CIVB Civista Bancshares Inc

 

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): January 22, 2025

 

 

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:

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. ☐

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (“Civista”) (NASDAQ: CIVB) announced on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, that Charles A. Parcher will assume the role of Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bancshares, Inc. and President & Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bank.

A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit 99.1 Press release announcing appointment of Charles Parcher

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.

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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:	January 22, 2025	By:	/s/ Ian Whinnem
			Ian Whinnem, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Civista Bancshares, Inc., Appoints Charles A. Parcher as Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bancshares, Inc. and President & Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bank.

Sandusky, OH, January 22, 2025 — Civista Bancshares, Inc. ("Civista") (NASDAQ: CIVB) announced on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, that Charles A. Parcher will assume the role of Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bancshares, Inc. and President & Chief Lending Officer of Civista Bank.

Dennis G. Shaffer will continue to serve as CEO & President of Civista Bancshares, Inc. and CEO of Civista Bank. This leadership transition reflects the organization’s commitment to stability, growth, and a strong future, ensuring its continued ability to effectively serve its customers, employees, and shareholders.

Parcher joined Civista in 2016 and has over 36 years of banking experience. Prior to becoming Chief Lending Officer, he held several prominent roles, including Market President for FirstMerit in Northwest Ohio, Executive Vice President at Sky Bank overseeing commercial banking operations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and Senior Vice President and Commercial Region Manager at Huntington Bank.

He earned his MBA from the University of Toledo and his bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Miami University. He has also completed numerous industry-related educational programs.

Parcher has served in various leadership roles in several non-profit organizations. Notably, he has served as the past Chairman of the board of trustees for the YMCA of Greater Toledo, as a board member for the ProMedica Toledo Metropolitan Hospitals, and as a board member and treasurer of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce.

"This change reflects Civista’s succession plan, a hallmark of a successful organization with sustained longevity as we enter our 141st year. Chuck’s exceptional leadership, extensive experience, and unwavering dedication to our organization have been instrumental in shaping the bank’s lending strategies and driving success. His promotion to President is a well-earned recognition of his contributions. I look forward to continuing our work together to serve our customers, employees, and shareholders. " - Dennis G. Shaffer, CEO and President of Civista.

About Civista Bancshares, Inc.:
Civista Bancshares, Inc., is a $4.1 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 42 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Civista Bank also offers commercial equipment leasing services for businesses nationwide through its Civista Leasing and Finance Division (formerly Vision Financial Group, Inc.), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Civista Bancshares' common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "CIVB". Learn more at www.civb.com.

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

Source: Civista Bancshares, Inc.

 

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