Adam Currie Appointed to Board of Directors of First Bank and First Bancorp

Core Viewpoint - First Bancorp has appointed G. Adam Currie as a member of the Boards of Directors for both First Bank and First Bancorp, reflecting the Board's confidence in his leadership and vision for the company's future [1][2]. Company Overview - First Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of $12.8 billion [3]. - The principal activity of First Bancorp is the ownership and operation of First Bank, which is a state-chartered community-focused bank operating 113 branches in North and South Carolina [3]. - First Bank has a legacy of service and commitment to communities since its establishment in 1935, providing tailored banking solutions and local expertise [3]. Leadership Background - G. Adam Currie has been with First Bank since 2015 and has held various leadership roles, including CEO since February 2025 [1]. - Prior to his role at First Bank, Currie held senior leadership positions at PNC Capital Markets and RBC Bank, and began his career at Bank of America [1]. - Currie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University [1].