[Form 3/A] Civista Bancshares, Inc. Amended Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Civista Bancshares insider Robert L. Katitus reported initial beneficial ownership in common stock tied to his role as SVP/CLO. The Form 3 records 2,273, 4,550 and 622 shares held directly and shows the triggering event date of 08/18/2025. An amendment (Form 3/A) filed 08/27/2025 states the original filing omitted CIVB shares and was corrected. The amendment is signed by Lori A. Castillo by power of attorney.

Positive

• Amendment filed to correct the original Form 3 omission, restoring accurate public disclosure
• Direct ownership positions are reported explicitly (2,273; 4,550; 622 shares)

Negative

• Initial Form 3 omitted CIVB shares, requiring a corrective Form 3/A
• No derivative securities reported, so there is limited detail on potential incentive arrangements

Insights

Securities Compliance Analyst

TL;DR: Administrative disclosure amendment corrects an initial omission of insider holdings; no new transactions disclosed.

The filing documents an initial insider report for Robert L. Katitus as SVP/CLO showing direct ownership in three common-stock entries totaling 7,445 shares when summed. The amendment notes the original Form 3 omitted CIVB shares and was corrected via Form 3/A. This is a routine remedial disclosure to align public records with actual holdings; it does not report derivative positions or transfers.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Correction improves transparency but highlights an initial reporting oversight requiring remedial amendment.

The report clarifies beneficial ownership and the reporting person’s relationship to the issuer (Director and SVP/CLO). The presence of a corrective Form 3/A indicates internal or filing-process error rather than a material corporate action. Signature by an attorney-in-fact is noted, which is common in Section 16 filings.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Katitus Robert L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1878 INDIAN HILLS TRAIL

(Street)

AKRON OH 44313-4791

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. [ CIVB ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP/CLO

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
08/27/2025

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common	2,273	D
Common	4,550	D
Common	622(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Filed a Form 3 for a new Insider and neglected to add CIVB shares to the form. Filed a Form 3A to correct.

	/s/ Lori A. Castillo, By Power of Attorney	08/27/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did the Form 3/A for CIVB disclose about Robert L. Katitus's holdings?

The filing lists direct ownership of common stock in three entries: 2,273, 4,550, and 622 shares, and notes an amendment correcting an earlier omission.

When did the event triggering the Form 3 occur for CIVB?

The event date reported on the form is 08/18/2025, and the amendment was filed on 08/27/2025.

What is Robert L. Katitus's role at Civista Bancshares (CIVB)?

The form indicates the reporting person is a Director and an Officer with the title SVP/CLO.

Who signed the amended Form 3/A for CIVB?

The amendment is signed by /s/ Lori A. Castillo by power of attorney on 08/27/2025.

Does the filing report any derivative securities for CIVB?

No. Table II shows no derivative securities reported in this filing.