First Carolina Financial (FCBM) CFO buys 4,000 shares in IPO program

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. reported that its CFO and Chief Risk Officer, Steven G. Deaton, bought additional company stock. On June 18, 2026, he made an open-market purchase of 4,000 shares of common stock at $12.50 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 79,000 shares. A footnote explains these shares were purchased through a directed share program connected to the company’s initial public offering.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 4,000 shares ($50,000)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider DEATON STEVEN G

Role CFO and Chief Risk Officer

Bought 4,000 shs ($50K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	4,000	$12.50	$50K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 79,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 4,000 shares Purchase price: $12.50 per share Shares owned after: 79,000 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 4,000 shares Common Stock bought on June 18, 2026

Purchase price $12.50 per share Open-market purchase under directed share program

Shares owned after 79,000 shares Direct holdings following June 18, 2026 transaction

Buy transactions in filing 1 transaction Net-buy direction with 4,000 shares

Key Terms

open-market purchase, directed share program, initial public offering, Form 4

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"he made an open-market purchase of 4,000 shares of common stock"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

directed share program financial

"shares were purchased through a directed share program connected to the company’s initial public offering"

initial public offering financial

"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.

Form 4 regulatory

"According to the Form 4, the transaction reflects this insider purchase"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 06/22/2026 - 07:05 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/22/2026 - 07:04 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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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^*

DEATON STEVEN G

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO and Chief Risk Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/18/2026		P		4,000(1)	A	$12.5	79,000	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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.

	/s/ Kristen Brabble, as attorney-in-fact	06/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did First Carolina Financial (FCBM) report?

First Carolina Financial reported that CFO and Chief Risk Officer Steven G. Deaton bought 4,000 common shares at $12.50 each on June 18, 2026, increasing his direct ownership to 79,000 shares under a directed share program tied to the company’s initial public offering.

How many First Carolina Financial (FCBM) shares does the CFO now own?

After the reported transaction, CFO and Chief Risk Officer Steven G. Deaton directly owns 79,000 shares of First Carolina Financial common stock. This reflects his June 18, 2026 purchase of 4,000 shares at $12.50 per share through a directed share program linked to the company’s IPO.

At what price did the First Carolina Financial (FCBM) CFO buy shares?

CFO and Chief Risk Officer Steven G. Deaton bought 4,000 First Carolina Financial common shares at $12.50 per share. The transaction occurred on June 18, 2026 and was executed through a directed share program associated with the company’s initial public offering, according to the Form 4.

Was the FCBM CFO’s share purchase part of an IPO program?

Yes. A Form 4 footnote states that Steven G. Deaton’s 4,000-share purchase was made under a directed share program in connection with First Carolina Financial’s initial public offering, indicating participation in a structured IPO-related share allocation rather than a discretionary standalone program.

Is the First Carolina Financial (FCBM) insider transaction a buy or sell?

The Form 4 reports a buy transaction. CFO and Chief Risk Officer Steven G. Deaton executed an open-market purchase of 4,000 common shares at $12.50 each on June 18, 2026, bringing his direct holdings in First Carolina Financial to a total of 79,000 shares.