Form 4 Filing for FIRST BANCORP /NC/

Thomas Brent Hicks, Chief Accounting Officer of FIRST BANCORP /NC/, acquired 1087 shares of Restricted Stock on June 23, 2026, at a price of $62.03 per share. These shares are part of the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan and will vest on July 10, 2029. Following this transaction, Mr. Hicks directly owns 4781 shares of Restricted Stock. Additionally, the filing indicates that Mr. Hicks directly owns 1829.047 shares and 119.38 shares of Common Stock. The transaction was reported on a Form 4 filing, with the signature date of June 25, 2026.