Civista Bancshares names Normington-Slay director

Firelands Health, which Jeremy Normington-Slay leads, has approximately 2,500 employees and more than 300 medical staff members.

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Civista Bancshares, Inc. appointed Jeremy Normington-Slay, President and Chief Executive Officer of Firelands Health, to the boards of Civista Bancshares and Civista Bank, effective October 21, 2026.

Firelands Health is a regional healthcare system that includes Firelands Regional Medical Center, The Bellevue Hospital and Firelands Physician Group. Normington-Slay leads an organization with approximately 2,500 employees and more than 300 medical staff members. He previously served as a regional president with Ascension Healthcare in Wisconsin and held executive leadership positions at independent hospitals. Civista Bancshares described itself as a $4.3 billion financial holding company; Civista Bank operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky.

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2 items: 5.02, 9.01

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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Firelands Health employees: Approximately 2,500 employees Firelands Health medical staff: More than 300 medical staff members Stated company size: $4.3 billion +1 more

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Firelands Health employees Approximately 2,500 employees Organization led by Jeremy Normington-Slay

Firelands Health medical staff More than 300 medical staff members Organization led by Jeremy Normington-Slay

Stated company size $4.3 billion Civista Bancshares described as a financial holding company

Civista Bank locations 44 locations Across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky

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financial holding company, commercial equipment leasing, wealth management

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commercial equipment leasing financial

"commercial equipment leasing services for businesses nationwide"

wealth management financial

"mortgage, and wealth management services"

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Who joined Civista Bancshares' and Civista Bank's boards?

Jeremy Normington-Slay was appointed to the boards of Civista Bancshares and Civista Bank, effective October 21, 2026. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of Firelands Health, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.

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Available on EDGAR 10/23/2026 - 04:15 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/23/2026 - 04:15 PM EDT

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2026

    

Civista Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Ohio	001-36192	34-1558688
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

100 East Water Street
Sandusky, Ohio		44870
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

     Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (419) 625 - 4121

    

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, no par value	CIVB	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

SANDUSKY, Ohio, October 23, 2026 – Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB) (“Civista”) today announced the appointment of Jeremy Normington-Slay, DPT, MBA, FACHE, to the Boards of Directors of Civista Bancshares and Civista Bank, effective October 21, 2026.

A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit 99.1 Press release announcing Jeremy Normington-Slay to Board of Directors

Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive File-the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			Civista Bancshares, Inc.

Date:	October 23, 2026	By:	/s/ Ian Whinnem
			Ian Whinnem, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Civista Bancshares, Inc. Appoints Jeremy Normington-Slay to Board of Directors

Normington-Slay serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Firelands Health, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Firelands Health is a regional healthcare system that includes Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, The Bellevue Hospital in Bellevue and Firelands Physician Group. Normington-Slay leads an organization with approximately 2,500 employees and more than 300 medical staff members serving communities throughout the region.

“Jeremy brings significant executive leadership experience, a strong understanding of the communities we serve and a valuable perspective from one of the region’s largest industries,” said Dennis G. Shaffer, Chairman of the Board of Civista Bancshares. “His experience leading complex organizations, coupled with his commitment to community service, will complement the experience and capabilities of our Board. We are pleased to welcome him to Civista.”

Normington-Slay previously served with Ascension Healthcare in Wisconsin, including as regional president overseeing hospitals in the organization’s North Central Region. Earlier in his career, he held executive leadership positions with several independent hospitals.

He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Concordia University Wisconsin and his Master of Business Administration from Plymouth State University. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Normington-Slay has been active in community leadership throughout his career, serving on boards supporting the arts, economic development and community service organizations. He also volunteers with organizations and programs focused on assisting individuals and families in need.

“I am honored to join Civista’s Board of Directors and contribute to an organization with such a strong history of serving its customers and communities,” Normington-Slay said. “Civista and Firelands Health share deep roots in this region, and I look forward to bringing my perspective and experience to the Board as Civista continues to grow and create value for its shareholders, customers and communities.”

About Civista Bancshares

Civista Bancshares, Inc., is a $4.3 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, was founded in 1884 and provides full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, and wealth management services. Today, Civista Bank operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Civista Bank also offers commercial equipment leasing services for businesses nationwide through its Civista Leasing and Finance Division. Civista Bancshares' common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "CIVB". Learn more at www.civb.com.

For additional information, contact:

Charles A. Parcher

President and CEO

Civista Bancshares, Inc.

888-645-4121

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

EX-99.1 EX-99.1 10.7 KB