# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000944745
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-077230
**Filing Date:** 2026-2
**Character Count:** 7620
**Document Hash:** d65cbc8fde3df736abc9a0eb90ad4d9b
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-077230.hdr.sgml**: 20260226

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-077230

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 11

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260226

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260226

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260226

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000944745
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 341558688
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** OH
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-36192
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26690284

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 100 EAST WATER ST
- **STREET 2:** P O BOX 5016
- **CITY:** SANDUSKY
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 44870
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4196254121

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 100 EAST WATER ST
- **STREET 2:** P O BOX 5016
- **CITY:** SANDUSKY
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 44870

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST CITIZENS BANC CORP /OH
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19950502

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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## FORM 8-K

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):** February 26, 2026<br>

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Civista Bancshares, Inc.

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Ohio | 001-36192 | 34-1558688 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| 100 East Water Street |  |  |
| Sandusky**,** Ohio |  | 44870 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** (419) 625 - 4121<br>

**(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)**

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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:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **<br>Title of each class** | **Trading<br>Symbol(s)** | **<br>Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common shares, no par value | CIVB | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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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.
Sandusky, OH, February 26, 2026 — Civista Bancshares, Inc. ("Civista") (NASDAQ: CIVB) announced on Thursday, February 26th, the appointment of Veronica Doucette as an officer of Civista Bancshares, Inc. Ms. Doucette currently serves as Senior Vice President, Human Resources Officer for 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) [<u>Exhibit 99.1 Press release announcing appointment of Veronica Doucette</u>](civb-ex99_1.htm)

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.

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|  |  |  | Civista Bancshares, Inc. |
| Date: | February 26, 2026 | By:  | /s/ Ian Whinnem |
|  |  |  | Ian Whinnem,<br>Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Civista Bancshares, Inc. Appoints Veronica Doucette as an Officer of the Holding Company** 

Sandusky, Ohio — February 26, 2026 — Civista Bancshares, Inc. announced the appointment of Veronica Doucette as an officer of Civista Bancshares, Inc. Ms. Doucette currently serves as Senior Vice President, Human Resources Officer for Civista Bank and brings extensive leadership experience to her expanded role within the Civista Bancshares organization.

Her appointment reflects Civista Bancshares' continued focus on strong leadership and alignment across the company's operating subsidiaries.

"Veronica has been a valued member of the Civista Bank Executive Team," said Dennis Shaffer, Civista Bancshares President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. "Her strategic perspective, commitment to our culture, and deep understanding of our people and values position her well to contribute to the organization. We are pleased to welcome her as an officer of Civista Bancshares."

Ms. Doucette joined Civista Bank in 2008 as a Benefits Specialist and has played a key role in advancing human resources best practices and supporting the growth and engagement of Civista's team members. Throughout her tenure, she has helped strengthen organizational development, talent strategy, and employee experience initiatives across the company.

Prior to joining Civista, Ms. Doucette worked for the former Wagner Quarries as an Office Manager. Her professional background also includes working as a Teller for the former National City Bank and the Human Resources Officer for the Durable Corporation in Norwalk, Ohio. Veronica majored in Human Resources and obtained her BBA in 2001 from Kent State University and volunteers with various organizations in the community.

**<u>About Civista Bancshares</u>**

Civista Bancshares, Inc., is a $4.3 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 44 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. Civista Bancshares' common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "CIVB". Learn more at <u>www.civb.com</u>.

**For additional information, contact:** 

Dennis G. Shaffer

President and CEO

Civista Bancshares, Inc.

888-645-4121

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