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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-18-029286
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180201
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180201
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180201

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:		18566974

	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: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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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) February&nbsp;1, 2018 </B></P>
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<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> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">001-36192</FONT></B></TD>
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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, </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code: (419) <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">625-4121</FONT> </B></P>
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if the Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14d-2(b)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-commencement</FONT> communications pursuant to Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">13e-4(c)</FONT> under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a) of the Exchange
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<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 $0.07 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 $1.5&nbsp;billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio and may be accessed at www.civb.com. 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="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right"><B>Exhibit 99.1 </B></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, 2018 </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, 2018, 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, we are very pleased to report the earnings for 2017 were $14,657,000 or $1.29 diluted per share earnings available
to common shareholders. This compares to 2016 earnings of $15,716,000 or $1.57 diluted per share earnings available to common shareholders. Keep in mind that in 2016 we had an after tax recovery of loss reserve and interest of approximately
$1,465,000 from a loan charged down during the recession and in 2017 we had an additional 1,610,000 common shares outstanding as a result of the common offering. Both items makes an apples to apples comparison interesting, but again, we are pleased
with the performance and solid loan growth. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Net loans ended the year at $1,151,527,000 compared to $1,042,201,000 for
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">year-end</FONT> 2016. This was an increase of 10.5%. In addition to that net growth in booked loans, we sold $76,564,000 in residential real estate mortgages. Our deposits increased to $1,204,923,000 at year end, up
7.5% from $1,121,103,000 from year end 2016. Our noninterest bearing deposits increased 4.7% to a total of $361,964,000. We continue to focus on noninterest bearing deposits. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Looking at our earnings components, net interest income (again, the money we earn by collecting deposits and putting them to work in loans and investments)
was $54,502,000. This was up $4,243,000 or 8.4% from year end 2016. This increase is a result of our continued efforts in loan growth and additional investment in seasoned skilled lenders who can bring business, both loan and deposit, to the bank.
This was also accomplished without relaxing our lending standards. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There was no provision for loan losses in 2017. We perform extensive analysis,
reviewed by both our accountants and regulators, to determine the adequacy of the reserve. The analysis leads us to believe we are adequately reserved and hence no provision. For 2016 we had a negative provision of $1,300,000 as a result of the
aforementioned recovery. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our noninterest income for the year was $16,334,000. This was up $202,000 from 2016. The largest contributor to noninterest
income is service charges which, at $4,777,000, was fairly flat compared to 2016. People are tending to keep more money in their account and are avoiding service charges and overdrafts. However, more dollars in deposits are more dollars for the bank
to put to work in loans. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The fourth component of net income is noninterest expenses, which were $48,604,000 compared to $43,855,000 for 2016. This is an
increase of over $4,749,000 and rests primarily in salaries and benefits. Salaries increased $2,583,000, which includes annual increases, merit increases, commissions, incentives and new hires. Among the new hires were direct and support lending
staff, which contributed to the growth in net interest income. Benefits increased $1,346,000, with the increase tied to health care and legacy pension expense. </P>

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will provide you more detail and narrative on the 2017 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;17, 2018 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>
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</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Dennis G. Shaffer</P>
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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 Civista Bancshares, Inc. assumes no duty to update any forward-looking statements to
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