Civista Bancshares receives regulatory approval for Farmers Savings Bank merger; shareholder vote Nov. 4

CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC.

Received all required bank regulatory approvals for merger with The Farmers Savings Bank.
Farmers shareholders will vote on merger at meeting on November 4, 2025; closing expected November 2025.
System conversion planned for Q1 2026; combined bank will operate under Civista Bank brand.
CEO Dennis G. Shaffer: merger expands Ohio presence and delivers enhanced customer value.

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