NEW YORK — August 26, 2026 — RBR Enterprise and First Citizens Bank’s Equipment Finance group today announced a new vendor finance agreement that will provide RBR Enterprise customers with leasing and lending solutions to acquire agricultural equipment.

Headquartered in Byhalia, Mississippi, RBR Enterprise designs and manufactures agricultural equipment, specializing in high-performance mechanical four-wheel-drive row-crop floaters, sprayers, and fertilizer application machinery. RBR Enterprise is supported by a nationwide network of dealers and more than 200 certified service support staff.

The new agreement with First Citizens Bank will provide RBR Enterprise's customers with flexible financing options aligned with their operating cycle and cash flow needs, helping farmers and agribusinesses acquire the equipment needed to operate efficiently.

"As demand for our Vector, Venturi and Vortex lines continues to grow, we wanted a financing partner who understands seasonal agriculture farming needs," said Gary Reid, President of RBR Enterprise. "Collaborating with First Citizens Equipment Finance allows our customers greater access to equipment that will keep their operations going throughout the year, allow for more time in the field, and require fewer maintenance costs.”

"RBR Enterprise is a trusted provider recognized for building dependable, innovative agricultural application technology," said Nate Bartels, who leads the agriculture group at First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance. "Through this partnership, RBR's dealers and customers will gain access to flexible terms and payment structures to acquire the equipment needed to operate and grow their businesses."

First Citizens Bank's Equipment Finance group empowers original equipment manufacturers, vendors and small and mid-size businesses by providing equipment financing solutions via a distinctive inside/outside sales coverage model, seasoned supporting staff, technology-enabled platforms and market-leading structuring expertise.

About First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services with branches and offices nationwide; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $225 billion in assets and a member of the Fortune 500™. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.

About RBR Enterprise
RBR Enterprise LLC, based in Byhalia, MS, is a manufacturer of self-propelled fertilizer and chemical applicators. RBR engineers equipment with unmatched reliability, performance, and to exceed the demanding and ever-changing agricultural industry. Its comprehensive dealer network spans throughout North America, South America, and Australia. For more information: www.rbrenterprise.com

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