SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 0-15950 37-1078406 ----------------- --------------- -------------------- (State of other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 201 W. Main Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801 ------------------------------------ --------- (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. -2- ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS 99.1 Press Release, dated July 28, 2004. -3- 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 ---------------------------- Name: Douglas C. Mills Title: Chairman of the Board and CEO -4- EXHIBIT INDEX SEQUENTIALLY EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION NUMBERED PAGE 99.1 Press Release, dated July 28, 2004 -5-