Peoples Bancorp Announces Special Cash Dividend

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Peoples Bancorp (Nasdaq:PEBK) declared a special cash dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be paid on February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 4, 2026. Shareholders are invited to enroll in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan via the transfer agent, Broadridge.

Peoples Bank operates 15 banking offices in North Carolina and additional loan production offices in four counties. The company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol PEBK.

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• Special cash dividend of $0.17 per share
• Dividend payment on February 13, 2026 with record date February 4, 2026
• Shareholders may enroll in a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan

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NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq:PEBK) is pleased to announce the declaration of a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.17 per share. The special cash dividend will be paid on February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 4, 2026.

Shareholders are encouraged to enroll in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. For details, contact Krissy Price at (828) 464-5620 or (800) 948-7195 or you may email any questions to our transfer agent, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc. at shareholder@broadridge.com.

Peoples Bank operates 15 banking offices in North Carolina, with offices in Catawba, Alexander, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, and Iredell Counties. The Bank also operates loan production offices in Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, and Forsyth Counties. The Company's common stock is publicly traded and is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "PEBK."

Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to management and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.'s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, under "General Description of Business" and otherwise in the Company's reports and filings.

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Contact:

William D. Cable, Sr.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey N. Hooper
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

828-464-5620

SOURCE: Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

What special dividend did Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) declare on January 23, 2026?

Peoples Bancorp declared a $0.17 per share special cash dividend.

When will PEBK pay the special cash dividend and what is the record date?

Payment is scheduled for February 13, 2026 and the record date is February 4, 2026.

Can PEBK shareholders enroll in a dividend reinvestment plan for the special dividend?

Yes. Shareholders are encouraged to enroll in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan via Broadridge.

How can investors contact Peoples Bancorp or the transfer agent about the PEBK dividend?

Contact the company at 828-464-5620 or the transfer agent Broadridge at shareholder@broadridge.com.

On which exchange and under what ticker does Peoples Bancorp trade?

Peoples Bancorp's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker PEBK.