CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 8-K

What Happened Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) filed an 8‑K on February 17, 2026 announcing that its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on May 19, 2026. The Board moved the meeting from its usual third‑Tuesday‑in‑April timing to May 19 to allow additional time for notice‑and‑access distribution of proxy materials and to accommodate a venue change. The record date for voting is March 24, 2026.

Key Details

• Annual Meeting date: May 19, 2026; Record date for voting: March 24, 2026.
• Deadline to submit shareholder proposals for inclusion in the Company’s proxy materials (Rule 14a‑8): March 2, 2026.
• Deadline for shareholder proposals not for inclusion (to be presented at the meeting): must be delivered between Feb 18, 2026 and Mar 20, 2026 (60–90 days before the meeting).
• Shareholder director nominations: must be received between March 30, 2026 and May 5, 2026 (14–50 days before the meeting). Shareholders intending an election contest must provide nominee names and required information by March 20, 2026 (SEC Rule 14a‑19). Mail proposals/nominations to: Corporate Secretary, Civista Bancshares, Inc., 100 East Water Street, P.O. Box 5016, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Why It Matters The change in meeting date shifts official deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations. Investors who want to submit proposals for inclusion in the proxy statement, nominate director candidates, or mount a contested election should note the new dates and submit materials on time to ensure consideration under SEC rules. The company will not include or may treat as untimely proposals received after these deadlines.