AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · First Bancorp (Southern Pines NC) (FBNC)

First Bancorp authorizes $40.0 million buyback, raises quarterly dividend to $0.24

Positive Impact 3 of 5 shareholder Written later

First Bancorp authorized a stock repurchase plan of up to $40.0 million, valid through January 27, 2027, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, up from $0.23. Director Mary Clara Capel, who has served on the board since 2005, also retired from the company and First Bank boards effective January 27, 2026, with no disagreement cited. The buyback is not obligated to purchase any set amount of stock, so the actual effect on shareholders will depend on how much is repurchased.

Key points

Repurchase plan of up to $40.0 million of common stock, valid through January 27, 2027
Quarterly cash dividend raised to $0.24 per share from $0.23, payable April 24, 2026 to holders of record March 31, 2026
Mary Clara Capel retired as a director of First Bancorp and First Bank effective January 27, 2026

The filing

CompanyFirst Bancorp (Southern Pines NC) (FBNC)

Form8-K, current report

Filed with the SECJan 27, 2026, 4:19 PM ET

Accession number0000811589-26-000027

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change 8.01 Other Events

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Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:49 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on January 27, 2026.

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