[Form 4] FIRST COMMUNITY CORP /SC/ Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Community Corporation executive vice president and director Fred Joseph Deutsch reported acquiring company stock on January 8, 2026. He received 25,968 shares of common stock at $0 per share, issued as stock consideration in the merger of Signature Bank of Georgia into First Community Bank, with cash paid only for fractional shares. He also received a 2,500‑share restricted stock award under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, which will cliff vest on January 8, 2029.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Deutsch Fred Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5455 SUNSET BLVD

(Street)

LEXINGTON SC 29072

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST COMMUNITY CORP /SC/ [ FCCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/08/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	01/08/2026		A		25,968(1)(2)	A	$0(1)(2)	25,968(2)	D
Common Stock	01/08/2026		A		2,500(3)	A	$0(3)	28.468(2)	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. The acquisition reflects shares received in connection with the merger of Signature Bank of Georgia with and into First Community Bank, effective January 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., pursuant to which each share of Signature Bank of Georgia common stock was converted into the right to receive 0.6410 shares of First Community Corporation common stock, with cash paid in lieu of any fractional shares.

2. Includes 5,258 shares held jointly with Mr. Deutsch's spouse.

3. Grant of restricted stock award via the First Community Corporation 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated, that will cliff vest on January 8, 2029.

	/s/ D. SHAWN JORDAN BY POA FROM FRED JOSEPH DEUTSCH	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did FCCO report for Fred Joseph Deutsch?

Fred Joseph Deutsch reported acquiring First Community Corporation common stock on January 8, 2026. He received 25,968 shares from the Signature Bank of Georgia merger and a 2,500-share restricted stock award, both at a stated price of $0 per share.

How did the Signature Bank of Georgia merger affect FCCO insider share ownership?

The merger converted each Signature Bank of Georgia share into 0.6410 First Community Corporation shares. Fred Joseph Deutsch received 25,968 First Community shares as part of this exchange, with cash paid only in place of any fractional shares otherwise issuable.

What are the terms of Fred Joseph Deutsch’s restricted stock award at FCCO?

Fred Joseph Deutsch received a 2,500-share restricted stock award under the First Community Corporation 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated. These shares will cliff vest on January 8, 2029, meaning the full award vests at that single future date.

Was cash involved in Fred Joseph Deutsch’s reported FCCO share acquisitions?

The reported share acquisitions were at a stated price of $0 per share. In the merger transaction, each Signature Bank of Georgia share converted into First Community stock, with cash paid only in lieu of any fractional First Community shares otherwise issuable.

What role does Fred Joseph Deutsch hold at First Community Corporation (FCCO)?

Fred Joseph Deutsch is identified as both a director and an officer of First Community Corporation. His officer title is Executive Vice President, and the reported Form 4 transactions reflect equity he received in that capacity through a merger and an equity incentive plan.

Does Fred Joseph Deutsch hold any FCCO shares jointly with his spouse?

Yes. The filing notes that his holdings include 5,258 shares held jointly with his spouse. This joint ownership figure is included within his reported beneficial ownership of First Community Corporation common stock following the merger-related share issuance.