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First Busey Corporation said third quarter 2026 net income was $55.8 million, or $0.61 per diluted share ($0.63 adjusted), with operating revenue of $194.3 million. The company reported a $9.6 million provision expense due primarily to one commercial relationship, wealth management revenue up 15.5% year-over-year, an efficiency ratio of 54.4%, and annualized deposit growth of 11%. Loan balances declined as approximately $65 million of lender finance loans were repositioned to held for sale. Common Equity Tier 1 capital rose to 12.5% despite $188.4 million in year-to-date share repurchases.
According to First Busey Corporation, Michael Peluso, formerly Deputy General Counsel for FBC and Busey Bank, has been appointed General Counsel and corporate secretary, succeeding long-time General Counsel John Powers. Peluso joined Busey in 2015, has worked closely with Powers for 11 years, and brings over 16 years of financial services legal experience, including prior work at Sidley Austin LLP and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. John Powers will remain with the company as Senior Counsel to support the transition.
