FIRST BANCORP /NC/ 8-K

What Happened

• First Bancorp (FBNC) filed a Form 8‑K on April 28, 2026 reporting departures and the election/appointment of directors and/or principal officers under Item 5.02. The filing also includes Exhibit 99.1, a company news release dated April 28, 2026, under Item 9.01.

Key Details

• Filing date: April 28, 2026 (Accession No. 0000811589-26-000068).
• Reported under Item 5.02: departure of directors or certain officers and election/appointment of directors or principal officers.
• Exhibit included: News Release (Exhibit 99.1) dated April 28, 2026.
• No Item 2.02 (earnings) disclosure was listed in this filing.

Why It Matters

• Leadership and board changes are material governance events that can affect strategy, oversight and investor confidence; the 8‑K formally notifies shareholders of these changes.
• Retail investors should read the attached news release and watch for follow‑up filings (e.g., details on successor officers, compensation, or effective dates) to understand the full impact on company direction and management continuity.