First Bancorp declares $0.24/share quarterly dividend, an increase from prior level

FIRST BANCORP /NC/

Cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable April 27, 2026 to holders of record March 31, 2026.
CEO cites strong Q4 financial performance, solid capital and liquidity, and stable credit quality.
Dividend increase reflects commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
First Bancorp reported total assets of $12.7 billion as of the release date.

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