Civista Bancshares, Inc. reports news centered on community banking, balance-sheet performance, dividends and corporate governance for its NASDAQ-listed common stock. The financial holding company operates through Civista Bank, which provides full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage and wealth management services across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky.
Recurring updates include quarterly earnings releases, net interest income and margin trends, loan and deposit mix, brokered deposits, FHLB advances, and common dividend declarations. Company news also covers the completed Farmers Savings Bank merger into Civista Bank, integration of acquired branches and customers, Civista Leasing & Finance commercial equipment leasing activity, investor presentations, and changes in board or officer roles.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) announced that President and CEO Dennis Shaffer will retire effective August 28, 2026, and current President Charles "Chuck" Parcher will become President and CEO at that time. Shaffer will remain as Chairman and on the Board to support the transition.
The Board initiated succession planning over a year ago; Civista reported total assets of $4.3 billion and operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) appointed Veronica Doucette as an officer of the holding company effective Feb. 26, 2026. Ms. Doucette currently serves as Senior Vice President and Human Resources Officer for Civista Bank and will expand her leadership role within the Civista Bancshares organization.
Ms. Doucette joined Civista Bank in 2008, holds a BBA from Kent State University, and has led talent strategy, organizational development, and employee experience initiatives across the company. Civista Bancshares is a $4.3 billion financial holding company operating 44 locations.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) reported Q4 2025 net income $12.3M and full‑year 2025 net income $46.2M with diluted EPS of $0.61 (Q4) and $2.64 (FY). The company closed the acquisition of The Farmers Savings Bank, adding $268.1M assets, $106.2M loans, and $236.1M deposits. Efficiency ratio improved to 57.7%, net interest margin was 3.69% (Q4), deposits grew ~7.9% year‑over‑year, and merger-related nonrecurring costs reduced Q4 pre-tax income by about $3.4M.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.18 per share, a one-cent (about 5.9%) increase from the prior quarter. Shareholders of record as of Feb 10, 2026 will receive the dividend on Feb 24, 2026.
The dividend represents an approximate $3.7 million payout and, based on a closing price of $22.22 on Dec 31, 2025, an annualized yield of 3.24%. Civista is a $4.3 billion financial holding company operating 44 locations.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) will release Q4 2025 financial results before market open on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day, with replay and archived webcast available on its investor website.
Civista is a $4.4 billion financial holding company operating 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky; common shares trade under CIVB.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) completed its merger with The Farmers Savings Bank on November 6, 2025, expanding Civista's community banking footprint into Medina and Lorain counties.
The deal adds two branches and approximately $236 million in low-cost deposits. As of September 30, 2025, the combined organization will have about $4.4 billion in total assets, $3.2 billion in net loans, and $3.5 billion in total deposits. The Farmers Savings Bank will continue current services until a system conversion in Q1 2026.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) reported Q3 2025 net income $12.8M and diluted EPS $0.68, up 53% and 28% year‑over‑year respectively. The company completed an underwritten offering of 3,788,238 shares for ~$80.5M and received regulatory approval for a merger with The Farmers Savings Bank expected to close in November 2025.
Key operating metrics: net interest margin 3.58%, net interest income $34.5M, efficiency ratio 61.4%, assets $4.1B, ROA 1.22% and ROE 10.70%.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.17 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend has a record date of November 4, 2025 and a payment date of November 18, 2025. The payout represents approximately $3.3 million. Based on Civista's closing share price of $20.31 on September 30, 2025, the quarterly dividend annualizes to a 3.35% yield. Civista Bancshares is a $4.2 billion financial holding company operating 42 locations across Ohio, southeastern Indiana and northern Kentucky.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) and The Farmers Savings Bank announced they have received all required bank regulatory approvals for the proposed merger of Farmers into Civista Bank, subject to customary conditions and the federal waiting period.
Farmers shareholders will vote on the merger on November 4, 2025; the parties intend to close in November 2025 pending shareholder approval and closing conditions. The system conversion is expected in Q1 2026. Civista is described as a $4.2 billion holding company operating 42 locations; Farmers is described as a $285 million bank with two locations. A Registration Statement on Form S-4 and a definitive proxy/prospectus have been filed and mailed to Farmers shareholders.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB), a $4.2 billion financial holding company, has scheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings release for October 23, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.
Headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, Civista operates through its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, which was established in 1884. The bank currently maintains 42 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky, offering full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, and wealth management services. Additionally, the company provides commercial equipment leasing services nationwide through its Civista Leasing and Finance Division based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.