[Form 4] PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) reported an insider transaction by a director. On November 3, 2025, the director sold 800 shares of common stock at $29.05 (transaction code S). Following the sale, holdings were reported as 67,226 shares direct, plus indirect holdings of 38,200 shares attributed to the director’s son and 70,441 shares noted under “VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad.”

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 800 shares

Net Sell 3 txns

Insider ABERNETHY JAMES S

Role Director

Sold 800 shs ($23K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	800	$29.05	$23K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 67,226 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 38,200 shares (Indirect, Son); Common Stock — 70,441 shares (Indirect, VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad)

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/04/2025 - 11:35 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What insider trade did PEBK disclose?

A director sold 800 shares of common stock at $29.05 on November 3, 2025 (code S).

How many PEBK shares does the director hold after the sale?

Reported holdings are 67,226 shares direct, plus 38,200 indirect via son and 70,441 indirect noted under “VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad.”

What was the sale price for the PEBK shares?

The reported sale price was $29.05 per share.

When did the PEBK insider transaction occur?

The transaction date is November 3, 2025.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to PEBK?

The reporting person is a Director of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.

Was the filing made by one reporting person or a group?

It was filed by one reporting person.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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 NC 28658

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2025

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
Common Stock	11/03/2025		S		800	D	$29.05	67,226	D
Common Stock								38,200	I	Son
Common Stock								70,441	I	VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad

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:

	/s/ James S. Abernethy	11/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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