First Citizens BancShares Chairman and CEO Frank B. Holding Jr. reported both purchases and gifts of company stock. On March 13, 2026, he made open-market purchases of 149 shares of Class B Common at $1,550 per share, including 134 shares held directly and 15 shares held indirectly through the Frank B. Holding Jr. 2025 #1 GRAT. After these trades, the filing shows 2,749 Class B shares held directly and 32,165 Class B shares held indirectly in that GRAT.
On March 17, 2026, custodial accounts for three family members each transferred 21 shares of Class A Common as bona fide gifts, reducing those custodial positions to 3,416, 1,591 and 317 shares respectively. The report also lists additional direct and indirect Class A and Class B holdings in various trusts and by his spouse, and includes a footnote stating that Holding Jr. disclaims beneficial ownership of certain securities reported.
First Citizens BancShares Chairman and CEO Frank B. Holding Jr. reported both purchases and gifts of company stock. On March 13, 2026, he made open-market purchases of 149 shares of Class B Common at $1,550 per share, including 134 shares held directly and 15 shares held indirectly through the Frank B. Holding Jr. 2025 #1 GRAT. After these trades, the filing shows 2,749 Class B shares held directly and 32,165 Class B shares held indirectly in that GRAT.
On March 17, 2026, custodial accounts for three family members each transferred 21 shares of Class A Common as bona fide gifts, reducing those custodial positions to 3,416, 1,591 and 317 shares respectively. The report also lists additional direct and indirect Class A and Class B holdings in various trusts and by his spouse, and includes a footnote stating that Holding Jr. disclaims beneficial ownership of certain securities reported.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ director Ellen R. Alemany reported trust-related gifts of Class A Common stock, not open-market trades. A March 2024 GRAT #1 transferred a total of 620 Class A Common shares as bona fide gifts on March 13, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
According to the filing, 310 shares were distributed from the March 2024 GRAT #1 to the Alemany Family Non-GST Exempt Trust, which now holds 4,660 Class A Common shares indirectly, and 1,985 Class A Common shares were previously distributed from the GRAT to Alemany and are reported as directly owned. Additional holdings include 4,559 Class A Common shares held indirectly through a Family GST Exempt Trust, various GRATs holding Class A Common shares, 30,000 shares of Class C Preferred Stock directly, and 300 Depositary Shares directly.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ director Ellen R. Alemany reported trust-related gifts of Class A Common stock, not open-market trades. A March 2024 GRAT #1 transferred a total of 620 Class A Common shares as bona fide gifts on March 13, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
According to the filing, 310 shares were distributed from the March 2024 GRAT #1 to the Alemany Family Non-GST Exempt Trust, which now holds 4,660 Class A Common shares indirectly, and 1,985 Class A Common shares were previously distributed from the GRAT to Alemany and are reported as directly owned. Additional holdings include 4,559 Class A Common shares held indirectly through a Family GST Exempt Trust, various GRATs holding Class A Common shares, 30,000 shares of Class C Preferred Stock directly, and 300 Depositary Shares directly.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ director Ralph Mattox Snow III increased his direct holdings through a small open-market purchase. On March 5, 2026, he bought 11 shares of Class A Common stock at an average price of $1,944.2225 per share. After this transaction, his direct ownership rose to 121 Class A Common shares, reflecting a net increase in his personal stake in the company.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ director Ralph Mattox Snow III increased his direct holdings through a small open-market purchase. On March 5, 2026, he bought 11 shares of Class A Common stock at an average price of $1,944.2225 per share. After this transaction, his direct ownership rose to 121 Class A Common shares, reflecting a net increase in his personal stake in the company.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC Chairman and CEO Frank B. Holding Jr. reported a series of bona fide gifts of Class A and Class B common stock. On March 2–3, 2026, he disposed of an aggregate 943 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting non-cash gifts rather than market sales. Some gifts were from his direct holdings, while others were made in his capacity as custodian for family members. The filing also lists sizable indirect Class A and Class B holdings through trusts and a spouse, and includes a general disclaimer that he does not admit beneficial ownership of those indirectly held securities for Section 16 or other purposes.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC Chairman and CEO Frank B. Holding Jr. reported a series of bona fide gifts of Class A and Class B common stock. On March 2–3, 2026, he disposed of an aggregate 943 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting non-cash gifts rather than market sales. Some gifts were from his direct holdings, while others were made in his capacity as custodian for family members. The filing also lists sizable indirect Class A and Class B holdings through trusts and a spouse, and includes a general disclaimer that he does not admit beneficial ownership of those indirectly held securities for Section 16 or other purposes.
First Citizens BancShares insider reporting shows family-related entities tied to Claire H. Bristow making bona fide share gifts. On March 2, 2026, the Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust and a spouse‑trustee account each reported gifting 10 Class A Common shares, and the Claire trust reported gifting 168 Class B Common shares.
The filing also updates indirect and direct holdings across multiple Bristow family trusts and LLCs, such as 121,740 Class A Common shares and 43,817 Class B Common shares held by the Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust after these gifts. A footnote states that Claire H. Bristow disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
First Citizens BancShares insider reporting shows family-related entities tied to Claire H. Bristow making bona fide share gifts. On March 2, 2026, the Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust and a spouse‑trustee account each reported gifting 10 Class A Common shares, and the Claire trust reported gifting 168 Class B Common shares.
The filing also updates indirect and direct holdings across multiple Bristow family trusts and LLCs, such as 121,740 Class A Common shares and 43,817 Class B Common shares held by the Claire Holding Bristow 2nd Amended and Restated Trust after these gifts. A footnote states that Claire H. Bristow disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) insider Brice Carson H, a 10% owner, reported multiple bona fide gifts of Class A and Class B Common stock. The Form 4 shows several small, non-cash dispositions coded “G” on 2026-03-02 and 2026-03-03 through various trusts and family-related accounts. Footnotes state that the listed shares are held by trusts and other entities for the benefit of the reporting person’s children, that she does not have or share investment control over certain trust-held shares, and that she disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities for Section 16 purposes.
First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) insider Brice Carson H, a 10% owner, reported multiple bona fide gifts of Class A and Class B Common stock. The Form 4 shows several small, non-cash dispositions coded “G” on 2026-03-02 and 2026-03-03 through various trusts and family-related accounts. Footnotes state that the listed shares are held by trusts and other entities for the benefit of the reporting person’s children, that she does not have or share investment control over certain trust-held shares, and that she disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities for Section 16 purposes.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ insider Olivia Britton Holding reported charitable-style transfers of First Citizens stock held through a trust. On Class A Common, the Olivia B. Holding Revocable Trust made bona fide gifts of 10 and 130 shares, while 168 Class B Common shares were also gifted, all at $0.00 per share. Following these gifts, the trust’s reported indirect holdings were 537,541 Class A shares and 122,094 Class B shares. Additional lines list indirect holdings in various trusts and entities, with the filer disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ insider Olivia Britton Holding reported charitable-style transfers of First Citizens stock held through a trust. On Class A Common, the Olivia B. Holding Revocable Trust made bona fide gifts of 10 and 130 shares, while 168 Class B Common shares were also gifted, all at $0.00 per share. Following these gifts, the trust’s reported indirect holdings were 537,541 Class A shares and 122,094 Class B shares. Additional lines list indirect holdings in various trusts and entities, with the filer disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.
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.
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.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. issued and sold $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.869% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2032 in a public offering under an effective shelf registration.
The notes were sold under an underwriting agreement dated February 25, 2026 with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as representatives of the underwriters, and were issued under a senior base indenture and a second supplemental indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee. The report also files these transaction documents and related legal opinions as exhibits.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. issued and sold $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.869% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2032 in a public offering under an effective shelf registration.
The notes were sold under an underwriting agreement dated February 25, 2026 with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as representatives of the underwriters, and were issued under a senior base indenture and a second supplemental indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association as trustee. The report also files these transaction documents and related legal opinions as exhibits.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. is offering $500,000,000 of 4.869% fixed-to-floating senior notes due March 3, 2032. The notes bear interest at 4.869% from the March 3, 2026 issue date through March 3, 2031, then reset to a floating rate equal to Compounded SOFR plus 1.487% (148.7 basis points).
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of BancShares, not guaranteed by subsidiaries, and will be structurally subordinated to subsidiary liabilities. They will be issued in book-entry form, not listed, and expected to deliver on or about March 3, 2026. Estimated net proceeds are approximately $497,000,000, to be used for general corporate purposes including possible prepayment or redemption of long-term debt.
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. is offering $500,000,000 of 4.869% fixed-to-floating senior notes due March 3, 2032. The notes bear interest at 4.869% from the March 3, 2026 issue date through March 3, 2031, then reset to a floating rate equal to Compounded SOFR plus 1.487% (148.7 basis points).
The notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of BancShares, not guaranteed by subsidiaries, and will be structurally subordinated to subsidiary liabilities. They will be issued in book-entry form, not listed, and expected to deliver on or about March 3, 2026. Estimated net proceeds are approximately $497,000,000, to be used for general corporate purposes including possible prepayment or redemption of long-term debt.