First Citizens (FCNCA) vice chair Hope Bryant reports 357-share gift, updates holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Citizens BancShares Vice Chairwoman Hope H. Bryant reported a bona fide gift of 357 shares of Class A common stock from a revocable trust for her benefit on March 17, 2026, at a reported price of $0.00 per share. After this gift, the revocable trust holds 156,615 Class A shares indirectly. She also reports 108,725 Class A shares held directly and additional indirect Class A holdings through various entities and trusts. For Class B common stock, she reports both direct and indirect holdings, including 2,147 Class B shares held by a revocable trust. She further lists indirect positions in Depositary Shares, including 12,000 held in her revocable trust and larger blocks held by affiliated companies, with each Depositary Share representing a 1/40th interest in a 5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. Certain indirect interests are subject to disclaimers of beneficial ownership.

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^*

BRYANT HOPE HOLDING

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4300 SIX FORKS ROAD

(Street)

RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA 27609

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ [ FCNCA ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026

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
Class A Common	03/17/2026		G		357	D	$0	156,615	I	Revocable Trust for Hope H. Bryant
Class A Common								108,725	D
Class A Common								10,772	I	As beneficiary of a trust
Class A Common								827	I(1)	By E&F Properties, Inc.
Class A Common								12,530	I(1)	By Twin States Farming, Inc.
Class A Common								192,063	I(1)	By Southern BancShares (N.C.), Inc. and subsidiary
Class A Common								100,000	I(1)	By Fidelity BancShares (N.C.), Inc.
Class B Common								17	D
Class B Common								2,147	I	By Hope H. Bryant Revocable Trust
Class B Common								1,225	I	As beneficiary of trust
Class B Common								46	I(2)	By Spouse
Class B Common								200	I(1)	By E&F Properties, Inc.
Class B Common								1,764	I(1)	By Twin States Farming, Inc.
Class B Common								22,619	I(1)	By Southern BancShares (N.C.), Inc.
Depositary Shares(3)								12,000	I	Revocable Trust for Hope H. Bryant
Depositary Shares(3)								198,945	I(1)	By Southern BancShares (N.C.), Inc.
Depositary Shares(3)								200,000	I(1)	By Fidelity BancShares (N.C.), Inc.

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 reporting person is a director, officer, manager and/or shareholder of the companies that own these shares, but she disclaims beneficial ownership of the listed shares except to the extent of her pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or for any other purpose.

2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or for any other purpose.

3. Each Depositary Share represents a 1/40th interest in a share of the Issuer's 5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A.

	Hope H. Bryant, By: E. Knox Proctor V, Attorney-in-fact	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did FCNCA director Hope Bryant report on this Form 4?

Hope H. Bryant reported a bona fide gift of 357 Class A common shares. The shares were transferred from a revocable trust at a reported price of $0.00 per share, indicating a non-market, no‑consideration transfer rather than an open‑market sale or purchase.

How many First Citizens (FCNCA) Class A shares does Hope Bryant hold after the reported gift?

After the gift, the revocable trust holds 156,615 Class A shares indirectly. She also reports 108,725 Class A shares held directly and additional indirect Class A positions through several entities and trusts, reflecting a substantial overall ownership footprint across different holding vehicles.

Does this FCNCA Form 4 show any open-market buying or selling by Hope Bryant?

No open-market buys or sells are reported; the only transaction is a gift. The filing classifies the 357-share transfer as a bona fide gift at $0.00 per share, with all other line items reflecting updated direct and indirect holdings rather than new market transactions.

What Class B common stock holdings does Hope Bryant report in FCNCA?

Bryant reports both direct and indirect Class B common holdings. These include 17 Class B shares held directly and several indirect positions, such as 2,147 Class B shares held by a revocable trust and additional amounts held via trusts, spouse, and affiliated entities.

What are the Depositary Shares reported for FCNCA and how are they structured?

The filing lists several Depositary Share positions, mostly held indirectly. These include 12,000 Depositary Shares in a revocable trust and larger blocks in affiliated companies, with each Depositary Share representing a 1/40th interest in 5.375% Non‑Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A.

Does Hope Bryant claim full beneficial ownership of all FCNCA shares listed?

No, the filing includes disclaimers on certain indirect holdings. For shares held through companies and some trusts, Bryant disclaims beneficial ownership except to any pecuniary interest, clarifying that the listing does not necessarily mean she is treated as the full beneficial owner of those securities.