RALEIGH, N.C., September 21, 2026 – First Citizens Bank today announced a two-year renewal of its partnership as the official home helmet branding partner of the Carolina Hurricanes, continuing through the 2027-28 NHL season. Under the renewed agreement, the First Citizens logo will remain featured on both sides of the Hurricanes' home helmets.

"We're proud to extend our partnership with the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes and continue supporting an organization that is so deeply embedded in the area," said Shan Teel, Regional Executive Vice President, First Citizens Bank. "Over the past year, the Canes and First Citizens Bank have built a strong partnership grounded in teamwork, excellence and community engagement. As two organizations with deep Raleigh roots, we're excited to build on that momentum and continue creating meaningful experiences for Canes fans across the region."

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.

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