BlackRock reports 4.8% stake in Peoples Bancorp

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/27/2026 - 04:12 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. amended its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 259,426 shares of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. The filing shows this equals 4.8% of the class and reports 256,021 shares as sole voting power and 259,426 shares as sole dispositive power. The cover references an as of date of 03/31/2026 and the amendment was signed on 04/27/2026.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 259,426 shares Percent of class: 4.8% Sole voting power: 256,021 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficial ownership 259,426 shares reported as beneficially owned

Percent of class 4.8% percent of common stock

Sole voting power 256,021 shares shares with sole power to vote

Sole dispositive power 259,426 shares shares with sole power to dispose

Cover date 03/31/2026 as of date on cover page

Amendment signature date 04/27/2026 signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficial ownership, Sole dispositive power, Sole voting power

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 1; Schedule 13G/A cover and Item 1"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 259426 (Item 4)"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 259426"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Sole voting power regulatory

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 256021"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

FAQ

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What stake does BlackRock report in PEBK?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 259,426 shares, equal to 4.8% of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc.'s common stock as shown in the amendment dated 03/31/2026. The filing attributes full dispositive power over those shares to BlackRock.

How many votes can BlackRock cast for PEBK shares?

The Schedule 13G/A lists 256,021 shares as BlackRock's sole voting power. The filing identifies no shared voting power and indicates sole dispositive power for 259,426 shares in the reported position.

Is BlackRock filing as an active investor or passive holder for PEBK?

The filing is an amended Schedule 13G, which typically reports passive or qualifying institutional ownership. The form type here is Schedule 13G/A, and it lists ownership details without transactional terms or activist language.

Does the filing identify who else controls the PEBK shares?

The amendment states various persons may have rights to dividends or sale proceeds and that no single person's interest exceeds 5%. It does not list other controlling persons or allocate ownership to specific third parties.

What dates are relevant in the BlackRock amendment for PEBK?

The cover shows an as of date of 03/31/2026 for the reported ownership and the amendment was signed on 04/27/2026. Those are the filing's explicit time anchors for the position.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

710577107

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 710577107

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 256,021.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 259,426.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

259,426.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 518 WEST C STREET Newton NC 28658-4007
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 710577107
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 259426
(b)	Percent of class: 4.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 256021
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 259426
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/27/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7