CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 8-K

What Happened
Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB) filed an 8-K on March 19, 2026 announcing that director Dennis E. Murray, Jr. resigned from the Boards of Directors of Civista Bancshares and its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, effective March 13, 2026. The filing notes Mr. Murray cited no disagreement with the company or the bank in connection with his resignation. The report was signed by Ian Whinnem, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Resignation date: March 13, 2026; 8‑K filed: March 19, 2026.
• Director: Dennis E. Murray, Jr.; left both Civista Bancshares and Civista Bank boards.
• Company snapshot from the filing: $4.4 billion financial holding company, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, operating 44 bank locations; common shares trade on NASDAQ under "CIVB."
• Filing states there was no disagreement with the company or bank related to the resignation.

Why It Matters
A board member resignation is a governance event investors watch because it changes board composition and could affect oversight or strategy. In this case, the company specifically disclosed there was no disagreement, and the filing does not announce a replacement or other governance changes. Investors tracking Civista’s governance should note the change and monitor future filings for any appointment of a new director or related board updates.