SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) - July 28, 2004
FIRST BUSEY CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 0-15950 37-1078406
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(State of other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
201 W. Main Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (217) 365-4513
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 28, 2004, First Busey Corporation announced a 3-for-2 stock split.
The Press Release dated July 28, 2004 is attached as an exhibit hereto and
is incorporated by reference herein.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release, dated July 28, 2004.
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SIGNATURE
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
Date: July 28, 2004 By: /s/ Douglas C. Mills
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Name: Douglas C. Mills
Title: Chairman of the Board and CEO
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EXHIBIT INDEX
SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION NUMBERED PAGE
99.1 Press Release, dated
July 28, 2004
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