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PEBK - Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc

Insider Sale by Abernethy James S (Dir)

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Trade Summary

2 days ago, Abernethy James S, serving as Dir at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc (PEBK), sold 1,200 shares at $39.78 per share, for a total transaction value of $47,736.00. Following this transaction, Abernethy James S now holds 176,667 shares of PEBK.

This sale represents a 1.00% decrease in Abernethy James S's stake in the company. This is considered a medium-conviction trade.

The trade was executed on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, April 24, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the BANKS - REGIONAL industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Abernethy James S

Dir

James S. Abernethy is an independent, non-employee Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEBK), a position he has held since 1992.[[6]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/PEBK/people/james-s-abernethy)[[8]](https://pebk.q4ir.com/overview/officers-directors/default.aspx) Aged 70, he brings over 31 years of banking experience to his role as a director.[[6]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/PEBK/people/james-s-abernethy) On February 9, 2026, Abernethy sold 1,000 shares of PEBK common stock at $38.34 per share, totaling $38,340, reducing his direct ownership to 72,526 shares.[[1]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/abernethy-james-s-director-at-peoples-bancorp-sells-38k-in-shares-93CH-4495286)[[4]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-b32c7931d749.html) He also holds indirect ownership of 37,000 shares through his son and 70,441 shares as VP, Secretary, and Chairman of Alexander Railroad.[[1]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/abernethy-james-s-director-at-peoples-bancorp-sells-38k-in-shares-93CH-4495286)[[4]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/PEBK/form-4-peoples-bancorp-of-north-carolina-inc-insider-trading-activity-b32c7931d749.html) Abernethy is additionally the President and Assistant Secretary of Midstate Contractors, Inc.[[8]](https://pebk.q4ir.com/overview/officers-directors/default.aspx) As of earlier records, his total holdings in PEBK were reported at 174,967 shares.[[5]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/63007/james-s-abernethy)

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Trade Price

$39.78

Quantity

1,200

Total Value

$47,736.00

Shares Owned

176,667

Trade Date

Thursday, April 23, 2026

2 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, April 24, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

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