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Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) director sells 950 common shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina director Robert C. Abernethy Jr. reported selling 950 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-07 at $42.3278 per share. After this sale he holds 58,766 shares directly, plus indirect custodial holdings in three separate children’s accounts.

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Insider Abernethy Robert C. JR
Role Director
Sold 950 shs ($40K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 950 $42.3278 $40K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 58,766 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,038.333 shares (Indirect, Custodian of Son); Common Stock — 496.934 shares (Indirect, Custodian of Son #2); Common Stock — 496.934 shares (Indirect, Custodian of Daughter)
Shares sold 950 shares Common Stock sale on 2026-08-07
Sale price per share $42.3278 per share Common Stock sale on 2026-08-07
Direct holdings after transaction 58,766 shares Common Stock directly owned following sale
Indirect holdings for son 1,038.333 shares Indirect Common Stock as Custodian of Son
Indirect holdings for son #2 496.934 shares Indirect Common Stock as Custodian of Son #2
Indirect holdings for daughter 496.934 shares Indirect Common Stock as Custodian of Daughter
Common Stock financial
"Security title for the reported non-derivative transaction is Common Stock."
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
indirect financial
"Ownership type for the custodial accounts is reported as indirect."
Custodian of Son financial
"Nature of ownership is listed as Custodian of Son for one account."

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FAQ

What insider transaction did PEBK director Robert C. Abernethy Jr. report?

Robert C. Abernethy Jr. reported a sale of 950 shares of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Common Stock on 2026-08-07 at $42.3278 per share. The transaction is coded as a sale in open market or private transaction on Form 4.

How many PEBK shares does Robert C. Abernethy Jr. hold after this Form 4 sale?

After the reported sale, Robert C. Abernethy Jr. holds 58,766 shares directly. He also reports indirect custodial holdings of 1,038.333 shares for a son, 496.934 shares for a second son, and 496.934 shares for a daughter.

What type of security was involved in Robert C. Abernethy Jr.’s PEBK transaction?

The transaction involves Common Stock of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina. The Form 4 lists a single non-derivative transaction: a sale of 950 common shares, with no associated option exercises or other derivative security activity reported for this date.

Were any of Robert C. Abernethy Jr.’s PEBK holdings reported as indirect or custodial?

Yes. The Form 4 shows indirect holdings labeled as Custodian of Son, Custodian of Son #2, and Custodian of Daughter, with reported totals of 1,038.333, 496.934, and 496.934 common shares respectively, in addition to his direct ownership.

Was Robert C. Abernethy Jr.’s PEBK stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Rule 10b5-1 plan checkbox is not marked as affirmative in this filing, and no footnotes describe a trading plan. Based on the reported data, the sale is not identified as occurring pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.

Does this PEBK Form 4 report any derivative security transactions for Robert C. Abernethy Jr.?

No. The reported activity consists of a single non-derivative sale of Common Stock. The filing’s transaction summary shows zero derivative transactions, and the derivative section is empty for this reporting date.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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 Robert C. JR

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1417 BRENTWOOD DR

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026
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 Stock08/07/2026S950D$42.327858,766D
Common Stock1,038.333ICustodian of Son
Common Stock496.934ICustodian of Son #2
Common Stock496.934ICustodian of Daughter
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
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Robert C. Abernethy Jr.08/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)