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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-16-446887
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160201
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160202
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160202

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000944745
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
		IRS NUMBER:				341558688
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-36192
		FILM NUMBER:		161379327

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 EAST WATER ST
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 5016
		CITY:			SANDUSKY
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44870
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4196254121

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 EAST WATER ST
		STREET 2:		P O BOX 5016
		CITY:			SANDUSKY
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			44870

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	FIRST CITIZENS BANC CORP /OH
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950502
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to section 13 or 15(d) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>February&nbsp;1, 2016 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Civista
Bancshares, Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>100 East Water Street, P.O. Box 5016, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Other Events </B></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Civista Bancshares, Inc. is sending a letter to its shareholders regarding the payment of
a first quarter dividend of $0.05 per share. The letter discusses a number of issues that have had an impact on, and are expected to continue to impact, the Company. A copy of the letter as mailed is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Civista Bancshares, Inc. is a $1.3 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio and may be accessed at <U>www.civb.com</U>. The
Company&#146;s common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol &#147;CIVB&#148;. The Company&#146;s depositary shares, each representing a 1/40<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> ownership interest in a
Series B Preferred Share, are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol &#147;CIVBP&#148;. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">Exhibit 99.1 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:54%; text-indent:-2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">February&nbsp;1, 2016 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear
Shareholder: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Enclosed (unless you have direct deposit) is your February&nbsp;1, 2016, dividend for Civista Bancshares, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Based upon our preliminary determination, the earnings for 2015 were $11,291,000 or $1.44 basic per share earnings available to common shareholders. This
compares to 2014 earnings of $7,655,000, or $0.99 basic per share earnings available to common shareholders, a 47.5% increase. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our net interest income
for the year 2015 was $47,392,000. This compares to $41,866,000 for 2014. This is a result of continued loan growth and continued decreases in our cost of funding. Loans increased 9.5% to a total of $1,001,527,000 at year end 2015. The loan
portfolio generated $44,784,000 in interest and fees for 2015 compared to $40,032,000 in 2014. Interest expense for the year 2015 was $3,309,000 compared to $4,104,000 for 2014, a 19.4% decrease. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deposits increased 8.6% for the year 2015, but within the deposit structure we enjoy continued strong growth in non-interest bearing deposits which are 28.6%
of our deposits. While some of this can be attributed to limited interest bearing alternatives, we have made strong efforts in attracting and retaining commercial deposits in step with our commercial lending. Along with building our low cost
funding, this provides fee opportunities in cash management type products. Service charges on deposits increased 10.6% for the year 2015. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total
non-interest income increased 2.9% for the year 2015 and non-interest expenses also increased 2.9% for 2015. For the year 2015 we expensed $1,200,000 for the reserve for loan loss down slightly from the $1,500,000 in 2014. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Overall, we are pleased with the results of 2015. Beyond the loan growth and bottom line performance, we completed the Dayton acquisition, open a new loan
production office in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, completed our rebranding efforts, and completed changes in our bylaws with the strong support of you, the shareholder. We believe we are positioned for continued success. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We were saddened with the passing of George Mylander on January&nbsp;3, 2016. Mr.&nbsp;Mylander was a member of our boards from 1965 to 2006 and was our
largest single shareholder. Mr.&nbsp;Mylander was dedicated to Sandusky and used his resources and influence for the betterment of the community. Responding to questions we have received, Mr.&nbsp;Mylander arranged for his ownership to transfer to
his foundation where it will continue to provide funding for community projects. </P>

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performance. As always, I would also encourage you to read the material and vote your shares. Your votes and comments are important. We do look at this. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The annual shareholders meeting will be April&nbsp;19, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Firelands Campus of BGSU in Huron, Ohio. We hope to see you there. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you have any questions, a call is always welcomed. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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</TABLE></DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><U>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information</U> </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Comments made in this letter include &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results or future events could differ,
possibly materially, from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this letter, and First Citizens Banc Corp assumes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances after the date of this letter, except to the extent required by law. </I></P>
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