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Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ: PEBK) awards COO 560 cash RSUs

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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) reported that its EVP and Chief Operations Officer, as the reporting person, received a grant of 560 Restricted Stock Units on August 20, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to a cash payment equal to the fair market value of one share of Common Stock upon vesting, with no expiration date, and an exercise date of August 20, 2030. Following this grant, the reporting person holds 560 RSUs and 1,305 shares of Common Stock directly.

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Insider Shinn Carol S.
Role EVP, Chief Operations Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) F1, F2 560 $0.00 $0.00
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 560 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,305 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive a cash payment equal to the fair market value of one share of Common Stock, in each case upon vesting of the RSU and in accordance with the terms of the RSU Award Agreement.
  2. F2. No Expiration Date
RSUs granted 560 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Grant to EVP, Chief Operations Officer on August 20, 2026
RSU exercise date August 20, 2030 Exercise date associated with the RSU grant
RSU expiration No Expiration Date Footnote states RSUs have no expiration date
Common Stock held directly 1,305 shares Direct Common Stock ownership after the reported transactions
RSUs held after grant 560 RSUs Total Restricted Stock Units directly held after the grant
RSU settlement type Cash equal to fair market value of one share Each RSU pays cash equal to the fair market value of one share upon vesting
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"560 Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) granted to the EVP, Chief Operations Officer"
A restricted stock unit (RSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee company shares (or cash equal to their value) at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance targets. For investors, RSUs matter because when they convert into actual shares they increase the number of shares available and can create selling pressure as employees cash out—think of them as a future paycheck paid in company stock.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive a cash payment"
fair market value financial
"cash payment equal to the fair market value of one share of Common Stock"
The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.
RSU Award Agreement financial
"in accordance with the terms of the RSU Award Agreement"
A RSU award agreement is a legal contract that grants restricted stock units — promises of company stock to an employee or advisor — and spells out how many units are granted, when they become actual shares (vesting), and any conditions or tax rules. Investors care because these agreements create future share issuance and compensation cost, which can dilute existing holders and signal how the company rewards and retains key people, much like a delayed paycheck paid in stock.

FAQ

What insider transaction did PEBK disclose for the EVP and Chief Operations Officer?

The EVP and Chief Operations Officer received 560 Restricted Stock Units on August 20, 2026. Each RSU provides a cash payment equal to the fair market value of one PEBK common share upon vesting, under the terms of the RSU Award Agreement.

How many PEBK Restricted Stock Units does the reporting officer hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, the officer holds 560 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs are cash-settled based on the fair market value of one share of PEBK Common Stock upon vesting and have no expiration date.

What are the officer’s direct PEBK common stock holdings after the transaction?

The officer directly holds 1,305 shares of Common Stock of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC after the August 20, 2026 report. This figure reflects direct ownership only, as disclosed in the Form 4.

When do the newly granted PEBK RSUs become exercisable?

The RSUs carry an exercise date of August 20, 2030. Upon vesting and in accordance with the RSU Award Agreement, each RSU entitles the holder to a cash payment equal to the fair market value of one share of PEBK Common Stock.

Are the PEBK RSUs paid in stock or cash under this award?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive a cash payment equal to the fair market value of one share of PEBK Common Stock. Payment occurs upon vesting and follows the terms of the RSU Award Agreement; the award is not described as share-settled.

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

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmative (aff_10b5_one is false). The award is reported as a grant of RSUs, not as a market trade executed under a 10b5-1 trading plan.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Shinn Carol S.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
518 WEST C ST

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Chief Operations Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock1,305D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)(1)08/20/2026A56008/20/2030 (2)Common Stock560$0560D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive a cash payment equal to the fair market value of one share of Common Stock, in each case upon vesting of the RSU and in accordance with the terms of the RSU Award Agreement.
2. No Expiration Date
/s/ Carol S. Shinn08/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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