PEBK Form 144: This filing notifies proposed sales of common stock by related parties. It lists a 500-share inherited position attributed to Christine Abernethy (inheritance date 11/30/2020) and multiple recent dispositions by Adrian Abernethy and James Abernethy between 03/03/2026 and 05/14/2026.
The transactions were processed through Wells Fargo Clearing Services on the Nasdaq market; the filing records share counts and dollar amounts for each trade. This is a routine Form 144 notice reporting affiliate sales.
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC director Ashton V. Abernethy reported an open-market sale of 950 shares of Common Stock at $42.26 per share. After this sale, the filing shows direct ownership of 43,838 common shares, indicating the transaction was small relative to the director's remaining stake.
Wellington-related investment advisers reported beneficial ownership of 418,608 shares of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. common stock, representing 7.66% of the class as disclosed on the cover pages with a 03/31/2026 reporting date.
The Schedule 13G/A states these shares are owned of record by clients of the Wellington Investment Advisers and that no known client holds more than five percent individually. The filing identifies the parent and subsidiary adviser entities and lists shared voting and dispositive power across the Wellington group.
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC director James S. Abernethy reported an open-market sale of 600 shares of Common Stock at $40.20 per share. After this sale, he holds 68,626 shares directly, plus 70,441 shares held through Alexander Railroad Co. and 36,400 shares held indirectly through his son.
Peoples Bancorp of NC, Inc. received a Form 144 notice for the proposed resale of 600 shares of Common Stock by a holder through Wells Fargo Clearing Services. The filing lists an aggregate amount of $23,787.30 and a filing/offer date of 05/14/2026.
The record shows the shares were initially acquired by inheritance on 11/30/2020. Multiple recent sales by related persons are listed with individual trade dates and share counts in the excerpt.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. reported results of its May 7, 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting. Shareholders elected ten directors, including Ashton V. Abernethy, James S. Abernethy, Robert C. Abernethy Sr. and Jr., Douglas S. Howard, John W. Lineberger Jr., Gary E. Matthews, Billy L. Price Jr., MD, William Gregory Terry, and Benjamin I. Zachary.
Each director received between 3,100,943 and 3,883,010 votes for, with broker non-votes of 558,540 for each seat and no votes against. Shareholders also supported, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers with 4,024,195 votes for versus 83,444 against. They ratified the appointment of Forvis Mazars, LLP as independent registered public accounting firm with 4,684,986 votes for and no votes against.
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. reported solid first‑quarter 2026 results, with net earnings of $4.4 million, up slightly from $4.3 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share were $0.83 versus $0.82, supported by stronger net interest income of $15.1 million compared with $13.9 million in 2025.
Total assets rose to $1.73 billion from $1.70 billion at year‑end 2025 as loans grew to $1.24 billion and deposits to $1.54 billion. Credit costs increased, with a $560 thousand provision for credit losses and nonaccrual loans at $4.8 million. Investment securities carried unrealized losses of $37.2 million, widening accumulated other comprehensive loss to $28.6 million. The company paid a higher cash dividend of $0.38 per share, up from $0.36 a year ago.
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC director James S. Abernethy reported an open-market sale of common stock. He sold 600 shares of Common Stock at a price of $39.35 per share. After this sale, he directly owned 69,226 shares of Common Stock.
The filing also lists indirect holdings of 70,441 shares through his role as VP, Secretary and Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co. and 36,400 shares held indirectly through his son.
Peoples Bancorp of NC, Inc. reported proposed sales of common stock via a Form 144 notice, including a 600-share notice dated 04/30/2026 for common stock listed on Nasdaq. The filing lists multiple recent dispositions by related persons, with individual sale dates and share counts provided.