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First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) filings document the bank holding company's ownership and operation of First Bank, its North Carolina incorporation, common-stock reporting and regulated banking disclosures. Recent 8-K reports record quarterly operating results, earnings presentations, capital and liquidity commentary, dividend declarations, stock repurchase authorization, and governance changes.
The company's proxy and meeting filings cover director elections, committee service, non-employee director compensation arrangements, auditor ratification, say-on-pay voting and shareholder vote results. The disclosures also address bank-specific performance measures such as net interest income, provision for credit losses, credit quality, capital ratios and tangible common equity.
First Bancorp is asking shareholders to elect 11 directors, ratify Crowe LLP as 2026 auditors and approve a non-binding Say-on-Pay vote at its April 28, 2026 annual meeting. Only holders of the 41,429,641 shares outstanding on March 6, 2026 may vote, with options to vote online, by phone, mail or in person.
The proxy highlights strong 2025 performance: total assets of $12.7 billion, loans of $8.7 billion, deposits of $10.7 billion and shareholders’ equity of $1.7 billion. Net income was $111.0 million, or $2.68 diluted EPS, versus $76.2 million and $1.84 in 2024. After $71.6 million of securities losses from portfolio restructuring, adjusted net income was $166.1 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $4.01.
Net interest margin expanded from 2.89% to 3.40% as asset yields rose and deposit costs fell. Asset quality remained solid, with nonperforming assets of $37.7 million, or 0.30% of total assets, and net loan charge-offs of $8.6 million, or 0.10% of average loans. Capital levels were well above regulatory “well-capitalized” thresholds, with an 11.21% leverage ratio and 16.12% total risk-based capital ratio.
The Board reports that eight of 11 nominees are independent and all directors stand for annual election. Committees oversee audit, compensation, nominations, risk and loans, and independent directors meet in regular executive sessions. The Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes pay-for-performance programs using both GAAP and non-GAAP metrics, with annual incentives and long-term restricted stock tied to earnings, growth, efficiency and shareholder alignment.
First Bancorp announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock, payable on April 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. This delivers direct cash returns to current equity holders on that record date.
Chief Executive Officer Richard Moore said the decision reflects strong fourth-quarter financial performance, with solid capital and liquidity positions and stable credit quality, and highlighted meaningful growth in adjusted net income and adjusted EPS. First Bancorp, headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, reports total assets of $12.7 billion and operates 113 First Bank branches across North and South Carolina, along with a nationwide SBA lending platform.
FIRST BANCORP /NC/ Chief Accounting Officer Brent Hicks reported an equity compensation grant. On March 6, 2026, he was awarded 613 shares of Restricted Stock at a reference price of $55.93 per share, classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition.
These shares were granted under the Company’s Annual Incentive Plan and vest in three equal installments, with one-third vesting in December 2027, one-third in December 2028, and the final third in December 2029. After this award, his directly held Restricted Stock position reported in the filing is 3,694 shares.
First Bancorp, parent of First Bank, reported a leadership change tied to its succession plan. Michael G. Mayer has retired from his roles at the Company and First Bank effective February 28, 2026. He previously served as President of First Bancorp and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank.
Although retiring from his management positions, Mr. Mayer will remain involved with the organization by continuing to serve on the Boards of Directors of both First Bancorp and First Bank, providing ongoing board-level experience and continuity.
FIRST BANCORP /NC/ President Mayer Michael Goodwin reported tax-related share dispositions in company stock. On February 26, 2026, he used shares of Common Stock to satisfy estimated income taxes triggered by vesting restricted shares. The Form 4 lists three code F transactions, each described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, at a price of $60.18 per share. These tax-withholding dispositions involved several thousand shares, including blocks of 7,923, 461 and 6,203 shares.
First Bancorp files its annual report describing a $12.7 billion community banking franchise centered in North and South Carolina. As of December 31, 2025, the company reports total loans of $8.7 billion, deposits of $10.7 billion, and shareholders’ equity of $1.7 billion.
The bank operates 113 branches, focuses on diversified commercial and retail lending, and has expanded through acquisitions in the Carolinas and Magnolia Financial’s specialty finance offerings. Management highlights interest-rate, credit, CRE, liquidity, cybersecurity, and regulatory risks, and explains conservative credit policies, CECL-based loss reserves, and extensive supervision under Federal Reserve, FDIC, CFPB and state banking rules.
First Bancorp director James C. Crawford III reported selling 4,500 shares of common stock on February 4, 2026 at $60.57 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 60,700 First Bancorp shares. The filing also reports indirect holdings of 6,600 shares attributed to his children and 8,325 shares attributed to his spouse.
A shareholder of the issuer has filed a notice of proposed sale under Rule 144 covering 4,500 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of 272,565.00. The planned sale is to be executed through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services on the NASDAQ, with an approximate sale date of 02/04/2026.
The shares were originally acquired on 12/08/2014 through previously exercised options, paid for in cash. By signing the notice, the selling holder represents that they are not aware of any material adverse, non-public information about the issuer’s current or prospective operations.
First Bancorp insider transaction: Retired board member Mary Clara Capel reported selling 5,000 shares of First Bancorp common stock on February 3, 2026, in an open-market transaction coded as a sale ("S"). The reported average price was $59.3108 per share.
After this sale, she directly held 20,399.6201 shares of First Bancorp common stock. The filing notes the sale was executed in multiple trades at various prices, and the filer will provide a full breakdown of the individual trade prices upon request.
First Bancorp (FBNC) retired board member Mary Clara Capel reported selling 2,642 shares of common stock on 01/30/2026 in an open-market transaction coded as a sale. The shares were sold at an average price of $57.747 per share, executed in multiple trades.
After this transaction, Capel directly owned 25,399.6201 shares of First Bancorp common stock. The filing notes that a detailed breakdown of individual trade prices is available from the filer upon request.