First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) operates as the North Carolina bank holding company for First Bank, a state-chartered community bank serving North Carolina and South Carolina. Company news centers on bank earnings, net interest income, credit quality, capital and liquidity commentary, cash dividends, and capital-return actions tied to its common stock.
Recurring updates also cover First Bank's commercial and consumer banking activity, SBA lending, specialty businesses such as CarBucks, Bankcard, Syndications and Asset Based Lending, and regional leadership changes. Governance news includes board appointments, director retirements, executive succession and community-banking leadership developments.
The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC) has declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, an increase of 11.1% from the previous rate of $0.18. This dividend will be payable on April 25, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2021. First Bancorp, based in Southern Pines, North Carolina, has total assets of approximately $7.3 billion and operates 101 branches in North and South Carolina.
First Bank, North Carolina's largest community bank, introduces a new corporate social responsibility program named The Power of Good, launching on March 19, 2021. This initiative features two main components: a Good Deeds week where employees receive $20 to perform acts of kindness for strangers, and a quarterly employee donation matching program, starting in April, focusing on food assistance. In total, First Bank has $7.1 billion in assets and operates 101 branches. The program aims to engage employees and enhance community impact.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC) reported a net income of $23.6 million ($0.83 per diluted share) for Q4 2020, up from $20.9 million ($0.71) in Q4 2019. For the full year, net income was $81.5 million ($2.81 per share), down from $92.0 million ($3.10) in 2019. A significant increase in provisions for loan losses due to COVID-19 was noted, rising to $35.0 million in 2020 from $2.3 million in 2019. Total assets grew by 18.7% to $7.3 billion, driven by a 27.2% increase in deposits. However, the net interest margin fell to 3.56% from 4.00% in 2019.
First Bank, North Carolina's largest community bank, announced a series of charitable donations totaling $55,000, aimed at supporting food security and youth programs in the region. Beneficiaries include NourishNC for a new facility, the Boys & Girls Club for a gym renovation, the United Way of Asheville, and Feeding the Carolinas. President Mike Mayer emphasized the bank's commitment to aiding vulnerable communities, building on previous outreach initiatives throughout 2020. First Bancorp, the bank's parent company, trades on NASDAQ under the symbol FBNC.
The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC) has declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on January 25, 2021, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2020. This dividend rate matches the previous quarter's payment. First Bancorp, headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, operates 101 branches primarily in North Carolina and South Carolina, with total assets of approximately $7.1 billion. The company also offers SBA loans through a national network of lenders.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index effective November 13, 2020. This inclusion signals a recognition of its financial viability and liquidity, as the index comprises 600 small-cap stocks with market capitalizations between $600 million and $2.4 billion. CEO Richard Moore expressed optimism about the addition, anticipating increased liquidity for shareholders. First Bancorp, headquartered in Southern Pines, NC, manages approximately $7.1 billion in total assets and operates First Bank, which has 101 branches in North and South Carolina.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) reported a net income of $23.3 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, for Q3 2020, a decline from $25.0 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, in Q3 2019. Year-to-date net income was $57.8 million, down from $71.2 million in 2019. The company recorded a provision for loan losses of $6.1 million in Q3 2020, compared to a negative provision of $1.1 million in Q3 2019. Total assets rose to $7.1 billion, reflecting a 16.4% year-over-year increase, while deposits surged by $229 million, marking a 15.7% quarterly growth.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ - FBNC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on October 23, 2020, to shareholders on record as of September 30, 2020. This dividend remains unchanged from the previous quarter but signifies a 50% increase from the $0.12 per share paid in the same quarter of 2019. First Bancorp, located in Southern Pines, NC, controls total assets of around $6.9 billion and operates 101 branches across North and South Carolina.
First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) reported a net income of $16.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for Q2 2020, down from $23.9 million, or $0.80 per share in 2019. For the first half of 2020, net income was $34.5 million, compared to $46.1 million in 2019. The decline was attributed to heightened loan loss provisions of $19.3 million, largely due to COVID-19 impacts. However, robust loan and deposit growth was noted, with loans increasing by $217 million and deposits by $786 million during the quarter. The net interest margin declined to 3.49% as interest rates fell.
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