[Form 4] Civista Bancshares, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nathan E. Weaks, an officer of Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB), reported transactions on 08/18/2025 in the company's common stock. The filing shows a purchase of 500 shares at $19.95, and the report lists 9,783 shares beneficially owned following the reported activity, held indirectly in an IRA. The form also records a disposition of 3,339 shares in the same class.

Positive

• Purchase disclosed: 500 shares acquired at $19.95 on 08/18/2025, showing transparent insider reporting
• Post-transaction ownership reported: 9,783 shares beneficially owned and disclosed

Negative

• Disposition recorded: 3,339 shares disposed (reported on the form) which reduces holdings
• Indirect ownership: Holdings are in an IRA, limiting direct control and signaling indirect beneficial ownership

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Insider activity shows small purchase and a larger disposition, net holdings remain under 10,000 shares.

The filing documents a purchase of 500 common shares at $19.95 on 08/18/2025 and a recorded disposition of 3,339 shares. After the reported transactions the reporting person is shown as beneficially owning 9,783 shares indirectly via an IRA. The transaction sizes are modest relative to typical market-moving insider trades and appear routine.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Form 4 correctly discloses officer transactions; ownership is indirect via an IRA and the form is signed by POA.

The filing identifies Nathan E. Weaks as an officer and discloses the transactions on 08/18/2025. The form indicates indirect ownership through an IRA and includes a signature by power of attorney dated 08/19/2025. Disclosures follow Section 16 reporting conventions and show no additional derivative activity.

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Weaks Nathan E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1514 COUNTY ROAD 4-1

(Street)

SWANTON OH 43558

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2025

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	08/18/2025		P		500	A	$19.95	9,783	I	IRA
Common								9,783	I	IRA
Common								3,339	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:

	/s/ Lori A. Castillo, By Power of Attorney	08/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

Who filed the Form 4 for CIVB?

The Form 4 was filed on behalf of Nathan E. Weaks, an officer of Civista Bancshares, Inc.

What transactions were reported on the 08/18/2025 Form 4 for CIVB?

The form reports a purchase of 500 common shares at $19.95 and a disposition of 3,339 common shares.

How many Civista Bancshares (CIVB) shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

The filing shows 9,783 shares beneficially owned following the reported transactions, held indirectly in an IRA.

Was the Form 4 signed directly by the reporting person?

The form was signed by Lori A. Castillo by power of attorney on 08/19/2025, indicating a POA signature.

Does the Form 4 disclose any derivative securities activity for CIVB?

No derivative securities are reported; Table II shows no entries for derivative transactions.