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This page provides access to SEC filings for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), the bank holding company for Peoples Bank, a state-chartered commercial bank in North Carolina. As a public company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. files periodic and current reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that describe its financial condition, results of operations, and material events.
Key filings for a commercial banking organization like PEBK include annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which present audited or reviewed financial statements, details on loan portfolios, deposit funding, non-performing assets, and the allowance for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments. These reports also discuss non-interest income sources such as service charges and appraisal management fee income, as well as non-interest expenses including salaries, occupancy, and appraisal management fee expense.
Current reports on Form 8-K, such as the filing referencing the July 21, 2025 earnings press release, disclose material events and provide investors with timely access to earnings information and other significant developments. Filings may also address capital actions like stock repurchase programs, dividend policies, and legal or regulatory matters, including tax-related settlements and property acquisitions by government entities.
On Stock Titan, SEC filings for PEBK are supplemented with AI-powered summaries that highlight key points from lengthy documents, helping readers understand changes in credit quality, capital levels, and profitability without reading every line. Real-time updates from the SEC’s EDGAR system ensure that new Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other relevant submissions appear promptly. Investors can also review ownership and insider activity through forms that disclose transactions by directors and executive officers, using these filings to build a more complete view of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.’s regulatory and financial reporting history.
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC director James S. Abernethy reported an open-market sale of common stock. He sold 600 shares of Common Stock at a price of $39.35 per share. After this sale, he directly owned 69,226 shares of Common Stock.
The filing also lists indirect holdings of 70,441 shares through his role as VP, Secretary and Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co. and 36,400 shares held indirectly through his son.
Peoples Bancorp of NC, Inc. reported proposed sales of common stock via a Form 144 notice, including a 600-share notice dated 04/30/2026 for common stock listed on Nasdaq. The filing lists multiple recent dispositions by related persons, with individual sale dates and share counts provided.
BlackRock, Inc. amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 259,426 shares of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. The filing shows this equals 4.8% of the class and reports 256,021 shares as sole voting power and 259,426 shares as sole dispositive power. The cover references an as of date of 03/31/2026 and the amendment was signed on 04/27/2026.
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC director James S. Abernethy reported selling a total of 1,200 shares of Common Stock. The filing shows two open-market sales: 600 shares at $39.50 per share from his direct holdings and 600 shares at $40.06 per share from an indirect account held by his son.
After these transactions, Abernethy holds 69,826 shares directly, 36,400 shares indirectly through his son, and 70,441 shares indirectly in a capacity described as VP, Secretary and Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co. These sales represent a small portion of the overall reported stake.
Peoples Bancorp of NC, Inc. reported proposed sales of 600 shares of common stock under a Form 144 notice. The excerpt also lists insider sales totaling 3,800 shares across multiple transactions dated between 02/04/2026 and 04/23/2026.
PEBK notice of a proposed sale of 600 common shares on Nasdaq. The filing lists the securities as inherited on 11/30/2020 by Christine Abernethy and identifies multiple recent dispositions by related holders during February–March 2026 as context.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina reported modestly higher first quarter 2026 earnings, with net income of $4.4 million, or $0.83 basic and $0.80 diluted EPS, up from $4.3 million, or $0.82 basic and $0.79 diluted a year earlier. The improvement was driven mainly by higher net interest income.
Net interest income rose to $15.1 million as loan growth lifted interest and fees on loans, while interest expense declined. Net interest margin expanded to 3.68% from 3.51%. Loans increased to $1.24 billion and deposits to $1.54 billion, with core deposits at $1.40 billion, or 90.70% of total deposits. Asset quality remained solid, with non-performing assets of $4.8 million, or 0.28% of total assets, and an allowance for credit losses on loans of $10.5 million, or 0.84% of total loans. Return on average assets was 1.04% and return on average equity was 11.45%. The quarterly cash dividend increased to $0.38 per share, and book value per share rose to $29.78.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc: The Vanguard Group filed an amendment on its Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares beneficially owned of Common Stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing states Vanguard reorganized on January 12, 2026, and certain subsidiaries will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538.
The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim as Head of Global Fund Administration on 03/27/2026.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. is calling a virtual-only 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Holders of the 5,461,490 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 6, 2026 can vote on three main items.
Shareholders will elect 10 directors for one-year terms, cast a non-binding advisory vote on executive pay, and ratify Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent auditor for 2026. The board, all of whom are deemed independent under NASDAQ rules, recommends voting for all proposals.
The proxy details ownership, with several institutional holders above 5%, and shows directors and officers as a group owning 14.50% as of the record date. It also outlines governance structures, board committees, a formal clawback policy, insider trading controls, and the 2020 Omnibus equity plan.
For 2025, CEO William D. Cable, Sr. received total compensation of $673,255, including $375,950 in salary and a $165,000 discretionary bonus. Named executives participate in 401(k) matching, supplemental retirement agreements, and time‑vested restricted stock units, alongside standard health and insurance benefits.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. files its annual report describing a community-focused bank holding company built around Peoples Bank in the Catawba Valley region of North Carolina. The bank operates 15 branches plus loan production offices serving individuals and small to mid-sized businesses.
At December 31, 2025, the company reported total assets of $1.70 billion, net loans of $1.20 billion, deposits of $1.51 billion, total securities of $380.0 million, and shareholders’ equity of $157.1 million. Capital ratios were comfortably above regulatory minimums, with the bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio at 11.13% and total risk-based capital at 15.70%.
The filing details disciplined lending, investment, and risk-management policies, including CECL-based credit loss provisioning, detailed board-level oversight of loan quality, and a conservative investment framework. It also highlights regulatory compliance, cybersecurity programs, anti‑money‑laundering controls, human capital and culture initiatives, and extensive risk factors tied to the economy, interest rates, deposits, technology and regulation.