Director Dennis E. Murray Jr. resigns from Civista Bancshares (CIVB) boards

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Civista Bancshares, Inc. reported that director Dennis E. Murray, Jr. resigned from the Boards of Directors of both Civista Bancshares, Inc. and its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, effective March 13, 2026. He cited no disagreement with the company or the bank in connection with his resignation.

Civista Bancshares is a $4.4 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Its Civista Bank subsidiary operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky, offering full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, wealth management, and nationwide commercial equipment leasing services.

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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): March 19, 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:

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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.

On March 13, 2026, director Dennis E. Murray, Jr., resigned from the Boards of Directors of Civista Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and Civista Bank (the “Bank”). Mr. Murray cited no disagreement with the Company or the Bank in connection with his resignation.

Civista Bancshares, Inc., is a $4.4 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, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Civista Bancshares’ common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “CIVB”. Learn more at www.civb.com.

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:	March 19, 2026	By:	/s/ Ian Whinnem
			Ian Whinnem, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

Why did Civista Bancshares (CIVB) announce a board resignation?

Civista Bancshares announced that director Dennis E. Murray, Jr. resigned from the boards of Civista Bancshares and Civista Bank effective March 13, 2026. The company stated he cited no disagreement with the company or the bank in connection with his resignation.

Did Dennis E. Murray, Jr. have any disagreements with Civista Bancshares (CIVB)?

According to the company, director Dennis E. Murray, Jr. cited no disagreement with Civista Bancshares or Civista Bank in connection with his March 13, 2026 resignation. This suggests the departure is not described as resulting from disputes over policies or practices.

What type of company is Civista Bancshares (CIVB) and how large is it?

Civista Bancshares is a financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, with approximately $4.4 billion in assets. Its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, provides full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, wealth management and equipment leasing services across multiple Midwestern markets.

How many locations does Civista Bank, a subsidiary of CIVB, operate?

Civista Bank operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. These branches support the company’s full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, and wealth management offerings, alongside its specialized commercial equipment leasing services through Civista Leasing and Finance Division, Inc.

On which exchange are Civista Bancshares (CIVB) common shares traded?

Civista Bancshares’ common shares trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol “CIVB”. The company describes itself as a $4.4 billion financial holding company serving customers through Civista Bank branches and nationwide commercial equipment leasing operations.

What services does Civista Bancshares (CIVB) provide through Civista Bank?

Through Civista Bank, Civista Bancshares offers full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, and wealth management services. It also provides nationwide commercial equipment leasing to businesses via Civista Leasing and Finance Division, Inc., which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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