---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-239134"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CIVB"
cik: "0000944745"
company_name: "CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC."
filed_at: "2025-10-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T04:02:58.163439+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-239134
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CIVB
- cik: 0000944745
- company_name: CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC.
- filed_at: 2025-10-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/944745/000119312525239134/0001193125-25-239134-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/944745/000119312525239134/civb-20251014.htm

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