First Carolina celebrates NYSE listing after IPO pricing
First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. priced its IPO of 5,500,000 shares at $12.50 per share, with trading commencing on the NYSE on June 18, 2026. CEO Ron Day celebrated the milestone by ringing the closing bell. Net proceeds will support general corporate purposes including growth and acquisitions.
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First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. has priced its initial public offering of 5,500,000 shares of common stock at $12.50 per share. The shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 18, 2026, under the ticker symbol 'FCBM'. The closing of the offering is anticipated to occur on June 22, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. First Carolina has also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 825,000 shares at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
To celebrate the initial public offering, First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. visited the New York Stock Exchange last week. 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.
The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes. These may include supporting organic growth, potential acquisitions, refinancing of outstanding indebtedness, and working capital.
Offering Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Shares Offered | 5,500,000 |
| Price per Share | $12.50 |
| Ticker Symbol | FCBM |
| Exchange | New York Stock Exchange |
| Trading Start Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Expected Closing Date | June 22, 2026 |
| Underwriters' Option | 825,000 shares |
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, is acting as the sole bookrunner for the offering. Raymond James and Hovde Group are acting as co-managers. A registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2026.
First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Carolina Bank. The bank provides financial services for businesses, higher education institutions, and individuals, offering 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.
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