[8-K] Civista Bancshares, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., fully guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., is offering Airbag Autocallable Contingent Yield Notes with Memory Coupon Feature linked to the common stock of Microsoft Corporation (MSFT).

• Issue structure: $10,000 minimum denomination; one-year stated term (settlement 14-Jul-2025, maturity 14-Jul-2026) unless automatically called as early as the first monthly valuation date (11-Aug-2025).
• Contingent coupon: 14.30% p.a. (≈ 1.1917 % monthly). Paid only if MSFT’s closing price on the relevant valuation date ≥ coupon barrier (90 % of initial price = $453.16). Memory feature accrues unpaid coupons for future payment when the barrier is subsequently met.
• Automatic call: Notes are redeemed at par plus applicable coupons (including memory coupons) when MSFT closes ≥ initial price ($503.51) on any monthly valuation date.
• Principal at risk: If not called and final price ≥ conversion price ($453.16) investors receive par plus coupon(s). If final price < conversion price, investors receive share delivery amount (22.06726 MSFT shares per note, subject to adjustment), exposing them to the full market downside below the 90 % threshold; value can be substantially below par and potentially zero.
• Credit & liquidity: Unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of the issuer; payments depend on the creditworthiness of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc. Notes are not listed; secondary market, if any, will be made solely by CGMI on a best-efforts basis.
• Pricing & fees: Issue price 100 % of par. Estimated value on trade date ≈ $9,865 per $10,000 note (1.35 % below issue price) reflecting structuring and hedging costs. Underwriting discount: $10 per note.
• Key dates: Strike 09-Jul-2025; trade 10-Jul-2025; monthly valuation/coupon schedule provided; final valuation 10-Jul-2026.
• Risk highlights: potential loss of some or all principal; non-payment of coupons if barrier breached; no participation in MSFT upside; high volatility sensitivity; credit risk; complex tax treatment; no FDIC insurance.

Target investors are those who (1) seek enhanced conditional income, (2) are comfortable with MSFT equity risk, (3) can tolerate principal loss and illiquidity, and (4) understand structured products.

Positive

• 14.30% contingent annual coupon offers potential income far above conventional one-year notes.
• Automatic call at or above initial MSFT price allows early return of capital with accrued coupons.
• Memory coupon feature permits recovery of missed coupons if barrier is later met.

Negative

• Principal at risk below 90% conversion price; investors may receive depreciated MSFT shares worth far less than par.
• No upside participation beyond fixed coupons; investors miss any MSFT appreciation.
• Unsecured credit exposure to Citigroup entities; default would eliminate payments.
• No exchange listing & limited liquidity may force investors to hold to maturity at discounted valuations.
• Estimated value (98.65% of issue price) indicates an immediate mark-to-market drag plus 1% underwriting fee.

Insights

Structured-Product Analyst

TL;DR: High 14.3 % conditional yield but full downside below 90 % strike; suitable only for risk-tolerant investors.

The note pays an above-market coupon contingent on MSFT staying ≥ $453.16 monthly. Automatic call at ≥ $503.51 can shorten tenor, capping returns. Memory feature slightly improves income continuity. However, if MSFT falls > 10 % at maturity, holders receive 22.06726 shares, exposing them to amplified losses below the conversion price. Investors forgo dividends and upside beyond coupons. Estimated fair value (98.65 % of par) shows a 1.35 % initial value gap plus illiquidity costs. Credit exposure to Citigroup and lack of listing widen secondary-market discounts. Overall neutral impact for Citigroup (routine issuance) but risk-heavy for buyers.

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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): July 10, 2025

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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 10, 2025, senior management of Civista Bancshares, Inc. (“Civista”) will meet with investors at 4:45PM to discuss the opportunistic follow-on offering and acquisition of The Farmers Savings Bank. Dial in number 404-975-4839, access code: 190090. A copy of the investor presentation is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished under Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Civista Bancshares, Inc., is a $4.1 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 42 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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit 99.1 Investor Presentation of Civista Bancshares, Inc.

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:	July 10, 2025	By:	/s/ Ian Whinnem
			Ian Whinnem Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What is the contingent coupon rate on Citigroup’s MSFT-linked notes?

The notes offer a 14.30 % per-annum coupon, paid monthly if MSFT closes at or above $453.16 on the valuation date.

When can the Airbag Autocallable Notes be automatically called?

Starting 11-Aug-2025, the notes are called if MSFT’s closing price is ≥ $503.51 (the initial price) on any monthly valuation date.

How much principal protection do investors have?

None. If the final MSFT price is below $453.16, holders receive 22.06726 MSFT shares per note, potentially resulting in substantial loss of principal.

Do investors receive Microsoft dividends during the term?

No. Dividends are forfeited; investors only receive contingent coupons if barrier conditions are met.

What is the estimated value versus the issue price?

Citigroup estimates the fair value at $9,865 per $10,000 note on the trade date, 1.35 % below the issue price.

Are the notes secured or insured by the FDIC?

No. They are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., and are not FDIC-insured.

When do the notes mature if not called early?

Final valuation is 10-Jul-2026 and maturity payment is due 14-Jul-2026.