A New Chapter for First Busey as CrossFirst Merger Finalizes

Investors searching for CrossFirst Bankshares stock on the exchange will no longer find it listed. The institution’s independence concluded nearly a year ago when it was fully absorbed into First Busey Corporation. This strategic move creates a significantly larger regional banking entity, reshaping its competitive footprint.

The merger, initially announced in August 2024, was formally completed on March 1, 2025. This date marked the final trading day for CrossFirst Bankshares equity on the NASDAQ, which occurred on February 28, 2025. All combined operations now trade under the First Busey ticker symbol “BUSE.”

Key details of the deal are as follows:

• Acquiring Entity: First Busey Corporation
• Merger Read more...