First Bancorp declares $0.24 cash dividend

First Bancorp’s board declared a $0.24 per share cash dividend, payable October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Bancorp (FBNC) announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

The company highlighted continued solid financial performance, stable credit quality, and strong capital and liquidity positions in the second quarter of 2026. First Bancorp, a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, reported total assets of $13.0 billion and operates 113 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Cash dividend per share: $0.24 per share Dividend record date: September 30, 2026 Dividend payment date: October 23, 2026 +2 more

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Cash dividend per share $0.24 per share Declared on common stock, payable October 23, 2026

Dividend record date September 30, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date will receive the $0.24 dividend

Dividend payment date October 23, 2026 Scheduled payment date for the $0.24 per share cash dividend

Total assets $13.0 billion Total assets of First Bancorp as described in the news release

Branch count 113 branches First Bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina

Key Terms

cash dividend, shareholders of record, bank holding company, state-chartered community bank, +1 more

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cash dividend financial

"has declared a cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share"

A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.

shareholders of record financial

"payable on October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30"

Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.

bank holding company financial

"First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines"

A bank holding company is a parent corporation that owns one or more banks and other financial businesses, like a household that controls several shops under the same roof. Investors care because this structure determines how the business is regulated, how it raises capital, pays dividends, and absorbs losses; it can make a banking group safer or riskier and affects the value and liquidity of the company’s shares.

state-chartered community bank financial

"the ownership and operation of First Bank, a state-chartered community bank"

A state-chartered community bank is a locally focused bank granted its legal license by a state government rather than a federal agency; it typically concentrates on everyday banking services like deposits, mortgages and small business loans within a specific region. Investors care because these banks’ fortunes are closely tied to local economies and regulations, offering predictable customer relationships but also concentration risk—think neighborhood grocery versus a national supermarket.

SBA loans financial

"First Bank also provides SBA loans to customers through its nationwide network"

SBA loans are small-business loans that carry a guarantee from the U.S. Small Business Administration, meaning the government promises to cover part of the lender’s loss if the borrower can’t repay. For investors, these loans matter because they make credit more available and less risky for small companies, which can support business growth and local economic activity—similar to a safety net that encourages banks to lend where they might otherwise be cautious.

FAQ

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What dividend did First Bancorp (FBNC) declare in this 8-K?

First Bancorp declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock. The company described its financial performance and capital and liquidity positions as solid in the second quarter of 2026.

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

The dividend is payable on October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026. Holders on the record date will be entitled to receive the $0.24 per share cash dividend.

What financial condition did First Bancorp (FBNC) highlight with this dividend announcement?

First Bancorp highlighted solid financial performance, stable credit quality, and strong capital and liquidity positions during the second quarter of 2026 in connection with announcing the cash dividend.

How large is First Bancorp (FBNC) in terms of total assets?

First Bancorp reported total assets of $13.0 billion. The company is a bank holding company whose principal activity is owning and operating First Bank, a state-chartered community bank.

How many branches does First Bancorp’s First Bank operate?

First Bank, the principal subsidiary of First Bancorp, operates 113 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina, reflecting its footprint as a regional community bank.

On which market is First Bancorp (FBNC) common stock traded?

First Bancorp’s common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “FBNC”, as stated in the company’s disclosure.

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UNITED STATES 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): September 15, 2026

First Bancorp

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

North Carolina

0-15572

56-1421916

(State or Other Jurisdiction

(Commission

(I.R.S. Employer

of Incorporation)

File Number)

Identification Number)

205 SE Broad Street,

Southern Pines,

NC

28387

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(910) 246-2500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: 

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, No Par Value			FBNC			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 8.01 – Other Events			3
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits			3
Signatures			4
Exhibit 99.1 – News Release dated September 15, 2026			5

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Item 8.01 – Other Events

On September 15, 2026, First Bancorp (the "Company") issued a news release to announce a cash dividend.

The Company reported that its board of directors had declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock payable on October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 – News Release dated September 15, 2026

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SIGNATURES

    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, hereunto duly authorized.

FIRST BANCORP

September 15, 2026

By:

/s/ Richard H. Moore

Richard H. Moore

Chief Executive Officer

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News Release

For Immediate Release:

For More Information,

September 15, 2026

Contact: Katie Doyle

336-286-8741

First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

Southern Pines, NC, September 15, 2026 - 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 $0.24 per share payable on October 23, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

Richard Moore, Chief Executive Officer of First Bancorp, stated, “During the second quarter of 2026, First Bancorp continued to demonstrate solid financial performance, stable credit quality, and strong capital and liquidity positions. Our disciplined approach to managing the balance sheet and expenses remains focused on long-term shareholder value, and we are pleased to continue our longstanding practice of providing cash dividends to our shareholders.”

First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of $13.0 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.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 6.4 KB

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