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Peoples Bancorp Announces Authorization of Stock Repurchase Plan and Cash Dividend
NEWTON, N.C., Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBK), the parent company of Peoples Bank, Newton, NC,
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEWTON, N.C., Feb. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq: PEBK), the parent company of Peoples Bank, Newton, NC, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program, whereby up to $2 million will be allocated to repurchase the Company’s common stock. At December 31, 2021, the Company had assets of $1.6 billion and stockholder’s equity of $142.4 million. Any purchases under the Company’s repurchase program may be made periodically as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements in the open market or in privately-negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any repurchase of shares will be determined by the Company’s management, based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program may be suspended at any time or from time-to-time without prior notice. “The Board’s decision to repurchase stock was based on the strength of the Company’s balance sheet and capital position. We believe this is an appropriate way to utilize capital and enhance shareholder value,” said Lance Sellers, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s Board of Directors declared the Company’s regular cash dividend for the first quarter of 2022 in the amount of $0.18 per share. The first quarter cash dividend will be paid on March 15, 2022 to shareholders of record on March 3, 2022. Shareholders are encouraged to enroll in the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. For details, contact Krissy Price at (828) 464-5620 or (800) 948-7195 or you may email any questions to our transfer agent, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc. at [email protected]. Peoples Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. operates 17 banking offices entirely in North Carolina, with offices in Catawba, Alexander, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Iredell and Wake Counties. The Bank also operates loan production offices in Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan and Forsyth Counties. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded and is quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “PEBK.” Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Pr...