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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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| Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): | | April 28, 2026 |
First Bancorp
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| North Carolina | | 0-15572 | | 56-1421916 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification Number) |
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| 205 SE Broad Street, | | | |
| Southern Pines, | NC | | | 28387 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | | (Zip Code) |
(910) 246-2500
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading symbol Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, No Par Value FBNC The Nasdaq Global Select Market
First Bancorp
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| Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers | 3 | |
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| Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits | 3 |
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| Signatures | 4 | |
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Effective April 28, 2026, the Boards of Directors of First Bancorp and First Bank appointed Kate Nevin and Peter Hans to the Boards of Directors of First Bancorp and First Bank.
“These appointments reflect our commitment to strong governance and to bringing diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and thoughtful leadership to the First Bancorp and First Bank boards,” said Richard Moore, Chief Executive Officer, First Bancorp. “Kate’s extensive investment management experience and values‑aligned approach to capital allocation, combined with Peter’s long‑standing leadership in education, public policy, and organizational innovation, will be tremendous assets as we continue to grow and serve our communities.”
Ms. Nevin and Mr. Hans have been appointed to First Bancorp’s compensation committee, and nominating and corporate governance committee, and First Bank’s executive and loan committee. Compensatory arrangements for Ms. Nevin and Mr. Hans will be consistent with the previously disclosed standard arrangements for non-employee directors of First Bancorp, as described on page 39 of the company’s proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2026.
ITEM 9.01 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | | | | First Bancorp |
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| | | April 28, 2026 | |
By: | |
/s/ Richard H. Moore |
| | | | | | | Richard H. Moore |
| | | | | | | Chief Executive Officer |