- First Busey Corporation reported strong **Q2 2025** financial highlights, including **$18.9 billion** in total assets, a net interest margin of **3.49%**, and an adjusted efficiency ratio of **55.3%**.  **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:4]** **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:5]** **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:14]** **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:15]** 
- The company completed the merger of CrossFirst Bank into Busey Bank on **June 20, 2025**, and is on track to realize **~$25 million** in expected cost savings, with **~70%** already realized by the end of Q2 2025.  **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:5]** 
- First Busey returned **$26.5 million** to shareholders year-to-date through June 30, 2025, via an active share repurchase plan.  **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:4]** **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:7]** 
- The CrossFirst acquisition expanded Busey's presence into new high-growth markets, including Dallas Fort-Worth, Phoenix, and Denver, and has shown early success in attracting new wealth management assets and talent.  **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:6]** 
- The company maintains a robust capital foundation with a total capital ratio of **15.8%** and core deposits representing **92.5%** of total deposits as of June 30, 2025.  **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:4]** **[314489_0001104659-25-082826_tm2524346d1_ex99-1.htm:15]**

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