PEBK insiders plan sale of 1,000 common shares

James and Adrian Abernethy have filed to sell 1,000 common shares of PEBK through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, with an indicated aggregate value of $42,236.67, on or after July 28, 2026.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/28/2026 - 03:46 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James and Adrian Abernethy have filed to sell 1,000 common shares of PEBK through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, with an indicated aggregate value of $42,236.67, on or after July 28, 2026. The company’s common shares outstanding are listed as 5,461,490, a baseline figure separate from the planned sale. The 1,000 shares trace back to an inheritance to Christine S. Abernethy on November 30, 2020. Over the prior three months, related parties reported sales of 600 shares for $23,252.57 on April 30, 2026, 600 shares for $23,787.30 on May 14, 2026, and 500 shares for $20,727.57 on June 1, 2026.

Key Figures

Planned shares to be sold: 1,000 shares Planned sale value: $42,236.67 Shares outstanding: 5,461,490 shares +4 more

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Planned shares to be sold 1,000 shares Common shares of PEBK to be sold through Wells Fargo Clearing Services

Planned sale value $42,236.67 Aggregate market value of 1,000 PEBK shares to be sold

Shares outstanding 5,461,490 shares PEBK common shares outstanding as referenced in the Form 144

Inheritance shares 1,000 shares Common shares of PEBK acquired by Christine S. Abernethy via inheritance on 11/30/2020

Sale 1 600 shares for $23,252.57 James Abernethy sale of PEBK common shares on 04/30/2026

Sale 2 600 shares for $23,787.30 James Abernethy sale of PEBK common shares on 05/14/2026

Sale 3 500 shares for $20,727.57 Adrian Abernethy sale of PEBK common shares on 06/01/2026

Key Terms

Form 144, Securities To Be Sold, Inheritance, Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

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Form 144 regulatory

"Form 144 reports a planned sale of 1,000 PEBK common shares"

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Securities To Be Sold regulatory

"144: Securities To Be Sold Common | 11/30/2020 | Inheritance"

Inheritance financial

"Common | 11/30/2020 | Inheritance | Christine S. Abernethy"

Inheritance is the transfer of money, property or investments to someone after a person dies, like handing a family recipe or toolbox from one generation to the next. For investors it matters because inherited assets can change who controls shares, affect the size and composition of a portfolio, trigger taxes or fees, and create opportunities or pressures to sell or consolidate holdings, all of which can influence financial outcomes.

Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months regulatory

"144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months James Abernethy"

FAQ

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What does Form 144 for PEBK disclose about planned stock sales?

Form 144 discloses a planned sale of 1,000 PEBK common shares with an aggregate value of $42,236.67, to be transacted through Wells Fargo Clearing Services on or after July 28, 2026.

Who is involved in the PEBK Form 144 and how were the shares acquired?

The shares originate from an inheritance to Christine S. Abernethy on November 30, 2020. Planned and recent sales are attributed to James Abernethy and Adrian Abernethy as listed sellers of PEBK common stock.

How many PEBK shares are planned for sale under this Form 144?

The Form 144 covers a proposed sale of 1,000 common shares of PEBK. These shares are to be sold through Wells Fargo Clearing Services and are separate from the total shares already outstanding.

What past 3‑month transactions in PEBK stock are reported?

Reported transactions include 600 shares for $23,252.57 on April 30, 2026, 600 shares for $23,787.30 on May 14, 2026, and 500 shares for $20,727.57 on June 1, 2026, all involving PEBK common shares.

How many PEBK shares are outstanding according to this Form 144?

The document lists 5,461,490 PEBK common shares as outstanding. This figure provides context for the issuer’s capital structure and is distinct from the 1,000 shares planned for sale.

On which market are PEBK shares related to this Form 144 listed?

The common shares referenced are listed on the Nasdaq. The Form 144 links the planned sale of 1,000 PEBK shares to trading on this market through Wells Fargo Clearing Services.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001244172
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
SEC File Number	000-27205
Address of Issuer	518 WEST C STREET PO BOX 467 NEWTON NORTH CAROLINA 28658-4007
Phone	8284645620
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	ABERNETHY JAMES S
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	Director

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Wells Fargo Clearing Services 1 N. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis MO 63103	1000	42236.67	5461490	07/28/2026	Nasdaq

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	11/30/2020	Inheritance	Christine S. Abernethy			1000	11/30/2020	N/A

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
James Abernethy 518 West C. Street Newton SC 28658-4007	Common shares of PEBK	04/30/2026	600	23252.57
James Abernethy 518 West C. Street Newton SC 28658-4007	Common shares of PEBK	05/14/2026	600	23787.30
Adrian Abernethy 518 West C. Street Newton SC 28658-4007	Common Shares of PEBK	06/01/2026	500	20727.57

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks
Date of Notice	07/28/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	James S Abernethy
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)