Independent
Tenure on this board
3.3 yrs
Meeting calendar
CIVB · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Civista Bancshares Inc
11 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of eleven directors; advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation; ratification of independent auditor Plante & Moran, PLLC; and any other properly presented matters.
Market cap
$593M
1Y TSR
+30.2%
Board grade
C+
Record date
Mar 24, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 19, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of eleven nominees to the Board of Directors to serve one-year terms expiring in 2027.
- 2
Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORA non-binding advisory resolution (say-on-pay) to approve the compensation of the Corporation’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This management proposal requests non-binding advisory approval of the Corporation’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy statement (often called a “say-on-pay” vote). Management seeks shareholder input on executive compensation practices and uses the advisory vote as a gauge of shareholder sentiment; it is not binding on the Board. The Board and Compensation Committee argue that the compensation program aligns pay with performance through a mix of base salary, cash incentives tied to multiple financial metrics, and equity awards with multi-year vesting and clawback provisions, and that the 2025 pay decisions were informed by peer benchmarking and consultant advice. The company notes that the Compensation Committee retains discretion in awarding bonuses and that a significant portion of incentive compensation is equity-based and subject to multi-year vesting to align management and shareholder interests. The Board recommends a vote FOR, stating the program is reasonable, aligns with peers, and supports retention and motivation of key executives; it also notes prior shareholder approval history and that the advisory vote will be considered in future compensation decisions.
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of Plante & Moran, PLLC as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s appointment of Plante & Moran, PLLC as the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.9 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.1 yrs
Clyde A. “Chip” Perfect, Jr.
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
9.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 6.4% | 1,337,588 | $30M |
| 2 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 4.6% | 945,715 | $21M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4.4% | 910,539 | $21M |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.1% | 862,447 | $20M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.5% | 719,814 | $16M |
| 6 | ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL ADVISORS INC | 3.0% | 620,875 | $14M |
| 7 | MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE | 2.8% | 574,797 | $13M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.6% | 538,513 | $12M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.0% | 414,954 | $9M |
| 10 | STATE STREET CORP | 1.9% | 400,008 | $9M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Civista Bancshares Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Civista Bancshares Inc (CIVB) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Civista Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Civista Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Civista Bancshares Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Civista Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Civista Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Civista Bancshares Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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