First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

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First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) declared a cash dividend of $0.23 per share payable on January 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The company said it maintained strong capital and liquidity during the third quarter and delivered increases in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. First Bancorp reported total assets of $12.8 billion and operates 113 branches across North Carolina and South Carolina through First Bank.

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• Dividend declared $0.23 per share
• Payable date January 25, 2026
• Record date December 31, 2025
• Total assets $12.8 billion
• Branch network 113 branches

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SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the "Company"), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.23 per share payable on January 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

Richard Moore, Chief Executive Officer of First Bancorp, stated, "During the third quarter, we maintained strong capital and liquidity and delivered meaningful increases in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS.  We remain committed to delivering consistent value for our shareholders and we are pleased to continue providing cash dividends."

First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of $12.8 billion. Its principal activity is the ownership and operation of First Bank, a state-chartered community bank that operates 113 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina.  Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business.  First Bank also provides SBA loans to customers through its nationwide network of lenders.

Please visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com for more information.

First Bancorp's common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

 

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FAQ

What dividend did First Bancorp (FBNC) announce on December 12, 2025?

First Bancorp announced a $0.23 per share cash dividend.

When is the First Bancorp (FBNC) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on January 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2025.

How does First Bancorp describe its recent financial position in the December 12, 2025 announcement?

The company said it maintained strong capital and liquidity and reported increases in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS.

What are First Bancorp's (FBNC) total assets and branch count reported in the release?

First Bancorp reported $12.8 billion in total assets and 113 branches.

Where can investors find more information about First Bancorp (FBNC)?

Investors can visit www.LocalFirstBank.com or the company's NASDAQ listing under the symbol FBNC.

Does the December 12, 2025 announcement affect eligibility for the dividend for FBNC shareholders?

Only shareholders of record on December 31, 2025 are eligible for the January 25, 2026 dividend.