Civista Bancshares (CIVB) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, at Sawmill Creek Resort, Huron, Ohio.

• Shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026, are eligible to vote.

• Proxy materials, including the proxy statement and annual report, are available online and by request.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eleven directors to serve one-year terms expiring in 2027.

• Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation.

• Ratification of Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals on the agenda.

• Consideration of any other matters properly brought before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eleven nominees listed for election to the board, each for a one-year term.