Small FCNCA stock gifts by Bristow-related trusts detailed in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Citizens BancShares insider-related trusts reported small gift transfers of company stock. On March 2, 2026, the Peter M. Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust and the Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust each made bona fide gifts of 10 shares of Class A Common, and the Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust made a bona fide gift of 168 shares of Class B Common. All transactions were reported as indirect holdings, and a footnote states that Peter M. Bristow disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities for Section 16 and other purposes.

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^*

BRISTOW PETER M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4300 SIX FORKS ROAD

(Street)

RALEIGH NC 27609

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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
Class A Common	03/02/2026		G		10	A	$0	8,655	I	As Trustee for Peter M. Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust
Class A Common	03/02/2026		G		10	A	$0	121,740	I(1)	Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust
Class B Common	03/02/2026		G		168	A	$0	43,817	I(1)	Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust
Class A Common								30,000	I(1)	By Spouse
Class A Common								14,500	I	As Trustee for Claire Holding Bristow 2018 Irrevocable Family Trust
Class A Common								42,078	I	As Trustee for Claire H. Bristow 2020 GRAT Family Trust
Class A Common								12,152	I(1)	Spouse as co-trustee for Peter McDonald Bristow 2019 Irrevocble Family Trust
Class A Common								10,858	I(1)	Spouse as beneficiary of trust
Class A Common								6,106	I	PMB Investments, LLC
Class A Common								2,154	I	CRB Investments, LLC
Class A Common								2,045	I	EHB Investments, LLC
Class A Common								19,041	I	As trustee for PMB Trust 2011
Class A Common								19,041	I	As trustee for CRB Trust 2011
Class A Common								19,041	I	As trustee for EHB Trust 2011
Class B Common								538	I	As Trustee for Peter M. Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust
Class B Common								40,014	I	As Trustee for Claire H. Bristow 2020 GRAT Family Trust
Class B Common								1,250	I(1)	Spouse as beneficiary of trust
Class B Common								8,350	I	PMB Investments, LLC
Class B Common								8,850	I	CRB Investments, LLC
Class B Common								8,710	I	EHB Investments, LLC
Depositary Shares(2)								41,285	I(1)	Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust
Class A Common								200,000	I(1)	By Spouse as Trustee of Claire Holding Bristow 2025 Qualified GRAT

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 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.

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

	Peter M. Bristow, By: E. Knox Proctor V , Attorney-in-fact	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did FCNCA disclose for Peter M. Bristow on March 2, 2026?

Trusts associated with Peter M. Bristow reported small stock gifts. Two trusts each gifted 10 shares of Class A Common, and one trust gifted 168 shares of Class B Common, all classified as bona fide gifts and reported as indirect ownership.

Were the recent FCNCA insider transactions by Peter M. Bristow open-market sales or gifts?

The reported FCNCA insider transactions were bona fide gifts, not market sales. Trusts associated with Peter M. Bristow transferred small amounts of Class A and Class B Common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share as charitable-style gifts.

How many FCNCA Class A and Class B shares were gifted by Bristow-related trusts?

Bristow-related trusts gifted 20 shares of Class A Common and 168 shares of Class B Common. These transactions are coded as bona fide gifts, indicating transfers without consideration, and are reported as indirect interests held through various trust structures.

Does Peter M. Bristow claim beneficial ownership of the FCNCA shares held in these trusts?

A footnote states that Peter M. Bristow disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported. This means he does not admit to being the beneficial owner of these shares for Section 16 of the Exchange Act or for any other purpose.

What types of FCNCA securities are referenced in Peter M. Bristow’s latest Form 4?

The Form 4 references Class A Common, Class B Common, and Depositary Shares. Each Depositary Share represents a 1/40th interest in the company’s 5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, held indirectly through a Claire Holding Bristow trust.

How are Peter M. Bristow’s FCNCA holdings structured according to the Form 4?

The filing shows indirect holdings through multiple entities, including personal trusts, family trusts, LLCs, and a spouse’s accounts. Many positions are identified as held as trustee or by spouse, reflecting a complex family and estate-planning structure around FCNCA securities.