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FIRST BANK SCORES BIG WITH PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CAROLINA HURRICANES FOUNDATION

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First Bank has announced a new partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, launching 'The Power of Good Goals' initiative. Under this program, First Bank will donate $100 to the Foundation for every goal scored by the Hurricanes, supporting youth hockey programs, education, and health initiatives across the Carolinas.

The partnership includes exclusive branding and visibility for First Bank during Hurricanes' home games, special events, televised games, and community outreach programs. This collaboration extends First Bank's Power of Good corporate citizenship program, which in 2024 encompassed grants to local nonprofits, the First Bank Book Club, financial education programs, affordable housing initiatives, and employee volunteer programs.

First Bank ha annunciato una nuova collaborazione con la Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, lanciando l'iniziativa 'The Power of Good Goals'. Nell'ambito di questo programma, First Bank donerà 100 dollari alla Fondazione per ogni gol segnato dagli Hurricanes, sostenendo i programmi di hockey giovanile, l'istruzione e le iniziative sanitarie in tutto il Carolina.

La partnership prevede branding esclusivo e visibilità per First Bank durante le partite casalinghe degli Hurricanes, eventi speciali, partite trasmesse in televisione e programmi di coinvolgimento della comunità. Questa collaborazione estende il programma di responsabilità sociale aziendale Power of Good di First Bank, che nel 2024 ha incluso sovvenzioni a organizzazioni nonprofit locali, il First Bank Book Club, programmi di educazione finanziaria, iniziative per alloggi a prezzi accessibili e programmi di volontariato per i dipendenti.

First Bank ha anunciado una nueva asociación con la Fundación Carolina Hurricanes, lanzando la iniciativa 'The Power of Good Goals'. En el marco de este programa, First Bank donará 100 dólares a la Fundación por cada gol anotado por los Hurricanes, apoyando programas de hockey juvenil, educación e iniciativas de salud en las Carolinas.

La asociación incluye branding exclusivo y visibilidad para First Bank durante los juegos en casa de los Hurricanes, eventos especiales, juegos televisados y programas de alcance comunitario. Esta colaboración amplía el programa de responsabilidad social corporativa Power of Good de First Bank, que en 2024 abarcó subvenciones a organizaciones sin fines de lucro locales, el First Bank Book Club, programas de educación financiera, iniciativas de vivienda asequible y programas de voluntariado para empleados.

퍼스트 뱅크가 캐롤라이나 허리케인 재단과의 새로운 파트너십을 발표하며 '선한 목표의 힘(The Power of Good Goals)' 이니셔티브를 시작했습니다. 이 프로그램의 일환으로 퍼스트 뱅크는 허리케인이 득점할 때마다 재단에 100달러를 기부합니다, 청소년 하키 프로그램, 교육 및 건강 이니셔티브를 지원합니다.

파트너십에는 허리케인의 홈 경기, 특별 행사, TV 중계 게임 및 지역 사회 참여 프로그램에서 퍼스트 뱅크를 위한 독점 브랜딩 및 가시성이 포함됩니다. 이 협업은 2024년에 지역 비영리 단체에 대한 보조금, 퍼스트 뱅크 북클럽, 재정 교육 프로그램, 저렴한 주택 이니셔티브 및 직원 자원 봉사 프로그램을 포함한 퍼스트 뱅크의 선한 힘(Power of Good) 기업 시민 프로그램을 확장합니다.

First Bank a annoncé un nouveau partenariat avec la Fondation Carolina Hurricanes, lançant l'initiative 'The Power of Good Goals'. Dans le cadre de ce programme, First Bank donnera 100 dollars à la Fondation pour chaque but marqué par les Hurricanes, soutenant les programmes de hockey pour les jeunes, l'éducation et les initiatives de santé à travers les Carolines.

Le partenariat comprend un branding exclusif et une visibilité pour First Bank lors des matchs à domicile des Hurricanes, des événements spéciaux, des matchs retransmis à la télévision et des programmes d'engagement communautaire. Cette collaboration prolonge le programme de responsabilité sociétale Power of Good de First Bank, qui en 2024 a inclus des subventions pour des ONG locales, le First Bank Book Club, des programmes d'éducation financière, des initiatives pour des logements abordables et des programmes de bénévolat pour les employés.

Die First Bank hat eine neue Partnerschaft mit der Carolina Hurricanes Foundation angekündigt und die Initiative 'The Power of Good Goals' ins Leben gerufen. Im Rahmen dieses Programms wird die First Bank für jedes von den Hurricanes erzielte Tor 100 Dollar an die Stiftung spenden, um Jugendhockey-Programme, Bildung und Gesundheitsinitiativen in den Carolinas zu unterstützen.

Die Partnerschaft beinhaltet exklusive Markenpräsenz und Sichtbarkeit für die First Bank während der Heimspiele der Hurricanes, bei Sonderveranstaltungen, im Fernsehen übertragenen Spielen und Programmen zur Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft. Diese Zusammenarbeit erweitert das Power of Good-Programm der Unternehmensbürgerschaft von First Bank, das im Jahr 2024 Zuschüsse an lokale gemeinnützige Organisationen, den First Bank Book Club, Finanzbildungsprogramme, Initiativen für erschwinglichen Wohnraum und Mitarbeiter-Volunteers beinhaltet.

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  • Strategic marketing expansion in the Carolinas region
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank, a leader in the banking industry in the Carolinas, is thrilled to join forces with the Carolina Hurricanes for an exciting new initiative: The Power of Good Goals. Every time the Canes score, First Bank will donate $100 to the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, fueling their incredible work in the community. From youth hockey programs and educational support to health and wellness initiatives, this partnership will help the Foundation continue to make a difference for countless individuals across the region.

"We are incredibly excited to be partnering with the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation," said Adam Currie, President of First Bank. "This sponsorship reflects our shared values of community engagement, hard work, and creating opportunities for all, specifically the next generation. Plus, it gives us an opportunity to partner with an incredible team that is a favorite of so many around the Carolinas. Go Canes!"

Thanks to this partnership, First Bank will enjoy exclusive branding and visibility during the Hurricanes' home games, special events, televised games and community outreach programs. You'll see First Bank support everywhere—from game-day signage to promotional materials and digital platforms—all highlighting the commitment to giving back alongside the team and Foundation.

"Partnering with First Bank will help expand the reach and impact of our Foundation," said Amy Daniels, Executive Director of the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. "Their support will help us continue to create meaningful experiences for young athletes, families, and underserved communities. We are excited to have them as a vital partner in advancing our mission."

The alliance also underscores First Bank's dedication to using its resources and influence for good. As a proud sponsor of the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, the company expands its Power of Good corporate citizenship program. In 2024, the Power of Good included grants to local nonprofits, the First Bank Book Club (through which First Bank gave away thousands of books in schools), various financial education programs, access to affordable housing through varied loan programs, and volunteer programs for all of First Bank's employees.

Together with the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, First Bank is scoring big for the future of the Carolinas—one goal at a time!

For more information on the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation and its programs, please visit https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/community/foundation and to learn more about First Bank's Power of Good visit https://localfirstbank.com/about-us/corporate-citizenship/.

About First Bank:

First Bank is the banking subsidiary of First Bancorp and is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with total assets of approximately $12.1 billion. As a state-chartered community bank, First Bank operates 113 bank branches in North Carolina and South Carolina and a nationwide SBA platform. Since 1935, First Bank has taken a tailored approach to banking, combining best-in-class financial solutions, helpful local expertise, and technology to manage a home or business. First Bancorp's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "FBNC." Visit our website at www.LocalFirstBank.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.

About the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation

As the charitable arm of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Foundation takes pride in being a part of the community both on and off the ice. The Foundation strives to be an agent of change by meeting the health and educational needs of underserved populations in the community where we work, live, and play. For more information on the Foundation, please click here.

About the Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes were established in Raleigh in 1997 after relocating from Connecticut, where the National Hockey League franchise was originally founded in 1979. Since their arrival in North Carolina, the Hurricanes have captured six division championships, two Eastern Conference titles and the 2006 Stanley Cup championship. The team also hosted the 2004 NHL Draft and the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend at PNC Arena, as well as the 2023 NHL Stadium Series at Carter-Finley Stadium. For information about Hurricanes ticket packages, please visit www.CarolinaHurricanes.com/tickets, or call 1-866-NHL-CANES (1-866-645-2263).

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FAQ

How much will First Bank (FBNC) donate per Carolina Hurricanes goal in 2025?

First Bank will donate $100 to the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation for every goal scored by the team.

What marketing benefits does First Bank (FBNC) receive from the Hurricanes partnership?

First Bank receives exclusive branding and visibility during home games, special events, televised games, and community outreach programs, including game-day signage, promotional materials, and digital platforms.

What community programs are included in First Bank's (FBNC) 2024 Power of Good initiative?

The 2024 Power of Good initiative includes grants to local nonprofits, the First Bank Book Club, financial education programs, affordable housing loan programs, and employee volunteer programs.

What areas will First Bank's (FBNC) Carolina Hurricanes Foundation donations support?

The donations will support youth hockey programs, educational support, and health and wellness initiatives across the Carolinas region.

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