Civista Bancshares, Inc. filings document the regulatory record of a financial holding company operating through Civista Bank. Recent Forms 8-K furnish quarterly earnings releases, dividend declarations, investor presentation materials, Regulation FD disclosures and executive or director-change reports tied to the bank holding company and its primary banking subsidiary.
The filing record also includes proxy materials covering board elections, governance, executive compensation and shareholder voting matters. Civista disclosures describe community banking, commercial lending, mortgage banking, wealth management, the Civista Leasing & Finance equipment-leasing division, capital and liquidity items, loan and deposit composition, and the completed Farmers Savings Bank merger into Civista Bank.
WURM GERALD B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. insider Gerald B. Wurm reported several updates to his holdings in company common stock. The main change was a grant of 1,210 shares on June 8, 2026, recorded as a stock award from the Civista Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Incentive Plan.
After this grant, Wurm’s direct ownership increased to 4,112 common shares. The filing also shows multiple indirect holdings through trusts, including positions attributed to the Mary L. Wurm Trust, another trust, and a Grandson #1 Trust, with some changes tied to the company’s dividend reinvestment feature and other trust-related transactions.
Weaks Nathan E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. reported that subsidiary director Nathan E. Weaks received a stock award of 1,210 shares of common stock on June 8, 2026. The award was granted at $0.00 per share as a compensation-related grant from the Civista Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Incentive Plan.
After this grant, Weaks directly holds 4,549 common shares and indirectly holds 11,283 common shares through an IRA. The filing reflects an equity-based award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Congrove Darci L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. director Darci L. Congrove reported receiving a stock award of 1,210 shares of common stock at a price of $0.00 per share. The award was granted under the Civista Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Incentive Plan and is compensation, not an open-market purchase.
Following this grant, one reported direct holding line shows 4,862 common shares owned. Additional holding information includes a separate direct position of 1,250 common shares. These entries indicate updated ownership levels rather than market trading activity.
Civista Bancshares director Mark J. Macioce reported routine share changes in the latest insider filing. On June 8, 2026, he received a grant of 1,210 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share under the Civista Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Incentive Plan, bringing his direct holdings to 4,217.622 shares.
The filing also lists small "J" code entries of 22.342 shares on February 24, 2026 and 21.603 shares on May 19, 2026, described as other acquisitions or dispositions. A footnote explains these common shares were acquired through the company’s dividend reinvestment feature, indicating automatic reinvestment rather than open‑market trading. One entry reflects a holding record of 390 shares. No open‑market purchases or sales were reported.
Singer Harry reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CIVISTA BANCSHARES director Harry Singer reported new share awards and updated holdings. On June 8, 2026, he received a grant of 1,210 shares of common stock at no cost under the Civista Bancshares, Inc. 2024 Incentive Plan, increasing his direct ownership to 13,646.416 shares.
The filing also records smaller "other" transactions of 69.688 and 67.385 shares tied to the company’s dividend reinvestment feature, along with indirect holdings of 1,075 shares in a SEP IRA and 1,875 shares in a Rollover IRA.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. shared its first-quarter 2026 performance and outlook in an investor presentation tied to its participation in the Performance Trust Capital Connect Conference. The company positions itself as a $4.3 billion community-focused financial holding company with 44 locations across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky and a national equipment leasing platform.
For Q1 2026, net interest margin improved to 3.85%, return on average assets reached 1.41%, and return on average equity was 10.97%. Net income was $15.0 million, up from $10.2 million a year earlier, supported by low-cost core deposits and stable credit quality. Total assets were $4.30 billion, loans and leases $3.23 billion, and deposits $3.50 billion, with an allowance for credit losses of 1.26% of gross loans.
The bank highlights disciplined capital deployment, including a dividend yield of 3.16%, a dividend payout ratio of about 25%, a tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio near 9.85%, and tangible book value per share of $19.70. Management emphasizes a long-term growth strategy combining organic expansion in core Midwest markets with selective acquisitions, while maintaining conservative commercial real estate exposure and strong liquidity.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 19, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors to one-year terms expiring in 2027, approved a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation, and ratified Plante & Moran, LLC as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. used its Annual Meeting to highlight stronger 2025 performance and long-term strategy. Total assets reached $4.3 billion, up from $4.1 billion, and full-year net income was $46.2 million, a 46% increase over 2024. Earnings per share rose to $2.64 from $2.01.
Profitability also improved, with net interest margin at 3.61%, about 40 basis points higher than 2024, and returns of 1.11% ROA and 10.28% ROE. The company completed the acquisition of The Farmers Savings Bank, increased its quarterly dividend to $0.18 in January 2026, and reaffirmed strategic priorities focused on growing core deposits, digital capabilities, technology-driven efficiency, and talent development.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. reported a Schedule 13G/A amendment showing Wellington-affiliated entities collectively beneficially own 1,337,588 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.45% of the class. The filing attributes shared voting and dispositive power to the Wellington groups and lists related holding and adviser entities.
Civista Bancshares, Inc. reported net income of $14.989 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, up from $10.168 million a year earlier. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.72, compared with $0.66.
Net interest income rose to $37.823 million from $32.773 million, helped by higher loan and securities income and lower funding costs on Federal Home Loan Bank advances. The company recorded a $0.768 million release of credit loss reserves on loans versus a $1.248 million provision in 2025, as total loans decreased by $40.4 million.
Noninterest income increased to $9.431 million, led by stronger gains on loan sales and higher service and other fees, while noninterest expenses rose to $29.873 million, mainly from compensation and software costs. Comprehensive income was affected by a $2.889 million other comprehensive loss driven by unrealized declines on available-for-sale securities and swap valuations.
Total assets were $4.298 billion, with loans of $3.230 billion and deposits of $3.502 billion. Shareholders’ equity increased to $552.243 million, supported by retained earnings, despite a larger accumulated other comprehensive loss of $43.204 million.