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EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

The following certification is provided by the undersigned Chief Financial Officer of First Busey Corporation on the basis of such officer’s knowledge and belief for the sole purpose of complying with 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the accompanying Quarterly Report of First Busey Corporation on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that the information contained in such Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of First Busey Corporation as of and for the periods covered by the Quarterly Report.

/s/ JEFFREY D. JONES

Jeffrey D. Jones

Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 6, 2021

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$ 110,979	$ 118,824
Interest-bearing deposits	293,823	569,713
Total cash and cash equivalents	404,802	688,537
Debt securities available for sale	2,796,955	2,261,187
Equity securities	7,146	5,530
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Right of use assets	7,333	7,714
Goodwill	311,536	311,536
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Cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance	177,466	176,405
Other assets	148,443	150,020
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Interest-bearing	6,014,355	6,125,810
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Short-term borrowings	4,663	4,658
Long-term debt	4,584	4,757
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Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs	182,370	182,226
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts	71,509	71,468
Lease liabilities	7,380	7,757
Other liabilities	99,413	109,840
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Outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities (see Notes 9 and 15)
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 55,910,733 shares issued	56	56
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Retained earnings	45,897	20,830
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Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock	1,304,818	1,307,555
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
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Interest and dividends on investment securities:
Taxable interest income	8,611	9,508
Non-taxable interest income	1,005	1,151
Other interest income	150	1,238
Total interest income	72,331	84,433
Interest expense:
Deposits	3,732	12,227
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase	57	408
Short-term borrowings	19	67
Long-term debt	29	423
Senior notes	400	400
Subordinated notes	2,476	731
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts	725	744
Total interest expense	7,438	15,000
Net interest income	64,893	69,433
Provision for credit losses	(6,796)	17,216
Net interest income after provision for credit losses	71,689	52,217
Non-interest income:
Income on bank owned life insurance	964	1,057
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities	25	1,574
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities	1,616	(987)
Other income	1,135	823
Total non-interest income	31,445	27,517
Non-interest expense:
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits	30,384	34,003
Data processing	4,280	4,395
Net occupancy expense of premises	4,563	4,715
Furniture and equipment expenses	2,026	2,449
Professional fees	1,945	1,824
Amortization of intangible assets	2,401	2,557
Interchange expense	1,484	1,169
Other expense	7,416	9,402
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Income before income taxes	48,635	19,220
Income taxes	10,819	3,856
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Non-interest income:
Non-interest income	$ 12,584	$ 11,555
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Non-interest income:
Non-interest income	8,037	8,361
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Non-interest income	4,418	3,753
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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Other comprehensive income (loss)					(29,488)			(29,488)
Repurchase of stock						(1,510)		(1,510)
Repurchase of stock (in shares)	(59,000)
Cash dividends common stock				(12,513)				(12,513)
Stock dividend equivalents restricted stock units		236		(236)
Stock-based compensation		1,448						1,448
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 56	$ 1,255,044		$ 45,897	$ 3,821	$ (38,996)		$ 1,265,822
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021	54,345,379

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Cash dividends, common stock (in dollars per share)	$ 0.23	$ 0.22
Stock dividends, restricted stock units (in dollars per share)	$ 0.23	$ 0.22

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net income	$ 37,816	$ 15,364
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for credit losses	(6,796)	17,216
Amortization of intangible assets	2,401	2,557
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights	1,616	1,276
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment	2,808	3,165
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on portfolio loans	(1,947)	(2,487)
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on investment securities	4,554	1,869
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on time deposits	(246)	(374)
Net amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on FHLB advances and other borrowings	214	93
Impairment of mortgage servicing rights	(508)	177
Change in fair value of equity securities, net	(1,616)	987
(Gain) loss on sales of equity securities, net		(18)
(Gain) loss on sales of debt securities, net	(25)	(1,556)
(Gain) loss on sales of loans, net	(3,369)	(3,900)
(Gain) loss on sales of OREO	(1)	1
(Gain) loss on sales of premises and equipment	(134)	37
(Gain) loss on life insurance proceeds		(14)
Provision for deferred income taxes	2,448	1,722
Stock-based and non-cash compensation	1,448	1,139
(Increase) decrease in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance	(964)	(1,043)
Mortgage loans originated for sale	(91,479)	(182,203)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans	98,307	165,008
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in other assets	260	991
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	750	(1,194)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	45,537	18,813
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Purchases of equity securities	(998)
Purchases of debt securities available for sale	(789,884)	(273,992)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities	998	29
Proceeds from paydowns and maturities of debt securities available for sale	207,490	158,536
Net (increase) decrease in loans	36,501	(64,338)
Cash paid for premiums on bank-owned life insurance	(97)	(111)
Purchases of premises and equipment	(1,911)	(2,314)
Proceeds from life insurance		274
Proceeds from disposition of premises and equipment	1,759	607
Proceeds from sales of OREO	294	81
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(545,848)	(181,228)
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in deposits	196,244	71,211
Net change in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase	34,518	(38,241)
Proceeds from other borrowings		20,000
Repayment of other borrowings		(54,000)
Repayment of FHLB advances	(163)	(1,193)
Cash dividends paid	(12,513)	(12,055)
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,510)	(9,672)
Cash paid for withholding taxes on stock-based payments		(75)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	216,576	(24,025)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(283,735)	(186,440)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	688,537	529,288
Cash and cash equivalents, ending of period	404,802	342,848
Cash Payments for:
Interest	1,767	14,391
Income taxes		500
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:
OREO acquired in settlement of loans	$ 14	$ 578

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Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies

Note 1: Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

First Busey Corporation, a Nevada corporation organized in 1980, is a $10.8 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Our common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSE.”

The Company operates and reports its business in three segments: Banking, Remittance Processing, and Wealth Management. The Banking operating segment provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through the Company’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Busey Bank, with banking centers in Illinois; the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area; southwest Florida; and Indianapolis, Indiana. The Remittance Processing operating segment provides solutions for online bill payments, lockbox, and walk-in payments through the Company’s subsidiary, FirsTech. The Wealth Management operating segment provides a full range of asset management, investment, and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations, tax preparation, philanthropic advisory services, farms, and brokerage services.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

These unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2020 Annual Report. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements serve to update our 2020 Annual Report and may not include all information and notes necessary to constitute a complete set of financial statements.

We prepared these unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. We have eliminated intercompany accounts and transactions. We have also reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In our opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments needed to present fairly our results for the interim periods. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.

COVID-19

First Busey continues to operate as an essential community resource during these challenging and unprecedented times. Federal bank regulatory agencies, along with their state counterparts, have issued a steady stream of guidance responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and have taken a number of steps to help banks navigate the pandemic and mitigate its impact.

The Company remains vigilant, given that negative impacts of COVID-19, such as further margin compression and a deterioration in asset quality, could impact future quarters.

As part of the CARES Act, Congress appropriated approximately $349 billion for the creation of the PPP and then authorized a second phase for an additional $310 billion in PPP loans. The program provided payroll assistance for the nation’s nearly 30 million small businesses—and select nonprofits—in the form of 100% government-guaranteed low-interest loans from the SBA. First Busey served as a bridge for the program, actively helping existing and new business clients sign up for this important financial resource. The Company originated a total of $749.4 million in first round PPP loans representing 4,569 new and existing customers. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had received approximately $478.5 million in loan forgiveness on these loans from the SBA and had submitted forgiveness applications to the SBA for another $131.6 million. Net fee income accretion recognized on these loans in the first quarter of 2021 was $3.3 million.

On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid Act extended the authority to make PPP loans through March 31, 2021, and revised certain PPP requirements. On March 30, 2021, the President signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, which extended the PPP application deadline to May 31, 2021, or until funding is exhausted. As of March 31, 2021, the Company originated a total of $262.5 million in second round PPP loans representing 2,123 new and existing customers. Net fee income accretion recognized on the loans related to this new round of PPP in the first quarter of 2021 was $0.3 million.

At March 31, 2021, First Busey had $533.4 million in total PPP loans outstanding, with an amortized cost of $522.1 million, representing 3,441 customers.

Use of Estimates

In preparing the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, the Company’s management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates which are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the fair value of investment securities available for sale, fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, goodwill, income taxes, and the determination of the ACL.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report were issued. There were no significant subsequent events for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, through the filing date of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Acquisitions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

Note 2: Acquisitions

Cummins-American Corp.

On January 19, 2021, the Company and CAC, the holding company for GSB, jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which the Company will acquire CAC and GSB through a merger transaction. The partnership will enhance the Company’s existing deposit, commercial banking, and wealth management presence in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Under the terms of the merger agreement, CAC’s stockholders will have the right to receive 444.4783 shares of First Busey’s common stock and $27,969.67 in cash for each share of common stock of CAC with total consideration to consist of approximately 73% cash and 27% stock. Based upon the closing price of Busey’s common stock of $23.54 on January 15, 2021, the implied per share purchase price is $38,432.69 with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $190.8 million. The merger agreement provides that the cash consideration to be paid in the merger will be funded with a combination of cash from First Busey and a special dividend to be paid by CAC to its shareholders. Specifically, immediately prior to closing and subject to the completion of all closing conditions, CAC will cause GSB to pay a one-time special cash dividend of $60.0 million to CAC and, upon receipt, CAC will declare and issue a $60.0 million special cash dividend to CAC’s shareholders, which will be used to fund, in part, the cash consideration to be paid to CAC’s shareholders at closing. Further, the cash portion of the merger consideration is subject to downward adjustment in the event that CAC’s consolidated tangible common equity as of the closing date of the first-step merger, and as adjusted in accordance with the merger agreement, is less than $169.6 million. Specifically, in the event of a CAC tangible common equity shortfall, the cash portion of the merger consideration will be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis to the extent of such shortfall.

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions and approval by CAC’s shareholders. Required regulatory approvals have been obtained. It is anticipated GSB will be merged with and into Busey Bank during the third quarter of 2021. At the time of the bank merger, GSB banking centers will become banking centers of Busey Bank.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, First Busey incurred $0.3 million in pre-tax acquisition expenses related to the planned acquisition of CAC, comprised primarily of professional fees.

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Securities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Securities

Securities

Note 3: Securities

The table below provides the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair values of debt securities summarized by major category (dollars in thousands):

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized				Fair
March 31, 2021:	Cost		Gains		Losses			ACL	Value
U.S. Treasury securities	$	23,514	$	243	$	—	$	—	$	23,757
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		64,903		1,720		(45)		—		66,578
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		280,150		8,854		(1,542)		—		287,462
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		499,996		5,308		(6,786)		—		498,518
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,786,062		18,587		(18,329)		—		1,786,320
Corporate debt securities		134,783		964		(1,427)		—		134,320
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,789,408	$	35,676	$	(28,129)	$	—	$	2,796,955

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2020:	Cost		Gains		Losses			ACL	Value
U.S. Treasury securities	$	27,481	$	356	$	—	$	—	$	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		67,406		2,162		(49)		—		69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		292,940		11,779		(8)		—		304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		408,716		10,212		(312)		—		418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,344,047		24,571		(303)		—		1,368,315
Corporate debt securities		70,953		1,237		(1)		—		72,189
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,211,543	$	50,317	$	(673)		—	$	2,261,187

Amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity or pre-refunded date are shown below. Mortgages underlying mortgage-backed securities may be called or prepaid; therefore, actual maturities could differ from the contractual maturities. All mortgage-backed securities were issued by U.S. government corporations and agencies (dollars in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2021
	Amortized		Fair
	Cost		Value
Due in one year or less	$	100,016	$	100,789
Due after one year through five years		291,357		297,624
Due after five years through ten years		303,453		309,672
Due after ten years		2,094,582		2,088,870
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,789,408	$	2,796,955

Realized gains and losses related to sales and calls of debt securities available for sale are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Gross security gains	$	25	$	1,561
Gross security (losses)		—		(5)
Net gains (losses) on sales of debt securities (1)	$	25	$	1,556

(1) Net gains (losses) on sales of securities reported on the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income includes sales of equity securities, excluded in this table.

Debt securities with carrying amounts of $562.6 million on March 31, 2021, and $628.0 million on December 31, 2020, were pledged as collateral for public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other purposes as required.

The following information pertains to debt securities with gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (dollars in thousands):

	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
March 31, 2021:	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies	$	—	$	—	$	4,695	$	(45)	$	4,695	$	(45)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		58,555		(1,542)		—		—		58,555		(1,542)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		314,109		(6,786)		—		—		314,109		(6,786)
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,019,462		(18,325)		352		(4)		1,019,814		(18,329)
Corporate debt securities		95,164		(1,427)		—		—		95,164		(1,427)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	1,487,290	$	(28,080)	$	5,047	$	(49)	$	1,492,337	$	(28,129)

	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2020:	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies	$	—	$	—	$	4,957	$	(49)	$	4,957	$	(49)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		762		(8)		—		—		762		(8)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		129,655		(312)		—		—		129,655		(312)
Residential mortgage-backed securities		89,997		(300)		139		(3)		90,136		(303)
Corporate debt securities		1,499		(1)		—		—		1,499		(1)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	221,913	$	(621)	$	5,096	$	(52)	$	227,009	$	(673)

Debt securities available for sale are not within the scope of CECL, however, the accounting for credit losses on these securities is affected by ASC 326-30. As of March 31, 2021, the Company’s debt security portfolio consisted of 1,108 securities, compared to 1,114 securities at December 31, 2020. The total number of debt securities in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2021, was 192 and represented an unrealized loss of 1.88% of the aggregate fair value. The total number of debt securities in the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2020, was 23 and represented an unrealized loss of 0.30% of the aggregate fair value. Unrealized losses related to changes in market interest rates and market conditions that do not represent credit-related impairments. Furthermore, the Company does not intend to sell such securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will recover the amortized cost prior to being required to sell the debt securities. Full collection of the amounts due according to the contractual terms of the debt securities is expected; therefore, the impairment related to noncredit factors is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable taxes. As of March 31, 2021, the Company did not hold general obligation bonds of any single issuer, the aggregate of which exceeded 10% of the Company’s stockholders’ equity.

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Portfolio Loans

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Portfolio Loans

Portfolio loans

Note 4: Portfolio Loans

Distributions of portfolio loans are as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Commercial	$	2,067,371	$	2,014,576
Commercial real estate		2,912,966		2,892,535
Real estate construction		422,633		461,786
Retail real estate		1,343,299		1,407,852
Retail other		33,031		37,428
Portfolio loans	$	6,779,300	$	6,814,177
ACL		(93,943)		(101,048)
Portfolio loans, net	$	6,685,357	$	6,713,129

Net deferred loan origination fees included in the balances above were ($3.4) million as of March 31, 2021, compared to $2.4 million of net deferred loan origination costs as of December 31, 2020. Net accretable purchase accounting adjustments included in the balances above reduced loans by $9.0 million as of March 31, 2021, and $10.9 million as of December 31, 2020. The March 31, 2021, commercial balance includes loans originated under PPP with an amortized cost of $522.1 million, compared to $446.4 million in loans originated under PPP included in the December 31, 2020, commercial balance.

The Company utilizes a loan grading scale to assign a risk grade to all of its loans. A description of the general characteristics of each grade is as follows:

● Pass – This category includes loans that are all considered acceptable credits, ranging from investment or near investment grade, to loans made to borrowers who exhibit credit fundamentals that meet or exceed industry standards.

● Watch – This category includes loans that warrant a higher than average level of monitoring to ensure that weaknesses do not cause the inability of the credit to perform as expected. These loans are not necessarily a problem due to other inherent strengths of the credit, such as guarantor strength, but have above average concern and monitoring.

● Special mention – This category is for “Other Assets Specially Mentioned” loans that have potential weaknesses, which may, if not checked or corrected, weaken the asset or inadequately protect the Company’s credit position at some future date.

● Substandard – This category includes “Substandard” loans, determined in accordance with regulatory guidelines, for which the accrual of interest has not been stopped. Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

● Substandard non-accrual – This category includes loans that have all the characteristics of a “Substandard” loan with additional factors that make collection in full highly questionable and improbable. Such loans are placed on non-accrual status and may be dependent on collateral with a value that is difficult to determine.

All loans are graded at their inception. Most commercial lending relationships that are $1.0 million or less are processed through an expedited underwriting process. Most commercial loans greater than $1.0 million are included in a portfolio review at least annually. Commercial loans greater than $0.35 million that have a grading of special mention or worse are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Interim reviews may take place if circumstances of the borrower warrant a more frequent review.

The following table is a summary of risk grades segregated by category of portfolio loans (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
					Special				Substandard
	Pass		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Non-accrual
Commercial	$	1,830,063	$	123,390	$	78,546	$	27,423	$	7,949
Commercial real estate		2,400,446		407,244		68,900		31,212		5,164
Real estate construction		400,306		19,918		9		2,400		—
Retail real estate		1,318,247		9,879		2,376		4,302		8,495
Retail other		32,933		—		—		—		98
Portfolio loans	$	5,981,995	$	560,431	$	149,831	$	65,337	$	21,706

	December 31, 2020
					Special				Substandard
	Pass		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Non-accrual
Commercial	$	1,768,755	$	136,948	$	72,447	$	27,903	$	8,523
Commercial real estate		2,393,372		383,277		75,486		34,897		5,503
Real estate construction		434,681		24,481		77		2,546		1
Retail real estate		1,382,616		10,264		2,471		3,702		8,799
Retail other		37,324		—		—		—		104
Portfolio loans	$	6,016,748	$	554,970	$	150,481	$	69,048	$	22,930

Risk grades of portfolio loans, further sorted by origination year, are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Risk Grade Ratings	Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year													Revolving
As of March 31, 2021	2021		2020		2019		2018		2017			Prior		loans		Total
Commercial:
Pass	$	388,147	$	536,074	$	131,127	$	97,322	$	88,238	$	126,916	$	462,239	$	1,830,063
Watch		4,830		14,828		18,085		6,890		9,185		12,947		56,625		123,390
Special Mention		2,061		4,241		5,590		8,369		6,680		18,831		32,774		78,546
Substandard		587		8,912		3,569		2,993		1,815		125		9,422		27,423
Substandard non-accrual		—		501		2,392		336		2,168		552		2,000		7,949
Total commercial		395,625		564,556		160,763		115,910		108,086		159,371		563,060		2,067,371
Commercial real estate:
Pass		195,095		732,186		462,732		342,786		315,383		334,934		17,330		2,400,446
Watch		13,209		91,440		133,721		89,517		29,142		48,557		1,658		407,244
Special Mention		19,920		9,818		7,902		9,949		7,172		13,716		423		68,900
Substandard		2,500		15,325		3,557		2,425		4,400		3,005		—		31,212
Substandard non-accrual		—		784		739		821		882		1,938		—		5,164
Total commercial real estate		230,724		849,553		608,651		445,498		356,979		402,150		19,411		2,912,966
Real estate construction:
Pass		40,766		167,230		143,555		39,297		1,164		1,680		6,614		400,306
Watch		2,079		11,915		3,653		330		1,785		156		—		19,918
Special Mention		—		—		9		—		—		—		—		9
Substandard		—		2,400		—		—		—		—		—		2,400
Substandard non-accrual		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total real estate construction		42,845		181,545		147,217		39,627		2,949		1,836		6,614		422,633
Retail real estate:
Pass		161,016		207,536		144,201		118,052		117,359		351,700		218,383		1,318,247
Watch		189		2,557		2,040		1,407		291		846		2,549		9,879
Special Mention		377		33		—		18		—		1,948		—		2,376
Substandard		323		882		91		56		168		2,497		285		4,302
Substandard non-accrual		483		137		76		650		1,128		4,818		1,203		8,495
Total retail real estate		162,388		211,145		146,408		120,183		118,946		361,809		222,420		1,343,299
Retail other:
Pass		2,014		6,835		8,062		4,652		1,949		800		8,621		32,933
Watch		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard non-accrual		—		14		7		5		14		58		—		98
Total retail other		2,014		6,849		8,069		4,657		1,963		858		8,621		33,031
Total portfolio loans	$	833,596	$	1,813,648	$	1,071,108	$	725,875	$	588,923	$	926,024	$	820,126	$	6,779,300

Risk Grade Ratings	Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year													Revolving
As of December 31, 2020	2020		2019		2018		2017		2016			Prior		loans		Total
Commercial:
Pass	$	812,536	$	158,307	$	107,565	$	93,190	$	61,847	$	79,970	$	455,340	$	1,768,755
Watch		16,544		22,247		14,954		13,724		2,577		10,943		55,959		136,948
Special Mention		6,402		2,671		2,069		7,164		6,763		13,733		33,645		72,447
Substandard		7,772		3,791		2,371		1,939		819		1,233		9,978		27,903
Substandard non-accrual		150		3,045		451		2,168		641		68		2,000		8,523
Total commercial		843,404		190,061		127,410		118,185		72,647		105,947		556,922		2,014,576
Commercial real estate:
Pass		717,559		503,977		360,573		384,843		180,555		227,068		18,797		2,393,372
Watch		88,297		110,526		90,412		33,734		32,887		27,023		398		383,277
Special Mention		16,490		8,858		10,490		10,505		7,102		21,808		233		75,486
Substandard		17,445		4,166		1,491		7,812		2,111		1,377		495		34,897
Substandard non-accrual		1,091		776		821		882		286		1,647		—		5,503
Total commercial real estate		840,882		628,303		463,787		437,776		222,941		278,923		19,923		2,892,535
Real estate construction:
Pass		179,232		171,663		64,025		1,468		761		1,444		16,088		434,681
Watch		18,485		3,657		337		1,838		164						24,481
Special Mention		67		10		—		—		—		—		—		77
Substandard		2,400		—		—		—		146		—		—		2,546
Substandard non-accrual		—		—		—		—		—		1		—		1
Total real estate construction		200,184		175,330		64,362		3,306		1,071		1,445		16,088		461,786
Retail real estate:
Pass		319,302		162,711		135,065		136,427		140,600		257,147		231,364		1,382,616
Watch		2,715		2,053		1,396		349		579		233		2,939		10,264
Special Mention		509		—		—		—		1,962		—		—		2,471
Substandard		899		96		56		26		727		1,631		267		3,702
Substandard non-accrual		687		78		646		1,147		233		4,815		1,193		8,799
Total retail real estate		324,112		164,938		137,163		137,949		144,101		263,826		235,763		1,407,852
Retail other:
Pass		8,357		9,430		5,600		2,516		691		440		10,290		37,324
Watch		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard non-accrual		14		7		5		15		5		57		1		104
Total retail other		8,371		9,437		5,605		2,531		696		497		10,291		37,428
Total portfolio loans	$	2,216,953	$	1,168,069	$	798,327	$	699,747	$	441,456	$	650,638	$	838,987	$	6,814,177

An analysis of the amortized cost basis of portfolio loans that are past due and still accruing, or on a non-accrual status, is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
	Loans past due, still accruing						Non-accrual
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90+Days		Loans
Commercial	$	52	$	2,614	$	—	$	7,949
Commercial real estate		4,377		—		—		5,164
Real estate construction		—		—		—		—
Retail real estate		2,248		621		1,149		8,495
Retail other		8		9		—		98
Past due and non-accrual loans	$	6,685	$	3,244	$	1,149	$	21,706

	December 31, 2020
	Loans past due, still accruing						Non-accrual
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90+Days		Loans
Commercial	$	243	$	—	$	—	$	8,523
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		5,503
Real estate construction		237		235		—		1
Retail real estate		6,248		400		1,305		8,799
Retail other		66		149		66		104
Past due and non-accrual loans	$	6,794	$	784	$	1,371	$	22,930

Gross interest income recorded on 90+ day past due loans and that would have been recorded on non-accrual loans if they had been accruing interest in accordance with their original terms was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. The amount of interest collected on those loans and recognized on a cash basis that was included in interest income was insignificant for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

A summary of TDR loans is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
In compliance with modified terms		3,135		3,814
30 – 89 days past due		164		15
Included in non-performing loans		1,338		1,249
TDR loans	$	4,637	$	5,078

We did not newly classify any loans as TDRs during the three months ended March 31, 2021, that were in compliance with their modified terms or 30 – 89 days past due. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, one commercial loan for $0.5 million was newly classified as a non-performing TDR. This loan had been non-accrual since the second quarter of 2020. Also, during the three months ended March 31, 2021, one retail real estate loan for $0.1 million that had been a performing TDR for longer than 12 months became non-performing. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, three commercial loans for $0.5 million and one commercial real estate loan for $0.7 million were newly classified as non-performing TDRs. These loans had been non-accrual since 2019.

There were no TDRs that were entered into during the last 12 months that were subsequently classified as non-performing and had payment defaults (a default occurs when a loan is 90 days or more past due or transferred to non-accrual) during the three months ended March 31, 2021 or 2020.

Gross interest income that would have been recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, if TDRs had performed in accordance with their original terms compared with their modified terms, was insignificant.

Modified loans with payment deferrals that fall under the CARES Act or revised Interagency Statement that suspended requirements under GAAP related to TDR classification are not included in the Company’s TDR totals.

At March 31, 2021, the Company had $0.4 million of residential real estate in the process of foreclosure. The Company follows FHFA guidelines on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions on portfolio loans. The agency has extended the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions until at least June 30, 2021. Additionally, the Company follows all COVID-19 related state foreclosure and eviction orders. As these guidelines and orders may likely be updated, most foreclosures will be delayed into late-2021 or beyond.

The following tables provide details of loans evaluated individually, segregated by category. The Company evaluates loans with disparate risk characteristics on an individual basis. The unpaid contractual principal balance represents the customer outstanding balance excluding any partial charge-offs. Amortized cost represents customer balances net of any partial charge-offs recognized on the loan. Average amortized cost is calculated using the most recent four quarters (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
	Unpaid		Amortized
	Contractual		Cost		Amortized		Total				Average
	Principal		with No		Cost		Amortized		Related		Amortized
	Balance		Allowance		with Allowance		Cost		Allowance		Cost
Commercial	$	16,008	$	2,987	$	4,817	$	7,804	$	2,483	$	7,524
Commercial real estate		6,523		5,552		—		5,552		—		8,075
Real estate construction		287		287		—		287		—		450
Retail real estate		5,342		4,959		25		4,984		25		5,560
Retail other		—		—		—		—		—		—
Loans evaluated individually	$	28,160	$	13,785	$	4,842	$	18,627	$	2,508	$	21,609

	December 31, 2020
	Unpaid		Amortized
	Contractual		Cost		Amortized		Total				Average
	Principal		with No		Cost		Amortized		Related		Amortized
	Balance		Allowance		with Allowance		Cost		Allowance		Cost
Commercial	$	16,771	$	4,001	$	4,371	$	8,372	$	1,600	$	7,920
Commercial real estate		7,406		6,067		—		6,067		—		9,349
Real estate construction		292		292		—		292		—		581
Retail real estate		5,873		5,490		25		5,515		25		7,439
Retail other		—		—		—		—		—		10
Loans evaluated individually	$	30,342	$	15,850	$	4,396	$	20,246	$	1,625	$	25,299

Management's evaluation as to the ultimate collectability of loans includes estimates regarding future cash flows from operations and the value of property, real and personal, pledged as collateral. These estimates are affected by changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of borrowers. Collateral dependent loans are loans in which repayment is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral and there are no other available and reliable sources of repayment. Loans are written down to the lower of cost or fair value of underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell. As of March 31, 2021, there were $15.3 million of collateral dependent loans secured by real estate or business assets.

Management estimates the ACL balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. The cumulative loss rate used as the basis for the estimate of credit losses is comprised of the Company’s historical loss experience beginning in 2010. As of March 31, 2021, the Company expects the markets in which it operates to experience continued economic uncertainty around the levels of delinquencies over the next 12 months. Management adjusted the historical loss experience for these expectations with an immediate reversion to historical loss rate beyond this forecast period. PPP loans were excluded from the ACL calculation as they are 100% government guaranteed.

The following table details activity in the ACL. Allocation of a portion of the ACL to one category does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories (dollars in thousands):

	As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Real Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL beginning balance	$	23,866	$	46,230	$	8,193	$	21,992	$	767	$	101,048
Provision for credit losses		(665)		(2,695)		(1,250)		(2,276)		90		(6,796)
Charged-off		(262)		(303)		(209)		(3)		(187)		(964)
Recoveries		86		74		145		265		85		655
ACL ending balance	$	23,025	$	43,306	$	6,879	$	19,978	$	755	$	93,943

	As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326-30	$	18,291	$	21,190	$	3,204	$	10,495	$	568	$	53,748
Adoption of ASC 326-30		715		9,306		2,954		3,292		566		16,833
Provision for credit losses		5,673		6,526		889		4,037		91		17,216
Charged-off		(2,042)		(1,099)		—		(708)		(299)		(4,148)
Recoveries		88		44		146		338		119		735
ACL ending balance	$	22,725	$	35,967	$	7,193	$	17,454	$	1,045	$	84,384

The following table presents the ACL and amortized cost of portfolio loans by category (dollars in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2021
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL:
Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,483	$	—	$	—	$	25	$	—	$	2,508
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		20,542		43,306		6,879		19,953		755		91,435
ACL ending balance	$	23,025	$	43,306	$	6,879	$	19,978	$	755	$	93,943
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,804	$	3,644	$	287	$	4,613	$	—	$	16,348
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,059,567		2,907,414		422,346		1,338,315		33,031		6,760,673
PCD loans evaluated for impairment		—		1,908		—		371		—		2,279
Loans ending balance	$	2,067,371	$	2,912,966	$	422,633	$	1,343,299	$	33,031	$	6,779,300

	As of December 31, 2020
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL:
Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,600	$	—	$	—	$	25	$	—	$	1,625
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		22,266		46,230		8,193		21,967		767		99,423
ACL ending balance	$	23,866	$	46,230	$	8,193	$	21,992	$	767	$	101,048
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,372	$	4,161	$	292	$	5,149	$	—	$	17,974
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,006,204		2,886,468		461,494		1,402,337		37,428		6,793,931
PCD loans evaluated for impairment		—		1,906		—		366		—		2,272
Loans ending balance	$	2,014,576	$	2,892,535	$	461,786	$	1,407,852	$	37,428	$	6,814,177

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Deposits

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Deposits

Deposits

Note 5: Deposits

The composition of deposits is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Demand deposits, noninterest-bearing	$	2,859,492	$	2,552,039
Interest-bearing transaction deposits		2,312,008		2,263,093
Saving deposits and money market deposits		2,679,879		2,743,369
Time deposits		1,022,468		1,119,348
Total deposits	$	8,873,847	$	8,677,849

Additional information about our deposits is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Brokered savings deposits and money market deposits	$	2,699	$	2,251
Brokered time deposits		5,259		5,257
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000		502,968		568,735
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination that meets or exceeds the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000		155,401		192,563

As of March 31, 2021, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,
Scheduled maturities of time deposits:	2021
April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022	$	704,942
April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023		175,252
April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024		98,282
April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025		29,736
April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026		14,253
Thereafter		3
Total time deposits	$	1,022,468

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Borrowings

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Borrowings

Borrowings

Note 6: Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, which are classified as secured borrowings, generally mature daily. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are reflected at the amount of cash received in connection with the transaction. The underlying securities are held by the Company’s safekeeping agent. The Company may be required to provide additional collateral based on fluctuations in the fair value of the underlying securities. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	210,132		$	175,614
Weighted average rate for securities sold under agreements to repurchase		0.11	%		0.13	%

Federal funds purchased are short-term borrowings that generally mature between one and 90 days. The Company had no federal funds purchased at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020.

Short-term borrowings of $4.7 million at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, was composed of FHLB advances which mature in less than one year from date of origination and the portion of long-term FHLB debt which is due within the next 12 months.

On January 29, 2019, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement providing for the Company’s $20.0 million revolving credit facility with an annual interest rate of one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 1.75%. The revolving credit facility was set to mature on April 30, 2021. Subsequent to quarter end, on April 21, 2021, the maturity was extended by amendment for an additional one year, to April 30, 2022. The revolving credit facility incurs a non-usage fee based on the undrawn amount. The Company had no outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility on March 31, 2021, or December 31, 2020.

Long-term debt is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Notes payable, FHLB, original maturity of 5 years, collateralized by FHLB deposits, residential and commercial real estate loans and FHLB stock	$	4,584	$	4,757

As of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, funds borrowed from the FHLB, listed above, consisted of one variable-rate note maturing in May 2023, with an interest rate of 3.04%.

On May 25, 2017, the Company issued $40.0 million of 3.75% senior notes that mature on May 25, 2022. The senior notes are payable semi-annually on each May 25 and November 25, commencing on November 25, 2017. The senior notes are not subject to optional redemption by the Company. Additionally, on May 25, 2017, the Company issued $60.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on May 25, 2027. The subordinated notes, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for First Busey, bear interest at an annual rate of 4.75% for the first five years after issuance and thereafter bear interest at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 2.919%, as calculated on each applicable determination date. The subordinated notes are payable semi-annually on each May 25 and November 25, commencing on November 25, 2017, during the five-year fixed-term, and thereafter on February 25, May 25, August 25, and November 25 of each year, commencing on August 25, 2022. The subordinated notes have an optional redemption in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after May 25, 2022. The senior notes and subordinated notes are unsecured obligations of the Company.

On June 1, 2020, the Company issued $125.0 million of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes that mature on June 1, 2030. The subordinated notes, which qualify as Tier 2 capital for First Busey, bear interest at an annual rate of 5.25% for the first five years after issuance and thereafter bear interest at a floating rate equal to a three-month benchmark rate plus a spread of 5.11%, as calculated on each applicable determination date. The subordinated notes are payable semi-annually on each June 1 and December 1 during the five-year fixed-term, and thereafter on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2025. The subordinated notes have an optional redemption in whole or in part on any interest payment date on or after June 1, 2025. The subordinated notes are unsecured obligations of the Company.

Unamortized debt issuance costs related to senior notes and subordinated notes are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Unamortized debt issuance costs related to:
Senior notes issued in 2017	$	157	$	191
Subordinated notes issued in 2017		625		651
Subordinated notes issued in 2020		2,005		2,123
Total unamortized debt issuance costs	$	2,787	$	2,965

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Regulatory Capital

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Regulatory Capital

Regulatory Capital

Note 7: Regulatory Capital

The Company and Busey Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory – and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Capital amounts and classification also are subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Banking regulations identify five capital categories for insured depository institutions: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized. As of  March 31, 2021, and  December 31, 2020, all capital ratios of the Company and Busey Bank exceeded the well capitalized levels under the applicable regulatory capital adequacy guidelines. Management believes that no events or changes have occurred subsequent to March 31, 2021, that would change this designation.

On March 27, 2020, the FDIC and other federal banking agencies published an interim final rule that provides those banking organizations adopting CECL during 2020 with the option to delay for two years the estimated impact of CECL on regulatory capital and to phase in the aggregate impact of the deferral on regulatory capital over a subsequent three year period. On August 26, 2020, the CECL final rule was finalized and was substantially similar to the interim final rule. Under this final rule, because the Company has elected to use the deferral option, the regulatory capital impact of our transition adjustments recorded on January 1, 2020, from the adoption of CECL will be deferred for two years, until January 1, 2022. In addition, 25 percent of the ongoing impact of CECL on our ACL, retained earnings, and average total consolidated assets from January 1, 2020, through the end of the two-year deferral period, each as reported for regulatory capital purposes, will be added to the deferred transition amounts (“adjusted transition amounts”) and deferred for the two-year period. At the conclusion of the two-year period the adjusted transition amounts will be phased-in for regulatory capital purposes at a rate of 25 percent per year, with the phased-in amounts included in regulatory capital at the beginning of each year.

The following tables summarize the applicable holding company and bank regulatory capital requirements (dollars in thousands):

									Minimum
					Minimum				To Be Well
	Actual				Capital Requirement				Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
As of March 31, 2021:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,265,926	17.39	%	$	582,526	8.00	%	$	728,157	10.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,167,199	16.06	%	$	581,457	8.00	%	$	726,821	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,007,986	13.84	%	$	436,894	6.00	%	$	582,526	8.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	15.06	%	$	436,093	6.00	%	$	581,457	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	933,986	12.83	%	$	327,671	4.50	%	$	473,302	6.50	%
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	15.06	%	$	327,070	4.50	%	$	472,434	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,007,986	9.85	%	$	409,360	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	10.71	%	$	408,522	4.00	%	$	510,652	5.00	%

									Minimum
					Minimum				To Be Well
	Actual				Capital Requirement				Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
As of December 31, 2020:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,245,997	17.04	%	$	585,015	8.00	%	$	731,269	10.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,131,875	15.50	%	$	584,082	8.00	%	$	730,103	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	983,033	13.44	%	$	438,761	6.00	%	$	585,015	8.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	14.44	%	$	438,062	6.00	%	$	584,082	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	909,033	12.43	%	$	329,071	4.50	%	$	475,325	6.50	%
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	14.44	%	$	328,546	4.50	%	$	474,567	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated	$	983,033	9.79	%	$	401,717	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	10.52	%	$	400,581	4.00	%	$	500,727	5.00	%

In July 2013, U.S. federal banking authorities approved the Basel III Rule for strengthening international capital standards. The Basel III Rule introduced a capital conservation buffer, composed entirely of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital, which is added to the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios. The capital conservation buffer is not a minimum capital requirement; however, banking institutions with a ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets below the capital conservation buffer will face constraints on dividends, equity repurchases, and discretionary bonus payments based on the amount of the shortfall. In order to refrain from restrictions on dividends, equity repurchases, and discretionary bonus payments, banking institutions must maintain minimum ratios of (i) total capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 10.50%, (ii) Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.50%, and (iii) Common Equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.00%.

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Stock-based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation

Note 8: Stock-Based Compensation

Under the terms of the 2020 Equity Plan, the Company has granted restricted stock units, deferred stock units and performance-based restricted stock unit awards. The Company grants restricted stock units to members of management periodically throughout the year. Each restricted stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. These units have requisite service periods ranging from one to five years, subject to accelerated vesting upon eligible retirement from the Company. Recipients earn quarterly dividend equivalents on their respective units which entitle the recipients to additional units. Therefore, dividends earned each quarter compound based upon the updated unit balances.

The Company grants deferred stock units, which are restricted stock units with a deferred settlement date, to its directors and advisory directors. Each deferred stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. Deferred stock units vest over a one-year period following the grant date. These units generally are subject to the same terms as restricted stock units under the 2020 Equity Plan, except that, following vesting, settlement occurs within 30 days following the earlier of separation from the board or a change in control of the Company. After vesting and prior to delivery, these units will continue to earn dividend equivalents.

The Company also grants performance-based restricted stock unit awards to members of management periodically throughout the year. Each performance-based restricted stock unit is equivalent to one share of the Company’s common stock. The number of units that ultimately vest will be determined based on the achievement of the market or other performance goals, subject to accelerated service-based vesting conditions upon eligible retirement from the Company.

The Company has outstanding stock options assumed from acquisitions.

Upon vesting/delivery, shares are expected (though not required) to be issued from treasury.

Stock Option Plan

A summary of the status of, and changes in, the Company's stock option awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021, follows:

					Weighted-
			Weighted-		Average
			Average		Remaining
			Exercise		Contractual
	Shares		Price		Life
Outstanding at beginning of period		39,085	$	23.53		5.88
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Expired		(5,279)		23.53
Outstanding at end of period		33,806	$	23.53		5.63
Exercisable at end of period		33,806	$	23.53		5.63

The Company did not record any stock option compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021, or 2020. As of March 31, 2021, the Company did not have any unrecognized stock option expense.

Restricted Stock Unit, Deferred Stock Unit, and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Awards

A summary of changes in the Company’s restricted stock unit and deferred stock unit awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021, is as follows:

			Weighted-		Director		Weighted-
	Restricted		Average		Deferred		Average
	Stock		Grant Date		Stock		Grant Date
	Units		Fair Value		Units		Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of period		1,017,038	$	23.87		34,263	$	17.18
Granted		212,426		24.54		33,288		24.54
Dividend equivalents earned		11,310		20.67		1,172		20.67
Vested		—		—		(791)		20.67
Forfeited		(13,422)		26.98		—		—
Non-vested at end of period		1,227,352	$	23.93		67,932	$	20.81
Outstanding at end of period		1,227,352	$	23.93		71,835	$	24.30

On March 24, 2021, under the terms of the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company granted 212,426 restricted stock units to members of management, including the Vice-Chairman of the Board. The grant date fair value of the award totaled $5.2 million and will be recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period ranging from one year to five years. The terms of these awards included an accelerated vesting provision upon eligible retirement from the Company, after a one-year minimum requisite service period. Subsequent to the requisite service period, the awards will become 100% vested. Further, the Company granted 33,288 deferred stock units to directors and advisory directors. The grant date fair value of the award totaled $0.8 million and will be recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period of one year. Subsequent to the requisite service period, the awards will become 100% vested.

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company also granted a target of 70,815 market-based performance stock units with a maximum award of 113,304 units. The actual number of units issued at the vesting date could range from 0% to 160% of the initial grant, depending on attaining the market-based total shareholder return performance goal. The grant date fair value of the award is estimated to be $1.7 million and will be recognized in compensation expense over the performance period ending December 31, 2023. The Company expects to finalize the grant date fair value of these awards in the second quarter of 2021.

Further, during the first quarter of 2021, the Company granted a target of 28,344 performance-based stock units with a maximum award of 39,682 units. The actual number of units issued at the vest date could range from 0% to 140% of the initial grant, depending on attaining a performance goal based upon the compounded annual growth rate of the Remittance Processing segment. The grant date fair value of the award is $0.7 million and will be recognized in compensation expense over the performance period ending August 31, 2023, subject to achievement of the performance goal.

The Company recognized $1.4 million and $1.1 million of compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units, deferred stock units, and performance-based restricted stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of March 31, 2021, there was $17.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to these non-vested stock awards. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.2 years.

As of March 31, 2021, 1,094,149 shares remain available for issuance pursuant to the 2020 Equity Plan. The First Busey Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan expired as of December 31, 2020. The Company has included a proposal for approval of a new 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan within its Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 8, 2021.

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Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Note 9: Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Legal Matters

The Company is a party to legal actions which arise in the normal course of its business activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Credit Commitments and Contingencies

A summary of the contractual amount of the Company’s exposure to off-balance-sheet risk relating to the Company’s commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit	$	1,759,035	$	1,754,370
Standby letters of credit		39,643		38,937

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Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Note 10: Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements as part of its asset liability management strategy to help manage its interest rate risk position. Additionally, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments, including interest rate lock commitments issued to residential loan customers for loans that will be held for sale, forward sales commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to investors, and interest rate swaps with customers and other third parties. See “Note 11: Fair Value Measurements” for further discussion of the fair value measurement of such derivatives.

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

The Company entered into derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. For a derivative instrument that is designated and qualifies as a cash flow hedge, the change in fair value of the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The change in fair value of components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

Interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $70.0 million as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, were designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the risk of variability in cash flows (future interest payments) attributable to changes in the contractually specified 3 month LIBOR benchmark interest rate on the Company’s junior subordinated

debt owed to unconsolidated trusts and were determined to be highly effective during the period. The gross aggregate fair value of the swaps of $2.2 million and $3.1 million is recorded in other liabilities in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively, with changes in fair value recorded net of tax in other comprehensive income (loss). The Company expects the hedges to remain highly effective during the remaining terms of the swaps.

A summary of the interest-rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges is presented below (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Notional amount	$	70,000		$	70,000
Weighted average fixed pay rates		1.80	%		1.80	%
Weighted average variable 3-month LIBOR receive rates		0.18	%		0.22	%
Weighted average maturity, in years		2.61	yrs		2.85	yrs
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	$	(1,575)		$	(2,184)

Interest expense recorded on these swap transactions was $0.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021. The Company expects $0.3 million of the unrealized loss to be reclassified from OCI to interest expense during the next three months. This reclassified amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations, and the addition of other hedges subsequent to March 31, 2021.

The following table reflects the net gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income relating to cash flow derivative instruments for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Interest rate contracts	2021		2020
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax	$	410	$	(2,237)
(Gain) loss reclassified from OCI to interest expense, net of tax		199		(11)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	$	609	$	(2,248)

The Company pledged $2.4 million and $3.2 million in cash to secure its obligation under these contracts at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments

Interest rate lock commitments that meet the definition of derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are carried at their fair values in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited consolidated financial statements, with changes in the fair values of the corresponding derivative financial assets or liabilities recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.

Forward Sales Commitments

The Company economically hedges mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments issued to its residential loan customers related to loans that will be held for sale by obtaining corresponding best-efforts forward sales commitments with an investor to sell the loans at an agreed-upon price at the time the interest rate locks are issued to the customers. Forward sales commitments that meet the definition of derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are carried at their fair values in other assets or other liabilities in the unaudited consolidated financial statements. While such forward sales commitments generally served as an economic hedge to mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments, the Company did not designate them for hedge accounting treatment. Changes in fair value of the corresponding derivative financial asset or liability were recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.

Amounts and fair values of mortgage banking derivatives included in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
		Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
Derivatives with positive fair value	Location	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate lock commitments	Other assets	$	24,142	$	474	$	45,004	$	1,201
Forward sales commitments	Other assets		7,035		59		978		32
Mortgage banking derivatives recorded in other assets		$	31,177	$	533	$	45,982	$	1,233
Derivatives with negative fair value
Interest rate lock commitments	Other liabilities	$	931	$	2	$	118	$	1
Forward sales commitments	Other liabilities		55,454		879		84,964		2,662
Mortgage banking derivatives recorded in other liabilities		$	56,385	$	881	$	85,082	$	2,663

Net gains (losses) relating to these derivative instruments are summarized as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Location	2021		2020
Interest rate lock commitments	Mortgage revenue	$	472	$	4,849
Forward sales commitments	Mortgage revenue		(820)		(7,047)
Net gains (losses)		$	(348)	$	(2,198)

The impact of the net gains or losses on derivative financial instruments related to interest rate lock commitments issued to residential loan customers for loans that will be held for sale and forward sales commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to loan investors are almost entirely offset by a corresponding change in the fair value of loans held for sale.

Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated as Hedges

The Company may offer derivative contracts to its customers in connection with their risk management needs. The Company manages the risk associated with these contracts by entering into an equal and offsetting derivative with a third-party dealer. These contracts support variable rate, commercial loan relationships totaling $401.2 million and $395.0 million, at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively. These derivatives generally worked together as an economic interest rate hedge, but the Company did not designate them for hedge accounting treatment. Consequently, changes in fair value of the corresponding derivative financial asset or liability were recorded as either a charge or credit to current earnings during the period in which the changes occurred.

Amounts and fair values of derivative assets and liabilities related to customer interest rate swaps recorded in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Derivative Asset				Derivative Liability
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
March 31, 2021	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	$	308,178	$	18,881	$	93,069	$	3,209
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating		93,069		3,209		308,178		18,881
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	401,247	$	22,090	$	401,247	$	22,090

	Derivative Asset				Derivative Liability
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
December 31, 2020	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	$	394,954	$	32,685	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating		—		—		394,954		32,685
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	394,954	$	32,685	$	394,954	$	32,685

Changes in fair value of these derivative assets and liabilities are recorded in non-interest expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Location	2021		2020
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	Non-interest expense	$	(10,595)	$	23,478
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating	Non-interest expense		10,595		(23,478)
Net change in fair value of interest rate swaps		$	—	$	—

The Company pledged $25.6 million and $36.0 million in cash to secure its obligation under these contracts at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

Note 11: Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received by selling that asset or paid in transferring that liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

● Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

● Level 2 Inputs – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (such as interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by market data by correlation or other means.

● Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs for determining the fair values of assets or liabilities that reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities.

A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. These valuation methodologies were applied to those Company assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value.

In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, when available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable data. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. These adjustments may include amounts to reflect, among other things, counterparty credit quality and the company's creditworthiness as well as unobservable parameters. Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time. While management believes the Company's valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

Debt Securities Available for Sale

Debt securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 measurements. The Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The independent pricing service utilizes evaluated pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid, and other market information. Because many fixed income securities do not trade on a daily basis, the independent pricing service applies available information, focusing on observable market data such as benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing, to prepare evaluations.

The independent pricing service uses model processes, such as the Option Adjusted Spread model, to assess interest rate impact and develop prepayment scenarios. The models and processes take into account market conventions. For each asset class, a team of evaluators gathers information from market sources and integrates relevant credit information, perceived market movements, and sector news into the evaluated pricing applications and models.

Market inputs that the independent pricing service normally seeks for evaluations of securities, listed in approximate order of priority, include: benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data including market research publications. The independent pricing service also monitors market indicators, industry, and economic events. For certain security types, additional inputs may be used or some of the market inputs may not be applicable. Evaluators may prioritize inputs differently on any given day for any security based on market conditions, and not all inputs listed are available for use in the evaluation process for each security evaluation on a given day. Because the data utilized was observable, the securities have been classified as Level 2.

Equity Securities

Equity securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 or Level 2 measurements. For mutual funds, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets are utilized to determine fair value at the measurement date and have been classified as Level 1. For stock, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active are utilized and classified as Level 2.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 measurements. The fair value of the mortgage loans held for sale are measured using observable quoted market or contract prices or market price equivalents and are classified as Level 2.

Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities

Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 measurements. The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities is determined based on prices that are obtained from a third-party which uses observable market inputs. Derivative assets and liabilities are classified as Level 2.

The following tables summarize financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	23,757	$	—	$	23,757
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		66,578		—		66,578
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		287,462		—		287,462
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		498,518		—		498,518
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		1,786,320		—		1,786,320
Corporate debt securities		—		134,320		—		134,320
Equity securities		—		7,146		—		7,146
Loans held for sale		—		38,272		—		38,272
Derivative assets		—		22,623		—		22,623
Derivative liabilities		—		25,173		—		25,173

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2020	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	27,837	$	—	$	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		69,519		—		69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		304,711		—		304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		418,616		—		418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		1,368,315		—		1,368,315
Corporate debt securities		—		72,189		—		72,189
Equity securities		—		5,530		—		5,530
Loans held for sale		—		42,813		—		42,813
Derivative assets		—		33,918		—		33,918
Derivative liabilities		—		38,403		—		38,403

Certain financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).

Loans Evaluated Individually

The Company does not record portfolio loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, periodically, a loan is evaluated individually and is reported at the fair value of the underlying collateral, less estimated costs to sell, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. If the collateral value is not sufficient, a specific reserve is recorded. Collateral values are estimated using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs based on customized discounting criteria. Due to the significance of unobservable inputs, fair values of individually evaluated collateral dependent loans have been classified as Level 3.

OREO

Non-financial assets measured at fair value include OREO (upon initial recognition or subsequent impairment). OREO properties are measured using a combination of observable inputs, including recent appraisals, and unobservable inputs. Due to the significance of unobservable inputs, all OREO fair values have been classified as Level 3.

Bank Property Held for Sale

Bank property held for sale represents certain banking center office buildings which the Company has closed and consolidated with other existing banking centers. Bank property held for sale is measured at the lower of amortized cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Fair values were based upon discounted appraisals or real estate listing prices. Due to the significance of unobservable inputs, fair values of all bank property held for sale have been classified as Level 3.

The following tables summarize assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Loans evaluated individually	$	—	$	—	$	2,334	$	2,334
OREO		—		—		51		51
Bank property held for sale		—		—		9,101		9,101

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2020	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Loans evaluated individually	$	—	$	—	$	2,771	$	2,771
OREO		—		—		106		106
Bank property held for sale		—		—		10,676		10,676

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value		Valuation	Unobservable	Range
March 31, 2021	Estimate		Techniques	Input	(Weighted Average)
Loans evaluated individually	$	2,334	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-42.8	%	to	-100.0	%	(-51.8)	%
OREO		51	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-33.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-67.9)	%
Bank property held for sale		9,101	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	-6.2	%	to	-64.9	%	(-41.3)	%
December 31, 2020
Loans evaluated individually	$	2,771	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-30.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-37.0)	%
OREO		106	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-25.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-54.5)	%
Bank property held for sale		10,676	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	-6.2	%	to	-64.9	%	(-42.8)	%

Estimated fair values of financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Financial assets:
Level 1 inputs:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	404,802	$	404,802	$	688,537	$	688,537
Level 2 inputs:
Accrued interest receivable		31,876		31,876		33,240		33,240
Level 3 inputs:
Portfolio loans, net		6,685,357		6,740,655		6,713,129		6,755,425
Mortgage servicing rights		10,409		12,461		10,912		11,107
Other servicing rights		1,528		2,055		1,434		1,966
Financial liabilities:
Level 2 inputs:
Time deposits	$	1,022,468	$	1,031,778	$	1,119,348	$	1,132,107
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		210,132		210,132		175,614		175,614
Short-term borrowings		4,663		4,669		4,658		4,661
Long-term debt		4,584		4,806		4,757		5,014
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts		71,509		56,511		71,468		59,943
Accrued interest payable		5,671		5,671		3,401		3,401
Level 3 inputs:
Senior notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		39,843		40,066		39,809		40,104
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		182,370		184,819		182,226		187,697

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Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

Note 12: Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, which include deferred stock units that are vested but not delivered. Diluted earnings per common share is computed using the treasury stock method and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if the Company’s outstanding stock options and warrants were exercised and restricted stock units were vested.

Earnings per common share have been computed as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Net income	$	37,816	$	15,364
Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		54,471,860		54,661,787
Dilutive effect of outstanding options, warrants, and restricted stock units as determined by the application of the treasury stock method		563,946		251,542
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted for diluted earnings per share calculation		55,035,806		54,913,329
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Common stock equivalents excluded from the earning per common share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive		358,279		244,242

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Note 13: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table represents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the periods below (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021						2020
		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale:
Balance at beginning of period	$	49,644	$	(14,151)	$	35,493	$	21,192	$	(6,032)	$	15,160
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, net		(42,072)		11,993		(30,079)		30,086		(8,589)		21,497
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net		(25)		7		(18)		(1,556)		448		(1,108)
Balance at end of period	$	7,547	$	(2,151)	$	5,396	$	49,722	$	(14,173)	$	35,549
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Balance at beginning of period	$	(3,055)	$	871	$	(2,184)	$	(280)	$	80	$	(200)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net		574		(164)		410		(3,129)		892		(2,237)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net		278		(79)		199		(15)		4		(11)
Balance at end of period	$	(2,203)	$	628	$	(1,575)	$	(3,424)	$	976	$	(2,448)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	5,344	$	(1,523)	$	3,821	$	46,298	$	(13,197)	$	33,101

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Operating Segments and Related Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Operating Segments and Related Information

Operating Segments and Related Information

Note 14: Operating Segments and Related Information

The Company has three reportable operating segments: Banking, Remittance Processing, and Wealth Management. The Banking operating segment provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its banking center network in Illinois; the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area; southwest Florida; and through its banking center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Remittance Processing operating segment provides solutions for online bill payments, lockbox, and walk-in payments. The Wealth Management operating segment provides a full range of asset management, investment, and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations, tax preparation, philanthropic advisory services, farms, and brokerage services.

The Company’s three operating segments are strategic business units that are separately managed as they offer different products and services and have different marketing strategies. The “other” category consists of the Parent Company, First Busey Risk Management, and the elimination of intercompany transactions.

The segment financial information provided below has been derived from information used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company. The accounting policies of the three segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in “Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies” to the Company’s 2020 Annual Report. The Company accounts for intersegment revenue and transfers at current market value.

Following is a summary of selected financial information for the Company’s operating segments (dollars in thousands):

	Goodwill				Total Assets
	As of				As of
	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Banking	$	288,436	$	288,436	$	10,674,402	$	10,462,673
Remittance Processing		8,992		8,992		46,765		46,553
Wealth Management		14,108		14,108		50,392		46,504
Other		—		—		(11,996)		(11,683)
Totals	$	311,536	$	311,536	$	10,759,563	$	10,544,047

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Net interest income:
Banking	$	68,455	$	71,573
Remittance Processing		20		19
Wealth Management		—		—
Other		(3,582)		(2,159)
Total net interest income	$	64,893	$	69,433
Non-interest income:
Banking	$	12,884	$	13,168
Remittance Processing		4,861		4,069
Wealth Management		12,587		11,709
Other		1,113		(1,429)
Total non-interest income	$	31,445	$	27,517
Non-interest expense:
Banking	$	42,091	$	48,515
Remittance Processing		4,290		2,903
Wealth Management		6,565		6,974
Other		1,553		2,122
Total non-interest expense	$	54,499	$	60,514
Income before income taxes:
Banking	$	46,044	$	19,010
Remittance Processing		591		1,185
Wealth Management		6,022		4,735
Other		(4,022)		(5,710)
Total income before income taxes	$	48,635	$	19,220
Net income:
Banking	$	35,528	$	14,924
Remittance Processing		429		860
Wealth Management		4,682		3,599
Other		(2,823)		(4,019)
Total net income	$	37,816	$	15,364

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Leases

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Leases

Leases

Note 15: Leases

The Company has operating leases consisting primarily of equipment leases and real estate leases. The Company leases real estate property for banking centers, ATM locations, and office space with terms extending through 2032. As of March 31, 2021, the Company reported $7.3 million of right-of-use assets and $7.4 million lease liabilities in its unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following tables represents lease costs and other lease information for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Lease Costs	2021			2020
Operating lease costs	$	564		$	620
Variable lease costs		174			171
Short-term lease costs		18			15
Total lease cost	$	756		$	806
Other information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating lease cash flows – Fixed payments	$	546		$	611
Operating lease cash flows – Liability reduction		495			530
Right of use assets obtained during the period in exchange for operating lease liabilities		148			128
Weighted average lease term (in years)		5.83			6.51
Weighted average discount rate		2.80	%		3.05	%

At March 31, 2021, the Company was obligated under noncancelable operating leases for office space and other commitments. Rent expense under operating leases, included in net occupancy and equipment expense, was $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

Rent commitments were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,
	2021
Remainder of 2021	$	1,440
2022		1,604
2023		1,409
2024		974
2025		840
Thereafter		1,792
Amounts representing interest		(679)
Present value of net future minimum lease payments	$	7,380

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of operations

Nature of Operations

First Busey Corporation, a Nevada corporation organized in 1980, is a $10.8 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Our common stock is traded on The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “BUSE.”

The Company operates and reports its business in three segments: Banking, Remittance Processing, and Wealth Management. The Banking operating segment provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through the Company’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Busey Bank, with banking centers in Illinois; the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area; southwest Florida; and Indianapolis, Indiana. The Remittance Processing operating segment provides solutions for online bill payments, lockbox, and walk-in payments through the Company’s subsidiary, FirsTech. The Wealth Management operating segment provides a full range of asset management, investment, and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses and foundations, tax preparation, philanthropic advisory services, farms, and brokerage services.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

These unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2020 Annual Report. These interim unaudited consolidated financial statements serve to update our 2020 Annual Report and may not include all information and notes necessary to constitute a complete set of financial statements.

We prepared these unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. We have eliminated intercompany accounts and transactions. We have also reclassified certain prior year amounts to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

In our opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments needed to present fairly our results for the interim periods. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year or any other interim period.

COVID-19

COVID-19

First Busey continues to operate as an essential community resource during these challenging and unprecedented times. Federal bank regulatory agencies, along with their state counterparts, have issued a steady stream of guidance responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and have taken a number of steps to help banks navigate the pandemic and mitigate its impact.

The Company remains vigilant, given that negative impacts of COVID-19, such as further margin compression and a deterioration in asset quality, could impact future quarters.

As part of the CARES Act, Congress appropriated approximately $349 billion for the creation of the PPP and then authorized a second phase for an additional $310 billion in PPP loans. The program provided payroll assistance for the nation’s nearly 30 million small businesses—and select nonprofits—in the form of 100% government-guaranteed low-interest loans from the SBA. First Busey served as a bridge for the program, actively helping existing and new business clients sign up for this important financial resource. The Company originated a total of $749.4 million in first round PPP loans representing 4,569 new and existing customers. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had received approximately $478.5 million in loan forgiveness on these loans from the SBA and had submitted forgiveness applications to the SBA for another $131.6 million. Net fee income accretion recognized on these loans in the first quarter of 2021 was $3.3 million.

On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid Act extended the authority to make PPP loans through March 31, 2021, and revised certain PPP requirements. On March 30, 2021, the President signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021, which extended the PPP application deadline to May 31, 2021, or until funding is exhausted. As of March 31, 2021, the Company originated a total of $262.5 million in second round PPP loans representing 2,123 new and existing customers. Net fee income accretion recognized on the loans related to this new round of PPP in the first quarter of 2021 was $0.3 million.

At March 31, 2021, First Busey had $533.4 million in total PPP loans outstanding, with an amortized cost of $522.1 million, representing 3,441 customers.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

In preparing the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, the Company’s management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates which are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the fair value of investment securities available for sale, fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, goodwill, income taxes, and the determination of the ACL.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and/or disclosure through the date the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report were issued. There were no significant subsequent events for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, through the filing date of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Securities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Securities

Schedule of amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and fair values of securities classified available for sale and held to maturity

The table below provides the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses, and fair values of debt securities summarized by major category (dollars in thousands):

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized				Fair
March 31, 2021:	Cost		Gains		Losses			ACL	Value
U.S. Treasury securities	$	23,514	$	243	$	—	$	—	$	23,757
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		64,903		1,720		(45)		—		66,578
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		280,150		8,854		(1,542)		—		287,462
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		499,996		5,308		(6,786)		—		498,518
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,786,062		18,587		(18,329)		—		1,786,320
Corporate debt securities		134,783		964		(1,427)		—		134,320
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,789,408	$	35,676	$	(28,129)	$	—	$	2,796,955

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2020:	Cost		Gains		Losses			ACL	Value
U.S. Treasury securities	$	27,481	$	356	$	—	$	—	$	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		67,406		2,162		(49)		—		69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		292,940		11,779		(8)		—		304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		408,716		10,212		(312)		—		418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,344,047		24,571		(303)		—		1,368,315
Corporate debt securities		70,953		1,237		(1)		—		72,189
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,211,543	$	50,317	$	(673)		—	$	2,261,187

Schedule of amortized cost and fair value of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity by contractual maturity

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized				Fair
December 31, 2020:	Cost		Gains		Losses			ACL	Value
U.S. Treasury securities	$	27,481	$	356	$	—	$	—	$	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		67,406		2,162		(49)		—		69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		292,940		11,779		(8)		—		304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		408,716		10,212		(312)		—		418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,344,047		24,571		(303)		—		1,368,315
Corporate debt securities		70,953		1,237		(1)		—		72,189
Debt securities available for sale	$	2,211,543	$	50,317	$	(673)		—	$	2,261,187

Schedule of realized gains and losses related to sales of securities

Realized gains and losses related to sales and calls of debt securities available for sale are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Gross security gains	$	25	$	1,561
Gross security (losses)		—		(5)
Net gains (losses) on sales of debt securities (1)	$	25	$	1,556

(1) Net gains (losses) on sales of securities reported on the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income includes sales of equity securities, excluded in this table.

Schedule of securities with gross unrealized losses aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position

The following information pertains to debt securities with gross unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (dollars in thousands):

	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
March 31, 2021:	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies	$	—	$	—	$	4,695	$	(45)	$	4,695	$	(45)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		58,555		(1,542)		—		—		58,555		(1,542)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		314,109		(6,786)		—		—		314,109		(6,786)
Residential mortgage-backed securities		1,019,462		(18,325)		352		(4)		1,019,814		(18,329)
Corporate debt securities		95,164		(1,427)		—		—		95,164		(1,427)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	1,487,290	$	(28,080)	$	5,047	$	(49)	$	1,492,337	$	(28,129)

	Less than 12 months				12 months or more				Total
	Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
December 31, 2020:	Value		Losses		Value		Losses		Value		Losses
Debt securities available for sale
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies	$	—	$	—	$	4,957	$	(49)	$	4,957	$	(49)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		762		(8)		—		—		762		(8)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		129,655		(312)		—		—		129,655		(312)
Residential mortgage-backed securities		89,997		(300)		139		(3)		90,136		(303)
Corporate debt securities		1,499		(1)		—		—		1,499		(1)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	221,913	$	(621)	$	5,096	$	(52)	$	227,009	$	(673)

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Portfolio Loans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Portfolio Loans

Distribution of portfolio loans

Distributions of portfolio loans are as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Commercial	$	2,067,371	$	2,014,576
Commercial real estate		2,912,966		2,892,535
Real estate construction		422,633		461,786
Retail real estate		1,343,299		1,407,852
Retail other		33,031		37,428
Portfolio loans	$	6,779,300	$	6,814,177
ACL		(93,943)		(101,048)
Portfolio loans, net	$	6,685,357	$	6,713,129

Summary of risk grades segregated by category of portfolio loans (excluding accretable purchase accounting adjustments and clearings)

The following table is a summary of risk grades segregated by category of portfolio loans (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
					Special				Substandard
	Pass		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Non-accrual
Commercial	$	1,830,063	$	123,390	$	78,546	$	27,423	$	7,949
Commercial real estate		2,400,446		407,244		68,900		31,212		5,164
Real estate construction		400,306		19,918		9		2,400		—
Retail real estate		1,318,247		9,879		2,376		4,302		8,495
Retail other		32,933		—		—		—		98
Portfolio loans	$	5,981,995	$	560,431	$	149,831	$	65,337	$	21,706

	December 31, 2020
					Special				Substandard
	Pass		Watch		Mention		Substandard		Non-accrual
Commercial	$	1,768,755	$	136,948	$	72,447	$	27,903	$	8,523
Commercial real estate		2,393,372		383,277		75,486		34,897		5,503
Real estate construction		434,681		24,481		77		2,546		1
Retail real estate		1,382,616		10,264		2,471		3,702		8,799
Retail other		37,324		—		—		—		104
Portfolio loans	$	6,016,748	$	554,970	$	150,481	$	69,048	$	22,930

Risk grades of portfolio loans, further sorted by origination

Risk grades of portfolio loans, further sorted by origination year, are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Risk Grade Ratings	Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year													Revolving
As of March 31, 2021	2021		2020		2019		2018		2017			Prior		loans		Total
Commercial:
Pass	$	388,147	$	536,074	$	131,127	$	97,322	$	88,238	$	126,916	$	462,239	$	1,830,063
Watch		4,830		14,828		18,085		6,890		9,185		12,947		56,625		123,390
Special Mention		2,061		4,241		5,590		8,369		6,680		18,831		32,774		78,546
Substandard		587		8,912		3,569		2,993		1,815		125		9,422		27,423
Substandard non-accrual		—		501		2,392		336		2,168		552		2,000		7,949
Total commercial		395,625		564,556		160,763		115,910		108,086		159,371		563,060		2,067,371
Commercial real estate:
Pass		195,095		732,186		462,732		342,786		315,383		334,934		17,330		2,400,446
Watch		13,209		91,440		133,721		89,517		29,142		48,557		1,658		407,244
Special Mention		19,920		9,818		7,902		9,949		7,172		13,716		423		68,900
Substandard		2,500		15,325		3,557		2,425		4,400		3,005		—		31,212
Substandard non-accrual		—		784		739		821		882		1,938		—		5,164
Total commercial real estate		230,724		849,553		608,651		445,498		356,979		402,150		19,411		2,912,966
Real estate construction:
Pass		40,766		167,230		143,555		39,297		1,164		1,680		6,614		400,306
Watch		2,079		11,915		3,653		330		1,785		156		—		19,918
Special Mention		—		—		9		—		—		—		—		9
Substandard		—		2,400		—		—		—		—		—		2,400
Substandard non-accrual		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total real estate construction		42,845		181,545		147,217		39,627		2,949		1,836		6,614		422,633
Retail real estate:
Pass		161,016		207,536		144,201		118,052		117,359		351,700		218,383		1,318,247
Watch		189		2,557		2,040		1,407		291		846		2,549		9,879
Special Mention		377		33		—		18		—		1,948		—		2,376
Substandard		323		882		91		56		168		2,497		285		4,302
Substandard non-accrual		483		137		76		650		1,128		4,818		1,203		8,495
Total retail real estate		162,388		211,145		146,408		120,183		118,946		361,809		222,420		1,343,299
Retail other:
Pass		2,014		6,835		8,062		4,652		1,949		800		8,621		32,933
Watch		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard non-accrual		—		14		7		5		14		58		—		98
Total retail other		2,014		6,849		8,069		4,657		1,963		858		8,621		33,031
Total portfolio loans	$	833,596	$	1,813,648	$	1,071,108	$	725,875	$	588,923	$	926,024	$	820,126	$	6,779,300

Risk Grade Ratings	Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year													Revolving
As of December 31, 2020	2020		2019		2018		2017		2016			Prior		loans		Total
Commercial:
Pass	$	812,536	$	158,307	$	107,565	$	93,190	$	61,847	$	79,970	$	455,340	$	1,768,755
Watch		16,544		22,247		14,954		13,724		2,577		10,943		55,959		136,948
Special Mention		6,402		2,671		2,069		7,164		6,763		13,733		33,645		72,447
Substandard		7,772		3,791		2,371		1,939		819		1,233		9,978		27,903
Substandard non-accrual		150		3,045		451		2,168		641		68		2,000		8,523
Total commercial		843,404		190,061		127,410		118,185		72,647		105,947		556,922		2,014,576
Commercial real estate:
Pass		717,559		503,977		360,573		384,843		180,555		227,068		18,797		2,393,372
Watch		88,297		110,526		90,412		33,734		32,887		27,023		398		383,277
Special Mention		16,490		8,858		10,490		10,505		7,102		21,808		233		75,486
Substandard		17,445		4,166		1,491		7,812		2,111		1,377		495		34,897
Substandard non-accrual		1,091		776		821		882		286		1,647		—		5,503
Total commercial real estate		840,882		628,303		463,787		437,776		222,941		278,923		19,923		2,892,535
Real estate construction:
Pass		179,232		171,663		64,025		1,468		761		1,444		16,088		434,681
Watch		18,485		3,657		337		1,838		164						24,481
Special Mention		67		10		—		—		—		—		—		77
Substandard		2,400		—		—		—		146		—		—		2,546
Substandard non-accrual		—		—		—		—		—		1		—		1
Total real estate construction		200,184		175,330		64,362		3,306		1,071		1,445		16,088		461,786
Retail real estate:
Pass		319,302		162,711		135,065		136,427		140,600		257,147		231,364		1,382,616
Watch		2,715		2,053		1,396		349		579		233		2,939		10,264
Special Mention		509		—		—		—		1,962		—		—		2,471
Substandard		899		96		56		26		727		1,631		267		3,702
Substandard non-accrual		687		78		646		1,147		233		4,815		1,193		8,799
Total retail real estate		324,112		164,938		137,163		137,949		144,101		263,826		235,763		1,407,852
Retail other:
Pass		8,357		9,430		5,600		2,516		691		440		10,290		37,324
Watch		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Special Mention		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard non-accrual		14		7		5		15		5		57		1		104
Total retail other		8,371		9,437		5,605		2,531		696		497		10,291		37,428
Total portfolio loans	$	2,216,953	$	1,168,069	$	798,327	$	699,747	$	441,456	$	650,638	$	838,987	$	6,814,177

Summary of portfolio loans that are past due and still accruing or on a non-accrual status

An analysis of the amortized cost basis of portfolio loans that are past due and still accruing, or on a non-accrual status, is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021
	Loans past due, still accruing						Non-accrual
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90+Days		Loans
Commercial	$	52	$	2,614	$	—	$	7,949
Commercial real estate		4,377		—		—		5,164
Real estate construction		—		—		—		—
Retail real estate		2,248		621		1,149		8,495
Retail other		8		9		—		98
Past due and non-accrual loans	$	6,685	$	3,244	$	1,149	$	21,706

	December 31, 2020
	Loans past due, still accruing						Non-accrual
	30-59 Days		60-89 Days		90+Days		Loans
Commercial	$	243	$	—	$	—	$	8,523
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		5,503
Real estate construction		237		235		—		1
Retail real estate		6,248		400		1,305		8,799
Retail other		66		149		66		104
Past due and non-accrual loans	$	6,794	$	784	$	1,371	$	22,930

Summary of restructured loans

A summary of TDR loans is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
In compliance with modified terms		3,135		3,814
30 – 89 days past due		164		15
Included in non-performing loans		1,338		1,249
TDR loans	$	4,637	$	5,078

Schedule of details of impaired loans, segregated by category

	March 31, 2021
	Unpaid		Amortized
	Contractual		Cost		Amortized		Total				Average
	Principal		with No		Cost		Amortized		Related		Amortized
	Balance		Allowance		with Allowance		Cost		Allowance		Cost
Commercial	$	16,008	$	2,987	$	4,817	$	7,804	$	2,483	$	7,524
Commercial real estate		6,523		5,552		—		5,552		—		8,075
Real estate construction		287		287		—		287		—		450
Retail real estate		5,342		4,959		25		4,984		25		5,560
Retail other		—		—		—		—		—		—
Loans evaluated individually	$	28,160	$	13,785	$	4,842	$	18,627	$	2,508	$	21,609

	December 31, 2020
	Unpaid		Amortized
	Contractual		Cost		Amortized		Total				Average
	Principal		with No		Cost		Amortized		Related		Amortized
	Balance		Allowance		with Allowance		Cost		Allowance		Cost
Commercial	$	16,771	$	4,001	$	4,371	$	8,372	$	1,600	$	7,920
Commercial real estate		7,406		6,067		—		6,067		—		9,349
Real estate construction		292		292		—		292		—		581
Retail real estate		5,873		5,490		25		5,515		25		7,439
Retail other		—		—		—		—		—		10
Loans evaluated individually	$	30,342	$	15,850	$	4,396	$	20,246	$	1,625	$	25,299

Schedule of activity on the allowance for loan losses

The following table details activity in the ACL. Allocation of a portion of the ACL to one category does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories (dollars in thousands):

	As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Real Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL beginning balance	$	23,866	$	46,230	$	8,193	$	21,992	$	767	$	101,048
Provision for credit losses		(665)		(2,695)		(1,250)		(2,276)		90		(6,796)
Charged-off		(262)		(303)		(209)		(3)		(187)		(964)
Recoveries		86		74		145		265		85		655
ACL ending balance	$	23,025	$	43,306	$	6,879	$	19,978	$	755	$	93,943

	As of and for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
Beginning balance, prior to adoption of ASC 326-30	$	18,291	$	21,190	$	3,204	$	10,495	$	568	$	53,748
Adoption of ASC 326-30		715		9,306		2,954		3,292		566		16,833
Provision for credit losses		5,673		6,526		889		4,037		91		17,216
Charged-off		(2,042)		(1,099)		—		(708)		(299)		(4,148)
Recoveries		88		44		146		338		119		735
ACL ending balance	$	22,725	$	35,967	$	7,193	$	17,454	$	1,045	$	84,384

Schedule of allowance for loan losses and recorded investments in portfolio loans, by category

The following table presents the ACL and amortized cost of portfolio loans by category (dollars in thousands):

	As of March 31, 2021
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL:
Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	2,483	$	—	$	—	$	25	$	—	$	2,508
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		20,542		43,306		6,879		19,953		755		91,435
ACL ending balance	$	23,025	$	43,306	$	6,879	$	19,978	$	755	$	93,943
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	7,804	$	3,644	$	287	$	4,613	$	—	$	16,348
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,059,567		2,907,414		422,346		1,338,315		33,031		6,760,673
PCD loans evaluated for impairment		—		1,908		—		371		—		2,279
Loans ending balance	$	2,067,371	$	2,912,966	$	422,633	$	1,343,299	$	33,031	$	6,779,300

	As of December 31, 2020
			Commercial		Real Estate		Retail Real
	Commercial		Real Estate		Construction		Estate		Retail Other		Total
ACL:
Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	1,600	$	—	$	—	$	25	$	—	$	1,625
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		22,266		46,230		8,193		21,967		767		99,423
ACL ending balance	$	23,866	$	46,230	$	8,193	$	21,992	$	767	$	101,048
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	8,372	$	4,161	$	292	$	5,149	$	—	$	17,974
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		2,006,204		2,886,468		461,494		1,402,337		37,428		6,793,931
PCD loans evaluated for impairment		—		1,906		—		366		—		2,272
Loans ending balance	$	2,014,576	$	2,892,535	$	461,786	$	1,407,852	$	37,428	$	6,814,177

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Deposits (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Deposits

Schedule of composition of deposits

The composition of deposits is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Demand deposits, noninterest-bearing	$	2,859,492	$	2,552,039
Interest-bearing transaction deposits		2,312,008		2,263,093
Saving deposits and money market deposits		2,679,879		2,743,369
Time deposits		1,022,468		1,119,348
Total deposits	$	8,873,847	$	8,677,849

Additional information about our deposits is as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Brokered savings deposits and money market deposits	$	2,699	$	2,251
Brokered time deposits		5,259		5,257
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000		502,968		568,735
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination that meets or exceeds the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000		155,401		192,563

Schedule of maturities of time deposits

As of March 31, 2021, the scheduled maturities of time deposits are as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,
Scheduled maturities of time deposits:	2021
April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022	$	704,942
April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023		175,252
April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024		98,282
April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025		29,736
April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026		14,253
Thereafter		3
Total time deposits	$	1,022,468

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Borrowings (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Borrowings

Schedule of distribution of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and short-term borrowings and weighted average interest rates

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	210,132		$	175,614
Weighted average rate for securities sold under agreements to repurchase		0.11	%		0.13	%

Summary of long-term debt

Long-term debt is summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Notes payable, FHLB, original maturity of 5 years, collateralized by FHLB deposits, residential and commercial real estate loans and FHLB stock	$	4,584	$	4,757

Schedule of unamortized debt issuance cost

Unamortized debt issuance costs related to senior notes and subordinated notes are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Unamortized debt issuance costs related to:
Senior notes issued in 2017	$	157	$	191
Subordinated notes issued in 2017		625		651
Subordinated notes issued in 2020		2,005		2,123
Total unamortized debt issuance costs	$	2,787	$	2,965

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Regulatory Capital (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Regulatory Capital

Schedule of applicable holding company and bank regulatory capital requirements

The following tables summarize the applicable holding company and bank regulatory capital requirements (dollars in thousands):

									Minimum
					Minimum				To Be Well
	Actual				Capital Requirement				Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
As of March 31, 2021:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,265,926	17.39	%	$	582,526	8.00	%	$	728,157	10.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,167,199	16.06	%	$	581,457	8.00	%	$	726,821	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,007,986	13.84	%	$	436,894	6.00	%	$	582,526	8.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	15.06	%	$	436,093	6.00	%	$	581,457	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	933,986	12.83	%	$	327,671	4.50	%	$	473,302	6.50	%
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	15.06	%	$	327,070	4.50	%	$	472,434	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,007,986	9.85	%	$	409,360	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Busey Bank	$	1,094,260	10.71	%	$	408,522	4.00	%	$	510,652	5.00	%

									Minimum
					Minimum				To Be Well
	Actual				Capital Requirement				Capitalized
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio
As of December 31, 2020:
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	1,245,997	17.04	%	$	585,015	8.00	%	$	731,269	10.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,131,875	15.50	%	$	584,082	8.00	%	$	730,103	10.00	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	983,033	13.44	%	$	438,761	6.00	%	$	585,015	8.00	%
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	14.44	%	$	438,062	6.00	%	$	584,082	8.00	%
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets)
Consolidated	$	909,033	12.43	%	$	329,071	4.50	%	$	475,325	6.50	%
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	14.44	%	$	328,546	4.50	%	$	474,567	6.50	%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets)
Consolidated	$	983,033	9.79	%	$	401,717	4.00	%		N/A	N/A
Busey Bank	$	1,053,910	10.52	%	$	400,581	4.00	%	$	500,727	5.00	%

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Stock-based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Stock-based Compensation

Schedule of status of and changes in the Company's stock option awards

A summary of the status of, and changes in, the Company's stock option awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021, follows:

					Weighted-
			Weighted-		Average
			Average		Remaining
			Exercise		Contractual
	Shares		Price		Life
Outstanding at beginning of period		39,085	$	23.53		5.88
Exercised		—		—
Forfeited		—		—
Expired		(5,279)		23.53
Outstanding at end of period		33,806	$	23.53		5.63
Exercisable at end of period		33,806	$	23.53		5.63

Summary of the changes in company deferred stock units

A summary of changes in the Company’s restricted stock unit and deferred stock unit awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021, is as follows:

			Weighted-		Director		Weighted-
	Restricted		Average		Deferred		Average
	Stock		Grant Date		Stock		Grant Date
	Units		Fair Value		Units		Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of period		1,017,038	$	23.87		34,263	$	17.18
Granted		212,426		24.54		33,288		24.54
Dividend equivalents earned		11,310		20.67		1,172		20.67
Vested		—		—		(791)		20.67
Forfeited		(13,422)		26.98		—		—
Non-vested at end of period		1,227,352	$	23.93		67,932	$	20.81
Outstanding at end of period		1,227,352	$	23.93		71,835	$	24.30

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Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Schedule of contractual amount of exposure to off-balance-sheet risk

A summary of the contractual amount of the Company’s exposure to off-balance-sheet risk relating to the Company’s commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:
Commitments to extend credit	$	1,759,035	$	1,754,370
Standby letters of credit		39,643		38,937

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Summary of the interest-rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges

A summary of the interest-rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges is presented below (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Notional amount	$	70,000		$	70,000
Weighted average fixed pay rates		1.80	%		1.80	%
Weighted average variable 3-month LIBOR receive rates		0.18	%		0.22	%
Weighted average maturity, in years		2.61	yrs		2.85	yrs
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	$	(1,575)		$	(2,184)

Interest rate contract

Summary of gross gains and losses on derivative assets and liabilities recorded in non-interest income and expense in consolidated statements of income

The following table reflects the net gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income relating to cash flow derivative instruments for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Interest rate contracts	2021		2020
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax	$	410	$	(2,237)
(Gain) loss reclassified from OCI to interest expense, net of tax		199		(11)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	$	609	$	(2,248)

Interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments

Summary of fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheet

Amounts and fair values of mortgage banking derivatives included in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

		March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
		Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
Derivatives with positive fair value	Location	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate lock commitments	Other assets	$	24,142	$	474	$	45,004	$	1,201
Forward sales commitments	Other assets		7,035		59		978		32
Mortgage banking derivatives recorded in other assets		$	31,177	$	533	$	45,982	$	1,233
Derivatives with negative fair value
Interest rate lock commitments	Other liabilities	$	931	$	2	$	118	$	1
Forward sales commitments	Other liabilities		55,454		879		84,964		2,662
Mortgage banking derivatives recorded in other liabilities		$	56,385	$	881	$	85,082	$	2,663

Summary of gross gains and losses on derivative assets and liabilities recorded in non-interest income and expense in consolidated statements of income

Net gains (losses) relating to these derivative instruments are summarized as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Location	2021		2020
Interest rate lock commitments	Mortgage revenue	$	472	$	4,849
Forward sales commitments	Mortgage revenue		(820)		(7,047)
Net gains (losses)		$	(348)	$	(2,198)

Interest rate swap

Summary of fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheet

Amounts and fair values of derivative assets and liabilities related to customer interest rate swaps recorded in the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets are summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

	Derivative Asset				Derivative Liability
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
March 31, 2021	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	$	308,178	$	18,881	$	93,069	$	3,209
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating		93,069		3,209		308,178		18,881
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	401,247	$	22,090	$	401,247	$	22,090

	Derivative Asset				Derivative Liability
	Notional		Fair		Notional		Fair
December 31, 2020	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	$	394,954	$	32,685	$	—	$	—
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating		—		—		394,954		32,685
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	394,954	$	32,685	$	394,954	$	32,685

Summary of gross gains and losses on derivative assets and liabilities recorded in non-interest income and expense in consolidated statements of income

Changes in fair value of these derivative assets and liabilities are recorded in non-interest expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and summarized as follows (dollars in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Location	2021		2020
Interest rate swaps – pay floating, receive fixed	Non-interest expense	$	(10,595)	$	23,478
Interest rate swaps – pay fixed, receive floating	Non-interest expense		10,595		(23,478)
Net change in fair value of interest rate swaps		$	—	$	—

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Fair Value Measurements

Schedule of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following tables summarize financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	23,757	$	—	$	23,757
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		66,578		—		66,578
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		287,462		—		287,462
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		498,518		—		498,518
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		1,786,320		—		1,786,320
Corporate debt securities		—		134,320		—		134,320
Equity securities		—		7,146		—		7,146
Loans held for sale		—		38,272		—		38,272
Derivative assets		—		22,623		—		22,623
Derivative liabilities		—		25,173		—		25,173

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2020	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Debt securities available for sale:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	—	$	27,837	$	—	$	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies		—		69,519		—		69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		304,711		—		304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities		—		418,616		—		418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities		—		1,368,315		—		1,368,315
Corporate debt securities		—		72,189		—		72,189
Equity securities		—		5,530		—		5,530
Loans held for sale		—		42,813		—		42,813
Derivative assets		—		33,918		—		33,918
Derivative liabilities		—		38,403		—		38,403

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis

The following tables summarize assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Loans evaluated individually	$	—	$	—	$	2,334	$	2,334
OREO		—		—		51		51
Bank property held for sale		—		—		9,101		9,101

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
December 31, 2020	Inputs		Inputs		Inputs		Fair Value
Loans evaluated individually	$	—	$	—	$	2,771	$	2,771
OREO		—		—		106		106
Bank property held for sale		—		—		10,676		10,676

Schedule of quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements

The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the Company has utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value (dollars in thousands):

	Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
	Fair Value		Valuation	Unobservable	Range
March 31, 2021	Estimate		Techniques	Input	(Weighted Average)
Loans evaluated individually	$	2,334	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-42.8	%	to	-100.0	%	(-51.8)	%
OREO		51	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-33.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-67.9)	%
Bank property held for sale		9,101	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	-6.2	%	to	-64.9	%	(-41.3)	%
December 31, 2020
Loans evaluated individually	$	2,771	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-30.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-37.0)	%
OREO		106	Appraisal of collateral	Appraisal adjustments	-25.0	%	to	-100.0	%	(-54.5)	%
Bank property held for sale		10,676	Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price	Appraisal adjustments	-6.2	%	to	-64.9	%	(-42.8)	%

Schedule of estimated fair values of financial instruments

Estimated fair values of financial instruments that are reported at amortized cost in the Company’s unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Financial assets:
Level 1 inputs:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	404,802	$	404,802	$	688,537	$	688,537
Level 2 inputs:
Accrued interest receivable		31,876		31,876		33,240		33,240
Level 3 inputs:
Portfolio loans, net		6,685,357		6,740,655		6,713,129		6,755,425
Mortgage servicing rights		10,409		12,461		10,912		11,107
Other servicing rights		1,528		2,055		1,434		1,966
Financial liabilities:
Level 2 inputs:
Time deposits	$	1,022,468	$	1,031,778	$	1,119,348	$	1,132,107
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		210,132		210,132		175,614		175,614
Short-term borrowings		4,663		4,669		4,658		4,661
Long-term debt		4,584		4,806		4,757		5,014
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts		71,509		56,511		71,468		59,943
Accrued interest payable		5,671		5,671		3,401		3,401
Level 3 inputs:
Senior notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		39,843		40,066		39,809		40,104
Subordinated notes, net of unamortized issuance costs		182,370		184,819		182,226		187,697

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share

Schedule of computation of earnings per common share

Earnings per common share have been computed as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Net income	$	37,816	$	15,364
Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		54,471,860		54,661,787
Dilutive effect of outstanding options, warrants, and restricted stock units as determined by the application of the treasury stock method		563,946		251,542
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted for diluted earnings per share calculation		55,035,806		54,913,329
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.69	$	0.28
Common stock equivalents excluded from the earning per common share calculations because their effect would have been anti-dilutive		358,279		244,242

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table represents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the periods below (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021						2020
		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax		Before Tax		Tax Effect		Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale:
Balance at beginning of period	$	49,644	$	(14,151)	$	35,493	$	21,192	$	(6,032)	$	15,160
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, net		(42,072)		11,993		(30,079)		30,086		(8,589)		21,497
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net		(25)		7		(18)		(1,556)		448		(1,108)
Balance at end of period	$	7,547	$	(2,151)	$	5,396	$	49,722	$	(14,173)	$	35,549
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Balance at beginning of period	$	(3,055)	$	871	$	(2,184)	$	(280)	$	80	$	(200)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net		574		(164)		410		(3,129)		892		(2,237)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net		278		(79)		199		(15)		4		(11)
Balance at end of period	$	(2,203)	$	628	$	(1,575)	$	(3,424)	$	976	$	(2,448)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	5,344	$	(1,523)	$	3,821	$	46,298	$	(13,197)	$	33,101

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Operating Segments and Related Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Operating Segments and Related Information

Summary of information relating to operating segments

Following is a summary of selected financial information for the Company’s operating segments (dollars in thousands):

	Goodwill				Total Assets
	As of				As of
	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Banking	$	288,436	$	288,436	$	10,674,402	$	10,462,673
Remittance Processing		8,992		8,992		46,765		46,553
Wealth Management		14,108		14,108		50,392		46,504
Other		—		—		(11,996)		(11,683)
Totals	$	311,536	$	311,536	$	10,759,563	$	10,544,047

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Net interest income:
Banking	$	68,455	$	71,573
Remittance Processing		20		19
Wealth Management		—		—
Other		(3,582)		(2,159)
Total net interest income	$	64,893	$	69,433
Non-interest income:
Banking	$	12,884	$	13,168
Remittance Processing		4,861		4,069
Wealth Management		12,587		11,709
Other		1,113		(1,429)
Total non-interest income	$	31,445	$	27,517
Non-interest expense:
Banking	$	42,091	$	48,515
Remittance Processing		4,290		2,903
Wealth Management		6,565		6,974
Other		1,553		2,122
Total non-interest expense	$	54,499	$	60,514
Income before income taxes:
Banking	$	46,044	$	19,010
Remittance Processing		591		1,185
Wealth Management		6,022		4,735
Other		(4,022)		(5,710)
Total income before income taxes	$	48,635	$	19,220
Net income:
Banking	$	35,528	$	14,924
Remittance Processing		429		860
Wealth Management		4,682		3,599
Other		(2,823)		(4,019)
Total net income	$	37,816	$	15,364

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Leases (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Leases

Schedule of lease costs and other lease information

The following tables represents lease costs and other lease information for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
Lease Costs	2021			2020
Operating lease costs	$	564		$	620
Variable lease costs		174			171
Short-term lease costs		18			15
Total lease cost	$	756		$	806
Other information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating lease cash flows – Fixed payments	$	546		$	611
Operating lease cash flows – Liability reduction		495			530
Right of use assets obtained during the period in exchange for operating lease liabilities		148			128
Weighted average lease term (in years)		5.83			6.51
Weighted average discount rate		2.80	%		3.05	%

Schedule of future undiscounted lease payments

Rent commitments were as follows (dollars in thousands):

	As of
	March 31,
	2021
Remainder of 2021	$	1,440
2022		1,604
2023		1,409
2024		974
2025		840
Thereafter		1,792
Amounts representing interest		(679)
Present value of net future minimum lease payments	$	7,380

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Significant Accounting Policies - Impact of new financial accounting standards (Details) $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) segment
Significant Accounting Policies
Value of company | $	$ 10.8
Number of operating segments | segment	3

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Significant Accounting Policies - COVID-19 Pandemic (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) customer	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP")
Percentage of remaining loan maintains government guarantee	100.00%
Paycheck Protection Program
Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP")
Loans outstanding	$ 533.4
Amortized cost of the loans outstanding	$ 522.1	$ 446.4
Number of customers | customer	3,441
Paycheck Protection Program First Round [Member]
Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP")
Total loans	$ 749.4
New and existing customers | customer	4,569
Loan forgiveness	$ 478.5
Forgiveness application amount	131.6
Net fee income accretion	3.3
Paycheck Protection Program Second Round [Member]
Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP")
Total loans	$ 262.5
New and existing customers | customer	2,123
Net fee income accretion	$ 0.3

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Acquisitions - The Banc Ed Corp. and Cummins-American Corp. (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 19, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jan. 15, 2021 $ / shares
GSB
Merger agreement
Special cash dividend	$ 60.0
CAC
Merger agreement
Special cash dividend	$ 60.0
CAC
Merger agreement
Share consideration conversion ratio	444.4783
Per share cash consideration entitled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 27,969.67
Common stock Cash consideration	73.00%
Common stock share consideration	27.00%
Share price | $ / shares			$ 23.54
Business acquisition share price | $ / shares	$ 38,432.69
Market value of common stock issued	$ 190.8
Adjustments to the fair value assigned to various assets and liabilities	$ 169.6
Pre-tax acquisition expenses		$ 0.3

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Securities - General Disclosures (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) security shares	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) security shares
Debt securities available for sale
Amortized Cost	$ 2,789,408		$ 2,211,543
Gross Unrealized Gains	35,676		50,317
Gross Unrealized Losses	(28,129)		(673)
Fair Value	2,796,955		2,261,187
Debt securities available for sale, Amortized Cost
Due in one year or less	100,016
Due after one year through five years	291,357
Due after five years through ten years	303,453
Due after ten years	2,094,582
Amortized Cost	2,789,408		2,211,543
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Due in one year or less	100,789
Due after one year through five years	297,624
Due after five years through ten years	309,672
Due after ten years	2,088,870
Fair Value	2,796,955		2,261,187
Realized gains and losses related to sales and calls of securities AFS
Gross security gains	25	$ 1,561
Gross security (losses)		(5)
Net gains (losses) on sales of debt securities	25	$ 1,556
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	1,487,290		221,913
Continuous unrealized losses existing for greater than 12 months, gross	5,047		5,096
Total, gross	1,492,337		227,009
Debt securities available for sale, Unrealized Losses
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	(28,080)		(621)
Continuous unrealized losses existing greater than 12 months, gross	(49)		(52)
Total, gross	$ (28,129)		$ (673)
Debt security portfolio | shares	1,108		1,114
Number of securities in unrealized loss position | security	192		23
Securities in unrealized loss position as a percentage of aggregate carrying value of investments	1.88%		0.30%
Collateral
Realized gains and losses related to sales and calls of securities AFS
Carrying amount of investment securities pledged as collateral	$ 562,600		$ 628,000
U.S. Treasury securities
Debt securities available for sale
Amortized Cost	23,514		27,481
Gross Unrealized Gains	243		356
Fair Value	23,757		27,837
Debt securities available for sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost	23,514		27,481
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Fair Value	23,757		27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
Debt securities available for sale
Amortized Cost	64,903		67,406
Gross Unrealized Gains	1,720		2,162
Gross Unrealized Losses	(45)		(49)
Fair Value	66,578		69,519
Debt securities available for sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost	64,903		67,406
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Fair Value	66,578		69,519
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Continuous unrealized losses existing for greater than 12 months, gross	4,695		4,957
Total, gross	4,695		4,957
Debt securities available for sale, Unrealized Losses
Continuous unrealized losses existing greater than 12 months, gross	(45)		(49)
Total, gross	(45)		(49)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Debt securities available for sale
Amortized Cost	280,150		292,940
Gross Unrealized Gains	8,854		11,779
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,542)		(8)
Fair Value	287,462		304,711
Debt securities available for sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost	280,150		292,940
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Fair Value	287,462		304,711
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	58,555		762
Total, gross	58,555		762
Debt securities available for sale, Unrealized Losses
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	(1,542)		(8)
Total, gross	(1,542)		(8)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Debt securities available for sale
Amortized Cost	499,996		408,716
Gross Unrealized Gains	5,308		10,212
Gross Unrealized Losses	(6,786)		(312)
Fair Value	498,518		418,616
Debt securities available for sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost	499,996		408,716
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Fair Value	498,518		418,616
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	314,109		129,655
Total, gross	314,109		129,655
Debt securities available for sale, Unrealized Losses
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	(6,786)		(312)
Total, gross	(6,786)		(312)
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Debt securities available for sale
Amortized Cost	1,786,062		1,344,047
Gross Unrealized Gains	18,587		24,571
Gross Unrealized Losses	(18,329)		(303)
Fair Value	1,786,320		1,368,315
Debt securities available for sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost	1,786,062		1,344,047
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Fair Value	1,786,320		1,368,315
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	1,019,462		89,997
Continuous unrealized losses existing for greater than 12 months, gross	352		139
Total, gross	1,019,814		90,136
Debt securities available for sale, Unrealized Losses
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	(18,325)		(300)
Continuous unrealized losses existing greater than 12 months, gross	(4)		(3)
Total, gross	(18,329)		(303)
Corporate debt securities
Debt securities available for sale
Amortized Cost	134,783		70,953
Gross Unrealized Gains	964		1,237
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1,427)		(1)
Fair Value	134,320		72,189
Debt securities available for sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost	134,783		70,953
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Fair Value	134,320		72,189
Debt securities available for sale, Fair Value
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	95,164		1,499
Total, gross	95,164		1,499
Debt securities available for sale, Unrealized Losses
Continuous unrealized losses existing for less than 12 months, gross	(1,427)		(1)
Total, gross	$ (1,427)		$ (1)

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Portfolio Loans- Distribution of portfolio loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Distributions of portfolio loans
Portfolio loans	$ 6,779,300	$ 6,814,177
ACL	(93,943)	(101,048)	$ (84,384)	$ (53,748)
Portfolio loans, net	6,685,357	6,713,129
Net deferred loan origination costs	3,400	2,400
Net accretable purchase accounting adjustments	9,000	10,900
Commercial Loans
Distributions of portfolio loans
Portfolio loans	2,067,371	2,014,576
ACL	(23,025)	(23,866)	(22,725)	(18,291)
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Distributions of portfolio loans
Portfolio loans	2,912,966	2,892,535
ACL	(43,306)	(46,230)	(35,967)	(21,190)
Real Estate Construction
Distributions of portfolio loans
Portfolio loans	422,633	461,786
ACL	(6,879)	(8,193)	(7,193)	(3,204)
Retail Real Estate
Distributions of portfolio loans
Portfolio loans	1,343,299	1,407,852
ACL	(19,978)	(21,992)	(17,454)	(10,495)
Retail Other
Distributions of portfolio loans
Portfolio loans	33,031	37,428
ACL	(755)	(767)	$ (1,045)	$ (568)
Paycheck Protection Program
Distributions of portfolio loans
Amortized cost of the loans outstanding	$ 522,100	$ 446,400

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Portfolio Loans - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) loan	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) loan
Distributions of portfolio loans
Loans classified as a TDR		$ 500	$ 500
TDRs subsequently classified as non-performing and had payment defaults | loan		0	0
Commercial Loans | Included in non-performing loans
Distributions of portfolio loans
Loans classified as a TDR		$ 500	$ 500
Performing loans classified as TDRs | loan		1	3
Commercial Real Estate Loans | Included in non-performing loans
Distributions of portfolio loans
Loans classified as a TDR			$ 700
Performing loans classified as TDRs | loan			1
Retail Real Estate | Included in non-performing loans
Distributions of portfolio loans
Loans classified as a TDR		$ 100
TDRs subsequently classified as non-performing and had payment defaults | loan		1
Residential real estate
Distributions of portfolio loans
Loans in the process of foreclosure	$ 400
Maximum | Commercial Real Estate Loans
Distributions of portfolio loans
Limit where loans are processed through an expedited underwriting process		$ 1,000
Watch | Commercial Loans
Distributions of portfolio loans
Limit above which loans are annually reviewed		1,000
Special Mention
Distributions of portfolio loans
Limit above which loans are annually reviewed		$ 350

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Portfolio Loans - Summary of risk grades segregated by category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Loans
Portfolio loans	$ 6,779,300	$ 6,814,177
Pass
Loans
Portfolio loans	5,981,995	6,016,748
Watch
Loans
Portfolio loans	560,431	554,970
Special Mention
Loans
Portfolio loans	149,831	150,481
Substandard
Loans
Portfolio loans	65,337	69,048
Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Portfolio loans	21,706	22,930
Commercial
Loans
Portfolio loans	2,067,371	2,014,576
Commercial | Pass
Loans
Portfolio loans	1,830,063	1,768,755
Commercial | Watch
Loans
Portfolio loans	123,390	136,948
Commercial | Special Mention
Loans
Portfolio loans	78,546	72,447
Commercial | Substandard
Loans
Portfolio loans	27,423	27,903
Commercial | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Portfolio loans	7,949	8,523
Commercial real estate
Loans
Portfolio loans	2,912,966	2,892,535
Commercial real estate | Pass
Loans
Portfolio loans	2,400,446	2,393,372
Commercial real estate | Watch
Loans
Portfolio loans	407,244	383,277
Commercial real estate | Special Mention
Loans
Portfolio loans	68,900	75,486
Commercial real estate | Substandard
Loans
Portfolio loans	31,212	34,897
Commercial real estate | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Portfolio loans	5,164	5,503
Real estate construction
Loans
Portfolio loans	422,633	461,786
Real estate construction | Pass
Loans
Portfolio loans	400,306	434,681
Real estate construction | Watch
Loans
Portfolio loans	19,918	24,481
Real estate construction | Special Mention
Loans
Portfolio loans	9	77
Real estate construction | Substandard
Loans
Portfolio loans	2,400	2,546
Real estate construction | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Portfolio loans		1
Retail Real Estate
Loans
Portfolio loans	1,343,299	1,407,852
Retail Real Estate | Pass
Loans
Portfolio loans	1,318,247	1,382,616
Retail Real Estate | Watch
Loans
Portfolio loans	9,879	10,264
Retail Real Estate | Special Mention
Loans
Portfolio loans	2,376	2,471
Retail Real Estate | Substandard
Loans
Portfolio loans	4,302	3,702
Retail Real Estate | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Portfolio loans	8,495	8,799
Retail Other
Loans
Portfolio loans	33,031	37,428
Retail Other | Pass
Loans
Portfolio loans	32,933	37,324
Retail Other | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Portfolio loans	98	104
Commercial Loans
Loans
Portfolio loans	2,067,371	2,014,576
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Loans
Portfolio loans	2,912,966	2,892,535
Real Estate Construction
Loans
Portfolio loans	422,633	461,786
Retail Real Estate
Loans
Portfolio loans	1,343,299	1,407,852
Retail Other
Loans
Portfolio loans	$ 33,031	$ 37,428

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Portfolio Loans and allowance for credit losses - Risk grades of portfolio loans by origination year (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Loans
2021	$ 833,596
2020	1,813,648	$ 2,216,953
2019	1,071,108	1,168,069
2018	725,875	798,327
2017	588,923	699,747
2016		441,456
Prior	926,024	650,638
Revolving loans	820,126	838,987
Ending balance	6,779,300	6,814,177
Pass
Loans
Ending balance	5,981,995	6,016,748
Watch
Loans
Ending balance	560,431	554,970
Special Mention
Loans
Ending balance	149,831	150,481
Substandard
Loans
Ending balance	65,337	69,048
Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Ending balance	21,706	22,930
Commercial
Loans
2021	395,625
2020	564,556	843,404
2019	160,763	190,061
2018	115,910	127,410
2017	108,086	118,185
2016		72,647
Prior	159,371	105,947
Revolving loans	563,060	556,922
Ending balance	2,067,371	2,014,576
Commercial | Pass
Loans
2021	388,147
2020	536,074	812,536
2019	131,127	158,307
2018	97,322	107,565
2017	88,238	93,190
2016		61,847
Prior	126,916	79,970
Revolving loans	462,239	455,340
Ending balance	1,830,063	1,768,755
Commercial | Watch
Loans
2021	4,830
2020	14,828	16,544
2019	18,085	22,247
2018	6,890	14,954
2017	9,185	13,724
2016		2,577
Prior	12,947	10,943
Revolving loans	56,625	55,959
Ending balance	123,390	136,948
Commercial | Special Mention
Loans
2021	2,061
2020	4,241	6,402
2019	5,590	2,671
2018	8,369	2,069
2017	6,680	7,164
2016		6,763
Prior	18,831	13,733
Revolving loans	32,774	33,645
Ending balance	78,546	72,447
Commercial | Substandard
Loans
2021	587
2020	8,912	7,772
2019	3,569	3,791
2018	2,993	2,371
2017	1,815	1,939
2016		819
Prior	125	1,233
Revolving loans	9,422	9,978
Ending balance	27,423	27,903
Commercial | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
2020	501	150
2019	2,392	3,045
2018	336	451
2017	2,168	2,168
2016		641
Prior	552	68
Revolving loans	2,000	2,000
Ending balance	7,949	8,523
Commercial real estate
Loans
2021	230,724
2020	849,553	840,882
2019	608,651	628,303
2018	445,498	463,787
2017	356,979	437,776
2016		222,941
Prior	402,150	278,923
Revolving loans	19,411	19,923
Ending balance	2,912,966	2,892,535
Commercial real estate | Pass
Loans
2021	195,095
2020	732,186	717,559
2019	462,732	503,977
2018	342,786	360,573
2017	315,383	384,843
2016		180,555
Prior	334,934	227,068
Revolving loans	17,330	18,797
Ending balance	2,400,446	2,393,372
Commercial real estate | Watch
Loans
2021	13,209
2020	91,440	88,297
2019	133,721	110,526
2018	89,517	90,412
2017	29,142	33,734
2016		32,887
Prior	48,557	27,023
Revolving loans	1,658	398
Ending balance	407,244	383,277
Commercial real estate | Special Mention
Loans
2021	19,920
2020	9,818	16,490
2019	7,902	8,858
2018	9,949	10,490
2017	7,172	10,505
2016		7,102
Prior	13,716	21,808
Revolving loans	423	233
Ending balance	68,900	75,486
Commercial real estate | Substandard
Loans
2021	2,500
2020	15,325	17,445
2019	3,557	4,166
2018	2,425	1,491
2017	4,400	7,812
2016		2,111
Prior	3,005	1,377
Revolving loans		495
Ending balance	31,212	34,897
Commercial real estate | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
2020	784	1,091
2019	739	776
2018	821	821
2017	882	882
2016		286
Prior	1,938	1,647
Ending balance	5,164	5,503
Real estate construction
Loans
2021	42,845
2020	181,545	200,184
2019	147,217	175,330
2018	39,627	64,362
2017	2,949	3,306
2016		1,071
Prior	1,836	1,445
Revolving loans	6,614	16,088
Ending balance	422,633	461,786
Real estate construction | Pass
Loans
2021	40,766
2020	167,230	179,232
2019	143,555	171,663
2018	39,297	64,025
2017	1,164	1,468
2016		761
Prior	1,680	1,444
Revolving loans	6,614	16,088
Ending balance	400,306	434,681
Real estate construction | Watch
Loans
2021	2,079
2020	11,915	18,485
2019	3,653	3,657
2018	330	337
2017	1,785	1,838
2016		164
Prior	156
Ending balance	19,918	24,481
Real estate construction | Special Mention
Loans
2020		67
2019	9	10
Ending balance	9	77
Real estate construction | Substandard
Loans
2020	2,400	2,400
2016		146
Ending balance	2,400	2,546
Real estate construction | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
Prior		1
Ending balance		1
Retail Real Estate
Loans
2021	162,388
2020	211,145	324,112
2019	146,408	164,938
2018	120,183	137,163
2017	118,946	137,949
2016		144,101
Prior	361,809	263,826
Revolving loans	222,420	235,763
Ending balance	1,343,299	1,407,852
Retail Real Estate | Pass
Loans
2021	161,016
2020	207,536	319,302
2019	144,201	162,711
2018	118,052	135,065
2017	117,359	136,427
2016		140,600
Prior	351,700	257,147
Revolving loans	218,383	231,364
Ending balance	1,318,247	1,382,616
Retail Real Estate | Watch
Loans
2021	189
2020	2,557	2,715
2019	2,040	2,053
2018	1,407	1,396
2017	291	349
2016		579
Prior	846	233
Revolving loans	2,549	2,939
Ending balance	9,879	10,264
Retail Real Estate | Special Mention
Loans
2021	377
2020	33	509
2018	18
2016		1,962
Prior	1,948
Ending balance	2,376	2,471
Retail Real Estate | Substandard
Loans
2021	323
2020	882	899
2019	91	96
2018	56	56
2017	168	26
2016		727
Prior	2,497	1,631
Revolving loans	285	267
Ending balance	4,302	3,702
Retail Real Estate | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
2021	483
2020	137	687
2019	76	78
2018	650	646
2017	1,128	1,147
2016		233
Prior	4,818	4,815
Revolving loans	1,203	1,193
Ending balance	8,495	8,799
Retail Other
Loans
2021	2,014
2020	6,849	8,371
2019	8,069	9,437
2018	4,657	5,605
2017	1,963	2,531
2016		696
Prior	858	497
Revolving loans	8,621	10,291
Ending balance	33,031	37,428
Retail Other | Pass
Loans
2021	2,014
2020	6,835	8,357
2019	8,062	9,430
2018	4,652	5,600
2017	1,949	2,516
2016		691
Prior	800	440
Revolving loans	8,621	10,290
Ending balance	32,933	37,324
Retail Other | Substandard Non-accrual
Loans
2020	14	14
2019	7	7
2018	5	5
2017	14	15
2016		5
Prior	58	57
Revolving loans		1
Ending balance	98	104
Commercial Loans
Loans
Ending balance	2,067,371	2,014,576
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Loans
Ending balance	2,912,966	2,892,535
Real Estate Construction
Loans
Ending balance	422,633	461,786
Retail Real Estate
Loans
Ending balance	1,343,299	1,407,852
Retail Other
Loans
Ending balance	$ 33,031	$ 37,428

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Portfolio Loans and allowance for credit losses - Analysis of loans past due and still accruing or non-accrual status (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Loans past due
90+Days	$ 1,149	$ 1,371
Non-accrual Loans	21,706	22,930
30 to 59 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	6,685	6,794
60 to 89 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	3,244	784
Commercial
Loans past due
Non-accrual Loans	7,949	8,523
Commercial | 30 to 59 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	52	243
Commercial | 60 to 89 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	2,614
Commercial real estate
Loans past due
Non-accrual Loans	5,164	5,503
Commercial real estate | 30 to 59 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	4,377
Real estate construction
Loans past due
Non-accrual Loans		1
Real estate construction | 30 to 59 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing		237
Real estate construction | 60 to 89 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing		235
Retail Real Estate
Loans past due
90+Days	1,149	1,305
Non-accrual Loans	8,495	8,799
Retail Real Estate | 30 to 59 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	2,248	6,248
Retail Real Estate | 60 to 89 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	621	400
Retail Other
Loans past due
90+Days		66
Non-accrual Loans	98	104
Retail Other | 30 to 59 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	8	66
Retail Other | 60 to 89 Days
Loans past due
Loans past due, still accruing	$ 9	$ 149

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Portfolio Loans - Summary of TDR loans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Restructured loans
Total loans	$ 4,637	$ 5,078
In compliance with modified terms
Restructured loans
Total loans	3,135	3,814
30-89 days past due
Restructured loans
Total loans	164	15
Included in non-performing loans
Restructured loans
Total loans	$ 1,338	$ 1,249

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Portfolio Loans - Loans identified as impaired, segregated by category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Loans identified as impaired
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	$ 28,160	$ 30,342
Recorded Investment with No Allowance	13,785	15,850
Recorded Investment with Allowance	4,842	4,396
Total Recorded Investment	18,627	20,246
Related Allowance	2,508	1,625
Average Recorded Investment	21,609	25,299
Collateral dependent loans secured by real estate or business assets	15,300
Commercial Loans
Loans identified as impaired
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	16,008	16,771
Recorded Investment with No Allowance	2,987	4,001
Recorded Investment with Allowance	4,817	4,371
Total Recorded Investment	7,804	8,372
Related Allowance	2,483	1,600
Average Recorded Investment	7,524	7,920
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Loans identified as impaired
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	6,523	7,406
Recorded Investment with No Allowance	5,552	6,067
Total Recorded Investment	5,552	6,067
Average Recorded Investment	8,075	9,349
Real Estate Construction
Loans identified as impaired
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	287	292
Recorded Investment with No Allowance	287	292
Total Recorded Investment	287	292
Average Recorded Investment	450	581
Retail Real Estate
Loans identified as impaired
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	5,342	5,873
Recorded Investment with No Allowance	4,959	5,490
Recorded Investment with Allowance	25	25
Total Recorded Investment	4,984	5,515
Related Allowance	25	25
Average Recorded Investment	$ 5,560	7,439
Retail Other
Loans identified as impaired
Average Recorded Investment		$ 10

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Portfolio Loans - Activity in the allowance for loan losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance	$ 101,048	$ 53,748
Provision for loan losses	(6,796)	17,216
Charged-off	(964)	(4,148)
Recoveries	655	735
ACL ending balance	93,943	84,384
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			$ 2,508	$ 1,625
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			91,435	99,423
Ending balance	101,048	84,384	93,943	101,048
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			16,348	17,974
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			6,760,673	6,793,931
PCD loans evaluated for impairment			2,279	2,272
Ending balance			6,779,300	6,814,177
Commercial Loans
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance	23,866	18,291
Provision for loan losses	(665)	5,673
Charged-off	(262)	(2,042)
Recoveries	86	88
ACL ending balance	23,025	22,725
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			2,483	1,600
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			20,542	22,266
Ending balance	23,025	22,725	23,025	23,866
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			7,804	8,372
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			2,059,567	2,006,204
Ending balance			2,067,371	2,014,576
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance	46,230	21,190
Provision for loan losses	(2,695)	6,526
Charged-off	(303)	(1,099)
Recoveries	74	44
ACL ending balance	43,306	35,967
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			43,306	46,230
Ending balance	43,306	35,967	43,306	46,230
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			3,644	4,161
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			2,907,414	2,886,468
PCD loans evaluated for impairment			1,908	1,906
Ending balance			2,912,966	2,892,535
Real Estate Construction
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance	8,193	3,204
Provision for loan losses	(1,250)	889
Charged-off	(209)
Recoveries	145	146
ACL ending balance	6,879	7,193
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			6,879	8,193
Ending balance	6,879	7,193	6,879	8,193
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			287	292
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			422,346	461,494
Ending balance			422,633	461,786
Retail Real Estate
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance	21,992	10,495
Provision for loan losses	(2,276)	4,037
Charged-off	(3)	(708)
Recoveries	265	338
ACL ending balance	19,978	17,454
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			25	25
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			19,953	21,967
Ending balance	19,978	17,454	19,978	21,992
Loans:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment			4,613	5,149
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			1,338,315	1,402,337
PCD loans evaluated for impairment			371	366
Ending balance			1,343,299	1,407,852
Retail Other
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance	767	568
Provision for loan losses	90	91
Charged-off	(187)	(299)
Recoveries	85	119
ACL ending balance	755	1,045
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			755	767
Ending balance	$ 755	1,045	755	767
Loans:
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			33,031	37,428
Ending balance			$ 33,031	$ 37,428
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance		16,833
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Ending balance		16,833
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Commercial Loans
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance		715
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Ending balance		715
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Commercial Real Estate Loans
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance		9,306
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Ending balance		9,306
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Real Estate Construction
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance		2,954
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Ending balance		2,954
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Retail Real Estate
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance		3,292
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Ending balance		3,292
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Retail Other
Activity in the allowance for loan losses
ACL beginning balance		566
Allowance for loan losses Ending balance attributed to:
Ending balance		$ 566

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Deposits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Deposits
Demand deposits, noninterest-bearing	$ 2,859,492	$ 2,552,039
Interest-bearing transaction deposits	2,312,008	2,263,093
Saving deposits and money market deposits	2,679,879	2,743,369
Time deposits	1,022,468	1,119,348
Total deposits	8,873,847	8,677,849
Brokered saving deposits and money market deposits	2,699	2,251
Brokered time deposits	5,259	5,257
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000	502,968	568,735
Aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination that meets or exceeds the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000	155,401	192,563
Deposits
Total time deposits	1,022,468	1,119,348
Maturities of time deposits
April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022	704,942
April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023	175,252
April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024	98,282
April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025	29,736
April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026	14,253
Thereafter	3
Total time deposits	$ 1,022,468	$ 1,119,348

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Borrowings - Short-term borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Maturity period
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$ 210,132	$ 175,614
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, weighted average rate	0.11%	0.13%
Federal Funds Purchased	$ 0	$ 0
Short-term borrowings (FHLB advances)	$ 4,700	$ 4,700
Maximum maturity period of short-term debt	1 year
Minimum
Maturity period
Short-term borrowings, mature period	1 day
Maximum
Maturity period
Short-term borrowings, mature period	90 days

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Borrowings - Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Details) - Revolving loan facility - USD ($)	Apr. 21, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Jan. 29, 2019
Borrowings
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 20,000,000.0
Interest rate (as a percent)				1.75%
Term of the maturity extension	1 year
Outstanding amounts		$ 0	$ 0

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Borrowings - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Long-term debt
Notes payable, FHLB, original maturity of 5 years, collateralized by FHLB deposits, residential and commercial real estate loans and FHLB stock.	$ 4,584	$ 4,757
FHLB advances
Long-term debt
Notes payable original maturity term	5 years	5 years
Interest rate (as a percent)	3.04%	3.04%

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Borrowings - Senior notes and Subordinate Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 01, 2020	May 25, 2017	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Long-term debt
Unamortized debt issuance cost			$ 2,787	$ 2,965
3.75% notes maturing May 25, 2022 | Senior notes
Long-term debt
Issuance of debt		$ 40,000
Interest rate (as a percent)		3.75%
Unamortized debt issuance cost			157	191
4.75% notes maturing May 25, 2027 | Subordinated debt
Long-term debt
Issuance of debt		$ 60,000
Fixed payment term of note		5 years
Duration of fixed interest rate		5 years
Unamortized debt issuance cost			625	651
4.75% notes maturing May 25, 2027 | First Five Years | Subordinated debt
Long-term debt
Interest rate (as a percent)		4.75%
4.75% notes maturing May 25, 2027 | Three-month LIBOR | Subordinated debt
Long-term debt
Floating interest rate margin (as a percent)		2.919%
5.25% notes maturing June 1, 2030 | Subordinated debt
Long-term debt
Issuance of debt	$ 125,000
Duration of fixed interest rate	5 years
Floating interest rate margin (as a percent)	5.11%
Unamortized debt issuance cost			$ 2,005	$ 2,123
5.25% notes maturing June 1, 2030 | First Five Years | Subordinated debt
Long-term debt
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%

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Regulatory Capital (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 1,265,926	$ 1,245,997
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	582,526	585,015
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Amount	$ 728,157	$ 731,269
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	17.39	17.04
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	8.00	8.00
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Ratio (as a percent)	10.00	10.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 1,007,986	$ 983,033
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	436,894	438,761
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Amount	$ 582,526	$ 585,015
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	13.84	13.44
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	6.00	6.00
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Ratio (as a percent)	8.00	8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 933,986	$ 909,033
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	327,671	329,071
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Amount	$ 473,302	$ 475,325
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	12.83%	12.43%
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	4.50%	4.50%
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Ratio (as a percent)	6.50%	6.50%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 1,007,986	$ 983,033
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	$ 409,360	$ 401,717
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	9.85	9.79
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	4.00	4.00
Busey Bank
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 1,167,199	$ 1,131,875
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	581,457	584,082
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Amount	$ 726,821	$ 730,103
Total Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	16.06	15.50
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	8.00	8.00
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Ratio (as a percent)	10.00	10.00
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 1,094,260	$ 1,053,910
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	436,093	438,062
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Amount	$ 581,457	$ 584,082
Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	15.06	14.44
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	6.00	6.00
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Ratio (as a percent)	8.00	8.00
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 1,094,260	$ 1,053,910
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	327,070	328,546
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Amount	$ 472,434	$ 474,567
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (to Risk Weighted Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	15.06%	14.44%
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	4.50%	4.50%
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Ratio (as a percent)	6.50%	6.50%
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets), Amount
Actual, Amount	$ 1,094,260	$ 1,053,910
Minimum Capital Requirement, Amount	408,522	400,581
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Amount	$ 510,652	$ 500,727
Tier 1 Capital (to Average Assets), Ratio
Actual, Ratio (as a percent)	10.71	10.52
Minimum Capital Requirement, Ratio (as a percent)	4.00	4.00
Minimum To Be Well Capitalized, Ratio (as a percent)	5.00	5.00

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Stock-based Compensation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 shares
Performance based restricted stock unit
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares of common stock per award	1
Restricted stock unit
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares of common stock per award	1
Deferred stock units
Share-based Compensation
Number of shares of common stock per award	1
Vesting period	1 year
Settlement period	30 days
Minimum | Restricted stock unit
Share-based Compensation
Requisite service periods	1 year
Maximum | Restricted stock unit
Share-based Compensation
Requisite service periods	5 years

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Stock-based Compensation - Award Status (Details) - Stock option awards - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)	39,085
Expired (in shares)	(5,279)
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)	33,806	39,085
Exercisable at end of year (in shares)	33,806
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$ 23.53
Expired (in dollars per share)	23.53
Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	23.53	$ 23.53
Exercisable at end of year (in dollars per share)	$ 23.53
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding	5 years 7 months 17 days	5 years 10 months 17 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Exercisable	5 years 7 months 17 days

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Stock-based Compensation - Options Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized	$ 1,400,000	$ 1,100,000
Stock option awards
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized	$ 0	$ 0

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Stock-based Compensation - Restricted and Deferred Stock Units (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 24, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized		$ 1,400,000	$ 1,100,000
Restricted stock unit
Shares
Non-vested at beginning of year (in shares)		1,017,038
Granted (in shares)		212,426
Dividend equivalents earned (in shares)		11,310
Forfeited (in shares)		(13,422)
Non-vested at end of year (in shares)		1,227,352
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)		1,227,352
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of year (in dollars per share)		$ 23.87
Granted (in dollars per share)		24.54
Dividend equivalents earned (in dollars per share)		20.67
Forfeited (in dollars per share)		26.98
Non-vested at end of year (in dollars per share)		23.93
Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)		$ 23.93
Deferred stock units
Shares
Non-vested at beginning of year (in shares)		34,263
Granted (in shares)		33,288
Dividend equivalents earned (in shares)		1,172
Vested (in shares)		(791)
Non-vested at end of year (in shares)		67,932
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)		71,835
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested at beginning of year (in dollars per share)		$ 17.18
Granted (in dollars per share)		24.54
Dividend equivalents earned (in dollars per share)		20.67
Vested (in dollars per share)		20.67
Non-vested at end of year (in dollars per share)		20.81
Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)		$ 24.30
Performance Stock units (PSUs)
Shares
Granted (in shares)		28,344
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized		$ 700,000
Performance Stock units (PSUs) | Minimum
Additional disclosures
Vesting percentage (as a percent)		0.00%
Performance Stock units (PSUs) | Maximum
Shares
Granted (in shares)		39,682
Additional disclosures
Vesting percentage (as a percent)		140.00%
Market Based Performance Stock Units
Shares
Granted (in shares)		70,815
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized		$ 1,700,000
Market Based Performance Stock Units | Minimum
Additional disclosures
Vesting percentage (as a percent)		0.00%
Market Based Performance Stock Units | Maximum
Shares
Granted (in shares)		113,304
Additional disclosures
Vesting percentage (as a percent)		160.00%
RSUs and DSUs
Additional disclosures
Amount of compensation cost to be recognized		$ 17,500,000
Period over which cost will be recognized		3 years 2 months 12 days
Stock option awards
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized		$ 0	$ 0
2020 Equity Incentive Plan
Additional disclosures
Remaining shares available for issuance		1,094,149
2020 Equity Incentive Plan | Restricted stock unit | Management, Vice Chairman of Board
Shares
Granted (in shares)	212,426
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized	$ 5,200,000
Vesting percentage (as a percent)	100.00%
2020 Equity Incentive Plan | Restricted stock unit | Management, Vice Chairman of Board | Minimum
Additional disclosures
Period over which cost will be recognized	1 year
2020 Equity Incentive Plan | Restricted stock unit | Management, Vice Chairman of Board | Maximum
Additional disclosures
Period over which cost will be recognized	5 years
2020 Equity Incentive Plan | Deferred stock units | Directors and Advisory Directors
Shares
Granted (in shares)	33,288
Additional disclosures
Compensation expense recognized	$ 800,000
Period over which cost will be recognized	1 year
Vesting percentage (as a percent)	100.00%

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Outstanding Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments to extend credit
Credit Commitments and Contingencies
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:	$ 1,759,035	$ 1,754,370
Standby letters of credit
Credit Commitments and Contingencies
Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk:	$ 39,643	$ 38,937

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging - Interest rate swap - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 70,000	$ 70,000
Weighted average fixed pay rates	1.80%	1.80%
Weighted average variable 3 month LIBOR receive rates	0.18%	0.22%
Weighted average maturity in years	2 years 7 months 9 days	2 years 10 months 6 days
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax	$ (1,575)	$ (2,184)
Interest income (expense) on swap transactions	300
Unrealized gain (loss) to be reclassified from OCI to interest expense during next twelve months	(300)
Other liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	$ 2,200	$ 3,100

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Net Gains (Losses) Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - Interest rate contract - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash pledged to secure obligations	$ 2,400		$ 3,200
Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax	410	$ (2,237)
(Gain) loss reclassified from OCI to interest expense, net of tax	199	(11)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	$ 609	$ (2,248)

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Forward Sales Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Interest rate lock commitments | Other assets
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional amount	$ 24,142		$ 45,004
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other assets	474		1,201
Interest rate lock commitments | Other liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional amount	931		118
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	2		1
Forward sales commitments | Other assets
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional amount	7,035		978
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other assets	59		32
Forward sales commitments | Other liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional amount	55,454		84,964
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	879		2,662
Interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments | Designated as hedging instrument
Gross gains and losses on derivative assets and liabilities recorded in Consolidated Statements of Income
Net gains (losses)	(348)	$ (2,198)
Interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments | Other assets | Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional amount	31,177		45,982
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other assets	533		1,233
Interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments | Other liabilities | Designated as hedging instrument
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional amount	56,385		85,082
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	881		$ 2,663
Mortgage revenue | Interest rate lock commitments | Designated as hedging instrument
Gross gains and losses on derivative assets and liabilities recorded in Consolidated Statements of Income
Gross gains	472	4,849
Mortgage revenue | Forward sales commitments | Designated as hedging instrument
Gross gains and losses on derivative assets and liabilities recorded in Consolidated Statements of Income
Gross (losses)	$ (820)	$ (7,047)

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Interest Rate Swaps Not Designated as Hedges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Interest rate swap
Gains and losses on these derivative assets and liabilities recorded in non-interest expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income
Cash pledged to secure obligations	$ 25,600		$ 36,000
Interest rate swap | Not designated as hedging
Derivative Financial Instruments
Variable rate, commercial loans that are supported by the interest rate swap contracts	401,200		395,000
Notional Amount, Derivative Asset	401,247		394,954
Notional Amount, Derivative Liability	401,247		394,954
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other assets	22,090		32,685
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	22,090		32,685
Interest rate swaps - pay floating, receive fixed | Not designated as hedging
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional Amount, Derivative Asset	308,178		394,954
Notional Amount, Derivative Liability	93,069
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other assets	18,881		32,685
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	3,209
Interest rate swaps - pay fixed, receive floating | Not designated as hedging
Derivative Financial Instruments
Notional Amount, Derivative Asset	93,069
Notional Amount, Derivative Liability	308,178		394,954
Fair values of derivative assets and liabilities recorded in consolidated balance sheets
Fair value recorded in other assets	3,209
Fair value recorded in other liabilities	18,881		$ 32,685
Non-interest expense | Interest rate swap
Gains and losses on these derivative assets and liabilities recorded in non-interest expense in the unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income
Gain (loss) pay, floating receive fixed	(10,595)	$ 23,478
Gain (loss) pay fixed receive floating	$ 10,595	$ (23,478)

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Fair Value Measurements - General Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	$ 2,796,955	$ 2,261,187
Equity securities	7,146	5,530
Loans held for sale, at fair value	38,272	42,813
U.S. Treasury securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	23,757	27,837
Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	66,578	69,519
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	287,462	304,711
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	498,518	418,616
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	1,786,320	1,368,315
Corporate debt securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	134,320	72,189
Recurring basis
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Equity securities	7,146	5,530
Loans held for sale, at fair value	38,272	42,813
Recurring basis | Derivative assets
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Derivative asset	22,623	33,918
Recurring basis | Derivative liabilities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Derivative liability	25,173	38,403
Recurring basis | U.S. Treasury securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	23,757	27,837
Recurring basis | Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	66,578	69,519
Recurring basis | Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	287,462	304,711
Recurring basis | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	498,518	418,616
Recurring basis | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	1,786,320	1,368,315
Recurring basis | Corporate debt securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	134,320	72,189
Recurring basis | Level 2
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Equity securities	7,146	5,530
Loans held for sale, at fair value	38,272	42,813
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Derivative assets
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Derivative asset	22,623	33,918
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Derivative liabilities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Derivative liability	25,173	38,403
Recurring basis | Level 2 | U.S. Treasury securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	23,757	27,837
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	66,578	69,519
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	287,462	304,711
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	498,518	418,616
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Residential mortgage-backed securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	1,786,320	1,368,315
Recurring basis | Level 2 | Corporate debt securities
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value
Debt securities available for sale	$ 134,320	$ 72,189

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Fair Value Measurements - Additional Quantitative Information (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Loans evaluated individually	$ 18,627	$ 20,246
Non-recurring basis
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Loans evaluated individually	2,334	2,771
OREO	51	106
Bank property held for sale	9,101	10,676
Non-recurring basis | Level 3
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Loans evaluated individually	2,334	2,771
OREO	51	106
Bank property held for sale	9,101	10,676
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | Loans evaluated individually
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Loans evaluated individually	2,334	2,771
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | OREO
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
OREO	51	106
Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price | Bank property held for sale
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Bank property held for sale	$ 9,101	$ 10,676
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | Loans evaluated individually | Minimum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Loans evaluated individually (percent)	(42.8)	(30.0)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | Loans evaluated individually | Maximum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Loans evaluated individually (percent)	(100.0)	(100.0)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | Loans evaluated individually | Weighted Average
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Loans evaluated individually (percent)	(51.8)	(37.0)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | OREO | Minimum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
OREO (percent)	(33.0)	(25.0)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | OREO | Maximum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
OREO (percent)	(100.0)	(100.0)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral | OREO | Weighted Average
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
OREO (percent)	(67.9)	(54.5)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price | Bank property held for sale | Minimum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Bank property held for sale (percent)	(6.2)	(6.2)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price | Bank property held for sale | Maximum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Bank property held for sale (percent)	(64.9)	(64.9)
Appraisal adjustments | Non-recurring basis | Level 3 | Appraisal of collateral or real estate listing price | Bank property held for sale | Weighted Average
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Bank property held for sale (percent)	(41.3)	(42.8)

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Fair Value Measurements - Segregated by Level of Valuation Inputs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Financial assets:
Portfolio loans, net	$ 6,685,357	$ 6,713,129
Financial liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	4,663	4,658
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts	71,509	71,468
Level 1 | Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	404,802	688,537
Level 1 | Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	404,802	688,537
Level 2 | Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
Accrued interest receivable	31,876	33,240
Financial liabilities:
Time deposits	1,022,468	1,119,348
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	210,132	175,614
Short-term borrowings	4,663	4,658
Long-term debt	4,584	4,757
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts	71,509	71,468
Accrued interest payable	5,671	3,401
Level 2 | Fair Value
Financial assets:
Accrued interest receivable	31,876	33,240
Financial liabilities:
Time deposits	1,031,778	1,132,107
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	210,132	175,614
Short-term borrowings	4,669	4,661
Long-term debt	4,806	5,014
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated trusts	56,511	59,943
Accrued interest payable	5,671	3,401
Level 3 | Carrying Amount
Financial assets:
Portfolio loans, net	6,685,357	6,713,129
Mortgage servicing rights	10,409	10,912
Other servicing rights	1,528	1,434
Level 3 | Fair Value
Financial assets:
Portfolio loans, net	6,740,655	6,755,425
Mortgage servicing rights	12,461	11,107
Other servicing rights	2,055	1,966
Level 3 | Senior notes | Carrying Amount
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt	39,843	39,809
Level 3 | Senior notes | Fair Value
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt	40,066	40,104
Level 3 | Subordinated debt | Carrying Amount
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt	182,370	182,226
Level 3 | Subordinated debt | Fair Value
Financial liabilities:
Long-term debt	$ 184,819	$ 187,697

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Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Net income per share calculations for basic and diluted methods
Net income	$ 37,816	$ 15,364
Shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding	54,471,860	54,661,787
Dilutive effect of outstanding options, warrants, and restricted stock units as determined by the application of the treasury stock method (in shares)	563,946	251,542
Weighted average common shares outstanding, as adjusted for diluted earnings per share calculation	55,035,806	54,913,329
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.69	$ 0.28
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.69	$ 0.28
Common Stock
Shares:
Number of anti-dilutive securities (in shares)	358,279	244,242

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax
Beginning balance	$ 1,270,069	$ 1,220,434
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, Tax Effect	(11,993)	8,589
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, Net of Tax	(30,079)	21,497
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Tax Effect	7	448
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Net of Tax	(18)	(1,108)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, Tax Effect	164	(892)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, Net of Tax	410	(2,237)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Tax Effect	79	(4)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Net of Tax	199	(11)
Ending balance	1,265,822	1,217,585
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax
Beginning balance	33,309	14,960
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ending balance period, Before Tax	5,344	46,298
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ending balance period, Tax Effect	(1,523)	(13,197)
Ending balance	3,821	33,101
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning balance period, Before Tax	49,644	21,192
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning balance period, Tax Effect	(14,151)	(6,032)
Beginning balance	35,493	15,160
Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, Before Tax	(42,072)	30,086
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, Tax Effect	11,993	(8,589)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on debt securities available for sale, Net of Tax	(30,079)	21,497
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Before Tax	(25)	(1,556)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Tax Effect	7	448
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Net of Tax	(18)	(1,108)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ending balance period, Before Tax	7,547	49,722
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ending balance period, Tax Effect	(2,151)	(14,173)
Ending balance	5,396	35,549
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning balance period, Before Tax	(3,055)	(280)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) beginning balance period, Tax Effect	871	80
Beginning balance	(2,184)	(200)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, Before Tax	574	(3,129)
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, Tax Effect	(164)	892
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, Net of Tax	410	(2,237)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Before Tax	278	(15)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Tax Effect	(79)	4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, Net of Tax	199	(11)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ending balance period, Before Tax	(2,203)	(3,424)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ending balance period, Tax Effect	628	976
Ending balance	$ (1,575)	$ (2,448)

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Operating Segments and Related Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) segment	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Operating Segments and Related Information
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Number of operating segments | segment	3
Goodwill	$ 311,536		$ 311,536
Total Assets	10,759,563		10,544,047
Net interest income	64,893	$ 69,433
Non-interest income:	31,445	27,517
Non-interest expense:	54,499	60,514
Income before income taxes	48,635	19,220
Net income:	37,816	15,364
Operating segments | Banking
Operating Segments and Related Information
Goodwill	288,436		288,436
Total Assets	10,674,402		10,462,673
Net interest income	68,455	71,573
Non-interest income:	12,884	13,168
Non-interest expense:	42,091	48,515
Income before income taxes	46,044	19,010
Net income:	35,528	14,924
Operating segments | Remittance Processing
Operating Segments and Related Information
Goodwill	8,992		8,992
Total Assets	46,765		46,553
Net interest income	20	19
Non-interest income:	4,861	4,069
Non-interest expense:	4,290	2,903
Income before income taxes	591	1,185
Net income:	429	860
Operating segments | Wealth Management
Operating Segments and Related Information
Goodwill	14,108		14,108
Total Assets	50,392		46,504
Non-interest income:	12,587	11,709
Non-interest expense:	6,565	6,974
Income before income taxes	6,022	4,735
Net income:	4,682	3,599
Other
Operating Segments and Related Information
Total Assets	(11,996)		$ (11,683)
Net interest income	(3,582)	(2,159)
Non-interest income:	1,113	(1,429)
Non-interest expense:	1,553	2,122
Income before income taxes	(4,022)	(5,710)
Net income:	$ (2,823)	$ (4,019)

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Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases
Right of use assets	$ 7,333		$ 7,714
Lease liabilities	7,380		$ 7,757
Rent expense under operating leases, included in net occupancy and equipment expense	$ 756	$ 806

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Leases - Lease Cost and Other Lease Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Lease Costs
Operating lease costs	$ 564	$ 620
Variable lease costs	174	171
Short-term lease costs	18	15
Total lease cost	756	806
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating lease cash flows - Fixed payments	546	611
Operating lease cash flows - Liability reduction	495	530
Right of use assets obtained during the period in exchange for operating lease liabilities	$ 148	$ 128
Weighted average lease term (in years)	5 years 9 months 29 days	6 years 6 months 3 days
Weighted average discount rate (in percent)	2.80%	3.05%

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Leases - Future Rent Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Projected minimum rental payments under the terms of leases
Remainder of 2021	$ 1,440
2022	1,604
2023	1,409
2024	974
2025	840
Thereafter	1,792
Amounts representing interest	(679)
Present value of net future minimum lease payments	$ 7,380