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Peoples Bancorp director sells 500 shares at $43.50

After Abernethy’s Sept. 2 sale, his son’s indirect holding drops to 34,900 shares, while he still reports 65,626 direct shares.

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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC (PEBK) director James S. Abernethy reported a sale of 500 shares of common stock on September 2, 2026 at a price of $43.50 per share. The sold shares are reported as held indirectly through his son, with 34,900 shares remaining in that indirect account after the sale.

Abernethy also reports 65,626 shares of common stock held directly and 70,441 shares held indirectly through an entity associated with his role as Vice President, Secretary and Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co. No transactions are reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider ABERNETHY JAMES S
Role Director
Sold 500 shs ($22K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 500 $43.50 $22K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 34,900 shares (Indirect, Son); Common Stock — 65,626 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 70,441 shares (Indirect, VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.)
Shares sold 500 shares Common stock sale reported for September 2, 2026
Sale price per share $43.50 per share Common stock sale on September 2, 2026
Indirect shares via son after sale 34,900 shares Indirect ownership through son following the September 2, 2026 sale
Directly held shares 65,626 shares Direct common stock holdings reported as of September 2, 2026
Indirect shares via Alexander Railroad Co. affiliation 70,441 shares Indirect common stock holdings through an entity tied to Alexander Railroad Co. as of September 2, 2026

FAQ

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

James S. Abernethy reported a sale of 500 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC common stock on September 2, 2026 at $43.50 per share, from shares held indirectly through his son.

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

After the reported transaction, James S. Abernethy reports 65,626 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC common stock held in a direct ownership capacity.

Was the September 2, 2026 PEBK insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing indicates that the reported sale of 500 shares of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC common stock on September 2, 2026 was not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What price did James S. Abernethy receive per share in the PEBK stock sale?

The reported sale of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC common stock by James S. Abernethy on September 2, 2026 was executed at a price of $43.50 per share.

What is James S. Abernethy’s role at PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC?

James S. Abernethy is reported as a director of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC in this ownership report.

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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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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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/02/2026
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 Stock09/02/2026S500D$43.534,900ISon
Common Stock65,626D
Common Stock70,441IVP, 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ James S. Abernethy09/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)