Civista Bancshares Insider Adds Shares in $21.25 Offering

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) – Form 4 insider activity

Director Mark J. Macioce purchased 640 common shares of CIVB on July 11 2025 at $21.25 per share in an underwritten public offering that closed on July 14 2025. Following the transaction, the director now holds approximately 3,556 shares directly (640 newly acquired plus 2,915.736 previously held). No derivative securities were involved, and there were no dispositions.

• The purchase represents a modest increase and signals personal confidence, but the number of shares is immaterial relative to the company’s 15 million-plus shares outstanding.
• No other officers or 10% owners were listed on this filing.

The filing is routine and carries limited financial impact but may still be viewed positively by investors who monitor insider sentiment.

Positive

• Director purchase: Acquisition of 640 shares at $21.25 shows insider confidence.

Negative

• Immaterial size: Transaction represents an insignificant fraction of shares outstanding and is unlikely to influence valuation.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Small insider buy, mildly positive signal, immaterial financial impact.

Director Macioce’s acquisition adds roughly $13.6 k of stock, boosting his direct stake to about 3.6 k shares. While insider purchases generally convey confidence, the volume is less than 0.03 % of CIVB’s shares outstanding, so market impact should be negligible. The purchase during a public offering suggests alignment with the offering price rather than opportunistic open-market buying. Overall sentiment: marginally positive, but not a catalyst.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Macioce Mark J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10585 WYNDTREE DRIVE

(Street)

CONCORD TOWNSHIP OH 44077

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/11/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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 Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common	07/11/2025(1)		P		640	A	$21.25	640	D
Common								2,915.736	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares of the issuer's common stock were purchased in an underwritten public offering by the Issuer that closed on July 14, 2025.

	/s/ Lori A. Castillo, By Power of Attorney	07/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many CIVB shares did Director Mark J. Macioce buy?

He purchased 640 common shares.

At what price were the CIVB shares acquired?

The shares were bought at $21.25 per share.

When did the CIVB insider transaction occur?

The transaction date was July 11 2025, with the public offering closing on July 14 2025.

What is the director’s total direct CIVB shareholding after the transaction?

He now directly owns approximately 3,556 shares.

Did the Form 4 include any derivative security activity?

No, no derivatives were reported in this filing.

Is this purchase significant relative to CIVB’s total shares outstanding?

No, it represents less than 0.03 % of total shares, implying minimal impact.