Peoples Bancorp director sells 1,000 shares at $43.11

Q: What insider transaction did PEBK director James S. Abernethy report?

James S. Abernethy reported a sale of 1,000 PEBK common shares on 2026-08-27 at $43.11 per share, described as a sale in an open-market or private transaction.

Q: How many PEBK shares does James S. Abernethy hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported sale, James S. Abernethy held 65,626 shares of PEBK common stock directly, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

Q: What are James S. Abernethy’s indirect holdings of PEBK stock?

The Form 4 lists 35,400 PEBK shares held indirectly through his son, and 70,441 PEBK shares held indirectly through an entity where he is VP, Secretary and Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.

Q: Was the PEBK insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates the transaction was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, as the related checkbox was not marked affirmatively.

Q: What is the total number of PEBK shares sold in this Form 4 transaction?

This Form 4 reports the sale of 1,000 PEBK common shares in a single open-market or private transaction on 2026-08-27.

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) director James S. Abernethy reported selling 1,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-27 at $43.11 per share in an open-market or private transaction.

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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) director James S. Abernethy reported selling 1,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-27 at $43.11 per share in an open-market or private transaction. Following this sale, he held 65,626 shares directly, plus indirect holdings of 35,400 shares through his son and 70,441 shares through an entity where he serves as VP, Secretary and Chairman. The filing indicates the transaction was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,000 shares

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider ABERNETHY JAMES S

Role Director

Sold 1,000 shs ($43K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,000	$43.11	$43K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 65,626 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 35,400 shares (Indirect, Son); Common Stock — 70,441 shares (Indirect, VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,000 shares of Common Stock Sale price per share: $43.11 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 65,626 shares of Common Stock +3 more

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Shares sold 1,000 shares of Common Stock Sale on 2026-08-27 by director James S. Abernethy

Sale price per share $43.11 per share Price for the 1,000-share sale on 2026-08-27

Direct holdings after transaction 65,626 shares of Common Stock Direct ownership following the 2026-08-27 sale

Indirect holdings via son 35,400 shares of Common Stock Indirect ownership classified as "Son"

Indirect holdings via Alexander Railroad Co. 70,441 shares of Common Stock Indirect ownership where Abernethy is VP, Secretary & Chairman

Net buy/sell shares -1,000 shares Net effect of reported non-derivative transactions in this Form 4

Key Terms

open market, private transaction, indirect

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open market financial

"transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction"

An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

private transaction financial

"transaction_code_description": "Sale in open market or private transaction"

A private transaction is the sale or transfer of securities, assets, or ownership stakes carried out directly between a small number of parties rather than on a public exchange. For investors it matters because these deals are less visible and often less liquid than public trades, so pricing can be harder to verify, the investment can be harder to sell quickly, and buyers or sellers may gain strategic advantages not available in open markets — like negotiated terms similar to a private garage sale versus a crowded marketplace.

indirect financial

""transaction_type": "holding" ... "ownership_type": "indirect""

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What insider transaction did PEBK director James S. Abernethy report?

James S. Abernethy reported a sale of 1,000 PEBK common shares on 2026-08-27 at $43.11 per share, described as a sale in an open-market or private transaction.

How many PEBK shares does James S. Abernethy hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported sale, James S. Abernethy held 65,626 shares of PEBK common stock directly, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

What are James S. Abernethy’s indirect holdings of PEBK stock?

The Form 4 lists 35,400 PEBK shares held indirectly through his son, and 70,441 PEBK shares held indirectly through an entity where he is VP, Secretary and Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.

Was the PEBK insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates the transaction was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, as the related checkbox was not marked affirmatively.

What is the total number of PEBK shares sold in this Form 4 transaction?

This Form 4 reports the sale of 1,000 PEBK common shares in a single open-market or private transaction on 2026-08-27.

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Available on EDGAR 08/28/2026 - 02:57 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/28/2026 - 02:56 PM EDT

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^*

ABERNETHY JAMES S

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

518 WEST C STREET

(Street)

NEWTON

NORTH CAROLINA

28658

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC [ PEBK ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/27/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	08/27/2026		S		1,000	D	$43.11	65,626	D
Common Stock								35,400	I	Son
Common Stock								70,441	I	VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ James S. Abernethy	08/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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