Civista Bancshares declares $0.18 quarterly dividend

Civista Bancshares, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share, unchanged from the prior quarter, payable on August 18, 2026.

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Civista Bancshares, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share, unchanged from the prior quarter, payable on August 18, 2026. The dividend represents a total payout of approximately $3.7 million and, based on Civista’s closing stock price of $28.22 on June 30, 2026, equates to an annualized dividend yield of 2.55%.

Civista is a $4.3 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, operating 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky through Civista Bank and its Civista Leasing & Finance division.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend per share: $0.18 per common share Total quarterly dividend payout: $3.7 million Annualized dividend yield: 2.55% +4 more

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Quarterly dividend per share $0.18 per common share Board-approved quarterly dividend, consistent with prior quarter

Total quarterly dividend payout $3.7 million Approximate aggregate cash payout for the declared dividend

Annualized dividend yield 2.55% Based on $0.18 quarterly dividend and $28.22 share price on June 30, 2026

Reference share price $28.22 Civista closing stock price on June 30, 2026 used to illustrate yield

Total assets $4.3 billion Size of Civista Bancshares as a financial holding company

Branch locations 44 locations Civista Bank locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky

Dividend payment date August 18, 2026 Scheduled payment date for the declared quarterly dividend

Key Terms

quarterly dividend, annualized yield, financial holding company, forward-looking statements

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quarterly dividend financial

"approved and declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per common share"

A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.

annualized yield financial

"the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 2.55%"

Annualized yield is the return on an investment expressed as if the current short-term return continued for a full year, converting a partial-period gain into a yearly rate — like turning a short-trip speed into miles per hour. It matters to investors because it makes returns from different timeframes comparable, helping assess income potential and decide between options such as bonds, savings products, or dividend-paying stocks.

financial holding company financial

"Civista Bancshares, Inc., is a $4.3 billion financial holding company"

A financial holding company is a parent firm that owns and oversees banks and other financial businesses, such as lending, insurance, or investment services. It matters to investors because it bundles several money-making activities under one roof—like a parent managing several children—so returns, risks, and regulatory rules for banking apply to the whole group; trouble in one unit can affect the company’s profits, capital needs, and dividends.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

FAQ

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What quarterly dividend did Civista Bancshares (CIVB) declare for the upcoming payment?

Civista Bancshares declared a $0.18 per-share quarterly dividend on its common stock. The dividend is consistent with the prior quarter and is scheduled to be paid on August 18, 2026, providing ongoing cash returns to shareholders.

What is the total cash amount of Civista Bancshares’ (CIVB) latest dividend?

The declared quarterly dividend represents a total payout of approximately $3.7 million. This figure reflects the aggregate cash distribution to common shareholders for the quarter, based on the approved $0.18 per-share dividend rate.

What annualized dividend yield does Civista Bancshares (CIVB) indicate for the $0.18 dividend?

The company states the quarterly dividend implies a 2.55% annualized yield. This yield is calculated using Civista’s $28.22 closing stock price on June 30, 2026, providing context for the income return relative to its share price.

When will Civista Bancshares (CIVB) pay the newly declared quarterly dividend?

Civista Bancshares plans to pay the quarterly dividend on August 18, 2026. Shareholders receiving this payment will benefit from the $0.18 per-share distribution as part of the company’s ongoing capital return program.

How large is Civista Bancshares (CIVB) and where does it operate?

Civista Bancshares is a $4.3 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Its Civista Bank subsidiary operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky, plus a leasing and finance division serving businesses nationwide.

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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 22, 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)

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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 8.01.  Other Events.

The Board of Directors of Civista Bancshares, Inc., Sandusky, Ohio has approved and declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per common share, consistent with the prior quarter, to shareholders of records of August 4, 2026, payable on August 18, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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 Leasing & Finance, a division of Civista Bank, offers commercial equipment leasing services for businesses nationwide. 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 99.01 Civista Banchares, Inc announces third quarter common dividend

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 22, 2026	By:	/s/ Ian Whinnem
			Ian Whinnem, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Civista Bancshares, Inc. ANNOUNCES THIRD Quarter Common Dividend

Sandusky, Ohio, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/– Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CIVB) (“Civista”) announces that the Board of Directors has approved and declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per common share, consistent with the prior quarter, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2026, payable on August 18, 2026.

This dividend represents a payout of approximately $3.7 million. Based on the Civista’s closing stock price of $28.22 on June 30, 2026, the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 2.55%.

About Civista Bancshares, Inc.:

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 Leasing & Finance, a division of Civista Bank, offers commercial equipment leasing services for businesses nationwide. Civista Bancshares’ common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “CIVB”. Learn more at www.civb.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the financial performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies of Civista. For these statements, Civista claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this press release should be considered in conjunction with the other information available about Civista, including the information in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACTS: Ian Whinnem SVP, Chief Financial Officer, at iwhinnem@civista.bank or (419) 627-4651.

Source: Civista Bancshares, Inc.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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