PEBK

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) is a regional bank holding company founded in 1912 and headquartered in Newton, North Carolina. The company operates through its subsidiary Peoples Bank, serving individuals and small to medium-sized businesses across North Carolina with 17 banking offices and several loan production offices. As a community-focused regional bank, PEBK has built its presence primarily in the Charlotte metropolitan area and surrounding counties, establishing itself as a local banking institution with over a century of operations in the state.