<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p><span>Abernethy Adrian A, Shareholder of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc [PEBK], filed a Form 144 on November 25, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission proposing to sell restricted securities:</span></p><div><table><tbody><tr><td><span>Approximate Date Of Sale</span></td><td><span>11/25/25</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Shares</span></td><td><span>600</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Broker</span></td><td><span>Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p><span>Prior to the sale of restricted stock, owners must file a Form 144 with the SEC.  Upon submission of the filing to the SEC the owner is permitted to sell the shares, or any fraction thereof, within 90 days.</span></p><p><span>For a free trial, or to learn more about our insider trading analysis and data services, please visit http://www.washingtonservice.com or contact us at (301) 913-5100 or send an email to info@washingtonservice.com.</span></p><p><span>Founded in 1970, The Washington Service provides securities professionals with financial, economic and public policy research and data.</span></p><span> </span></div></div>

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<p>Shareholder Abernethy Adrian A filed a Form 144 with the SEC to sell 600 shares of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc [PEBK] on November 25, 2025. The sale will be conducted through Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Form 144 must be filed before selling restricted stock, allowing the sale within 90 days.</p>

Shareholder Abernethy Files To Sell 600 Of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc [PEBK]