First Carolina Financial Services Rings NYSE Closing Bell to Celebrate Initial Public Offering

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 22, 2026) ­­– First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. (“First Carolina” or the “Company”), the holding company for First Carolina Bank (“Bank”), announced that it had the distinct opportunity to visit the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) last week in celebration of its initial public offering (“IPO”). The Company’s Chairman, President, and CEO, Ron Day, led the occasion by ringing the bell for the Company’s first trade and then the closing bell on Thursday, joined by members of the executive leadership team and representatives from the Board of Directors.

“Listing on the NYSE is an exciting step for First Carolina, and we are thrilled to kick off our IPO with key members of our team present for the ringing of the closing bell,” Day said. “This is a meaningful and commemorative milestone for the Company, as it reflects the strength of our business and gives us the resources to continue growing in the markets we serve.”

First Carolina is now listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “FCBM.”

About First Carolina Financial Services, Inc.

First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for First Carolina Bank that provides financial services for businesses, higher education institutions, and individuals. First Carolina offers a range of deposit and loan products and trust services. First Carolina is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina with full-service banking offices in Rocky Mount, Raleigh, Wilmington, Cary, and Reidsville, North Carolina; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina; and Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more about First Carolina Bank, please visit our website at www.firstcarolinabank.com.