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FCBM (FCBM) director Ferebee reports 14,100-share net buy and larger holdings

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Carolina Financial Services director John Jethro Ferebee Jr reported increased holdings of the company’s common stock through a mix of direct and indirect ownership. On June 18, 2026, related accounts made open‑market purchases totaling 14,100 shares at prices between $12.50 and $13.00 per share.

Following these trades, Ferebee directly holds 300,176 shares, while his spouse holds 7,100 shares and a trust associated with him holds 44,400 shares. Some of the trust shares were acquired through a directed share program in connection with the company’s initial public offering.

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Insider Ferebee John Jethro Jr
Role Director
Bought 14,100 shs ($176K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 7,000 $12.50 $88K
Purchase Common Stock 7,000 $12.50 $88K
Purchase Common Stock 100 $13.00 $1K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 300,176 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 7,100 shares (Indirect, By spouse); Common Stock — 44,400 shares (Indirect, By John J. Ferebee, Jr. Trust)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Reflects shares purchased pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering.
  2. F2. Represents shares purchased by the Reporting Person's spouse in an open market transaction.
Total shares bought 14,100 shares Open-market purchases on June 18, 2026
Direct purchase 7,000 shares at $12.50 Common Stock, direct ownership on June 18, 2026
Spouse purchases 7,000 shares at $12.50; 100 at $13.00 Common Stock, indirect ownership by spouse
Direct holdings after 300,176 shares Common Stock held directly after June 18, 2026
Spouse holdings after 7,100 shares Common Stock held indirectly by spouse after transactions
Trust holdings after 44,400 shares Common Stock held by John J. Ferebee Jr. Trust
Purchase price range $12.50–$13.00 per share Prices for June 18, 2026 open-market trades
directed share program financial
"Reflects shares purchased pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering."
initial public offering financial
"Reflects shares purchased pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering."
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
open market transaction financial
"Represents shares purchased by the Reporting Person's spouse in an open market transaction."
An open market transaction is a buy or sell of publicly traded securities executed on an exchange or other public trading venue where many buyers and sellers can participate. It matters to investors because these trades change the visible supply and demand for a stock—like shoppers moving prices in a busy marketplace—affecting share price, liquidity (how easily you can trade), and sometimes the balance of ownership.
indirect ownership financial
"Common Stock entries are reported as indirect ownership by spouse or trust."

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FAQ

What insider transactions did FCBM director John Jethro Ferebee Jr report?

He reported open-market purchases totaling 14,100 common shares on June 18, 2026. These included 7,000 shares bought directly and 7,100 shares purchased by his spouse, at prices between $12.50 and $13.00 per share.

At what prices were the recent FCBM insider share purchases made?

The reported insider purchases were made at $12.50 and $13.00 per share. One trade covered 7,000 shares at $12.50, another 7,000 shares at $12.50, and a smaller 100-share trade occurred at $13.00.

How many FCBM shares does John Jethro Ferebee Jr own after these transactions?

After the transactions, he directly owns 300,176 common shares. In addition, his spouse holds 7,100 shares and a trust associated with him holds 44,400 shares, reflecting significant combined indirect ownership positions alongside his direct stake.

What portion of FCBM insider holdings are held indirectly for John Jethro Ferebee Jr?

Indirect holdings include 7,100 common shares held by his spouse and 44,400 shares held by the John J. Ferebee Jr. Trust. These positions are reported as indirect ownership, supplementing his 300,176-share direct stake in the company.

What is the significance of the directed share program mentioned in the FCBM Form 4?

The filing notes that some trust shares reflect purchases through a directed share program tied to the company’s initial public offering. Directed share programs often allow certain investors, like insiders or affiliates, to buy IPO shares under specified terms.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Ferebee John Jethro Jr

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O FIRST CAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES
2626 GLENWOOD AVENUE SUITE 200

(Street)
RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA 27608

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. [ FCBM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/18/2026P7,000(1)A$12.5300,176D
Common Stock06/18/2026P7,000(1)A$12.57,000IBy spouse
Common Stock06/18/2026P100(2)A$137,100IBy spouse
Common Stock44,400IBy John J. Ferebee, Jr. Trust
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects shares purchased pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering.
2. Represents shares purchased by the Reporting Person's spouse in an open market transaction.
/s/ Kristen Brabble, as attorney-in-fact06/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)