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Peoples Bancorp (PEBK) director logs 1,200-share stock sale

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PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC director James S. Abernethy reported selling a total of 1,200 shares of Common Stock. The filing shows two open-market sales: 600 shares at $39.50 per share from his direct holdings and 600 shares at $40.06 per share from an indirect account held by his son.

After these transactions, Abernethy holds 69,826 shares directly, 36,400 shares indirectly through his son, and 70,441 shares indirectly in a capacity described as VP, Secretary and Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co. These sales represent a small portion of the overall reported stake.

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Insider ABERNETHY JAMES S
Role Director
Sold 1,200 shs ($48K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 600 $40.06 $24K
Sale Common Stock 600 $39.50 $24K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 36,400 shares (Indirect, Son); Common Stock — 69,826 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 70,441 shares (Indirect, VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.)
Total shares sold 1,200 shares Aggregate open-market sales of Common Stock
Direct sale 600 shares at $39.50 Open-market sale from direct holdings
Indirect sale via son 600 shares at $40.06 Open-market sale from indirect holdings (Son)
Direct holdings after sale 69,826 shares Direct Common Stock ownership following transactions
Indirect holdings via son 36,400 shares Indirect ownership through Son after sale
Indirect holdings via Alexander Railroad Co. 70,441 shares Indirect ownership as VP, Sec & Chairman
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect"; ownership_code: "I""
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "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.
nature of ownership financial
"nature_of_ownership: "Son" and corporate officer role"

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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)
04/23/2026
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 Stock04/23/2026S600D$40.0636,400ISon
Common Stock04/24/2026S600D$39.569,826D
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. Abernethy04/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)