First Busey to merge with CrossFirst Bank in a $917m deal.

First Busey, the holding company for Busey Bank, agreed to merge with CrossFirst Bank, a bank, in a $917m deal. “The partnership between our high-quality franchises is a great fit from a strategic, financial and cultural perspective, and we look forward to capitalizing on the many opportunities we see as a combined company in 2025 and beyond. CrossFirst is a natural fit alongside Busey’s established commercial and wealth management offerings and our payment technology solutions business, FirsTech," Van Dukeman, Busey Chairman and CEO.