First Bancorp Completes Acquisition of Select Bancorp, Inc.

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) announces today the completion of its acquisition of Select Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLCT) ("Select Bancorp"), the parent company of Select Bank & Trust Company ("Select Bank"), on October 15, 2021.  The merger solidifies First Bank's position as the leading community bank headquartered in North Carolina, with total assets of over $10 billion and over 120 branches. 

Richard Moore, CEO of First Bancorp, stated, "We are very pleased with today's announcement that our merger with Select Bancorp is now official.  We welcome our new customers, associates, and shareholders to First Bank.  Select Bank customers can expect to continue to receive the same high level of service to which they are accustomed.  Additionally, Select Bank branches will continue to operate under their current name until a systems conversion of customer accounts, which is scheduled for March 2022, and Select Bank customers should continue to conduct their business with their current Select Bank branches until that time.  We will be in touch with customers in advance of the conversion to ensure a smooth transition."  Mr. Moore continued, "We also welcome John McCauley and Carlie McLamb, Jr. to our Board of Directors and look forward to working together for our shareholders."

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