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Civista Bancshares, Inc.
Annual Report 2016

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FY2016 Annual Report · Civista Bancshares, Inc.
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Five Year Condensed Consolidated Financial Summary

Earnings

Net Income (000) 

2016 

2015 

2014 

2013 

2012 

$17,217 

$12,745 

$9,528  

 $6,179  

 $5,579   

Preferred stock dividends (000) 

$(1,501) 

$(1,577)  

  $(1,873) 

 $(1,159) 

 $(1,193) 

Net Income available to  

common shareholders (000) 

$15,716 

$11,168 

 $7,655  

 $5,020  

 $4,386  

Per Common Share Earnings 

Available to common shareholders 

Basic 

Diluted 

Book Value 

Dividends Paid 

Balances

Assets (millions) 

Deposits (millions) 

Net Loans (millions) 

$1.96 

$1.57 

$1.43 

$1.17 

$0.99  

$0.85  

$0.65  

$0.64  

$0.57  

$0.57  

$14.22 

$13.12 

$12.04  

$10.65  

$10.48  

$0.22 

$0.20 

$0.19  

$0.15  

$0.12  

$1,377.3 

$1,315.0 

$1,213.2  

$1,167.5  

$1,137.0  

$1,121.1 

$1,052.0 

$968.9  

$942.5  

$926.4  

$1,042.2 

$987.2 

$900.6  

$844.7  

$795.8  

Shareholders’ Equity (millions) 

$137.6 

$125.2 

$115.9  

$128.4  

$104.0  

Performance Ratios

Return on Average Assets 

Return on Average Equity 

Equity Capital Ratio 

1.19% 

0.95% 

12.90% 

10.59% 

9.99% 

9.52% 

0.77% 

8.34% 

9.55% 

0.53% 

5.97% 

11.00% 

0.49%

5.36%

9.15%

Net Loans to Deposit Ratio 

92.96% 

93.84% 

92.95% 

89.63% 

85.90%

Loss Allowance to Total Loans 

1.26% 

1.43% 

1.56% 

1.92% 

2.42%

OUR MISSION: 
To be the community’s trusted financial advisor by developing generations of life-long relationships 

built on trust, expertise and exceptional service for all the financial needs of our customers.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dear Shareholders: 

In  last  year’s  report  we  offered  that  we  were  looking  with  optimism  at 2016.    Apparently  we 
were  correct  in  our  optimism  and  enjoyed  a  record  year.    Our  earnings  for  2016  were 
$15,716,000 or $1.57 diluted per share.  This is a per share increase of 34% over 2015 earnings of 
$11,168,000 or $1.17 diluted per share.  We are continuing our steady progression of generating 
earnings  and  building  the  value  of  this  corporation.    You  can  see  on  the  chart  this  steady 
progression: 

Net earnings per share (basic)
Net earnings per share (diluted)

2016
1.96
1.57

$    
$    

2015
1.43
1.17

$    
$    

2014
0.99
0.85

$    
$    

2013
0.65
0.64

$    
$    

2012
0.57
0.57

$    
$    

The  results  for  the  year  did  include  principal  and  interest  recovery  on  a  loan  charged  down 
during  the  recession.    The  impact  of  this  recovery  on  diluted  net  earnings  per  share  was 
approximately $0.13.  The net result would be approximately $1.44 diluted earnings per share 
versus our reported $1.57.   Still a respectable increase over 2015.  

The  core  business  model  for  community  banking  is  pretty  simple.    We  gather  deposits  and 
make  loans.    Our  primary  source  of  deposits  lies  in  our  legacy  markets.    We  can  supplement 
those  deposits  with  inexpensive  borrowings  and  we  have  had  great  success  in  gathering 
  We  grew  deposits 
noninterest-bearing  commercial  deposits  in  our  urban  locations. 
approximately 6.6% from year end 2015 to year end 2016.  The key item to note is the growth in 
the noninterest-bearing.  In 2012 noninterest-bearing deposits made up 21.9% of total deposits. 
At  the  end  of  2016,  this  number  was  30.8%.    This  is  key  in  maintaining  a  strong  net  interest 
margin.  Our net interest margin for 2016 was 3.93%.  The median of a Midwest peer group we 
follow was 3.29% for 2016.  This 64 basis point advantage on over a billion dollars in earning 
assets is significant and points to the importance of our deposit structure.  

(In thousands)
Noninterest bearing deposits
Interest bearing deposits

$      

2016
345,588
775,515

$      

2015
300,615
751,418

$   

2014
250,701
718,217

$   

2013
234,976
707,499

$   

2012
202,416
723,973

Total

$   

1,121,103

$   

1,052,033

$   

968,918

$   

942,475

$   

926,389

Putting  these  deposits  to  work,  we  increased  the  loan  portfolio  by  $53,979,000,  or  5.4%.    Of 
course, we receive regular payments on loans and lines of credit are very active.  To generate a 
net  growth  of  $53,979,000,  our  gross  production  of  loans  was  approximately  $403,000,000.    In 
addition we sold approximately $68,000,000 in residential real estate mortgages.  Again, we sell 
these mortgages as we don’t want 30 year fixed rate mortgages on the books when rates are at 
an all-time low.  

(In thousands)
Gross Loans

2016
1,055,506

$   

2015
1,001,527

$   

2014
914,857

$   

2013
861,241

$   

2012
815,553

$   

  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        
        
     
     
     
 
 
 
 
 
With limited loan demand in our legacy markets, the bulk of new loan activity is primarily in 
our urban locations – Columbus, Cleveland, Akron, and Dayton.  The economy in these areas 
has  continued  to  be  robust  and  provides  lending  opportunities.    That  said,  the  Ohio  lending 
markets are very competitive.  Within this competitive environment, we are pleased with our 
5.4% growth.  It would be very easy to expand that number, but we have remained disciplined 
with regard to loan structure - collateral, rates, terms, guarantors, etc.  It’s the prudent thing to 
do.   

Looking at the components of earnings on a per share basis, our net interest income (what we 
earn  gathering  deposits  and  making  loans)  was  $6.27.    This  was  up  from  $6.06  in  2015.  With 
interest margin stable, the increase in this number was driven by growth.  Growth in loans and 
growth in non-interest bearing deposits.  

Net interest income per share (basic)

2016
6.27

$    

2015
6.06

$    

2014
5.43

$    

2013
5.19

$    

2012
5.26

$    

We  supplement  our  net  interest  income  with  fee  and  service  charge  type  income.    On  a  per 
share basis, this increased from $1.83 in 2015 to $2.01 for 2016.  Contributing to this increase was 
a  $644,000  increase  in fees  from  the  sale  of  mortgages  and  a  $750,000  increase  in  our  revenue 
from the tax refund processing program. 

Noninterest income per share (basic)

2016
2.01

$    

2015
1.83

$    

2014
1.80

$    

2013
1.56

$    

2012
1.45

$    

On a per share basis our noninterest expenses – salaries, occupancy, data processing, marketing, 
etc., was down slightly from 2015.  In absolute dollars the total noninterest expenses were up 
2.1%, which we were pleased with.  It confirms we have been able to grow the company with 
only modest increases in expense.  

Noninterest expense per share (basic)

2016
5.47

$    

2015
5.49

$    

2014
5.39

$    

2013
5.63

$    

2012
4.94

$    

A final component is the dollars we take from earnings and place into the reserve for loan loss.  
With continuing improvement in our loan portfolio and a large recovery of $1,300,000 on a loan 
charged down during the recession, we actually had a negative provision.   

Loan loss provision (credit) per share (basic)

2016
(0.16)

$   

2015
0.15

$    

2014
0.19

$    

2013
0.14

$    

2012
0.83

$    

In 2016, we put to work the projects we began in 2015.  The rebranding of Citizens into Civista, 
a full year of our Dayton operation, a full year of our Mayfield Heights operation, expansion of 
our  tax  refund  processing  operation  have  all  contributed  to  the  success  of  2016.    These  items 
were but tools that allow us to push for prudent growth.  Our performance of the last several 
years proves that growth is the key for continued success of the Company.  

  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Looking  at  2017  and  beyond,  we  have  recently  opened  a  loan  production  office  in  Westlake, 
Ohio, near the Crocker Park area to service the west side of the Cleveland market. We have also 
added  seasoned  lending  staff  in  the  Toledo,  Ohio  market  and  will  look  for  loan  production 
opportunities in that area. We are now operating in 4 of the largest 5 SMA’s in Ohio. The key is 
attracting  experienced  lenders  with  strong  relationship  management  skills  who  can  bring  in 
business.    We  believe  that  the  combination  of  selective  additions  of  loan  production  facilities 
plus the strength of our legacy markets will provide continuing opportunity for organic growth 
of  the  Company.    However,  to  significantly  grow  the  Company  and  generate  high  levels  of 
performance,  we  believe  that  acquisition  must  be  part  of  the  growth  strategy.    As  you  may 
know  by  now  through  public  notifications,  we  recently  went  to  the  public  markets  and 
successfully  raised  approximately  $35,000,000  in  common  equity  capital.    As  we  stated  in  the 
past, we knew that additional capital would be required to significantly grow the Company, but 
we wanted to choose an opportune time to do so.  One of the considerations was our trading 
price.  Looking at our year end closing price of $19.43 on the chart below, we traded at 179% of 
tangible book value.  This was a much better position than any of the prior year ends.  

End-of-year stock price

2016
19.43

$   

2015
12.83

$   

2014
10.28

$   

2013

2012

$     

6.52

$     

5.25

In light of increased value of our common shares, the state of the equity markets, the availability 
of reasonably priced capital, and the view that mergers and acquisitions are going to accelerate 
– it was time for us to make the move to raise capital.  We completed this offering on February 
24, 2016, and received a price of $21.75 per share.  

This additional capital provides Civista the flexibility to provide additional capital support for 
loan growth and to be prepared for potential acquisition opportunities.  

As always, this is your company.  Please read and consider the proxy included in this mailing.  I 
hope to see you at the annual meeting.  

Very truly yours,  

James O. Miller 
Chairman, President & C.E.O. 

  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ANNUAL REPORT 

CONTENTS 

Five –Year Selected Consolidated Financial Data .........................................................................................  

Common Stock and Shareholder Matters ......................................................................................................  

General Development of Business ...................................................................................................................  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations .................  

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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk .....................................................................  

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Financial Statements 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting .................................................  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over  
   Financial Statements ................................................................................................................................  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Financial Statements ......................  
Consolidated Balance Sheets .....................................................................................................................  
Consolidated Statements of Operations ..................................................................................................  
Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statements ................................................................................  
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity ............................................................  
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow ...................................................................................................  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..........................................................................................  

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Five-Year Selected Consolidated Financial Data

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Statements of income:

Total interest and dividend income
Total interest expense
Net interest income

Provision (credit) for loan losses

Net interest income after

provision for loan losses

Security gains/(losses) 
Other noninterest income

Total noninterest income

   Total noninterest expense
Income before federal income taxes
Federal income tax expense 

Net income

Preferred stock dividends and 

discount accretion
Net income available to 
common shareholders

Per common share earnings:

Available to common shareholders (basic)
Available to common shareholders (diluted)
Dividends
Book value

Average common shares outstanding:

Basic
Diluted  

Year-end balances:

Loans, net
Securities
Total assets
Deposits
Borrowings
Shareholders' equity

Average balances:

Loans, net
Securities
Total assets
Deposits
Borrowings
Shareholders' equity

2016

Year ended December 31,
2014

2015

2013

2012

$         

53,567
3,308
50,259
(1,300)

$         

50,701
3,309
47,392
1,200

$         

45,970
4,104
41,866
1,500

$       

44,881
4,907
39,974
1,100

$       

46,762
6,184
40,578
6,400

51,559

19
16,113
16,132

46,192

(18)
14,296
14,278

40,366

113
13,761
13,874

38,874

204
11,858
12,062

34,178

40
11,160
11,200

43,855
23,836
6,619
17,217

$         

42,944
17,526
4,781
12,745

$         

41,550
12,690
3,162
9,528

$           

43,384
7,552
1,373
6,179

$         

38,074
7,304
1,725
5,579

$         

1,501

1,577

1,873

1,159

1,193

$         

15,716

$         

11,168

$           

7,655

$         

5,020

$         

4,386

1.96
1.57
0.22
14.22

1.43
1.17
0.20
13.12

0.99
0.85
0.19
12.04

0.65
0.64
0.15
10.65

0.57
0.57
0.12
10.48

8,010,399
10,950,961

7,822,369
10,918,335

7,707,917
10,904,848

7,707,917
7,821,780

7,707,917
7,707,917

$    

1,042,201
209,919
1,377,263
1,121,103
106,852
137,616

$    

1,011,683
213,496
1,441,717
1,210,283
79,391
133,445

$       

987,166
209,701
1,315,041
1,052,033
125,667
125,173

$       

966,786
211,436
1,336,645
1,107,445
95,132
120,350

$       

900,589
210,491
1,213,191
968,918
116,240
115,909

$       

858,532
214,123
1,234,406
1,026,093
83,058
114,266

$     

844,713
215,037
1,167,546
942,475
87,206
128,376

$     

800,063
216,848
1,172,819
965,370
89,496
103,563

$     

795,811
219,528
1,136,971
926,389
92,907
103,980

$     

759,105
224,566
1,127,989
914,851
95,973
104,114

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Five-Year Selected Ratios

Net interest margin
Return on average total assets
Return on average shareholders' equity
Dividend payout ratio
Average shareholders' equity as a percent

of average total assets

Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a 
percent of average total loans
Allowance for loan losses as a percent

of loans at year-end

Shareholders' equity as a percent

of total year-end assets

Stockholder Return Performance 

2016

3.93%
1.19
12.90
11.22

9.26

(0.02)

1.26

9.99

Year ended December 31,
2014

2013

2015

3.96%
0.95
10.59
13.99

9.00

0.11

1.43

9.52

3.79%
0.77
8.34
19.19

9.26

0.43

1.56

9.55

3.79%
0.53
5.97
23.08

8.83

0.53

1.92

11.00

2012

3.98%
0.49
5.36
21.05

9.23

1.01

2.42

9.15

Set  forth  below  is  a  line  graph  comparing  the  five-year  cumulative  return  of  Civista  Bancshares,  Inc. 
(ticker  symbol  CIVB)  common  stock,  based  on  an  initial  investment  of  $100  on  December  31,  2011  and 
assuming reinvestment of dividends, with Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Nasdaq Bank Index and the 
SNL Bank Index.  The comparative indices were obtained from SNL Securities and Nasdaq.  

A  copy  of  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange 
Commission,  will  be  furnished,  free  of  charge,  to  shareholders,  upon  written  request  to  James  E. 
McGookey, Secretary of Civista Bancshares, Inc., 100 East Water Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Common Stock and Shareholder Matters 

The common shares of Civista Bancshares, Inc. (“CBI”) trade on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the 
symbol  “CIVB”.    As  of  February  17,  2016,  there  were  8,454,509  shares  outstanding  and  held  by 
approximately  1,174  shareholders  of  record  (not  including  the  number  of  persons  or  entities  holding 
stock  in  nominee  or  street  name  through  various  brokerage  firms).    Information  below  is  the  range  of 
sales  prices  of  our  common  shares  for  each  quarter  for  the  last  two  years  for  trades  occurring  during 
normal trading hours of CBI common shares as reported on The NASDAQ Capital Market. 

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

$9.75

to

$13.29

$10.20

to

$13.10

$12.99

to

$15.16

$14.09

to

$19.99

2016

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

$10.04

to

$11.54

$10.11

to

$11.47

$9.68

to

$10.93

$9.81

to

$13.65

2015

Dividends per share declared on common shares by CBI were as follows: 

First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter

Fourth quarter

2016

2015

$       

0.05
0.05
0.06

$       

0.05
0.05
0.05

0.06

0.05

$       

0.22

$       

0.20

Information  regarding  potential  restrictions  on  dividends  paid  can  be  found  in  Note  19  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

On December 19, 2013, CBI completed a public offering of 1,000,000 depositary shares, each representing 
a  1/40th  ownership  interest  in  a  Noncumulative  Redeemable  Convertible  Perpetual  Preferred  Share, 
Series B (the “Series B Preferred Shares”), of CBI.  The depositary shares trade on The NASDAQ Capital 
Market under the symbol “CIVBP.”  The terms of the Series B Preferred Shares provide for the payment 
of quarterly dividends on the Series B Preferred Shares (and, therefore, the depositary shares) at the rate 
of  6.50%  per  annum  of  the  liquidation  preference  of  $1,000  per  Series  B  Preferred  Share  (or  $25.00  per 
depositary share).  Dividends are noncumulative and are payable if, when and as declared by the board 
of directors.  However, no dividends may be declared or paid on the common shares of CBI during any 
calendar  quarter  unless  full  dividends  on  the  Series  B  Preferred  Shares  (and,  therefore,  the  depositary 
shares)  have  been  declared  for  that  quarter  and  all  dividends  previously  declared  on  the  Series  B  
Preferred Shares (and, therefore, the depositary shares) have been paid in full.  As of December 31, 2016, a 
total of 819,235 depository shares were outstanding. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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General Development of Business 
(Amounts in thousands) 

CBI was organized under the laws of the State of Ohio on February 19, 1987 and is a registered financial 
holding company under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999, as amended.  CBI 
and its subsidiaries are sometimes referred to together as the Company.  The Company’s office is located 
at  100  East  Water  Street,  Sandusky,  Ohio.    The  Company  had  total  consolidated  assets  of  $1,377,263  at 
December 31, 2016.   

CIVISTA  BANK  (“Civista”),  owned  by  the  Company  since  1987,  opened  for  business  in  1884  as  The 
Citizens  National  Bank.    In  1898,  Civista  was  reorganized  under  Ohio  banking  law  and  was  known  as 
The Citizens Bank and Trust Company.  In 1908, Civista surrendered its trust charter and began operation 
as  The  Citizens  Banking  Company.    The  name  Civista  Bank  was  introduced  during  the  first  quarter  of 
2015  to  solidify  our  dual  Citizens/Champaign  brand  and  distinguish  ourselves  from  the  many  other 
Citizens’ Banks in existing and prospective markets.  Civista maintains its main office at 100 East Water 
Street,  Sandusky,  Ohio  and  operates  branch  banking  offices  in  the  following  Ohio  communities: 
Sandusky  (2),  Norwalk  (2),  Berlin  Heights,  Huron,  Port  Clinton,  Castalia,  New  Washington,  Shelby  (2), 
Willard,  Greenwich,  Plymouth,  Shiloh,  Akron,  Dublin,  Plain  City,  Russells  Point,  Urbana  (2),  West 
Liberty,  Quincy  and  Dayton(3).    Civista  also  operates  a  loan  production  office  in  Mayfield  Heights.  
Civista accounted for 99.9% of the Company’s consolidated assets at December 31, 2016. 

FIRST  CITIZENS  INSURANCE  AGENCY  INC.  (“FCIA”)  was  formed  to  allow  the  Company  to 
participate  in  commission  revenue  generated  through  its  third  party  insurance  agreement.    Assets  of 
FCIA were less than one percent of the Company’s consolidated assets as of December 31, 2016. 

WATER  STREET  PROPERTIES,  INC.  (“WSP”)  was  formed  to  hold  properties  repossessed  by  CBI 
subsidiaries.    WSP  accounted  for  less  than  one  percent  of  the  Company’s  consolidated  assets  as  of 
December 31, 2016. 

FC REFUND SOLUTIONS, INC. (“FCRS”) was formed during 2012 and remained inactive for the periods 
presented. 

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTMENTS, INC. (“FCI”) is wholly-owned by Civista and holds and manages its 
securities portfolio.  The operations of FCI are located in Wilmington, Delaware. 

FIRST CITIZENS CAPITAL LLC (“FCC”) is wholly-owned by Civista and holds inter-company debt that 
is eliminated in consolidation.  The operations of FCC are located in Wilmington, Delaware. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - As of 
December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

General 

The following paragraphs more fully discuss the significant highlights, changes and trends as they relate 
to  the  Company’s  financial  condition,  results  of  operations,  liquidity  and  capital  resources  as  of 
December 31, 2016 and 2015, and during the three-year period ended December 31, 2016.  This discussion 
should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements, which are included elsewhere in this report. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Forward-Looking Statements 

This  report  may  contain  “forward-looking  statements”  within  the  meaning  of  Section  27A  of  the 
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act 
of  1934,  as  amended  (the  “Exchange  Act”),  relating  to  such  matters  as  financial  condition,  anticipated 
operating results, cash flows, business line results, credit quality expectations, prospects for new lines of 
business,  economic  trends  (including  interest  rates)  and  similar  matters.      Forward-looking  statements 
reflect our expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events. These statements are 
generally identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “believe,” “belief,” “expect,”  
“anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “intent,” “estimate,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “should” 
or other similar words  or  phrases.  Forward-looking  statements are not guarantees of performance and 
are  inherently  subject  to  known  and  unknown  risks,  uncertainties  and  assumptions  that  are  difficult  to 
predict and could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those 
expressed  in  or  implied  by  the  forward-looking  statements.  Factors  that  could  cause  actual  results, 
performance or achievements to differ from results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, 
but  are  not  limited  to,  changes  in  financial  markets  or  national  or  local  economic  conditions;  sustained 
weakness or deterioration in the real estate market; volatility and direction of market interest rates; credit 
risks  of lending activities;  changes  in  the allowance for loan losses;  legislation  or regulatory changes  or 
actions; increases in FDIC insurance premiums and assessments; changes in tax laws; failure of or breach 
in  our  information  and  data  processing  systems;  unforeseen  litigation;  increased  competition  in  our 
market area; failures to manage growth and/or effectively integrate acquisitions; future revenues of our 
tax  refund  program;  and  other  risks  identified  from  time-to-time  in  the  Company’s  other  public 
documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

The forward-looking statements included in this report are only made as of the date of this report, and 
we  disclaim  any  obligation  to  publicly  update  any  forward-looking  statement  to  reflect  subsequent 
events or circumstances, except as required by law.  

The  Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995  provides  a  safe  harbor  for  forward-looking 
statements, and the purpose of this section is to secure the use of the safe harbor provisions. 

Financial Condition 

At December 31, 2016, the Company’s total assets were $1,377,263, compared to $1,315,041 at December 
31, 2015.  The increase in assets is primarily the result of growth in the loan portfolio during 2016. Other 
factors contributing to the change in assets are discussed in the following sections. 

At  $1,042,201,  net  loans  increased  from  December  31,  2015  by  5.6%.    Commercial  &  Agriculture, 
Commercial  Real  Estate  -  Non-Owner  Occupied  and  Residential  Real  Estate  loans  increased  $11,060, 
$47,492  and  $10,970,  respectively,  since  December  31,  2015,  while  Commercial  Real  Estate  –  Owner 
Occupied, Real Estate Construction, Farm Real Estate and Consumer and other loans portfolios decreased 
$6,533, $2,605, $5,823 and $582, respectively, since December 31, 2015.  

Securities available for sale decreased by $385, or 0.2%, from $196,249 at December 31, 2015 to $195,864 at 
December  31,  2016.    U.S.  Treasury  securities  and  obligations  of  U.S.  government  agencies  decreased 
$3,491,  from  $40,937  at  December  31,  2015  to  $37,446  at  December  31,  2016.    Obligations  of  states  and 
political  subdivisions  available  for  sale  increased  by  $2,846  from  2015  to  2016.    Mortgage-backed 
securities increased by $69 to total $62,642 at December 31, 2016. The Company continues to utilize letters 
of credit from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) to replace maturing securities that were pledged for 
public  entities.    As  of  December  31,  2016,  the  Company  was  in  compliance  with  all  pledging 
requirements.   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Mortgage-backed securities  totaled $62,642 at December 31, 2016 and none  were considered unusual  or 
“high risk” securities as defined by regulatory authorities.  Of this total, $55,732 consisted of pass-through 
securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage 
Corporation  (“FHLMC”),  and  Government  National  Mortgage  Association  (“GNMA”),  and  $6,910  of 
these securities collateralized by mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by FNMA, FHLMC, or 
GNMA.  The average interest rate of the mortgage-backed portfolio at December 31, 2016 was 2.9%.  The 
average maturity at December 31, 2016 was approximately 6.1 years.  The Company has not invested in 
any derivative securities. 

Securities  available  for  sale  had  a  fair  value  at  December  31, 2016  of  $195,864.   This  fair  value  includes 
unrealized gains of approximately $4,292 and unrealized losses of approximately $1,248.  Net unrealized 
gains totaled $3,044 on December 31, 2016 compared to net unrealized  gains of $5,386 on December 31, 
2015.  The change in unrealized gains is primarily due to changes in market interest rates.  Note 3 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional information on unrealized gains and losses. 

Premises  and  equipment,  net  of  accumulated  depreciation,  increased  $976  from  December  31,  2015  to 
December 31, 2016.  The increase is attributed to new purchases of $2,437, offset by disposals, net of gains 
of $2, depreciation of $1,257, and the transfer of $202 of assets to premises and equipment held for sale. 

Bank owned life insurance (BOLI) increased $4,448 from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016.  The 
Company purchased an additional $3,885 of BOLI during 2016.  The remaining difference is the result of 
increases in the cash surrender value of the underlying insurance policies. 

Other assets increased $1,514 from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016.  The increase is primarily the 
result  of  a  matured  investment  security  that  was  not  settled  as  of  the  year  end.    In  addition,  the 
Company’s low income housing investment increased compared to 2015. 

Year-end  deposit  balances  totaled  $1,121,103  in  2016  compared  to  $1,052,033  in  2015,  an  increase  of 
$69,070, or 6.6%.  Overall, the increase in deposits at December 31, 2016 compared to December 31, 2015 
included increases in noninterest bearing demand deposits of $44,973, or 15.0%, statement and passbook 
savings accounts of $20,264, or 5.6%, interest bearing demand accounts of $7,456, or 4.2%, offset in part by 
declines in certificate of deposit accounts of $1,976, or 1.1% and individual retirement accounts of $1,647, 
or 6.2%.  Average deposit balances for 2016 were $1,210,283 compared to $1,107,445 for 2015, an increase 
of  9.3%.    Noninterest  bearing  deposits  averaged  $434,601  for  2016,  compared  to  $340,360  for  2015, 
increasing $94,241, or 27.7%.  Savings, NOW, and MMDA accounts averaged $566,589 for 2016 compared 
to  $543,986  for  2015.    Average  certificates  of  deposit  decreased  $14,006  to  total  an  average  balance  of 
$209,093 for 2016.     

Borrowings  from  the  Federal  Home  Loan  Bank  (“FHLB”)  of  Cincinnati  were  $48,500  at  December  31, 
2016.  The detail of these borrowings can be found in Note 10 and Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements.    The  balance  decreased  $22,700  from  $71,200  at  year-end  2015.    The  change  in  balance  is 
mainly the result of a decrease in short term advances used as overnight funding.   

Civista  offers  repurchase  agreements  in  the  form  of  sweep  accounts  to  commercial  checking  account 
customers.    These  repurchase  agreements  totaled  $28,925  at  December  31,  2016  compared  to  $25,040  at 
December  31,  2015.    U.S.  Treasury  securities  and  obligations  of  U.S.  government  agencies  maintained 
under  Civista’s  control  are  pledged  as  collateral  for  the  repurchase  agreements.    The  detail  related  to 
these repurchase agreements can be found in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Total  shareholders’  equity  increased  $12,443,  or  9.9%  during  2016  to  $137,616.    The  change  in 
shareholders’  equity  resulted  from  net  income  of  $17,217,  offset  by  preferred  dividends  and  common 
dividends  of  $1,501  and  $1,753,  respectively,  and  the  decreased  market  value  of  securities  available  for 
sale,  net  of  tax,  of  $1,546  and  an  increase  in  the  Company’s  pension  liability,  net  of  tax  of  $296.  
Additionally, $323 was recognized as stock-based compensation in connection with the grant of restricted 
common  shares.    For  further  explanation  of  these  items,  see  Note  1,  Note  15  and  Note  16  to  the 
Consolidated  Financial  Statements.    The  Company  paid  $0.22  per  common  share  in  dividends  in  2016 
compared  to  $0.20  per  common  share  in  dividends  in  2015.    Total  outstanding  common  shares  at 
December  31,  2016  were  8,343,509.    Total  outstanding  common  shares  at  December  31,  2015  were 
7,843,578.    The  increase  in  common  shares  outstanding  is  the  result  of  the  conversion  of  3,591  of  the 
Company’s previously issued preferred shares into 459,192 common shares, the grant of 28,864 restricted 
common  shares  to  certain  officers  under  the  Company’s  2014  Incentive  Plan  and  the  grant  of  15,015 
common  shares  to  directors  of  Civista.    There  were  3,140  previously  granted  restricted  common  shares 
forfeited during the year ended December 31, 2016.  The ratio of total shareholders’ equity to total assets 
was 9.9% and 9.5%, respectively, at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.   

Results of Operations 

The  operating  results  of  the  Company  are  affected  by  general  economic  conditions,  the  monetary  and 
fiscal  policies  of  federal  agencies  and  the  regulatory  policies  of  agencies  that  regulate  financial 
institutions.  The Company’s cost of funds is influenced by interest rates on competing investments and 
general market rates of interest.  Lending activities are influenced by the demand for real estate loans and 
other types of loans, which in turn is affected by the interest rates at which such loans are made, general 
economic conditions and the availability of funds for lending activities. 

The Company’s net income primarily depends on its net interest income, which is the difference between 
the interest income earned on interest-earning assets, such as  loans and securities, and interest expense 
incurred on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings.  The level of net interest income 
is dependent on the interest rate environment and the volume and composition of interest-earning assets 
and interest-bearing liabilities.  Net income is also affected by provisions for loan losses, service charges, 
gains on the sale of assets, other income, noninterest expense and income taxes. 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 

Net Income 

The Company’s net income for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $17,217, compared to $12,745 for 
the year ended December 31, 2015.  The change in net income was the result of the items discussed in the 
following sections. 

Net Interest Income 

Net  interest  income  for  2016  was  $50,259,  an  increase  of  $2,867,  or  6.0%,  from  2015.    Average  earning 
assets increased 6.8% from 2015.  Although market rates in 2016 remained at record lows, interest income 
increased  $2,866,  primarily  due  to  increased  loan  volume.    In  addition,  interest  expense  on  interest-
bearing liabilities  decreased $1.  The Company continually examines its rate structure to ensure that its 
interest rates are competitive and reflective of the current rate environment in which it competes.   

Total  interest  income  increased  $2,866,  or  5.7%,  from  2015.    The  increase  was  mainly  a  result  of  an 
increase  in  loan  volume.    Average  loans  increased  $44,433  from  2015  to  2016.    The  yield  on  the 
Company’s  loan  portfolio  increased  3  basis  points  from  2015.    The  average  balance  of  the  securities 
portfolio for 2016 compared to 2015 increased $2,060.  Interest earned on the security portfolio, including 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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bank  stocks,  increased  $170  from  2015  to  2016.    Average  balances  in  interest-bearing  deposits  in  other 
banks increased in 2016 by $37,578.  The increase in average balance is due to additional interest-earning 
cash on deposit related to the tax refund processing program in 2016. 

Total  interest  expense  decreased  $1  for  2016  compared  to  2015.    The  total  average  balance  of  interest-
bearing  liabilities  decreased  $7,144  while  the  average  rate  increased  1  basis  point  in  2016.    Average 
interest-bearing deposits increased $8,597 from 2015 to 2016.  While average balances in interest-bearing 
deposits increased, the average balance in time deposits declined $14,006 and the  rate on time deposits 
declined  approximately  2  basis  points,  which  caused  interest  expense  on  deposits  to  decrease  by  $91.  
Interest expense on FHLB borrowings decreased $37 due to a decline in average balance of $17,470.  The 
average  balance  in  subordinated  debentures  did  not  change  from  2015  to  2016,  but  the  rate  on  these 
securities  increased  42  basis  points,  resulting  in  an  increase  in  interest  expense  of  $124.    Repurchase 
agreements increased $1,681 in average balance from 2015 to 2016.   

Refer  to  “Distribution  of  Assets,  Liabilities  and  Shareholders’  Equity;  Interest  Rates  and  Interest 
Differential” and “Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense Resulting from Changes in Volume 
and  Changes  in  Rate”  on  pages  15  through  17  for  further  analysis  of  the  impact  of  changes  in  interest-
bearing assets and liabilities on the Company’s net interest income. 

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses 

The following table contains information relating to the provision for loan losses, activity in and analysis 
of the allowance for loan losses as of and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31.  

Net loan charge-offs (recoveries)
Provision (credit) for loan losses charged to expense
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries) as a percent of average 

outstanding loans
Allowance for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of

year-end outstanding loans

Impaired loans, excluding purchase credit impaired loans (PCI)
Impaired loans as a percent of gross year-end loans (1)
Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans, excluding PCI
Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans, excluding PCI

as a percent of gross year-end loans (1)

As of and for year 
ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$        

(244)
(1,300)

$      

1,107
1,200

$      

3,760
1,500

-0.02%
13,305

$    

0.11%
14,361

$    

0.43%
14,268

$    

1.26%
6,539
0.62%
6,952

$      

$      

1.43%
7,354
0.73%
9,259

$      

$      

1.56%
11,149
1.22%
13,576

$    

$    

0.66%

0.92%

1.48%

(1)  Nonperforming  loans  and  impaired  loans  are  defined  differently.    Some  loans  may  be  included  in  both 
categories, whereas other loans may only be included in one category.  A loan is considered nonaccrual if it is 
maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition, where payment in full 
of  principal  or  interest  is  not  expected  and  where  the  principal  and  interest  have  been  in  default  for  90  days, 
unless  the  asset  is  both  well-secured  and  in  process  of  collection.    A  loan  is  considered  impaired  when  it  is 
probable  that  all  of  the  interest  and  principal  due  will  not  be  collected  according  to  the  terms  of  the  original 
contractual agreement.   

The  Company’s  policy  is  to  maintain  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  at  a  level  sufficient  to  provide  for 
probable losses incurred in the current portfolio.  The Company provides for loan losses through regular 
provisions to the allowance for loan losses.  The amount of the provision is affected by loan charge-offs, 
recoveries  and  changes  in  specific  and  general  allocations  required  for  the  allowance  for  loan  losses.  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Provisions (credits) for loan losses totaled ($1,300), $1,200 and $1,500 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 
Management  believes  the  analysis  of  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  supported  a  reserve  of  $13,305  at 
December 31, 2016.    

The  Company’s  provision  for  loan  losses  decreased  $2,500  during  2016.    During  2016,  the  Company 
received a payoff on a nonperforming loan.  This particular loan had been analyzed previously and had 
been charged down based  on a deterioration of real estate collateral values during the recent recession.  
As a result of the payoff of the loan, the Company recovered the charged down amount of approximately 
$1,303.  This loan payoff resulted in a reversal of $1,300 from the allowance for loan losses during 2016, 
compared to a $1,200 provision to allowance for loan losses in 2015.  The provision is also affected by net 
charge-offs on loans and changes in  specific and general allocations required  on the allowance for  loan 
losses.    The  decrease  in  provision  for  loan  losses  in  2016  is  related  to  the  decrease  in  net  charge-offs 
compared to a year ago.  A number of factors impact the provisions for loan losses, such as the level of 
higher risk  loans in  the portfolio, changes in practices related to loans, changes  in collateral values and 
other factors.  We continue to actively manage this process and have provided to maintain the reserve at 
a level that assures adequate coverage ratios.   

Efforts are continually made to analyze each segment of the loan portfolio and quantify risk to assure that 
reserves are appropriate for each segment and the overall portfolio.  Management specifically evaluates 
loans  that  are  impaired,  which  includes  restructured  loans,  to  estimate  potential  loss.    This  analysis 
includes  a  review  of  the  loss  migration  calculation  for  all  loan  categories  as  well  as  fluctuations  and 
trends in various risk factors that have occurred within the portfolios’ economic life cycle.  The analysis 
also  includes  assessment  of  qualitative  factors  such  as  credit  trends,  unemployment  trends,  vacancy 
trends and loan growth.  The composition and overall level of the loan portfolio and charge-off activity 
are also factors used to determine the amount of the allowance for loan losses. 

Management  analyzes  each  impaired  commercial  and  commercial  real  estate  loan  relationship  with  a 
balance of $350 or larger, on an individual basis and when it is in nonaccrual status or when an analysis 
of the borrower’s  operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows are not 
adequate to meet its debt service requirements.  In addition, loans held for sale and leases are excluded 
from consideration as impaired.  Loans are generally moved to nonaccrual status when 90 days or more 
past due.  Impaired loans or portions thereof are charged-off when deemed uncollectible. 

Noninterest Income 

Noninterest  income  increased  $1,854,  or  13.0%,  to  $16,132  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  from 
$14,278  for  the  comparable  2015  period.    The  increase  was  primarily  due  to  increases  in  earnings  on 
service charges of $124, gain on sale of loans of $644, tax refund processing fees of $750 and other income 
of $303 which were partially offset by decreases in wealth management fees of $145 and net gain on sale 
of other real estate owned of $47. 

Service  charges  increased  primarily  due  to  income  received  related  to  the  Company’s  tax  refund 
processing program.  Gain on sale of loans increased due to an increase in volume of loans sold, as well 
as an increase in the premium earned.  Volume was $69,475, up $19,838 or 40.0% as compared to the same 
period  in  2015,  due  largely  to  favorable  market  conditions  and  increased  volume.    In  addition,  the 
premium  on  loans  sold  increased  6  basis  points  as  compared  to  the  same  period  in  2015.    Tax  refund 
processing  fees  increased  as  a  result  of  an  increase  in  the  volume  of  returns  processed.      Other  income 
increased primarily due to an increase in swap related income.  The decrease in wealth management fee 
income  is  related  to  a  general  decrease  in  brokerage  transactions.    Sales  of  other  real  estate  owned 
resulted in recognized gains of $152 on the sale of 9 properties in 2016 compared to gains of $199 on the 
sale of 17 properties in 2015.   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Noninterest Expense 

Noninterest  expense  increased  $911,  or  2.1%,  to  $43,855  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  from 
$42,944 for the comparable 2015 period.  The increase was primarily due to  increases in salaries, wages 
and benefits of $1,693, occupancy expense of $284 and equipment expense of $138 which were partially 
offset by decreases in contracted data processing of $275, FDIC assessments of $253, professional services 
of $566 and marketing expense of $110.  

Salaries,  wages  and  benefits  increased  mainly  due  to  annual  pay  increases,  incentive  based  costs  and 
higher  employee  insurance  costs,  offset  by  a  reduction  in  pension  costs.    Occupancy  and  equipment 
expenses increased due to increases in building and equipment repair and maintenance, rent expense and 
real  estate  tax  expense.    Building  and  equipment  repair  and  maintenance  expenses  increased  due  to 
facility and technology improvement projects.   Rent  and real estate tax expense increased as a result of 
the  Company’s  acquisition  of  TCNB  in  2015.      The  contracted  data  processing  costs  decrease  was 
attributable to the increased core processing costs incurred in 2015 in connection with the acquisition of 
TCNB.    The  decrease  in  FDIC  assessments  is  the  result  of  a  new  lower  assessment  rate  schedule  that 
became  effective  in  2016.    The  year-over-year  decrease  in  professional  services  was  attributable  to  the 
increased  professional  services  costs  incurred  in  2015  in  connection  with  the  acquisition  of  TCNB, 
increased recruiting expenses and increased legal expenses related to the Company’s filing of a Form S-3 
shelf registration statement with the SEC and matters related to the Special Meeting of Shareholders held 
on November 4, 2015 for the purpose of voting to eliminate preemptive rights and cumulative voting in 
the election of directors.  A general decrease in marketing costs occurred in 2016.   

Income Tax Expense 

Federal income tax expense was $6,619 in 2016 compared to $4,781 in 2015.  Federal income tax expense 
as a percentage of pre-tax income was 27.8% in 2016 compared to 27.3% in 2015.  A lower federal effective 
tax  rate  than  the  statutory  rate  of  35%  in  2016  and  34%  in  2015  is  primarily  due  to  tax-exempt  interest 
income  from  state  and  municipal  investments,  municipal  loans,  income  from  BOLI  and  low  income 
housing  credits.    Federal  income  tax  expense  increased  in  2016  primarily  due  to  an  increase  in  pre-tax 
income, which also led to the increase in the effective tax rate in 2016.   

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 

Net Income 

The Company’s net income for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $12,745, compared to $9,528 for the 
year  ended  December  31,  2014.    The  change  in  net  income  was  the  result  of  the  items  discussed  in  the 
following sections. 

Net Interest Income 

Net  interest  income  for  2015  was  $47,392,  an  increase  of  $5,526,  or  13.2%,  from  2014.    Average  earning 
assets increased 8.3% from 2014.  Although market rates in 2015 remained at record lows, interest income 
increased  $4,731,  primarily  due  to  increased  loan  volume.    In  addition,  interest  expense  on  interest-
bearing liabilities decreased $795.  The Company continually examines its rate structure to ensure that its 
interest  rates  are  competitive  and  reflective  of  the  current  rate  environment  in  which  it  competes.    A 
change in the mix of deposits from certificates of deposit to non-maturing deposits also contributed to the 
decline in interest expense in 2015. 

Total interest income increased $4,731, or 10.3%, for 2015 compared to 2014.  The increase was mainly a 
result of an increase in loan volume.  Average loans increased $107,043 from 2014 to 2015.  The yield on 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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the  Company’s  loan  portfolio  declined  1  basis  points  from  2014.    While  the  average  balance  of  the 
securities portfolio for 2015 compared to 2014 decreased $2,687, this was primarily due to the Company 
not  replacing  matured  securities.    Interest  earned  on  the  security  portfolio,  including  bank  stocks, 
decreased mainly due to decreases in yield.  Average balances in interest-bearing deposits in other banks 
decreased in 2015 by $9,182. 

Total  interest  expense  decreased  $795,  or  19.4%,  for  2015  compared  to  2014.    The  decrease  in  interest 
expense  can  be  attributed  to  declines  in  market  rates  and  the  corresponding  repricing  of  deposits  and 
other sources of funding.  The total average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased $50,069 while 
the average rate decreased 13 basis points in 2015.  Average interest-bearing deposits increased $37,995 
from 2014 to 2015.  While average balances in interest-bearing deposits increased, the average balance in 
time deposits declined $4,583 and the rate on time deposits declined approximately 9 basis points, which 
caused interest expense on deposits to decrease by $205.  Interest expense on FHLB borrowings decreased 
$573 due to a decline in rate of 203 basis points.  The average balance in FHLB borrowings increased.  The 
increase  in  FHLB  borrowings  is  due  to  an  increase  in  overnight  borrowings,  which  are  paying  a  low 
interest rate.  The average balance in subordinated debentures did not change from 2014 to 2015, but the 
rate  on  these  securities  decreased  6  basis  points,  resulting  in  a  decrease  in  interest  expense  of  $17.  
Repurchase agreements increased $327 in average balance from 2014 to 2015.   

Refer  to  “Distribution  of  Assets,  Liabilities  and  Shareholders’  Equity;  Interest  Rates  and  Interest 
Differential” and “Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense Resulting from Changes in Volume 
and  Changes  in  Rate”  on  pages  14  through  16  for  further  analysis  of  the  impact  of  changes  in  interest-
bearing assets and liabilities on the Company’s net interest income. 

Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses 

The following table contains information relating to the provision for loan losses, activity in and analysis 
of the allowance for loan losses as of and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31.  

Net loan charge-offs

Provision for loan losses charged to expense

Net loan charge-offs as a percent of average outstanding loans

Allowance for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as a percent of

year-end outstanding loans

Impaired loans, excluding PCI loans
Impaired loans as a percent of gross year-end loans (1)
Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans, excluding PCI

Nonaccrual and 90 days or more past due loans, excluding PCI

as a percent of gross year-end loans (1)

As of and for year 
ended December 31,
2014

2013

2015

$      

1,107

$      

3,760

$      

4,314

1,200

0.11%

1,500

0.43%

1,100

0.53%

$    

14,361

$    

14,268

$    

16,528

1.43%

1.56%

1.92%

$      

7,354

$    

11,149

$    

18,057

0.73%

1.22%

2.10%

$      

9,259

$    

13,576

$    

20,459

0.92%

1.48%

2.38%

(1)  Nonperforming  loans  and  impaired  loans  are  defined  differently.    Some  loans  may  be  included  in  both 
categories, whereas other loans may only be included in one category.  A loan is considered nonaccrual if it 
is maintained on a cash basis because of deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition, where payment 
in full of principal or interest is not expected and where the principal and interest have been in default for 90 
days, unless the asset is both well-secured and in process of collection.  A loan is considered impaired when 
it  is  probable  that  all  of  the  interest  and  principal  due  will  not  be  collected  according  to  the  terms  of  the 
original contractual agreement.   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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The  Company’s  policy  is  to  maintain  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  at  a  level  sufficient  to  provide  for 
probable losses incurred in the current portfolio.  The Company provides for loan losses through regular 
provisions to the allowance for loan losses.  The amount of the provision is affected by loan charge-offs, 
recoveries  and  changes  in  specific  and  general  allocations  required  for  the  allowance  for  loan  losses.  
Provisions  for  loan  losses  totaled  $1,200,  $1,500  and  $1,100  in  2015,  2014  and  2013,  respectively. 
Management  believes  the  analysis  of  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  supported  a  reserve  of  $14,361  at 
December 31, 2015.    

The Company’s provision for loan losses decreased $300 during 2015.  The decrease in provision for loan 
losses was related to the decrease in the specific reserve required for loans and a decrease in net charge-
offs compared to a year ago.  A number of factors impact the provisions for loan losses, such as the level 
of higher risk loans in the portfolio, changes in practices related to loans, changes in collateral values and 
other factors.  We continue to actively manage this process and have provided to maintain the reserve at 
a level that assures adequate coverage ratios.   

Efforts are continually made to analyze each segment of the loan portfolio and quantify risk to assure that 
reserves are appropriate for each segment and the overall portfolio.  Management specifically evaluates 
loans  that  are  impaired,  which  includes  restructured  loans,  to  estimate  potential  loss.    This  analysis 
includes  a  review  of  the  loss  migration  calculation  for  all  loan  categories  as  well  as  fluctuations  and 
trends in various risk factors that have occurred within the portfolios’ economic life cycle.  The analysis 
also  includes  assessment  of  qualitative  factors  such  as  credit  trends,  unemployment  trends,  vacancy 
trends and loan growth.  The composition and overall level of the loan portfolio and charge-off activity 
are also factors used to determine the amount of the allowance for loan losses. 

Management analyzes each impaired commercial and commercial real estate loan with a balance of $350 
or larger on an individual basis and when it is in nonaccrual status or when an analysis of the borrower’s 
operating results and financial condition indicates that underlying cash flows are not adequate to meet its 
debt service requirements.  In addition, loans held for sale and leases are excluded from consideration as 
impaired.    Loans  are  generally  moved  to  nonaccrual  status  when  90  days  or  more  past  due.    Impaired 
loans or portions thereof are charged-off when deemed uncollectible. 

Noninterest Income 

Noninterest  income  increased  $404,  or  2.9%,  to  $14,278  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015,  from 
$13,874  for  the  comparable  2014  period.    The  increase  was  primarily  due  to  increases  in  earnings  on 
service  charges  of  $451,  gain  on  sale  of  loans  of  $447,  ATM  fees  of  $136  and  gain  on  sale  of  other  real 
estate  owned  of  $155  which  were  partially  offset  by  decreases  in  wealth  management  fees  of  $307,  tax 
refund processing fees of $324 and gain on sale of securities of $131. 

Service  charges  increased  in  2015  primarily  due  to  increases  in  business  service  charges  and  overdraft 
fees.  Gain on sale of loans increased due to an increase in volume of loans sold, as well as an increase in 
the premium earned.  ATM fee income increased due to increased interchange  fees.   Sales of other real 
estate owned resulted in recognized gains of $199 on the sale of 17 properties in 2015 compared to gains 
of $44 on the sale of 16 properties in 2014.  The decrease in wealth management fee income is related to a 
general  decrease  in  brokerage  transactions.    Tax  refund  processing  fees  decreased  due  to  a  new  fee 
structure in place during 2015.  The new fee in 2015 called for a flat processing fee, whereas in 2014, the 
Company received a per transaction fee.  Gain on the sale of securities decreased compared to the same 
period  of  2014.    Management,  from  time  to  time,  will  reposition  the  investment  portfolio  to  match 
liquidity needs of the Company.   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Noninterest Expense 

Noninterest  expense  increased  $1,394,  or  3.4%,  to  $42,944  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015,  from 
$41,550 for the comparable 2014 period.  The increase was primarily due to increases in salaries, wages 
and benefits of $1,337, contracted data processing of $261 and professional services of $606 which were 
partially  offset  by  decreases  in  ATM  expense  of  $132,  marketing  expense  of  $565  and  repossession 
expense of $165.  

Salaries, wages and benefits increased mainly due to an increase in salaries and 401(k) expenses.  Salaries 
and related payroll taxes increased mainly due to annual pay increases and overtime related to the 2015 
acquisition of TCNB, as well as the addition of TCNB employees.  In 2015, the Company adopted a Safe 
Harbor  401(k)  plan  which  increased  the  match  paid  to  participants.    Contracted  data  processing  costs 
increased  due  to  the  cost  of  technology  services  and  core  processing  costs  related  to  the  acquisition  of 
TCNB.  Professional services increased due to increased legal and audit fees relating to the acquisition of 
TCNB,  increased  recruiting  expenses  and  increased  legal  expenses  related  to  the  Company’s  filing  of  a 
Form  S-3  shelf  registration  statement  with  the  SEC  and  matters  related  to  the  Special  Meeting  of 
Shareholders  held  on  November  4,  2015  for  the  purpose  of  voting  to  eliminate  preemptive  rights  and 
cumulative  voting  in  the  election  of  directors,  as  well  as  the  previously  disclosed  litigation  related  to  a 
proposed sale of real estate that the Company owns near one of its branches.   The decrease in ATM costs 
was due to vendor credits that began in the second quarter of 2015.  Marketing costs decreased in 2015, as 
the  Company  incurred  increased  marketing  expenses  in  2014  as  part  of  its  rebranding  effort.    The 
decrease  in  repossession  expense  is  the  result  of  a  general  decrease  in  expenses  related  to 
repossessions. 

Income Tax Expense 

Federal income tax expense was $4,781 in 2015 compared to $3,162 in 2014.  Federal income tax expense 
as a percentage  of income  was 27.3% in 2015 compared to 24.9% in 2014.  A lower federal effective tax 
rate  than  the  statutory  rate  of  34%  is  primarily  due  to  tax-exempt  interest  income  from  state  and 
municipal  investments,  municipal  loans,  income  from  BOLI  and  low  income  housing  credits.    Federal 
income tax expense increased in 2015 primarily due to an increase in pre-tax income, which also led to the 
increase in the effective tax rate in 2015.   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity; 

Interest Rates and Interest Differential 

The  following  table  sets  forth,  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016,  2015  and  2014,  the  distribution  of  assets, 
including  interest  amounts  and  average  rates  of  major  categories  of  interest-earning  assets  and  interest-bearing 
liabilities (Amounts in thousands): 

2016

2015

2014

Average

balance

Yield/

Interest

rate

Average

balance

Yield/

Interest

rate

Average

balance

Yield/

Interest

rate

Assets

Interest-earning assets:

  Loans (1)(2)(3)(5)

$     

1,025,908

$      

47,186

  Taxable securities (4)

137,179

3,319

4.60%

2.47%

$        

981,475

$      

44,784

139,762

3,232

4.57%

2.31%

$        

874,432

$      

40,032

150,510

3,443

4.58%

2.31%

  Non-taxable

    securities (4)(5)

  Interest-bearing deposits

76,317

2,666

5.61%

71,674

2,583

5.70%

63,613

2,356

5.80%

    in other banks

82,225

396

0.48%

44,647

102

0.23%

53,829

139

0.26%

      Total interest income

        assets

1,321,629

53,567

4.18%

1,237,558

50,701

4.23%

1,142,384

45,970

4.15%

Noninterest-earning assets:

  Cash and due from

    financial institutions

49,888

  Premises and 

    equipment, net

  Accrued interest

    receivable

  Intangible assets

  Other assets

  Bank owned life insurance

  Less allowance for

17,101

4,432

29,213

10,230

23,449

34,616

16,081

4,476

28,568

10,181

19,854

35,784

15,262

4,242

24,122

9,133

19,379

    loan losses

      Total

(14,225)

$     

1,441,717

(14,689)

$     

1,336,645

(15,900)

$     

1,234,406

(1)  For purposes of these computations, the daily average loan amounts outstanding are net of unearned income and include loans 

held for sale. 
Included in loan interest income are loan fees of $537 in 2016, $542 in 2015 and $387 in 2014. 

(2) 
(3)  Non-accrual loans are included in loan totals and do not have a material impact on the analysis presented. 
(4)  Average balance is computed using the carrying value of securities.  The average yield has been computed using the historical 

amortized cost average balance for available-for-sale securities. 
Interest yield is calculated using the tax-equivalent adjustment. 

(5) 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity; 
Interest Rates and Interest Differential (Continued) 

The following table sets forth, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the distribution of liabilities and 
shareholders’ equity, including interest amounts and average rates of major categories of interest-earning assets and 
interest-bearing liabilities (Amounts in thousands): 

Liabilities and 

Shareholders' Equity

Average

balance

Yield/

Interest

rate

Average

balance

Yield/

Interest

rate

Average

balance

Yield/

Interest

rate

2016

2015

2014

Interest-bearing liabilities:

  Savings and interest-

    bearing demand 

    accounts

$        

566,589

$           

470

  Certificates of deposit

209,093

1,526

0.08%

0.73%

$        

543,986

$           

422

223,099

1,665

0.08%

0.75%

$        

501,408

$           

376

227,682

1,916

0.07%

0.84%

  Federal Home Loan

    Bank advances

  Securities sold under

    repurchase agreements

  Federal funds purchased

  Subordinated debentures

      Total interest-

28,081

405

1.44%

45,551

442

0.97%

33,831

1,015

3.00%

21,767

116

29,427

22

1

884

0.10%

0.86%

3.00%

20,086

68

29,427

20

-

760

0.10%

0.00%

2.58%

19,759

41

29,427

20

-

777

0.10%

0.00%

2.64%

        bearing liabilities

855,073

3,308

0.39%

862,217

3,309

0.38%

812,148

4,104

0.51%

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

  Demand deposits

  Other liabilities

Shareholders' equity

434,601

18,598

453,199

133,445

340,360

13,718

354,078

120,350

297,003

10,989

307,992

114,266

      Total

$     

1,441,717

$     

1,336,645

$     

1,234,406

Net interest income and

 interest rate spread (1)

$      

50,259

3.79%

$      

47,392

3.84%

$      

41,866

3.64%

Net interest margin (2)

3.93%

3.96%

3.79%

(1) 

Interest  rate  spread  is  calculated  by  subtracting  the  rate  on  average  interest-bearing  liabilities  from  the  yield  on  average 
interest-earning assets. 

(2)  Net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax-equivalent adjusted net interest income by average interest-earning assets. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Changes in Interest Income and Interest Expense 
Resulting from Changes in Volume and Changes in Rate 

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, a summary of the changes in interest income and 
interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in rate (Amounts in thousands): 

Increase (decrease) due to:
Rate(1)

Volume(1)

Net

2016 compared to 2015

Interest income:
Loans
Taxable securities
Nontaxable securities
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

Total interest income

Interest expense:
Savings and interest-bearing demand accounts
Certificates of deposit
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
Federal funds purchased
Subordinated debentures

Total interest expense

Net interest income

2015 compared to 2014

Interest income:
Loans
Taxable securities
Nontaxable securities
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks

Total interest income

Interest expense:
Savings and interest-bearing demand accounts
Certificates of deposit
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
Subordinated debentures

Total interest expense

Net interest income

 $    2,041 
          (62)
          173 
          127 

 $       361 
          149 
          (90)
          167 

 $    2,402 
            87 
            83 
          294 

$    

2,279

$       

587

$    

2,866

 $         18 
        (103)
        (206)
              2 
              1 
              - 

 $         30 
          (36)
          169 
              - 
              - 
          124 

 $         48 
        (139)
          (37)
              2 
              1 
          124 

$      

(288)

$       

287

$          

(1)

$    

2,567

$       

300

$    

2,867

 $    4,885 
        (252)
          304 
          (22)

 $     (133)
            41 
          (77)
          (15)

 $    4,752 
        (211)
          227 
          (37)

$    

4,915

$      

(184)

$    

4,731

 $         33 
          (38)
          271 
              - 
              - 

 $         13 
        (213)
        (844)
              - 
          (17)

 $         46 
        (251)
        (573)
              - 
          (17)

$       

266

$   

(1,061)

$      

(795)

$    

4,649

$       

877

$    

5,526

(1) The change in interest income and interest expense due to changes in both volume and rate,
which cannot be segregated, has been allocated proportionately to the change due to volume and
the change due to rate.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Civista maintains a conservative liquidity position.  All securities are classified as available for sale.  At 
December  31,  2016,  securities  with  maturities  of  one  year  or  less,  totaled  $9,172,  or  4.7%,  of  the  total 
security  portfolio.    The  available  for  sale  portfolio  helps  to  provide  Civista  with  the  ability  to  meet  its 
funding  needs.    The  Consolidated  Statements  of  Cash  Flows  contained  in  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements detail the Company’s cash flows from operating activities resulting from net earnings. 

Net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  for  2016,  2015  and  2014  was  $17,709,  $15,073  and  $14,886, 
respectively.  The primary additions to cash from operating activities are from changes in amortization of 
intangible  assets,  amortization  of  securities  net  of  accretion,  the  provision  for  loan  losses,  depreciation 
and  proceeds  from  sale  of  loans.  The  primary  use  of  cash  from  operating  activities  is  from  loans 
originated for sale.  Net cash used for investing activities was $63,575, $11,904 and $48,496 in 2016, 2015 
and  2014,  respectively,  principally  reflecting  our  loan  and  investment  security  activities.    Deposit  and 
borrowing  cash  flows  have  comprised  most  of  our  financing  activities,  which  resulted  in  net  cash 
provided by of $47,000, $2,534 and $29,282 for 2016, 2015 and 2014 respectively.   

Future loan demand of Civista can be funded by increases in deposit accounts, proceeds from payments 
on existing loans, the maturity of securities, the issuances of trust preferred obligations, and the  sale of 
securities classified as available for sale.  Additional sources of funds may also come from borrowing in 
the Federal Funds market and/or borrowing from the FHLB.  As of December 31, 2016, Civista had total 
credit availability with the FHLB of $144,268 of which $48,500 was outstanding.   

On  a  separate  entity  basis,  CBI’s  primary  source  of  funds  is  dividends  paid  primarily  by  Civista.  
Generally, subject to applicable minimum capital requirements, Civista may declare a dividend without 
the approval of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and the State of Ohio Department of Commerce, 
Division of Financial Institutions, provided the total dividends in a calendar year do not exceed the total 
of its profits for that year combined with its retained profits for the two preceding years.  At December 
31, 2016, Civista was able to pay dividends to CBI without obtaining regulatory approval.  During 2016, 
Civista did not pay dividends to CBI.   

In  addition  to  the  restrictions  placed  on  dividends  by  banking  regulations,  the  Company  is  subject  to 
restrictions  on  the  payment  of  dividends  as  a  result  of  the  Company’s  issuance  of  1,000,000  depositary 
shares, each representing a 1/40th ownership interest in a Series B Preferred Share, of the Company on 
December 19, 2013.  Under the terms of the Series B Preferred Shares, no dividends may be declared or 
paid  on  the  common  shares  of  the  Company  during  any  calendar  quarter  unless  full  dividends  on  the 
Series B Preferred Shares (and, therefore, the depositary shares) have been declared for that quarter and 
all dividends previously declared on the Series B Preferred Shares (and, therefore, the depositary shares) 
have been paid in full. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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The  Company  manages  its  liquidity  and  capital  through  quarterly  Asset/Liability  Management 
Committee (ALCO) meetings.  The ALCO discusses issues like those in the above paragraphs as well as 
others that will affect the future liquidity and capital position of the Company.  The ALCO also examines 
interest rate risk and the effect that changes in rates  will  have on the  Company.  For  more  information 
about interest rate risk, please refer to the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” 
section.   

Capital Adequacy 

Shareholders’ equity totaled $137,616 at December 31, 2016 compared to $125,173 at December 31, 2015. 
The increase in shareholders' equity resulted primarily from net income of $17,217, which was offset by 
dividends on preferred shares and common shares of $1,501 and $1,753, respectively.  

During the first quarter of 2015, the Company adopted the new BASEL III regulatory capital framework 
as approved by the federal banking agencies.  In addition to the existing regulatory capital rules, the final 
BASEL  III  rules  also  require  the  Company  to  now  maintain  minimum  amounts  and  ratios  of  Common 
Equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) Capital to risk-weighted assets (as these terms are defined in the BASEL III rules).  
Under  the  BASEL  III  rules,  the  Company  elected  to  opt-out  of  including  accumulated  other 
comprehensive income in regulatory capital.  All of the Company’s capital ratios exceeded the regulatory 
minimum guidelines as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 as identified in the following table: 

Company Ratios - December 31, 2016

Company Ratios - December 31, 2015

For Capital Adequacy Purposes

To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt 

Total Risk 
Based 
Capital

Tier I Risk 
Based 
Capital

CET1 Risk 
Based 
Capital

14.2%

14.0%

8.0%

13.0%

12.7%

6.0%

8.6%

7.6%

4.5%

Leverage 
Ratio

10.6%

10.0%

4.0%

Corrective Action Provisions

10.0%

8.0%

6.5%

5.0%

Common equity for the CET1 risk-based capital ratio includes common stock (plus related surplus) and 
retained  earnings,  plus  limited  amounts  of  minority  interests  in  the  form  of  common  stock,  less  the 
majority of certain regulatory deductions.          

Tier 1 capital includes common equity as defined for the CET1 risk-based capital ratio, plus certain non-
cumulative preferred stock and related surplus, cumulative preferred stock and related surplus and trust 
preferred  securities  that  have  been  grandfathered  (but  which  are  not  permitted  going  forward),  and 
limited  amounts  of  minority  interests  in  the  form  of  additional  Tier  1  capital  instruments,  less  certain 
deductions. 

Tier 2 capital, which can be included in the total capital ratio, includes certain capital instruments (such as 
subordinated  debt)  and  limited  amounts  of  the  allowance  for  loan  and  lease  losses,  subject  to  new 
eligibility criteria, less applicable deductions. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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The  deductions  from  CET1  capital  include  goodwill  and  other  intangibles,  certain  deferred  tax  assets, 
mortgage-servicing  assets  above  certain  levels,  gains  on  sale  in  connection  with  a  securitization, 
investments  in  a  banking  organization’s  own  capital  instruments  and  investments  in  the  capital  of 
unconsolidated financial institutions (above certain levels).  The deductions phase in from 2015 through 
2019.   

Under  applicable  regulatory  guidelines,  capital  is  compared  to  the  relative  risk  related  to  the  balance 
sheet.  To derive the risk included in the balance sheet, one of several risk weights is applied to different 
balance sheet and off-balance sheet assets, primarily based on the relative credit risk of the counterparty.  
The capital amounts and classification are also  subject to  qualitative judgments  by the regulators about 
components,  risk  weightings  and  other  factors.    Some  of  the  risk  weightings  were  changed  effective 
January 1, 2015. 

The  new  regulatory  capital  rules  and  regulations  also  place  restrictions  on  the  payment  of  capital 
distributions, including dividends, and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers if the 
company  does  not  hold  a  capital  conservation  buffer  of  greater  than  2.5  percent  composed  of  CET1 
capital above its minimum risk-based capital requirements, or if its eligible retained income is negative in 
that  quarter  and  its  capital  conservation  buffer  ratio  was  less  than  2.5  percent  at  the  beginning  of  the 
quarter.    The  capital  conservation  buffer  phases  in  starting  on  January  1,  2016,  at  0.625%.    The 
implementation of Basel III is not expected to have a material impact on CBI’s or Civista’ capital ratios. 

Effects of Inflation 

The  Company’s  balance  sheet  is  typical  of  financial  institutions  and  reflects  a  net  positive  monetary 
position whereby  monetary assets exceed monetary  liabilities.  Monetary assets and liabilities are those 
which  can  be  converted  to  a  fixed  number  of  dollars  and  include  cash  assets,  securities,  loans,  money 
market instruments, deposits and borrowed funds. 

During  periods  of  inflation,  a  net  positive  monetary  position  may  result  in  an  overall  decline  in 
purchasing power of an entity.  No clear evidence exists of a relationship between the purchasing power 
of an entity’s net positive monetary position and its future earnings.  Moreover, the Company’s ability to 
preserve  the  purchasing  power  of  its  net  positive  monetary  position  will  be  partly  influenced  by  the 
effectiveness  of  its  asset/liability  management  program.    As  part  of  the  asset/liability  management 
process, management reviews and monitors information and projections on inflation as published by the 
Federal  Reserve  Board  and  other  sources.  This  information  speaks  to  inflation  as  determined  by  its 
impact on consumer prices and also the correlation of inflation and interest rates. This information is but 
one component in an asset/liability management process designed to limit the impact of inflation on the 
Company.  Management does not believe that the effect of inflation on its nonmonetary assets (primarily 
bank premises and equipment) is material as such assets are not held for resale and significant disposals 
are not anticipated. 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments  

The Company has disclosed the fair value of its financial instruments at December 31, 2016 and 2015 in 
Note  17  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements.    The  fair  value  of  loans  at  December  31,  2016  was 
100.5% of the carrying value compared to 100.0% at December 31, 2015.  The fair value of deposits was 
100.1% of the carrying value at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Contractual Obligations  

The following table represents significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations of the Company 
as of December 31, 2016.   

Contractual Obligations

Deposits without a stated maturity
Certificates of deposit and IRAs
FHLB advances, securities sold
  under agreements to repurchase
  and U.S. Treasury interest-
  bearing demand note
Subordinated debentures (1)
Operating leases

One year
or less

$   

913,677
138,657

One to 
three years

$              
-
59,097

Three to
five years

$              
-
9,287

Over five
years

$              
-
385

Total

$   

913,677
207,426

62,425

15,000

-
537

-
681

-

-
160

-

29,427
23

77,425

29,427
1,401

(1)  The subordinated debentures consist of $2,000, $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, and $12,500 debentures.  

The  Company  has  retail  repurchase  agreements  with  clients  within  its  local  market  areas.    These 
borrowings are collateralized with securities owned by the  Company.  See Note 12 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for further detail.  The Company also has a cash management advance line of credit 
and outstanding letters of credit with the FHLB.  For further discussion, refer to Note 10 and Note 11 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 

The  Company’s  primary  market  risk  exposure  is  interest-rate  risk  and,  to  a  lesser  extent,  liquidity  risk.  
All  of  the  Company’s  transactions  are  denominated  in  U.S.  dollars  with  no  specific  foreign  exchange 
exposure. 

Interest-rate risk is the exposure of a banking organization’s financial condition to adverse movements in 
interest  rates.    Accepting  this  risk  can  be  an  important  source  of  profitability  and  shareholder  value.  
However, excessive levels of interest-rate risk can pose a significant threat to the Company’s earnings and 
capital base.  Accordingly, effective risk management that maintains interest-rate risk at prudent levels is 
essential to the Company’s safety and soundness. 

Evaluating  a  financial  institution’s  exposure  to  changes  in  interest  rates  includes  assessing  both  the 
adequacy of the management process used to control interest-rate risk and the organization’s quantitative 
level  of  exposure.    When  assessing  the  interest-rate  risk  management  process,  the  Company  seeks  to 
ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, management information systems and internal controls are 
in place to maintain interest-rate risk at prudent levels with consistency and continuity.  Evaluating the 
quantitative level of interest rate risk exposure requires the Company to assess the existing and potential 
future  effects  of  changes  in  interest  rates  on  its  consolidated  financial  condition,  including  capital 
adequacy, earnings, liquidity and, where appropriate, asset quality. 

The Federal Reserve Board, together with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal 
Deposit  Insurance  Corporation,  adopted  a  Joint  Agency  Policy  Statement  on  interest-rate  risk,  effective 
June 26, 1996.  The policy statement provides guidance to examiners and bankers on sound practices for 
managing interest-rate risk, which will form the basis for ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of interest-
rate  risk  management  at  supervised  institutions.    The  policy  statement  also  outlines  fundamental 
elements  of  sound  management  that  have  been  identified  in  prior  Federal  Reserve  guidance  and 
discusses the importance of these elements in the context of managing interest-rate risk.  Specifically, the 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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guidance  emphasizes  the  need  for  active  board  of  director  and  senior  management  oversight  and  a 
comprehensive  risk-management  process  that  effectively  identifies,  measures,  and  controls  interest-rate 
risk.  Financial institutions derive their income primarily from the excess of interest collected over interest 
paid.    The  rates  of  interest  an  institution  earns  on  its  assets  and  owes  on  its  liabilities  generally  are 
established contractually for a period of time.  Since market interest rates change over time, an institution 
is  exposed  to  lower  profit  margins  (or  losses)  if  it  cannot  adapt  to  interest-rate  changes.    For  example, 
assume that an institution’s assets carry intermediate- or long-term fixed rates and that those assets were 
funded with short-term liabilities.  If market interest rates rise by the time the short-term liabilities must 
be  refinanced,  the  increase  in  the  institution’s  interest  expense  on  its  liabilities  may  not  be  sufficiently 
offset  if  assets  continue  to  earn  at  the  long-term  fixed  rates.    Accordingly,  an  institution’s  profits  could 
decrease on existing assets because the institution will have either lower net interest income or, possibly, 
net interest expense.  Similar risks exist when assets are subject to contractual interest-rate ceilings, or rate 
sensitive assets are funded by longer-term, fixed-rate liabilities in a decreasing-rate environment.   

Several techniques may be used by an institution to minimize interest-rate risk.  One approach used by 
the Company is to periodically analyze its assets and liabilities and make future financing and investment 
decisions  based  on  payment  streams,  interest  rates,  contractual  maturities,  and  estimated  sensitivity  to 
actual  or  potential  changes  in  market  interest  rates.    Such  activities  fall  under  the  broad  definition  of 
asset/liability  management.    The  Company’s  primary  asset/liability  management  technique  is  the 
measurement of the Company’s asset/liability gap, that is, the difference between the cash flow amounts 
of interest sensitive assets and liabilities that will be refinanced (or repriced) during a given period.  For 
example, if the asset amount to be repriced exceeds the corresponding liability amount for a certain day, 
month, year, or longer period, the institution  is in an asset sensitive gap position.  In this situation, net 
interest income would increase if market interest rates rose or decrease if market interest rates fell.   
If, alternatively, more liabilities than assets will reprice, the institution is in a liability sensitive position.  
Accordingly, net interest income would decline when rates rose and increase when rates fell.  Also, these 
examples assume that interest rate changes for assets and liabilities are of the same magnitude, whereas 
actual interest rate changes generally differ in magnitude for assets and liabilities. 

Several  ways  an  institution  can  manage  interest-rate  risk  include  selling  existing  assets  or  repaying 
certain liabilities and matching repricing periods for new assets and liabilities, for example, by shortening 
terms of new loans or securities.  Financial institutions are also subject to prepayment risk in falling rate 
environments.  For example, mortgage loans and other financial assets may be prepaid by a debtor so that 
the  debtor  may  refund  its  obligations  at  new,  lower  rates.    The  Company  does  not  have  significant 
derivative  financial  instruments  and  does  not  intend  to  purchase  a  significant  amount  of  such 
instruments  in  the  near  future.    Prepayments  of  assets  carrying  higher  rates  reduce  the  Company’s 
interest income and overall asset yields.  A large portion of an institution’s liabilities may be short term or 
due on demand, while most of its assets may be invested in long term loans or securities.  Accordingly, 
the  Company  seeks  to  have  in  place  sources  of  cash  to  meet  short-term  demands.    These  funds  can  be 
obtained  by  increasing  deposits,  borrowing,  or  selling  assets.    Also,  FHLB  advances  and  wholesale 
borrowings may be used as important sources of liquidity for the Company. 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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The following table provides information about the Company’s financial instruments that are sensitive to 
changes  in  interest  rates  as  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  based  on  certain  prepayment  and  account 
decay  assumptions  that  management  believes  are  reasonable.    The  Company  had  derivative  financial 
instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.  The changes in fair value of the assets and liabilities of the 
underlying contracts offset each other.  For more information about derivative financial instruments see 
Note  24  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements.    Expected  maturity  date  values  for  interest-bearing 
core  deposits  were  calculated  based  on  estimates  of  the  period  over  which  the  deposits  would  be 
outstanding.    The  Company’s  borrowings  were  tabulated  by  contractual  maturity  dates  and  without 
regard to any conversion or repricing dates. 

Net Portfolio Value

Change in
Rates
+200bp
+100bp
Base
-100bp

December 31, 2016
Dollar
Change
31,559
$   
21,201
-
(11,183)

Dollar
Amount
229,366
$   
219,008
197,807
186,624

Percent
Change

16%
11%
-
-6%

December 31, 2015
Dollar
Change
25,222
$   
17,471
-
383

Dollar
Amount
188,643
$   
180,892
163,421
163,804

Percent
Change

15%
11%
-
0%

The change in net portfolio value from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016, can be attributed to both 
increases  the  volume  and  mix  of  assets  and  funding  sources.    To  a  lesser  extent,  the  yield  curve  has 
flattened  slightly  since  the  end  of  the  last  year.    The  growth  in  loans  compared  to  the  end  of  the  year 
contributed to the base being higher.  The change in the mix of assets and the current rate environment, 
has  somewhat  muted  asset  volatility.    The  funding  volume  and  mix  has  shifted  from  borrowed  money 
and  CDs  to  deposits,  which  slightly  increases  volatility.    Beyond  the  change  in  the  base  level  of  net 
portfolio value, projected movements in rates, up or down, would also lead to changes in market values.  
The  change  in  the  rates  up  scenarios  for  both  the  100  and  200  basis  point  movements  would  lead  to  a 
decrease in the fair value of liabilities as well as an increase in the fair value of assets.  Accordingly we 
would see an increase in the net portfolio value.  However, a downward change in rates would lead to a 
decrease  in  the  net  portfolio  value  as  the  fair  value  of  liabilities  would  increase  while  the  fair  value  of 
assets would decrease slightly. 

Critical Accounting Policies 

Allowance  for  Loan  Losses:    The  allowance  for  loan  losses  is  regularly  reviewed  by  management  to 
determine that the amount is considered adequate to absorb probable losses in the loan portfolio.  If not, 
an  additional  provision  is  made  to  increase  the  allowance.    This  evaluation  includes  specific  loss 
estimates on certain individually reviewed impaired loans, the pooling of commercial credits risk graded 
as  special  mention  and  substandard  that  are  not  individually  analyzed,  and  general  loss  estimates  that 
are based upon the size, quality, and concentration characteristics of the various loan portfolios, adverse 
situations  that  may  affect  a  borrower’s  ability  to  repay,  and  current  economic  and  industry  conditions, 
among other items. 

Those  judgments and assumptions that are most critical to the application of this accounting policy are 
assessing  the  initial  and  on-going  credit-worthiness  of  the  borrower,  the  amount  and  timing  of  future 
cash  flows  of  the  borrower  that  are  available  for  repayment  of  the  loan,  the  sufficiency  of  underlying 
collateral, the enforceability of third-party guarantees, the frequency and subjectivity of loan reviews and 
risk  ratings,  emerging  or  changing  trends  that  might  not  be  fully  captured  in  the  historical  loss 
experience, and charges against the allowance for actual losses that are greater than previously estimated. 
These  judgments  and  assumptions  are  dependent  upon  or  can  be  influenced  by  a  variety  of  factors, 
including the breadth and depth of experience of lending officers, credit administration and the corporate 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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loan  review  staff  that  periodically  review  the  status  of  the  loan,  changing  economic  and  industry 
conditions, changes in the financial condition of the borrower and changes in the value and availability of 
the underlying collateral and guarantees.   

Note  1  and  Note  5  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  provide  additional  information  regarding 
Allowance for Loan Losses.  

Goodwill:  The Company performs an evaluation of goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.  Management 
performed an evaluation of the Company’s goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2016.  In performing its 
evaluation, management obtained several commonly used financial ratios from pending and completed 
purchase  transactions  for  banks  based  in  the  Midwest.    Management  used  these  ratios  to  determine  an 
implied  fair  value  for  the  Company.    The  implied  fair  value  exceeded  the  carrying  value  including 
goodwill.  Therefore management concluded that goodwill was not impaired and made no adjustment in 
2016. 

Income  Taxes:    We  determine  our  liabilities  for  income  taxes  based  on  current  tax  regulation.  In 
estimating income taxes payable or receivable, we assess the relative merits and risks of the appropriate 
tax treatment considering statutory, judicial, and regulatory guidance in the context of each tax position. 
Accordingly,  previously  estimated  liabilities  are  regularly  reevaluated  and  adjusted  through  the 
provision  for  income  taxes.  Changes  in  the  estimate  of  income  taxes  payable  or  receivable  occur 
periodically  due  to  changes  in  tax  rates,  interpretations  of  tax  law,  the  status  of  examinations  being 
conducted by various taxing authorities, and newly  enacted statutory, judicial  and regulatory guidance 
that impact the relative merits and risks of each tax position. These changes, when they occur, may affect 
the provision for income taxes as well as current and deferred income taxes, and may be significant to our 
statements of income and condition. 

Management's  determination  of  the  realization  of  net  deferred  tax  assets  is  based  upon  management's 
judgment of various future events and uncertainties, including the timing and amount of future income, 
as well as the implementation of various tax planning strategies to maximize realization of the deferred 
tax  assets.  A  valuation  allowance  is  provided  when  it  is  more  likely  than  not  that  some  portion  of  the 
deferred tax asset will not be realized.  

Other-Than-Temporary  Impairment  of  Investment  Securities:    The  Company  performs  a  quarterly 
valuation  to  determine  if  a  decline  in  the  value  of  an  investment  security  is  other  than  temporary.  
Although  the  term  “other  than  temporary”  is  not  intended  to  indicate  that  the  decline  is  permanent,  it 
does  indicate  that  the  prospects  for  a  near-term  recovery  of  value  are  not  necessarily  favorable,  or  that 
there  is  lack  of  evidence  to  support  fair  values  equal  to  or  greater  than  the  carrying  value  of  the 
investment.  Once a decline in value is determined to be other than temporary, the value of the security is 
reduced and a corresponding charge to earnings is recognized.  Management utilizes criteria such as the 
magnitude  and  duration  of  the  decline,  in  addition  to  the  reasons  underlying  the  decline,  to  determine 
whether the loss in value is other than temporary. 

Pension  Benefits:    Pension  costs  and  liabilities  are  dependent  on  assumptions  used  in  calculating  such 
amounts.    These  assumptions  include  discount  rates,  benefits  earned,  interest  costs,  expected  return  on 
plan assets, mortality rates, and other factors.  In accordance with GAAP, actual results that differ from 
the  assumptions  are  accumulated  and  amortized  over  future  periods  and,  therefore,  generally  affect 
recognized expense and the recorded obligation of future periods.  While management believes that the 
assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may affect 
the  Company’s  pension  obligations  and  future  expense.    Our  pension  benefits  are  described  further  in 
Note 15 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.” 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

We, as management of Civista Bancshares, Inc., are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that  is  designed  to  produce  reliable  financial  statements  in 
conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles.  The system of internal control 
over  financial  reporting  as  it  relates  to  the  financial  statements  is  evaluated  for  effectiveness  by 
management and tested for reliability through a program of internal audits.  Actions are taken to correct 
potential deficiencies as they are identified.  Any system of internal control, no matter how well designed, 
has inherent limitations, including the possibility that a control can be circumvented or overridden and 
misstatements  due  to  error  or  fraud  may  occur  and  not  be  detected.    Also,  because  of  changes  in 
conditions, internal control effectiveness  may vary over time.   Accordingly, even an effective system of 
internal control will provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation.  

Management assessed the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 
31, 2016, in relation to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in “2013 
Internal Control – Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the 
Treadway Commission.  Based on this assessment, management concludes that, as of December 31, 2016, 
its  system  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  effective  and  meets  the  criteria  of  the  “2013 
Internal  Control  –  Integrated  Framework”.    S.R.  Snodgrass,  P.C.,  independent  registered  public 
accounting firm, has issued an  audit report on the effectiveness  of the Company’s internal control over 
financial reporting as of December 31, 2016.  

Management  is  responsible  for  compliance  with  the  federal  and  state  laws  and  regulations  concerning 
dividend  restrictions  and  federal  laws  and  regulations  concerning  loans  to  insiders  designated  by  the 
FDIC as safety and soundness laws and regulations. 

Management has assessed compliance by the Company with the designated laws and regulations relating 
to safety and soundness.  Based on the assessment, management believes that the Company complied, in 
all significant respects, with the designated laws and regulations related to safety and soundness for the 
year ended December 31, 2016. 

James O. Miller 
President, Chief Executive Officer, 
Chairman of the Board 

Sandusky, Ohio 
March 15, 2017 

Todd A. Michel 
Senior Vice President, Controller 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

Board of Directors and Stockholders  
Civista Bancshares, Inc. 
Sandusky, Ohio 

We  have  audited  Civista  Bancshares,  Inc.  and  subsidiaries’  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of 
December  31,  2016,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  —  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in 2013. Civista Bancshares, 
Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its 
assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included  in  the  accompanying 
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 
the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.  

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 
(United  States).  Those  standards  require  that  we  plan  and  perform  the  audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance 
about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our 
audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a 
material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control 
based  on  the  assessed  risk.  Our  audit  also  included  performing  such  other  procedures  as  we  considered 
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.  

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance 
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes 
in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles.  A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that  (a)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in 
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly  reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; 
(b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded, as necessary, to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of 
the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the 
company;  and  (c)  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely  detection  of  unauthorized 
acquisition,  use,  or  disposition  of  the  company’s  assets  that  could  have  a  material  effect  on  the  financial 
statements.  

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect 
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that 
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the 
policies or procedures may deteriorate.   

In  our  opinion,  Civista  Bancshares,  Inc.  maintained,  in  all  material  respects,  effective  internal  control  over 
financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2016,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  —  Integrated 
Framework issued by COSO in 2013.  

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 
(United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Civista Bancshares Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 
2016  and  2015,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  operations,  comprehensive  income,  changes  in 
shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, and our 
report dated March 15, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion.  

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 
March 15, 2017 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Financial Statements 

Board of Directors and Stockholders 
Civista Bancshares, Inc. 
Sandusky, Ohio 

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  Civista  Bancshares,  Inc.  and 
subsidiaries  as  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  operations, 
comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the 
period ended December 31, 2016.  These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of Civista 
Bancshares, Inc.’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements 
based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight 
Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable 
assurance  about  whether  the  financial  statements  are  free  of  material  misstatement.    An  audit  includes 
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  
An  audit  also  includes  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by 
management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall  financial  statement  presentation.    We  believe  that  our 
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all  material 
respects, the consolidated financial position of Civista Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 
31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the 
period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.   

We  have  also  audited,  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight 
Board (United States), Civista Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting 
as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by 
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013, and our report dated 
March  15,  2017,  expressed  an  unqualified  opinion  on  the  effectiveness  of  Civista  Bancshares,  Inc.’s 
internal control over financial reporting. 

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 
March 15, 2017 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

ASSETS
Cash and due from financial institutions
Securities available for sale
Loans held for sale
Loans, net of allowance of $13,305 and $14,361
Other securities
Premises and equipment, net
Accrued interest receivable
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Bank owned life insurance
Other assets

2016

2015

$           

36,695
195,864
2,268
1,042,201
14,055
17,920
3,854
27,095
1,784
24,552
10,975

$           

35,561
196,249
2,698
987,166
13,452
16,944
3,902
27,095
2,409
20,104
9,461

Total assets

$      

1,377,263

$      

1,315,041

LIABILITIES
Deposits

Noninterest-bearing
Interest-bearing

Total deposits

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Subordinated debentures
Accrued expenses and other liabilities

Total liabilities

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, no par value, 200,000 shares authorized
Series B Preferred stock, $1,000 liquidation preference, 
20,481 shares issued at December 31, 2016 and 24,072
shares issued at December 31, 2015, net of issuance costs
Common stock, no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized,

9,091,473 shares issued at December 31, 2016 and 8,591,542
shares issued at December 31, 2015

Accumulated earnings
Treasury stock, 747,964 shares at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total shareholders' equity

$         

345,588
775,515

$         

300,615
751,418

1,121,103
48,500
28,925
29,427
11,692

1,239,647

1,052,033
71,200
25,040
29,427
12,168

1,189,868

18,950

22,273

118,975
19,263
(17,235)
(2,337)

137,616

115,330
5,300
(17,235)
(495)

125,173

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$      

1,377,263

$      

1,315,041

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

Interest and dividend income

Loans, including fees
Taxable securities
Tax-exempt securities
Federal funds sold and other

Total interest and dividend income

Interest expense

Deposits
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Subordinated debentures
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

Total interest expense
Net interest income

Provision (credit) for loan losses

  Net interest income after provision (credit) for loan losses

Noninterest income
Service charges
Net gain (loss) on sale of securities
Net gain on sale of loans
ATM fees
Wealth management fees
Bank owned life insurance
Tax refund processing fees
Computer center item processing fees
Net gain on sale of other real estate owned
Other

Total noninterest income

Noninterest expense

Salaries, wages and benefits
Net occupancy expense
Equipment expense
Contracted data processing
FDIC Assessment
State franchise tax
Professional services
Amortization of intangible assets
ATM expense
Marketing expense
Repossession expense
Other operating expenses

Total noninterest expense

Income before income taxes
Income taxes

Net income

Preferred stock dividends

2016

2015

2014

$              

47,186
3,319
2,666
396
53,567

$              

44,784
3,232
2,583
102
50,701

$              

40,032
3,443
2,356
139
45,970

1,996
405
884
23
3,308
50,259
(1,300)
51,559

4,832
19
1,750
2,094
2,678
563
2,750
251
152
1,043
16,132

25,323
2,700
1,641
1,546
611
923
1,895
699
605
929
253
6,730
43,855

23,836
6,619

17,217

1,501

2,087
442
760
20
3,309
47,392
1,200
46,192

4,708
(18)
1,106
1,986
2,823
467
2,000
267
199
740
14,278

23,630
2,416
1,503
1,821
864
847
2,461
711
674
1,039
508
6,470
42,944

17,526
4,781

12,745

1,577

2,292
1,015
777
20
4,104
41,866
1,500
40,366

4,257
113
659
1,850
3,130
492
2,324
260
44
745
13,874

22,293
2,256
1,421
1,560
905
888
1,855
769
806
1,604
673
6,520
41,550

12,690
3,162

9,528

1,873

Net income available to common shareholders

$              

15,716

$              

11,168

$                

7,655

Earnings per common share, basic

$                  

1.96

$                  

1.43

$                  

0.99

Earnings per common share, diluted

$                  

1.57

$                  

1.17

$                  

0.85

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENTS 
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands) 

Net income 

Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized holding gains (loss)
   on available for sale securities
Tax effect 
Pension liability adjustment

Tax effect 

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

2016
17,217

$     

2015
12,745

$     

2014

$       

9,528

(2,342)
796
(448)
152

(1,842)

(267)
91
(412)
140

(448)

5,134
(1,745)
1,228
(417)

4,200

Comprehensive income

$     

15,375

$     

12,297

$     

13,728

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

Preferred Stock

Common Stock

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Accumulated
(Deficit)
Earnings

Treasury
Stock

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Total 
Shareholders'
Equity

Balance, December 31, 2013

48,184

$            

46,316

7,707,917

$       

114,365

$        

(10,823)

$        

(17,235)

$                    

(4,247)

$                

128,376

Net income
Other comprehensive income
Cash dividends ($0.19 per share)
Preferred stock dividends
Redemption of Series A preferred stock

(23,184)

(23,184)

9,528

(1,465)
(1,873)
327

4,200

9,528
4,200
(1,465)
(1,873)
(22,857)

Balance, December 31, 2014

25,000

$            

23,132

7,707,917

$       

114,365

$          

(4,306)

$        

(17,235)

$                         

(47)

$                

115,909

Net income
Other comprehensive loss
Conversion of Series B preferred shares 

to common shares
Stock-based compensation
Cash dividends ($0.20 per share)
Preferred stock dividends

Balance, December 31, 2015

Net income
Other comprehensive loss
Conversion of Series B preferred shares 

to common shares
Stock-based compensation
Cash dividends ($0.22 per share)
Preferred stock dividends

Balance, December 31, 2016

(928)

(859)

118,678
16,983

859
106

12,745

(1,562)
(1,577)

(448)

12,745
(448)

-
106
(1,562)
(1,577)

24,072

$            

22,273

7,843,578

$       

115,330

$           

5,300

$        

(17,235)

$                       

(495)

$                

125,173

(3,591)

(3,323)

459,192
40,739

3,322
323

17,217

(1,753)
(1,501)

(1,842)

17,217
(1,842)

(1)
323
(1,753)
(1,501)

20,481

$            

18,950

8,343,509

$       

118,975

$         

19,263

$        

(17,235)

$                    

(2,337)

$                

137,616

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands) 

Cash flows from operating activities:

     Net income

     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities

2016

2015

2014

$     

17,217

$     

12,745

$       

9,528

Security amortization, net

Depreciation

Amortization of intangible assets
Accretion of net deferred loan fees

Net (gain) loss on sale of securities

Provision (credit) for loan losses

Loans originated for sale

Proceeds from sale of loans

Net gain on sale of loans

Net loss on sale of manufactured home loans

Net gain on sale of other real estate owned

Gain on sale of fixed assets

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance

Share-based compensation

Change in 

Accrued interest payable

Accrued interest receivable

Deferred taxes

Other, net

Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows used for investing activities:

    Securities available for sale

Maturities, prepayments and calls

Sales

Purchases

    Redemption of other securities

    Purchases of other securities
    Net cash from acquisition
    Purchases of bank owned life insurance

    Net loan originations
    Loans purchased, installment

    Proceeds from sale of manufactured homes
    Proceeds from sale of OREO properties

    Premises and equipment purchases
    Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment

1,383

1,257

699
(172)

(19)

(1,300)

(67,295)

69,475

(1,750)

-

(152)

(1)

(563)

323

61

48

170

(1,672)

17,709

1,410

1,193

711
(155)

18

1,200

(48,745)

49,637

(1,180)

74

(199)

-

(467)

106

(11)

144

(410)

(998)

15,073

1,491

1,176

769
(123)

(113)

1,500

(31,206)

29,893

(659)

-

(44)

(60)

(492)

-

(30)

29

11

3,216

14,886

34,089

4,349

29,733

-

45,743

18,088

(41,759)

(29,772)

(58,367)

-

(603)
-
(3,885)

(52,022)
(1,643)

-
333

(2,437)
3

138

(288)
926
-

(10,225)
(4,774)

3,492
865

(1,999)

-

3,009

(171)
-
-

(53,562)
(4,382)

-
349

(485)

1,282

Net cash used for investing activities

(63,575)

(11,904)

(48,496)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued) 
Years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands) 

Cash flows from financing activities:
    Increase (decrease) in deposits
    Net change in short-term FHLB advances
    Repayment of long-term FHLB advances
    Proceeds from long-term FHLB advances
    Increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements
    Repayment of series A preferred stock
    Cash paid on fractional shares on preferred stock conversion
    Cash dividends paid

Net cash from financing activities

Increase (decrease) in cash and due from financial institutions
Cash and due from financial institutions at beginning of year

2016

2015

2014

69,070
(22,700)
-
-
3,885
-
(1)
(3,254)

47,000

1,134
35,561

(3,754)
11,000
(5,000)
-
3,427
-
-
(3,139)

2,534

5,703
29,858

26,443
42,700
(30,226)
15,000
1,560
(22,857)
-
(3,338)

29,282

(4,328)
34,186

Cash and due from financial institutions at end of year

$       

36,695

$       

35,561

$       

29,858

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
    Interest paid
    Income taxes paid
    Transfer of loans from portfolio to other real estate owned
    Transfer of premises to held-for-sale 
    Conversion of preferred stock to common stock

$         

3,247
5,900
102
202
3,323

$         

3,315
3,650
222
-
859

$         

4,134
1,745
691
-
-

    Acquisition of TCNB Financial Corp.
Noncash assets acquired:
Loans receivable
Other securities
Accrued interest receivable
Premises and equipment, net
Core deposit intangible
Other assets

Total non cash assets acquired

Liabilities assumed:

Deposits
Other liabilities

Total liabilities assumed

$       

76,444
716
194
1,738
1,009
472

80,573

86,869
5

86,874

Net noncash liabilities acquired

$         

6,301

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The following is a summary of the accounting policies adopted by Civista Bancshares, Inc., which have a 
significant effect on the financial statements. 

Nature  of  Operations  and  Principles  of  Consolidation:    The  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  include 
the  accounts  of  Civista  Bancshares,  Inc.  (“CBI”)  and  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries:  Civista  Bank 
(“Civista”), First Citizens Insurance Agency, Inc. (“FCIA”), Water Street Properties, Inc. (“WSP”) and FC 
Refund  Solutions,  Inc.  (“FCRS”).    First  Citizens  Capital  LLC  (“FCC”)  is  wholly-owned  by  Civista  and 
holds inter-company debt.  First Citizens Investments, Inc. (“FCI”) is wholly-owned by Civista and holds 
and  manages  its  securities  portfolio.    The  operations  of  FCI  and  FCC  are  located  in  Wilmington, 
Delaware.    The  above  companies  together  are  sometimes  referred  to  as  the  Company.    Intercompany 
balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.   

The  Company  provides  financial  services  through  its  offices  in  the  Ohio  counties  of  Erie,  Crawford, 
Champaign, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Logan, Summit, Huron, Ottawa, Madison, Montgomery and Richland.  
Its primary deposit products are checking, savings, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending 
products are residential mortgage, commercial, and installment loans.  Substantially all loans are secured 
by specific items of collateral including business assets, consumer assets and commercial and residential 
real  estate.    Commercial  loans  are  expected  to  be  repaid  from  cash  flow  from  operations  of  businesses.  
There  are  no  significant  concentrations  of  loans  to  any  one  industry  or  customer.    However,  our 
customers’ ability to repay their loans is dependent on the real estate and general economic conditions in 
the  area.  Other  financial  instruments  that  potentially  represent  concentrations  of  credit  risk  include 
deposit accounts in other financial institutions. 

FCIA  was  formed  to  allow  the  Company  to  participate  in  commission  revenue  generated  through  its 
third party insurance agreement.  Insurance commission revenue was less than 1.0% of total revenue for 
the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.  WSP was formed to hold repossessed assets of CBI’s 
subsidiaries.  WSP revenue was less than 1% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 
and 2014.  FCRS was formed in 2012 and remained inactive for the periods presented.   

Use  of  Estimates:    To  prepare  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally 
accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America,  management  makes  estimates  and  assumptions  based  on 
available  information.    These  estimates  and  assumptions  affect  the  amounts  reported  in  the  financial 
statements and the disclosures provided, and future results could differ.  The allowance for loan losses, 
determination  of  goodwill  impairment,  fair  values  of  financial  instruments,  valuation  of  deferred  tax 
assets,  pension  obligations  and  other-than-temporary-impairment  of  securities  are  considered  material 
estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term. 

Cash  Flows:    Cash  and  cash  equivalents  include  cash  on  hand  and  demand  deposits  with  financial 
institutions with original maturities of less than 90 days.  Net cash flows are reported for customer loan 
and deposit transactions, interest bearing deposits in other financial institutions, federal funds purchased, 
short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

Securities:    Debt  securities  are  classified  as  available-for-sale  when  they  might  be  sold  before  maturity.  
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are also classified as available for sale.  Securities 
available  for  sale  are  carried  at  fair  value,  with  unrealized  holding  gains  and  losses  reported  in  other 
comprehensive income, net of tax. 

Interest  income  includes  amortization  of  purchase  premium  or  discount.    Premiums  and  discounts  on 
securities  are  amortized  on  the  level-yield  method  without  anticipating  prepayments,  except  for 
mortgage backed securities where prepayments are anticipated.  Gains and losses on sales are based on 
the amortized cost of the security sold using the specific identification method.   

U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) guidance specifies that if (a) a company does not 
have the intent to sell a debt security prior to recovery and (b) it is more-likely-than-not that it will not 
have  to  sell  the  debt  security  prior  to  recovery,  the  security  would  not  be  considered  other-than-
temporarily impaired unless there is a credit loss.  When an entity does not intend to sell the security, and 
it  is  more-likely-than-not  the  entity  will  not  have  to  sell  the  security  before  recovery  of  its  cost  basis,  it 
will recognize the credit component  of other-than-temporary  impairment of a  debt security in earnings 
and  the  remaining  portion  in  other  comprehensive  income.    For  held-to-maturity  debt  securities,  the 
amount of other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income for the non-credit 
portion  of  a  previous  other-than-temporary  impairment  should  be  amortized  prospectively  over  the 
remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security. 

For  available-for-sale  debt  securities  that  management  has  no  intent  to  sell  and  believes  that  it  more-
likely-than-not  will  not  be  required  to  sell  prior  to  recovery,  only  the  credit  loss  component  of  the 
impairment  is  recognized  in  earnings,  while  the  non-credit  loss  is  recognized  in  accumulated  other 
comprehensive income.  The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the amount of 
principal  cash  flows  not  expected  to  be  received  over  the  remaining  term  of  the  security  as  projected 
based on cash flow projections. 

Other  securities  which  include  FHLB  stock,  Federal  Reserve  Bank  (“FRB”)  stock,  Federal  Agricultural 
Mortgage  Corporation  stock,  Bankers’  Bancshares  Inc.  (“BB”)  stock,  and  Norwalk  Community 
Development Corp (“NCDC”) stock are carried at cost. 

Loans Held for Sale:  Mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market and loans 
that  management  no  longer  intends  to  hold  for  the  foreseeable  future,  are  carried  at  the  lower  of 
aggregate cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments from investors.  Net unrealized 
losses, if any, are recorded as a valuation allowance and charged to earnings.   

Loans:    Loans  that  management  has  the  intent  and  ability  to  hold  for  the  foreseeable  future  or  until 
maturity or payoff are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of deferred loan fees and costs, 
and  an  allowance  for  loan  losses.    Interest  income  is  accrued  on  the  unpaid  principal  balance.    Loan 
origination  fees,  net  of  certain  direct  origination  costs,  are  deferred  and  recognized  in  interest  income 
using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

Interest  income  on  mortgage  and  commercial  loans  is  discontinued  at  the  time  the  loan  is  90  days 
delinquent  unless  the  credit  is  well-secured  and  in  process  of  collection.    Interest  income  on  consumer 
loans is discontinued when management determines future collection is unlikely.  In all cases, loans are 
placed on  nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal  or interest is considered 
doubtful. 

All interest accrued, but not received, for loans placed on nonaccrual, is reversed against interest income.  
Interest  received  on  such  loans  is  accounted  for  on  the  cash-basis  or  cost-recovery  method,  until 
qualifying for return to accrual.  Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest 
amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. 

Purchased Loans:  The Company purchases individual loans and groups of loans.  Purchased loans that 
show evidence of credit deterioration since origination are recorded at the amount paid (or allocated fair 
value  in  a  purchase  business  combination),  such  that  there  is  no  carryover  of  the  seller’s  allowance  for 
loan  losses.    After  acquisition,  incurred  losses  are  recognized  by  an  increase  in  the  allowance  for  loan 
losses. 

Purchased loans are accounted for individually or aggregated into pools of loans based on common risk 
characteristics (e.g., credit score, loan type, and date of origination).  The Company estimates the amount 
and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan or pool, and the expected cash flows in excess 
of  amount  paid  is  recorded  as  interest  income  over  the  remaining  life  of  the  loan  or  pool  (accretable 
yield).  The excess of the loan’s, or pool’s, contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is 
not recorded (nonaccretable difference). 

Over  the  life  of  the  loan  or  pool,  expected  cash  flows  continue  to  be  estimated.    If  the  present  value  of 
expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded.  If the present value of expected 
future cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, the excess is recognized as part of future interest 
income. 

Allowance for Loan Losses:  The allowance for loan losses (allowance) is calculated with the objective of 
maintaining  a  reserve  sufficient  to  absorb  inherent  loan  losses  in  the  loan  portfolio.    Management 
establishes the allowance for loan losses based upon its evaluation of the pertinent factors underlying the 
types  and  quality  of  loans  in  the  portfolio.  In  determining  the  allowance  and  the  related  provision  for 
loan losses, the  Company  considers three  principal elements: (i) specific impairment reserve allocations 
(valuation allowances) based upon probable losses identified during the review of impaired loans in the 
Commercial loan portfolio, (ii) allocations established for adversely-rated loans in the  Commercial loan 
portfolio  and  nonaccrual  Real  Estate  Residential,  Consumer  installment  and  Home  Equity  loans,  (iii) 
allocations  on  all  other  loans  based  principally  on  the  use  of  a  three-year  period  for  loss  migration 
analysis.  These allocations are adjusted for consideration  of general economic and business conditions, 
credit quality and delinquency trends, collateral values, and recent loss experience for these similar pools 
of loans.  The Company analyzes its loan portfolio each quarter to determine the appropriateness  of its 
allowance for loan losses. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

All commercial, commercial real estate and farm real estate loans are monitored on a regular basis with a 
detailed loan review completed for all loan relationships greater than $500.  All commercial, commercial 
real estate  and farm real estate  loans that are 90 days past due or in nonaccrual status, are analyzed to 
determine if they are “impaired”, which means that it is probable that all amounts will not be collected 
according  to  the  contractual  terms  of  the  loan  agreement.  All  loans  that  are  delinquent  90  days  are 
classified as substandard and placed on nonaccrual status unless they are well-secured and in the process 
of  collection.    The  remaining  loans  are  evaluated  and  segmented  with  loans  with  similar  risk 
characteristics.    The  Company  allocates  reserves  based  on  risk  categories  and  portfolio  segments 
described  below,  which  conform  to  the  Company’s  asset  classification  policy.    In  reviewing  risk  within 
Civista’s loan portfolio, management has identified specific segments to categorize loan portfolio risk: (i) 
Commercial & Agriculture loans; (ii) Commercial Real Estate – Owner Occupied loans; (iii) Commercial 
Real Estate – Non-Owner Occupied loans; (iv) Residential Real Estate loans; (v) Real Estate Construction 
loans; (vi) Farm Real Estate loans; and (vii) Consumer and Other loans.  Additional information related to 
economic factors can be found in Note 5. 

Loan  Charge-off  Policies:    All  unsecured  open-  and  closed-ended  retail  loans  that  become  past  due  90 
days from the contractual due date are charged off in full. In lieu of charging off the entire loan balance, 
loans with  non-real estate collateral may be written down to the net realizable value of the collateral, if 
repossession  of  collateral  is  assured  and  in  process.    For  open-  and  closed-ended  loans  secured  by 
residential real estate, a current assessment  of fair  value is made no  later than 180 days past due.  Any 
outstanding  loan  balance  in  excess  of  the  net  realizable  value  of  the  property  is  charged  off.    All  other 
loans  are  generally  charged  down  to  the  net  realizable  value  when  Civista  recognizes  the  loan  is 
permanently impaired, which is generally after the loan is 90 days past due. 

Troubled  Debt  Restructurings:    In  certain  situations  based  on  economic  or  legal  reasons  related  to  a 
borrower's  financial  difficulties,  management  may  grant  a  concession  for  other  than  an  insignificant 
period of time to the borrower that would not otherwise be considered.  The related loan is classified as a 
troubled debt restructuring (TDR).  Management strives to identify borrowers in financial difficulty early 
and  work  with  them  to  modify  to  more  affordable  terms  before  their  loan  reaches  nonaccrual  status.  
These modified terms may include rate reductions, principal forgiveness, payment forbearance and other 
actions intended to minimize the economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of the collateral.  
In  cases  where  borrowers  are  granted  new  terms  that  provide  for  a  reduction  of  either  interest  or 
principal, management measures any impairment on the restructuring as noted above for impaired loans.  
In addition to the allowance for the pooled portfolios, management has developed a separate reserve for 
loans that are identified as impaired through a TDR.  These loans are excluded from pooled loss forecasts 
and a separate reserve is provided under the accounting guidance for loan impairment.  Consumer loans 
whose terms have been modified in a TDR are also individually analyzed for estimated impairment.  

Other Real Estate:  Other real estate acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure is initially recorded at 
fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis and any deficiency in the value is 
charged off through the allowance.  If fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance 
is  recorded  through  expense.    Operating  costs  after  acquisition  are  expensed.    Other  real  estate  owned 
included in other assets totaled approximately $37 at December 31, 2016 and $116 at December 31, 2015. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

Premises  and  Equipment:    Land  is  carried  at  cost.    Premises  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost  less 
accumulated  depreciation.    Depreciation  is  computed  using  both  accelerated  and  straight-line  methods 
over the estimated useful life of the asset, ranging from three to seven years for furniture and equipment 
and seven to fifty years for buildings and improvements.  

Federal Home Loan Bank Stock:  Civista is a member of the FHLB of Cincinnati and as such, is required 
to  maintain  a  minimum  investment  in  stock  of  the  FHLB  that  varies  with  the  level  of  advances 
outstanding  with  the  FHLB.    The  stock  is  bought  from  and  sold  to  the  FHLB  based  upon  its  $100  par 
value.    The  stock  does  not  have  a  readily  determinable  fair  value  and  as  such  is  classified  as  restricted 
stock, carried at cost and evaluated for impairment by management.  The stock’s value is determined by 
the  ultimate  recoverability  of  the  par  value  rather  than  by  recognizing  temporary  declines.    The 
determination of whether the par value will ultimately be recovered is influenced by criteria such as the 
following:  (a)  the significance of the decline in net assets of the FHLB as compared to the capital stock 
amount  and  the  length  of  time  this  situation  has  persisted  (b)    commitments  by  the  FHLB  to  make 
payments  required  by  law  or  regulation  and  the  level  of  such  payments  in  relation  to  the  operating 
performance (c)  the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on the customer base of the FHLB and 
(d)  the liquidity position of the FHLB.  With consideration given to these factors, management concluded 
that the stock was not impaired at December 31, 2016 or 2015.   

Federal Reserve Bank Stock:  Civista is a member of the Federal Reserve System.  FRB stock is carried at 
cost,  classified  as  a  restricted  security,  and  periodically  evaluated  for  impairment  based  on  ultimate 
recovery of par value.   

Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI):  Civista has purchased BOLI policies on certain key executives.  BOLI 
is  recorded  at  the  amount  that  can  be  realized  under  the  insurance  contract  at  the  balance  sheet  date, 
which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts due that are probable at 
settlement.   

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:  Goodwill results from prior business acquisitions and represents 
the  excess  of  the  purchase  price  over  the  fair  value  of  acquired  tangible  assets  and  liabilities  and 
identifiable  intangible  assets.    Goodwill  is  assessed  at  least  annually  for  impairment  and  any  such 
impairment will be recognized in the period identified. 

Other  intangible  assets  consist  of  core  deposit  intangibles  arising  from  whole  bank  and  branch 
acquisitions.    These  intangible  assets  are  measured  at  fair  value  and  then  amortized  on  an  accelerated 
method over their estimated useful lives, which range from five to twelve years.   

Servicing  Rights:    Servicing  rights  are  recognized  as  assets  for  the  allocated  value  of  retained  servicing 
rights  on  loans  sold.    Servicing  rights  are  initially  recorded  at  fair  value  at  the  date  of  transfer.    The 
valuation  technique  used  is  the  present  value  of  estimated  future  cash  flows  using  current  market 
discount  rates.    Servicing  rights  are  amortized  in  proportion  to,  and  over  the  period  of,  estimated  net 
servicing revenues.  Impairment is evaluated based on the fair value of the rights, using groupings of the 
underlying  loans  as  to  interest  rates  and  then,  secondarily,  prepayment  characteristics.    Fair  value  is 
determined using prices for similar assets with similar characteristics, when available, or based upon  

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

discounted cash flows using market-based assumptions.  Any impairment of a grouping is reported as a 
valuation allowance to the extent that fair value is less than the capitalized asset for the grouping.   

Long-term  Assets:    Premises  and  equipment,  core  deposit  and  other  intangible  assets,  and  other  long-
term  assets  are  reviewed  for  impairment  when  events  indicate  their  carrying  amount  may  not  be 
recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows.  If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value. 

Repurchase Agreements:  Substantially all repurchase agreement liabilities represent amounts advanced 
by various customers.  Securities are pledged to cover these liabilities, which are not covered by federal 
deposit insurance. 

Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments:  Financial instruments include off-balance sheet 
credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and commercial letters of credit, issued to meet 
customer  financing  needs.    The  face  amount  for  these  items  represents  the  exposure  to  loss,  before 
considering customer collateral or ability to repay. 

Income Taxes:  Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the 
change in deferred tax assets and liabilities.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax 
amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax basis of assets and liabilities, 
computed using enacted tax rates.  A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the 
amount expected to be realized. 

The Company prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement 
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Benefits from 
tax positions should be recognized in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the 
tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority that would have full 
knowledge of all relevant information. 

A  tax  position  that  meets  the  more-likely-than-not  recognition  threshold  is  measured  at  the  largest 
amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions 
that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the 
first  subsequent  financial  reporting  period  in  which  that  threshold  is  met.  Previously  recognized  tax 
positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be derecognized in 
the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met.   The Company 
recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. 

Stock-Based  Compensation:    Compensation  cost  is  recognized  for  stock  options  and  restricted  stock 
awards issued to employees, based on the fair value of these awards at the grant date.  A Black-Scholes 
model  is  utilized  to  estimate  the  fair  value  of  stock  options,  while  the  market  price  of  the  Company’s 
common stock at the date of the grant is used for restricted stock. 

Compensation  cost  is  recognized  over  the  required  service  period,  generally  defined  as  the  vesting 
period.  For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the 
requisite service period for the entire award. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

Retirement Plans:  Pension expense is the net of service and interest cost, expected return on plan assets 
and  amortization  of  gains  and  losses  not  immediately  recognized.    Employee  401(k)  and  profit  sharing 
plan expense is the amount of matching contributions.  Deferred compensation allocates the benefits over 
the years of service. 

Earnings per Common Share:  Basic earnings per share are net income available to common shareholders 
divided  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  common  shares  outstanding  during  the  period.    Diluted 
earnings  per  common  share  include  the  dilutive  effect  of  additional  potential  common  shares  issuable 
related  to  convertible  preferred  shares.    Treasury  shares  are  not  deemed  outstanding  for  earnings  per 
share calculations. 

Comprehensive  Income:    Comprehensive  income  consists  of  net  income  and  other  comprehensive 
income.    Other  comprehensive  income  includes  unrealized  gains  and  losses  on  securities  available  for 
sale and changes in the funded status of the pension plan.   

Loss Contingencies:  Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course 
of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount or range of 
loss  can  be  reasonably  estimated.    Management  does  not  believe  that  any  such  loss  contingencies 
currently exist that will have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Restrictions on Cash:  Cash on hand or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank was required to meet 
regulatory reserve and clearing requirements.  These balances do not earn interest.   

Dividend  Restriction:    Banking  regulations  require  maintaining  certain  capital  levels  and  may  limit  the 
dividends paid by Civista to CBI or by CBI to shareholders.  Additional information related to dividend 
restrictions can be found in Note 19. 

Fair  Value  of  Financial  Instruments:    Fair  values  of  financial  instruments  are  estimated  using  relevant 
market  information  and  other  assumptions,  as  more  fully  disclosed  in  Note  17.    Fair  value  estimates 
involve  uncertainties  and  matters  of  significant 
judgment  regarding  interest  rates,  credit  risk, 
prepayments, and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items.  Changes 
in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect these estimates. 

Operating  Segments:    While  the  Company’s  chief  decision  makers  monitor  the  revenue  streams  of  the 
Company’s  various  products  and  services,  operations  are  managed  and  financial  performance  is 
evaluated on a Company-wide basis.    Operating  segments are aggregated into  one as operating results 
for  all  segments  are  similar.    Accordingly,  all  of  the  Company’s  financial  service  operations  are 
considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment. 

Business Combinations:  At the date of acquisition the Company records the assets and liabilities of the 
acquired  companies  on  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  at  their  estimated  fair  value.    The  results  of 
operations for acquired companies are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations 
beginning  at  the  acquisition  date.    Expenses  arising  from  acquisition  activities  are  recorded  in  the 
Consolidated Statements of Operations during the period incurred. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities:  The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements 
to  facilitate  the  risk  management  strategies  of  a  small  number  of  commercial  banking  customers.    All 
derivatives  are  accounted  for  in  accordance  with  ASC-815,  Derivatives  and  Hedging.    The  Company 
mitigates  the  risk  of  entering  into  these  agreements  by  entering  into  equal  and  offsetting  swap 
agreements with highly rated third party financial institutions.  The swap agreements are free-standing 
derivatives and are recorded at fair value in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The Company 
is  party  to  master  netting  arrangements  with  its  financial  institution  counterparties;  however,  the 
Company  does  not  offset  assets  and  liabilities  under  these  arrangements  for  financial  statement 
presentation  purposes  because  the  Company  does  not  currently  intend  to  execute  a  setoff  with  its’ 
counterparties.    The  master  netting  arrangements  provide  for  a  single  net  settlement  of  all  swap 
agreements,  as  well  as  collateral,  in  the  event  of  default  on,  or  termination  of,  any  one  contract.  
Collateral,  usually  in  the  form  of  marketable  securities,  is  posted  by  the  counterparty  with  net  liability 
positions in accordance with contract thresholds. 

Reclassifications:    Some  items  in  the  prior  year  financial  statements  were  reclassified  to  conform  to  the 
current presentation.  Such reclassifications had no effect on net income or shareholders’ equity. 

Effect of Newly Issued but Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards:   

In  May  2014,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2014-09,  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers  (a  new  revenue 
recognition standard). The Update’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue to depict the 
transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity 
expects  to  be  entitled  in  exchange  for  those  goods  or  services.  In  addition,  this  Update  specifies  the 
accounting  for  certain  costs  to  obtain  or  fulfill  a  contract  with  a  customer  and  expands  disclosure 
requirements  for  revenue  recognition.  This  Update  is  effective  for  annual  reporting  periods  beginning 
after  December  15,  2017,  including  interim  periods  within  that  reporting  period.    However,  in  August 
2015,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2015-14,  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers  (Topic  606)  to  defer  the 
effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year.  Public business entities, certain not-for-profit 
entities,  and  certain  employee  benefit  plans  should  apply  the  guidance  in  ASU  2014-09  to  annual 
reporting  periods  beginning  after  December  15,  2017,  including  interim  reporting  periods  within  that 
reporting  period.    All  other  entities  should  apply  the  guidance  in  ASU  2014-09  to  annual  reporting 
periods  beginning  after  December  15,  2018,  and  interim  reporting  periods  within  annual  reporting 
periods beginning after December 15, 2019.  Because the guidance does not apply to revenue associated 
with financial instruments, including loans and securities, we do not expect new standard, or any of the 
amendments, to result in a material change from our current accounting for revenue because the majority 
of the Company’s financial instruments are not  within the scope of Topic 606.  However, we do expect 
that the standard will result in new disclosure requirements, which are currently being evaluated. 

In  January  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-01,  Financial  Instruments  –  Overall  (Subtopic  825-10):  
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.  This Update applies to all entities 
that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities and is intended to provide more useful information 
on  the  recognition,  measurement,  presentation,  and  disclosure  of  financial  instruments.    Among  other 
things, this Update (a) requires equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method 
of  accounting  or  those  that  result  in  consolidation  of  the  investee)  to  be  measured  at  fair  value  with 
changes in fair value recognized in net income; (b) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

investments  without  readily  determinable  fair  values  by  requiring  a  qualitative  assessment  to  identify 
impairment; (c) eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at 
amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities; (d) eliminates the requirement for public 
business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that 
is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet; (e) 
requires  public  business  entities  to  use  the  exit  price  notion  when  measuring  the  fair  value  of  financial 
instruments for disclosure purposes; (f) requires an entity to present separately  in other comprehensive 
income  the  portion  of  the  total  change  in  the  fair  value  of  a  liability  resulting  from  a  change  in  the 
instrument-specific  credit  risk  when  the  entity  has  elected  to  measure  the  liability  at  fair  value  in 
accordance  with  the  fair  value  option  for  financial  instruments;  (g)  requires  separate  presentation  of 
financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  by  measurement  category  and  form  of  financial  asset  (that  is, 
securities  or  loans  and  receivables)  on  the  balance  sheet  or  the  accompanying  notes  to  the  financial 
statements;  and  (h)  clarifies  that  an  entity  should  evaluate  the  need  for  a  valuation  allowance  on  a 
deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale  securities in combination with  the entity’s other deferred 
tax  assets.    For  public  business  entities,  the  amendments  in  this  Update  are  effective  for  fiscal  years 
beginning  after  December  15,  2017,  including  interim  periods  within  those  fiscal  years.    For  all  other 
entities  including  not-for-profit  entities  and  employee  benefit  plans  within  the  scope  of  Topics  960 
through 965 on plan accounting, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning 
after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. All 
entities that are not public business entities may adopt the amendments in this Update earlier as of the 
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The 
Company  is  currently  evaluating  the  impact  the  adoption  of  the  standard  will  have  on  the  Company’s 
financial position or results of operations.  

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).  The standard in this Update requires 
lessees to recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the balance sheet.  A lessee should 
recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and 
a  right-of-use  asset  representing  its  right  to  use  the  underlying  asset  for  the  lease  term.   A  short-term 
lease is defined as one in which: (a) the lease term is 12 months or less, and (b) there is not an option to 
purchase  the  underlying  asset  that  the  lessee  is  reasonably  certain  to  exercise.    For  short-term  leases, 
lessees  may  elect  to  recognize  lease  payments  over  the  lease  term  on  a  straight-line  basis.    For  public 
business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 
15, 2018, and interim periods within those years.  For all other entities, the amendments in this Update 
are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for interim periods within fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 2020.  The amendments should be applied at the beginning of the earliest 
period  presented  using  a  modified  retrospective  approach  with  earlier  application  permitted  as  of  the 
beginning  of  an  interim  or  annual  reporting  period.    The  Company  is  currently  assessing  the  practical 
expedients  it  may  elect  at  adoption,  but  does  not  anticipate  the  amendments  will  have  a  significant 
impact to the financial statements. Based on the Company’s preliminary analysis of its current portfolio, 
the impact to the Company’s balance sheet is estimated to result in less than a 1% increase in assets and 
liabilities. The Company also anticipates additional disclosures to be provided at adoption. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). The amendments in this 
Update  apply  to  all  reporting  entities  for  which  there  is  a  change  in  the  counterparty  to  a  derivative 
instrument  that  has  been  designated  as  a  hedging  instrument  under  Topic  815.  The  standards  in  this 
Update clarify that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as 
the  hedging  instrument  under Topic  815  does  not,  in  and  of  itself,  require  designation  of  that  hedging 
relationship  provided  that  all  other  hedge  accounting  criteria continue  to  be  met.  For  public  business 
entities,  the  amendments  in  this  Update  are  effective  for  financial  statements  issued  for  fiscal  years 
beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the 
amendments  in  this  Update  are  effective  for  financial  statements  issued  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after 
December 15, 2017, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. An entity 
has  an  option  to  apply  the  amendments  in  this  Update  on  either  a  prospective  basis  or  a  modified 
retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period.  This Update is 
not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-06, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815).  The amendments apply 
to all entities that are issuers of, or investors in, debt instruments (or hybrid financial instruments in this 
Update that are determined to have a debt host) with embedded call (put) options. The amendments in 
this  Update  clarify  the  requirements  for  assessing  whether  contingent  call  (put)  options  that  can 
accelerate the payment of principal on debt instruments are clearly and closely related to their debt host. 
An  entity  performing  the  assessment  under  the  amendments  in  this  Update  is  required  to  assess  the 
embedded  call  (put)  options  solely  in  accordance  with  the  four-step  decision  sequence.  For  public 
business  entities,  the  amendments  in  this  Update  are  effective  for  financial  statements  issued  for  fiscal 
years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For entities other 
than public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued 
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period.  This Update is 
not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323).  
The Update affects all entities that  have an investment that becomes  qualified for the equity  method of 
accounting  as  a  result  of  an  increase  in  the  level  of  ownership  interest  or  degree  of  influence.  The 
amendments in this Update eliminate the requirement that when an investment qualifies for use  of the 
equity  method  as  a  result  of  an  increase  in  the  level  of  ownership  interest  or  degree  of  influence,  an 
investor must adjust the investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-
by-step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment 
had been held. The amendments in this Update require that the equity method investor add the cost of 
acquiring  the  additional  interest  in  the  investee  to  the  current  basis  of  the  investor's  previously  held 
interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for 
equity  method  accounting.  Therefore,  upon  qualifying  for  the  equity  method  of  accounting,  no 
retroactive  adjustment  of  the  investment  is  required.  The  amendments  in  this  Update  require  that  an 
entity  that  has  an  available-for-sale  equity  security  that  becomes  qualified  for  the  equity  method  of 
accounting  recognize  through  earnings  the  unrealized  holding  gain  or  loss  in  accumulated  other 
comprehensive  income  at  the  date  the  investment  becomes  qualified  for  use  of  the  equity  method.  The 
amendments in this Update are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those 
fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The amendments should be applied prospectively upon  

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

their effective date to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence that result in the 
adoption of the equity method. Earlier application  is  permitted.  This Update is not expected to  have a 
significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. 

In  March  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-09,  Compensation  –  Stock  Compensation  (Topic  718).  The 
amendments in this Update affect all entities that issue share-based payment awards to their employees. 
The standards in this Update provide simplification for several aspects of the accounting for share-based 
payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as with equity or 
liabilities,  and  classification  on  the  statement  of  cash  flows.  Some  of  the  areas  for  simplification  apply 
only to nonpublic entities. In addition to those simplifications, the amendments eliminate the guidance in 
Topic  718  that  was  indefinitely  deferred  shortly  after  the  issuance  of  FASB  Statement  No.  123  (revised 
2004),  Share-Based  Payment.  This  should  not  result  in  a  change  in  practice  because  the  guidance  that  is 
being  superseded  was  never  effective.  For  public  business  entities,  the  amendments  in  this  Update  are 
effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual 
periods. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 
15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is 
permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. This Update is not expected to have a significant 
impact on the Company’s financial statements. 

In  June  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-13,  Financial  Instruments-Credit  Losses:  Measurement  of  Credit 
Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), which changes the impairment model for most financial 
assets.  This  ASU  is  intended  to  improve  financial  reporting  by  requiring  timelier  recording  of  credit 
losses  on  loans  and  other  financial  instruments  held  by  financial  institutions  and  other  organizations.  
The  underlying  premise  of  the  ASU  is  that  financial  assets  measured  at  amortized  cost  should  be 
presented  at  the  net  amount  expected  to  be  collected,  through  an  allowance  for  credit  losses  that  is 
deducted  from  the  amortized  cost  basis.  The  allowance  for  credit  losses  should  reflect  management’s 
current estimate of credit losses that are expected to occur over the remaining life of a financial asset.  The 
income  statement  will  be  effected  for  the  measurement  of  credit  losses  for  newly  recognized  financial 
assets,  as  well  as  the  expected  increases  or  decreases  of  expected  credit  losses  that  have  taken  place 
during the period. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 
2019, and early adoption is permitted for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. 
We expect to recognize a one-time cumulative effect adjustment to the allowance for loan losses as of the 
beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective, but cannot yet determine 
the  magnitude  of  any  such  one-time  adjustment  or  the  overall  impact  of  the  new  guidance  on  the 
consolidated financial statements. 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230):  Classification of Certain 
Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”), which addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the 
objective  of  reducing  diversity  in  practice.    Among  these  include  recognizing  cash  payments  for  debt 
prepayment or debt extinguishment as cash outflows for financing activities; cash proceeds received from 
the settlement of insurance claims should be classified on the basis of the related insurance coverage; and 
cash proceeds received from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies should be classified as 
cash  inflows  from  investing  activities  while  the  cash  payments  for  premiums  on  bank-owned  policies 
may  be  classified  as  cash  outflows  for  investing  activities,  operating  activities,  or  a  combination  of 
investing and operating activities.  The amendments in this Update are effective for public business  

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. 
For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and 
interim  periods  within  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2019.  Early  adoption  is  permitted, 
including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, 
any  adjustments  should  be  reflected  as  of  the  beginning  of  the  fiscal  year  that  includes  that  interim 
period. An entity  that elects early adoption  must adopt all  of the amendments  in the same period. The 
amendments  in  this  Update  should  be  applied  using  a  retrospective  transition  method  to  each  period 
presented.  If  it  is  impracticable  to  apply  the  amendments  retrospectively  for  some  of  the  issues,  the 
amendments  for  those  issues  would  be  applied  prospectively  as  of  the  earliest  date  practicable.    The 
Company  is  currently  evaluating  the  impact  the  adoption  of  the  standard  will  have  on  the  Company’s 
statement of cash flows. 

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-17, Consolidation (Topic 810) (“ASU 2016-17”), which amends 
the consolidation guidance on how a reporting entity that  is  the  single decision  maker of a VIE  should 
treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the 
reporting  entity  when  determining  whether  it  is  the  primary  beneficiary  of  that  VIE.  The  primary 
beneficiary of a VIE is the reporting entity that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE and, therefore, 
consolidates  the  VIE.  A  reporting  entity  has  an  indirect  interest  in  a  VIE  if  it  has  a  direct  interest  in  a 
related  party  that,  in  turn,  has  a  direct  interest  in  the  VIE.  Under  the  amendments,  a  single  decision 
maker is not required to consider indirect interests held through related parties that are under common 
control with the single decision maker to be the equivalent of direct interests in their entirety. Instead, a 
single  decision  maker  is  required  to  include  those  interests  on  a  proportionate  basis  consistent  with 
indirect interests held through other related parties.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact the 
adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. 

In  December  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-20,  Technical  Corrections  and  Improvements  to  Topic  606, 
Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers  “ASU  2016-20”.    This  Update,  among  others  things,  clarifies  that 
guarantee fees within the scope of Topic 460, Guarantees, (other  than product or service warranties) are 
not within the scope of Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU 2016-20 are the 
same  as  the  effective  date  and  transition  requirements  for  the  new  revenue  recognition  guidance.  For 
public entities with a calendar year-end, the new guidance is effective in the quarter and year beginning 
January 1, 2018. For all other entities with a calendar year-end, the new guidance is effective in the year 
ending December 31, 2019, and interim periods in 2020.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact 
the adoption of the standard will have on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition 
of a Business “ASU 2017-01”, which provides a more robust framework to use in determining when a set 
of  assets  and  activities  (collectively  referred  to  as  a  “set”)  is  a  business.  The  screen  requires  that  when 
substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single 
identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. This screen reduces the 
number  of  transactions  that  need  to  be  further  evaluated.    Public  business  entities  should  apply  the 
amendments  in  this  Update  to  annual  periods  beginning  after  December  15,  2017,  including  interim 
periods  within  those  periods.  All  other  entities  should  apply  the  amendments  to  annual  periods 
beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 
15, 2019.  The amendments in this Update should be applied prospectively on or after the effective date.   

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

The  Company  is  currently  evaluating  the  impact  the  adoption  of  the  standard  will  have  on  the 
Company’s financial position or results of operations. 

In January 2017, the FASB  issued ASU 2017-03, Accounting Changes and Error  Corrections (Topic 250) and 
Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff 
Announcements  at  the  September  22,  2016  and  November  17,  2016  EITF  Meetings.    This  ASU  adds  an  SEC 
paragraph  to  the  Codification  following  an  SEC  Staff  Announcement  about  applying  Staff  Accounting 
Bulletin  (SAB)  Topic  11.M.  Specifically  this  announcement  applies  to  ASU  No.  2014-  09,  Revenue  from 
Contracts with Customers (Topic 606); ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842); and ASU No. 2016-13, Financial 
Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of  Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.  A registrant 
should evaluate ASUs that have not yet been adopted to determine the appropriate financial statement 
disclosures about the potential material effects of those ASUs on the financial statements when adopted.  
If  a  registrant  does  not  know  or  cannot  reasonably  estimate  the  impact  that  adoption  of  the  ASUs 
referenced  in  this  announcement  are  expected  to  have  on  the  financial  statements,  then  in  addition  to 
making  a  statement  to  that  effect,  that  registrant  should  consider  additional  qualitative  financial 
statement disclosures to assist the reader in assessing the significance of the impact that the standard will 
have on the financial statements of the registrant when adopted. In this regard, the SEC staff expects the 
additional qualitative disclosures to include a description of the effect of the accounting policies that the 
registrant  expects  to  apply,  if  determined,  and  a  comparison  to  the  registrant’s  current  accounting 
policies.  Also, a registrant should describe the status of its process to implement the new standards and 
the significant implementation matters yet to be addressed.  The amendments in this Update are effective 
immediately. 

NOTE 2 - MERGER 

On March 6, 2015, CBI completed the acquisition by merger of TCNB Financial Corp. (“TCNB”) in an all-
cash transaction for aggregate consideration of $17,226, or $23.50 per share of TCNB stock.  The Company 
and TCNB had first announced that they had entered into an agreement to merge in September of 2014.  
Immediately  following  the  merger,  TCNB’s  banking  subsidiary,  The  Citizens  National  Bank  of 
Southwestern Ohio, was merged into CBI’s banking subsidiary, Civista Bank.   

At  the  time  of  the  merger,  TCNB  had  total  assets  of  $97,479,  including  $76,771 in  loans,  and  $86,708  in 
deposits.  The  transaction  was  recorded  as  a  purchase  and,  accordingly,  the  operating  results  of  TCNB 
have been included in the  Company’s Consolidated  Financial Statements  since the close  of business on 
March  6,  2015.    The  aggregate  of  the  purchase  price  over  the  fair  value  of  the  net  assets  acquired  of 
approximately $5,375 was recorded as goodwill and will be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis.   

Merger-related costs were $391 and $236, respectively, as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.  
These  costs  were  primarily  included  in  salaries,  wages  and  benefits,  contracted  data  processing  and 
professional services on the consolidated statements of operations. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 2 – MERGER (Continued) 

The  following  table  presents  financial  information  for  the  former  TCNB  included  in  the  Consolidated 
Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition through December 31, 2015. 

Actual From 
Acquisition Date 
Through December 31, 
2015  
(in thousands)

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Net income

$                             

3,155
138
1,282

The following table presents unaudited pro forma information for the periods ended December 31, 2016, 
2015  and  2014  as  if  the  acquisition  of  TCNB  had  occurred  on  January  1,  2014.    This  table  has  been 
prepared for comparative purposes only and is not indicative of the actual results that would have been 
attained had the acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it indicative of 
future results.   

Pro Formas (unaudited)
Twelve months ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Net income
Pro forma earnings per share:

Basic
Diluted

$     

51,389
16,132
16,949

$     

46,852
14,699
11,931

$     

44,583
14,297
10,045

$         
$         

1.93
1.55

$         
$         

1.32
1.09

$         
$         

1.06
0.90

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 2 – MERGER (Continued) 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at 
the date of acquisition for TCNB.  Core deposit intangibles will be amortized over periods of between five 
and ten years using an accelerated method.  Goodwill will not be amortized, but instead will be evaluated 
for impairment.   

Total purchase price

$               

17,226

At March 6, 2015

Net assets acquired:
  Cash and short-term investments

Loans, net
Other securities
Premises and equipment
Accrued interest receivable

  Core deposit intangible
  Other assets
  Noninterest-bearing deposits
Interest-bearing deposits
Other liabilities

Goodwill

18,152
76,444
716
1,738
194
1,009
472
(18,263)
(68,606)
(5)

11,851
5,375

$                 

The assets and liabilities acquired in the TCNB merger were measured at fair value.  Management made 
certain estimates and exercised judgment in accounting for the acquisition.  The following is a description 
of the methods used to determine fair value of significant assets and liabilities at the acquisition date: 

Cash  and  short-term  investments:    The  Company  acquired  $18.2  million  in  cash  and  short-term 
investments, which management deemed to reflect fair value based on the short term nature of the asset. 

Loans:    The  Company  acquired  $76.4  million  in  loans  receivable  with  and  without  evidence  of  credit 
quality  deterioration.    The  loans  consisted  of  Commercial  loans,  Commercial  Real  Estate  loans,  and 
Residential  Real  Estate  loans  including  home  equity  secured  lines  of  credit,  as  well  as  Real  Estate 
Construction,  Farm  Real Estate loans and Consumer  and other loans.  The fair  value of the performing 
loan  portfolio  includes  separate  adjustments  to  reflect  a  credit  risk  and  marketability  component  and  a 
yield  component  reflecting  the  differential  between  portfolio  and  market  yields.    Additionally,  certain 
loans were valued based on their observable sales price.  Loans acquired with credit deterioration of $831 
were individually evaluated to estimate credit losses and a net recovery amount for each loan.  The net 
cash flows for each loan were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 2 – MERGER (Continued) 

Deposits:    The  Company  acquired  $86.9  million  in  deposits.    Savings  and  transaction  accounts  are 
variable, have no stated maturity and can be withdrawn on short notice with no penalty.  Therefore, the 
fair value of such deposits is considered equal to the carrying value.  The fair value of CD’s is determined 
by  comparing  the  contractual  cost  of  the  CD’s  to  the  market  rates  with  corresponding  maturities.    The 
valuation adjustment reflects the present value of the difference between the cash flows attributable to the 
CD’s  based  on  contractual  and  market  rates.    The  core  deposit  intangible  is  determined  by  the  present 
value  difference  of  the  net  cost  of  the  core  deposit  versus  the  same  amount  for  an  alternative  funding 
source. 

The TCNB acquisition provided the Company with the strategic opportunity to expand into new markets 
that,  while  similar  to  existing  markets,  are  projected  to  be  more  vibrant  in  population  growth  and 
business  opportunity  growth.    Additionally,  the  acquisition  provides  the  Company  with  additional 
exposure to suburbs of larger urban areas without the commitment of operating inside large metropolitan 
areas dominated by regional and national financial organizations.  The acquisition also creates synergies 
on  the  operational  side  of  the  Company  by  allowing  noninterest  expenses  to  be  spread  over  a  larger 
operating base. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 3 - SECURITIES 

The amortized cost and fair value of available for  sale securities and the related gross unrealized gains 
and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows: 

2016

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S.

government agencies

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Mortgage-back securities in government 

sponsored entities

Total debt securities

Equity securities in financial institutions

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

$       

37,406
92,177

$            

117
3,395

$            

(77)
(574)

$       

37,446
94,998

62,756

192,339
481

483

3,995
297

(597)

(1,248)
-

62,642

195,086
778

        Total

$     

192,820

$         

4,292

$       

(1,248)

$     

195,864

2015

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S.

government agencies

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Mortgage-back securities in government 

sponsored entities

Total debt securities

Equity securities in financial institutions

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

$       

40,992
87,255

$              

74
4,959

$          

(129)
(62)

$       

40,937
92,152

62,135

190,382
481

681

5,714
106

(243)

(434)
-

62,573

195,662
587

        Total

$     

190,863

$         

5,820

$          

(434)

$     

196,249

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (Continued) 

The amortized cost and fair value of securities at year end 2016 by contractual maturity were as follows.  
Securities not due at a single maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed securities, are shown separately. 

Due in one year or less
Due from one to five years
Due from five to ten years
Due after ten years
Mortgage-backed securities in 

Available for sale

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

$                

9,171
28,862
31,047
60,503

$                

9,172
29,002
32,692
61,578

government sponsored entities

Equity securities in financial institutions

62,756
481

62,642
778

        Total

$            

192,820

$            

195,864

Securities with a carrying value of $139,179 and $142,888 were pledged as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, 
respectively, to secure public deposits, other deposits and liabilities as required or permitted by law. 

Proceeds from sales of securities, gross realized gains and gross realized losses were as follows:  

Sale proceeds
Gross realized gains
Gross realized losses
Gains (losses) from securities called or settled by the issuer

$      

4,349
18
-
1

-
$             
-
-
(18)

$    

18,088
113
(1)
1

2016

2015

2014

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (Continued) 

Debt securities with unrealized losses at year end 2016 and 2015 not recognized in income are as follows: 

2016

12 Months or less

More than 12 months

Total

Description of Securities

U.S. Treasury securities and
  obligations of U.S. 
  government agencies
Obligations of states and
  political subdivisions
Mortgage-backed securities
in gov't sponsored entities

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Loss

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Loss

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Loss

$    

13,271

$          

(61)

$         

893

$          

(16)

$    

14,164

$          

(77)

17,167

(558)

519

(16)

17,686

35,453

(566)

2,849

(31)

38,302

(574)

(597)

Total temporarily impaired

$    

65,891

$     

(1,185)

$      

4,261

$          

(63)

$    

70,152

$     

(1,248)

2015

12 Months or less

More than 12 months

Total

Description of Securities

U.S. Treasury securities and
  obligations of U.S. 
  government agencies
Obligations of states and
  political subdivisions
Mortgage-backed securities
in gov't sponsored entities

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Loss

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Loss

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Loss

$    

25,464

$        

(112)

$      

1,132

$          

(17)

$    

26,596

$        

(129)

2,932

(20)

1,469

(42)

4,401

27,263

(172)

5,041

(71)

32,304

(62)

(243)

Total temporarily impaired

$    

55,659

$        

(304)

$      

7,642

$        

(130)

$    

63,301

$        

(434)

The Company periodically evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment.  An unrealized loss 
exists  when  the  current  fair  value  of  an  individual  security  is  less  than  its  amortized  cost  basis.  
Unrealized losses that are determined to be temporary in nature are recorded, net of tax, in accumulated 
other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 3 – SECURITIES (Continued) 

The  Company  has  assessed  each  available-for-sale  security  position  for  credit  impairment.    Factors 
considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include: 

•  The length of time and the extent to which fair value has been below cost; 
•  The severity of impairment; 
•  The cause of the impairment and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; 
• 
• 

If the Company intends to sell the investment; 
If it’s more-likely-than-not the Company will be required to sell the investment before recovering 
its amortized cost basis; and 
If the  Company does not expect to recover the investment’s entire amortized cost basis (even if 
the Company does not intend to sell the investment). 

• 

The Company’s review for impairment generally entails: 

Identification and evaluation of investments that have indications of impairment; 

• 
•  Analysis  of  individual  investments  that  have  fair  values  less  than  amortized  cost,  including 
consideration  of  length  of  time  each  investment  has  been  in  unrealized  loss  position  and  the 
expected recovery period; 

•  Evaluation  of  factors  or  triggers  that  could  cause  individual  investments  to  qualify  as  having 

other-than-temporary impairment; and 

•  Documentation of these analyses, as required by policy. 

At  December  31,  2016,  the  Company  owned  67  securities  that  were  considered  temporarily  impaired.  
The unrealized losses on these securities have not been recognized into income because the issuers’ bonds 
are  of  high  credit  quality,  management  has  the  intent  and  ability  to  hold  these  securities  for  the 
foreseeable  future,  and  the  decline  in  fair  value  is  largely  due  to  changes  in  market  interest  rates.    The 
Company also considers sector specific credit rating changes in its analysis.  The fair value is expected to 
recover as the securities approach their maturity date or reset date.  The Company does not intend to sell 
until recovery and does not believe selling will be required before recovery. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 4 - LOANS 

Loans at year-end were as follows: 

2016

2015

Commercial and Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate - owner occupied
Commercial Real Estate - non-owner occupied
Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

$      

135,462
161,364
395,931
247,308
56,293
41,170
17,978

$   

124,402
167,897
348,439
236,338
58,898
46,993
18,560

      Total Loans
Allowance for loan losses

Net loans

1,055,506
(13,305)

1,001,527
(14,361)

$   

1,042,201

$   

987,166

Included in total loans above are deferred loan fees of $94 at December 31, 2016 and $78 at December 31, 
2015. 

Loans to principal officers, directors, and their affiliates at year-end 2016 and 2015 were as follows: 

Balance - Beginning of year
New loans and advances
Repayments
Effect of changes to related parties

Balance - End of year

2016

2015

 $    15,147 
            850 
        (1,575)

 $      7,031 
         2,147 
        (2,947)

             (33)

         8,916 

 $    14,389 

 $    15,147 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES 

Management has an established methodology to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses 
that  assesses  the  risks  and  losses  inherent  in  the  loan  portfolio.    For  purposes  of  determining  the 
allowance  for  loan  losses,  the  Company  has  segmented  certain  loans  in  the  portfolio  by  product  type. 
Loans  are  segmented  into  the  following  pools:  Commercial  and  Agriculture  loans,  Commercial  Real 
Estate – Owner Occupied loans, Commercial Real Estate – Non-owner Occupied loans, Residential Real 
Estate loans, Real Estate Construction loans, Farm Real Estate loans and Consumer and Other loans.  Loss 
migration  rates  for  each  risk  category  are  calculated  and  used  as  the  basis  for  calculating  loan  loss 
allowance  allocations.    Loss  migration  rates  are  calculated  over  a  three-year  period  for  all  portfolio 
segments.    Starting  in  the  third  quarter  of  2015,  loss  migration  rates  were  calculated  over  a  three-year 
period for all portfolio segments, except for the segment consisting of purchased automobile loans which 
was  calculated  over  a  two-year  period  and  subsequently  changed  during  the  first  quarter  of  2016  to  a 
three-year period.  Previously, a two-year loss migration analysis had been used for the entire portfolio. 
With  continued  improvement  and  stability  in  economic  conditions,  regulatory  guidance  recommends  a 
longer  look-back  period.    In  addition,  Civista  made  significant  changes  to  consumer  and  commercial 
lending  policies  in  the  first  quarter  of  2012.    Combined,  the  stable  economy  and  now  seasoned  policy 
changes  indicate  a  three-year  period  is  more  reflective  of  future  expectations.    Management  also 
considers  certain  economic  factors  for  trends  that  management  uses  to  account  for  the  qualitative  and 
environmental changes in risk, which affects the level of the reserve.  The following economic factors are 
analyzed: 

•  Changes in lending policies and procedures  
•  Changes in experience and depth of lending and management staff  
•  Changes in quality of credit review system  
•  Changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio 
•  Changes in past due, classified and nonaccrual loans  and TDRs  
•  Changes in economic and business conditions  
•  Changes in competition or legal and regulatory requirements  
•  Changes in concentrations within the loan portfolio 
•  Changes in the underlying collateral for collateral dependent loans 

The  total  allowance  reflects  management's  estimate  of  loan  losses  inherent  in  the  loan  portfolio  at  the 
consolidated  balance  sheet  date.    The  Company  considers  the  allowance  for  loan  losses  of  $13,305 
adequate to cover loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio, at December 31, 2016.  The following tables 
present, by portfolio segment, the changes in the allowance for loan losses, the ending allocation of the 
allowance  for  loan  losses  and  the  loan  balances  outstanding  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016, 
December  31,  2015  and  December  31,  2014.    The  changes  can  be  impacted  by  overall  loan  volume, 
adversely graded loans, historical charge-offs and economic factors.   

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

Allowance for loan losses:

December 31, 2016

Commercial & Agriculture

Commercial Real Estate:
Owner Occupied

Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other
Unallocated

Total

Beginning 
balance

Charge-
offs

Recoveries

Provision 
(Credit)

Ending 
Balance

$       

1,478

$         

(880)

$          

105

$       

1,315

$       

2,018

2,467

4,657
4,086
371
538
382
382

(228)

(23)
(455)
(115)
-
(125)
-

56

1,372
479
12
-
46
-

(124)

(1,400)
(1,021)
152
(96)
11
(137)

2,171

4,606
3,089
420
442
314
245

$     

14,361

$      

(1,826)

$       

2,070

$      

(1,300)

$     

13,305

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the increase in allowance for Commercial & Agriculture loans was 
due  to  an  increase  in  general  reserves  as  a  result  of  higher  balances  and  higher  loss  rates  in  criticized 
loans.  The result was represented as an increase in  the provision.  The allowance for Commercial Real 
Estate – Owner Occupied loans was reduced not only by a decrease in specific reserves required for this 
type, but also by a decrease in general reserves due to decreases in classified, non-accrual loans and lower 
loss rates for this type.  The result of these changes was represented as a decrease in the provision.  The 
decrease  in  allowance  for  Commercial  Real  Estate  –  Non-Owner  Occupied  loans  was  the  result  of  a 
decrease  in  general  reserves  required  as  a  result  of  lower  loss  rates  and  improvement  in  past  due, 
classified and non-accrual loans for this type.  In addition, a payoff on a previously charged down loan 
was  received  resulting  in  a  recovery  of  approximately  $1,303.    The  net  result  was  represented  as  a 
decrease in the provision.  The allowance for Residential Real Estate loans was reduced by a decrease in 
general reserves required for this type as a result of a decrease in loss rates, represented by a decrease in 
the provision.  The allowance for Real Estate Construction loans increased due to an increase in loss rates 
for this type of loan, which was represented as an increase in the provision.  The allowance for Farm Real 
Estate  loans  was  reduced  by  a  decrease  in  general  reserves  required  for  this  type  as  a  result  of  lower 
outstanding loan balances and a decrease in loss rates.  The result of these changes was represented as a 
decrease in the provision.  Management feels that the unallocated amount is appropriate and within the 
relevant range for the allowance that is reflective of the risk in the portfolio.  

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

Allowance for loan losses:

December 31, 2015

Commercial & Agriculture

Commercial Real Estate:
Owner Occupied

Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other
Unallocated

Total

Beginning 
balance

Charge-
offs

Recoveries

Provision 
(Credit)

Ending 
Balance

$       

1,819

$         

(190)

$          

182

$         

(333)

$       

1,478

2,221

4,334
3,747
428
822
200
697

(523)

(81)
(1,135)
-
-
(120)
-

187

115
331
5
76
46
-

582

289
1,143
(62)
(360)
256
(315)

2,467

4,657
4,086
371
538
382
382

$     

14,268

$      

(2,049)

$          

942

$       

1,200

$     

14,361

For the year ended December 31, 2015, the allowance for Commercial and Agriculture loans was reduced 
due  to  decreases  in  specific  reserves  for  impaired  loans  of  $625.    The  decrease  in  specific  reserves  for 
impaired  loans  was  primarily  the  result  of  the  resolution  of  an  impaired  loan.    The  Company  did  not 
incur losses with this resolution. The result was represented as a decrease in the provision. The increase 
in the allowance for Commercial Real Estate - Owner Occupied loans was the result of an increase in loss 
migration  rates,  which  is  attributable  to  the  change  in  the  lookback  period  to  a  three-year  period.    The 
increase in the allowance for Commercial Real Estate – Non–Owner Occupied loans was the result of an 
increase in loss migration rates, which is attributable to the change in the lookback period to a three-year 
period.    The  ending  reserve  balance  for  Residential  Real  Estate  loans  increased  from  the  end  of  the 
previous year due to an increase in loss migration rates, which is attributable to the change in the look-
back period to a three-year period.  The allowance for Real Estate Construction loans decreased as a result 
of decreasing loan balances.  The allowance for Farm Real Estate loans decreased as a result of decreasing 
loan  balances  and  loss  rates  offset  by  an  increase  in  classified  loans.    The  increase  in  the  allowance  for 
Consumer and other loans increased due to an increase in loss rates, which is attributable to the change in 
the look-back period.  Unallocated reserves declined due to a change in the Company’s lookback period.  
As  described  above,  the  Company  changed  from  a  two-year  lookback  period  to  a  three-year  lookback 
period when calculating all but one segment’s loss migration rates during the third quarter of 2015.  The 
change  in  methodology  resulted  in  a  decline  in  the  unallocated  balance  with  corresponding  increase  in 
allocated  balances  within  the  reserve  calculation.  While  loan  balances  were  up,  loss  rates  continued  to 
trend downward, exclusive of the change in methodology, resulting in a lower allowance balance.  While 
criticized  loans  increased  slightly,  we  saw  significant  improvement  in  nonperforming  loan  balances 
resulting in a decline in specific reserves for impaired loans.  As of December 31, 2015, management felt 
that  the  unallocated  amount  was  appropriate  and  within  the  relevant  range  for  the  allowance  that  was 
reflective of the risk in the portfolio. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

Allowance for loan losses:

December 31, 2014

Commercial & Agriculture

Commercial Real Estate:
Owner Occupied

Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other
Unallocated

Total

Beginning 
balance

Charge-
offs

Recoveries

Provision 
(Credit)

Ending 
Balance

$       

2,838

$         

(338)

$          

251

$         

(932)

$       

1,819

2,931

3,888
5,224
184
740
217
506

(1,661)

(198)
(2,449)
-
-
(135)
-

360

50
293
6
-
61
-

591

594
679
238
82
57
191

2,221

4,334
3,747
428
822
200
697

$     

16,528

$      

(4,781)

$       

1,021

$       

1,500

$     

14,268

For the year ended December 31, 2014, the allowance for Commercial and Agriculture loans was reduced 
not only by charge-offs, but also due to a decrease in both the loan balances outstanding and the specific 
reserve  required  for  this  type,  which  was  driven  by  a  decrease  in  the  volume  of  impaired  loans  and 
classified  loans.    The  net  result  of  these  changes  was  represented  as  a  decrease  in  the  provision.    The 
decrease in the allowance for Commercial Real Estate - Owner Occupied loans was the result of eleven 
charge-offs,  but  also  due  to  a  decrease  in  loan  balances  outstanding  and  a  decline  in  nonaccrual  loans.  
The result of these changes was represented as a decrease in the allowance.  The increase in the allowance 
for Commercial Real Estate - Non-Owner Occupied loans was the result of increasing loan balances and 
increased past-due balances.  The allowance for Real Estate Construction loans increased as a result of a 
significant  increase  in  loan  balances.    The  ending  reserve  balance  for  Residential  Real  Estate  loans 
declined  from  the  end  of  the  previous  year  due  to  charge-offs  of  loans  that  had  a  specific  reserve 
previously applied.  Additionally, a single relationship resulted in losses  of $1,436 related to protecting 
the Company’s collateral.  The net result of the changes was represented as a decrease in the allowance.  
The  allowance  for  Consumer  and  Other  loans  decreased  slightly  during  the  year.    While  loan  balances 
were up, loss rates continued to decrease resulting in the allowance being slightly lower.  While we saw 
improvement in asset quality, given the uncertainty in the economy, management determined that it was 
appropriate to maintain unallocated reserves at a slightly higher level as of December 31, 2014.  

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

December 31, 2016
Allowance for loan losses:

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other
Unallocated

Total

Outstanding loan balances:

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total

Loans acquired 
with credit 
deterioration

Loans 
individually 
evaluated for 
impairment

Loans 
collectively 
evaluated for 
impairment

Total

$                   

86

$                   

82

$              

1,850

$              

2,018

-
-
89
-
-
-
-

4
-
102
-
-
-
-

2,167
4,606
2,898
420
442
314
245

2,171
4,606
3,089
420
442
314
245

$                 

175

$                 

188

$            

12,942

$            

13,305

$                   

88

$              

1,983

$          

133,391

$          

135,462

-
-
168
-
-
-

1,896
359
1,686
-
614
1

159,468
395,572
245,454
56,293
40,556
17,977

161,364
395,931
247,308
56,293
41,170
17,978

$                 

256

$              

6,539

$       

1,048,711

$       

1,055,506

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

December 31, 2015
Allowance for loan losses:

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:
Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other
Unallocated

Total

Outstanding loan balances:

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:
Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total

Loans acquired 
with credit 
deterioration

Loans 
individually 
evaluated for 
impairment

Loans 
collectively 
evaluated for 
impairment

Total

$                      
-

$                   

23

$              

1,455

$              

1,478

-
-
123
-
-
-

-

103
-
137
-
-
-

-

2,364
4,657
3,826
371
538
382

382

2,467
4,657
4,086
371
538
382

382

$                 

123

$                 

263

$            

13,975

$            

14,361

$                 

132

$                 

873

$          

123,397

$          

124,402

-
-
131
-
-

-

2,141
1,742
1,642
-
953

3

165,756
346,697
234,565
58,898
46,040

18,557

167,897
348,439
236,338
58,898
46,993

18,560

$                 

263

$              

7,354

$          

993,910

$       

1,001,527

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

The following tables represent credit exposures by internally assigned risk ratings for the periods ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015.  The remaining loans in the Residential Real Estate, Real Estate Construction 
and Consumer and  Other loan categories that are not assigned a risk grade are presented in a separate 
table  below.    The  risk  rating  analysis  estimates  the  capability  of  the  borrower  to  repay  the  contractual 
obligations  of  the  loan  agreements  as  scheduled  or  at  all.  The  Company's  internal  credit  risk  rating 
system is based on experiences with similarly graded loans.  

The Company's internally assigned grades are as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

Pass – loans which are protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor 
or by the value of the underlying collateral. 
Special Mention – loans where a potential weakness or risk exists, which could cause a more 
serious problem if not corrected.   
Substandard – loans that have a well-defined weakness based on objective evidence and are 
characterized by the distinct possibility that Civista will sustain some loss if the deficiencies 
are not corrected. 

•  Doubtful  –  loans  classified  as  doubtful  have  all  the  weaknesses  inherent  in  a  substandard 
asset.    In  addition,  these  weaknesses  make  collection  or  liquidation  in  full  highly 
questionable and improbable, based on existing circumstances.  
Loss  –  loans  classified  as  a  loss  are  considered  uncollectible,  or  of  such  value  that 
continuance as an asset is not warranted.   

• 

•  Unrated  –  Generally,  Residential  Real  Estate,  Real  Estate  Construction  and  Consumer  and 
Other loans are not risk-graded, except when collateral is used for a business purpose.   

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

December 31, 2016

Pass

Special 
Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Ending 
Balance

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total

$     

127,867

$         

4,300

$            

3,295

$                 
-

$     

135,462

151,659
393,592
59,015
50,678
31,814
2,135

4,016
1,676
1,661
16
5,673
-

5,689
663
6,911
27
3,683
109

-
-
-
-
-
-

161,364
395,931
67,587
50,721
41,170
2,244

$     

816,760

$       

17,342

$          

20,377

$                 
-

$     

854,479

December 31, 2015

Pass

Special 
Mention

Substandard

Doubtful

Ending 
Balance

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total

$     

117,739

$         

3,090

$            

3,573

$                 
-

$     

124,402

156,622
339,734
62,147
52,399
39,787
1,987

5,571
6,100
1,671
216
4,024
3

5,704
2,605
7,435
29
3,182
111

-
-
-
-
-
-

167,897
348,439
71,253
52,644
46,993
2,101

$     

770,415

$       

20,675

$          

22,639

$                 
-

$     

813,729

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

The following tables present performing and nonperforming loans based solely on payment activity for 
the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 that have not been assigned an internal risk 
grade.    The  types  of  loans  presented  here  are  not  assigned  a  risk  grade  unless  there  is  evidence  of  a 
problem.    Payment  activity  is  reviewed  by  management  on  a  monthly  basis  to  evaluate  performance.  
Loans are considered to be nonperforming when they become 90 days past due or if management thinks 
that we may not collect all of our principal and interest.  Nonperforming loans also include certain loans 
that have been modified in Troubled Debt Restructurings (TDRs) where economic concessions have been 
granted  to  borrowers  who  have  experienced  or  are  expected  to  experience  financial  difficulties.    These 
concessions typically result from the Company's loss mitigation activities and could include reductions in 
the  interest  rate,  payment  extensions,  forgiveness  of  principal,  forbearance  or  other  actions  due  to 
economic status.  Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructure and may only 
be returned to performing status after considering the borrower's sustained repayment performance for a 
reasonable period, generally six months. 

Residential 
Real Estate

Real Estate 
Construction

Consumer 
and Other

Total

December 31, 2016

Performing
Nonperforming

$     

179,721
-

$           

5,572
-

$       

15,725
9

$     

201,018
9

Total

$     

179,721

$           

5,572

$       

15,734

$     

201,027

Residential 
Real Estate

Real Estate 
Construction

Consumer 
and Other

Total

December 31, 2015

Performing
Nonperforming

$     

165,048
37

$           

6,254
-

$       

16,458
1

$     

187,760
38

Total

$     

165,085

$           

6,254

$       

16,459

$     

187,798

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

The following tables include an aging analysis of the recorded investment of past due loans outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

December 31, 2016

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

30-59 
Days 
Past Due 

60-89 
Days 
Past Due 

90 Days 
or Greater

Total Past 
Due

Current

Purchased 
Credit-
Impaired 
Loans

Total Loans

Past Due 
90 Days 
and 
Accruing

$       

156

$         

20

$        

152

$        

328

$    

135,046

$           

88

$      

135,462

$              
-

722
147
1,812
-
93
215

553
-
507
-
-
31

280
316
1,049
27
-
31

1,555
463
3,368
27
93
277

159,809
395,468
243,772
56,266
41,077
17,701

-
-
168
-
-
-

161,364
395,931
247,308
56,293
41,170
17,978

-
-
-
-
-
9

Total

$    

3,145

$    

1,111

$     

1,855

$     

6,111

$ 

1,049,139

$         

256

$   

1,055,506

$             
9

December 31, 2015

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

30-59 
Days 
Past Due 

60-89 
Days 
Past Due 

90 Days 
or Greater

Total Past 
Due

Current

Purchased 
Credit-
Impaired 
Loans

Total Loans

Past Due 
90 Days 
and 
Accruing

$           
9

$         

32

$          

37

$          

78

$    

124,192

$         

132

$      

124,402

$              
-

982
269
2,640
8
-
98

36
330
404
-
-
68

284
123
1,725
-
-
8

1,302
722
4,769
8
-
174

166,595
347,717
231,438
58,890
46,993
18,386

-
-
131
-
-
-

167,897
348,439
236,338
58,898
46,993
18,560

-
-
-
-
-
-

Total

$    

4,006

$       

870

$     

2,177

$     

7,053

$    

994,211

$         

263

$   

1,001,527

$              
-

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

The  following  table  presents  loans  on  nonaccrual  status,  excluding  purchased  credit-impaired  (PCI) 
loans, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

2016

2015

$           

1,622

$           

1,185

1,461
464
3,266
27
2
101

1,645
1,428
3,911
29
961
100

Total

$           

6,943

$           

9,259

Nonaccrual  Loans:    Loans  are  considered  for  nonaccrual  status  upon  reaching  90  days  delinquency, 
unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection, although the Company may be receiving 
partial payments of interest and partial repayments of principal on such loans.  When a loan is placed on 
nonaccrual status, previously accrued but unpaid interest is deducted from interest income.  A loan may 
be returned to accruing status only if one of three conditions are met:  the loan is well-secured and none 
of  the  principal  and  interest  has  been  past  due  for  a  minimum  of  90  days;  the  loan  is  a  TDR  and  the 
borrower  has  made  a  minimum  of  six  months  payments;  or  the  principal  and  interest  payments  are 
reasonably assured and a sustained period of performance has occurred, generally six months.  The gross 
interest  income that would have been recorded  on  nonaccrual loans in 2016, 2015 and 2014 if the loans 
had  been  current  in  accordance  with  their  original  terms  and  had  been  outstanding  throughout  the 
period or since origination, if held for part of the period, was $701, $1,761 and $1,477, respectively.  The 
amount of interest income on such loans recognized on a cash basis was $1,138 in 2016, $766 in 2015 and 
$719 in 2014. 

Modifications:    A  modification  of  a  loan  constitutes  a  TDR  when  the  Company  for  economic  or  legal 
reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties grants a concession to the borrower that it would not 
otherwise consider.  The Company offers various types of concessions when modifying a loan, however, 
forgiveness of principal is rarely granted.  Commercial Real Estate loans modified in a TDR often involve 
reducing the interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk.  Real Estate 
loans modified in a TDR were primarily comprised of interest rate reductions where monthly payments 
were lowered to accommodate the borrowers’ financial needs. 

Loans modified in a TDR are typically already on non-accrual status and partial charge-offs have in some 
cases already been taken against the outstanding loan balance.  As a result, loans modified in a TDR may 
have the financial effect of increasing the specific allowance associated with the loan.  An allowance for 
impaired loans that have been modified in a TDR are measured based on the present value of expected 
future  cash  flows  discounted  at  the  loan’s  effective  interest  rate  or  the  estimated  fair  value  of  the 
collateral, less any selling costs, if the loan is collateral dependent.  Management exercises significant  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

judgment in developing these estimates.  TDRs accounted for $278 of the allowance for loan losses as of 
December 31, 2016, $286 as of December 31, 2015 and $895 as of December 31, 2014. 

Loan  modifications  that  are  considered  TDRs  completed  during  the  twelve  month  periods  ended 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: 

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total Loan Modifications

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total Loan Modifications

For the Twelve Month Period Ended       

December 31, 2016

Pre-
Modification 
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Investment

Post-
Modification 
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Investment

$                 

529

$                 

529

-
-
308
-
700
-

-
-
308
-
700
-

$              

1,537

$              

1,537

Number 
of 
Contracts

4

-
-
2
-
3
-

9

For the Twelve Month Period Ended       

December 31, 2015

Pre-
Modification 
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Investment

Post-
Modification 
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Investment

$                      
-

$                      
-

-
-
-
41
-
-

-
-
-
41
-
-

$                   

41

$                   

41

Number 
of 
Contracts

-

-
-
-
1
-
-

1

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

For the Twelve Month Period Ended 
December 31, 2014

Pre-
Modification 
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Investment

Post-
Modification 
Outstanding 
Recorded 
Investment

$                      
-

$                      
-

-
-
619
35
-
-

-
-
554
35
-
-

Number 
of 
Contracts

-

-
-
9
1
-
-

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total Loan Modifications

10

$                 

654

$                 

589

Recidivism, or the borrower defaulting on its obligation pursuant to a modified loan, results in the loan 
once again becoming a non-accrual loan.  Recidivism occurs at a notably higher rate than do defaults on 
new  originations  loans,  so  modified  loans  present  a  higher  risk  of  loss  than  do  new  origination  loans.  
During  the  period  ended  December  31,  2016,  there  were  no  defaults  on  loans  that  were  modified  and 
considered TDRs during the previous twelve months.  During the twelve month period ended December 
31, 2015, there was one default, totaling $107, on loans which were modified and considered TDRs during 
the  previous  twelve  months.    During  the  period  ended  December  31,  2014,  there  were  no  defaults  on 
loans that were modified and considered TDRs during the previous twelve months. 

Impaired  Loans:    Larger  (greater  than  $350)  commercial  loan  and  commercial  real  estate  loan 
relationships, all TDRs and residential real estate and consumer loans that are part of a larger relationship 
are tested for impairment.  These loans are analyzed to determine if it is probable that all amounts will 
not be collected according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  If management determines that 
the value of the impaired loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-
offs,  deferred  loan  fees  or  costs  and  unamortized  premium  or  discount),  impairment  is  recognized 
through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

The  following  tables  include  the  recorded  investment  and  unpaid  principal  balances  for  impaired 
financing  receivables,  excluding  PCI  loans,  with  the  associated  allowance  amount,  if  applicable,  as  of 
December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Recorded 
Investment

Unpaid 
Principal 
Balance

Related 
Allowance

Recorded 
Investment

Unpaid 
Principal 
Balance

Related 
Allowance

$          

1,230

$          

1,751

$             

851

$          

1,034

With no related allowance recorded:

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate

Farm Real Estate

Consumer and Other

  Total

With an allowance recorded:
Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate

Farm Real Estate

1,658
359
1,259

614

1

5,121

753

238
-
427

-

  Total

1,418

1,972

Total:

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate

Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

1,983

1,896
359
1,686

614
1

3,054

2,041
386
2,021

614
1

1,803
386
1,590

614

1

6,145

1,303

$            

82

238
-
431

-

4
-
102

-

188

82

4
-
102

-
-

1,343
1,826
1,591

1,026

3

6,823

23

$            

23

1,224
1,742
965

953

3

5,738

22

917
-
677

-

999
-
677

-

1,616

1,699

873

2,141
1,742
1,642

953
3

1,057

2,342
1,826
2,268

1,026
3

103
-
137

-

263

23

103
-
137

-
-

  Total

$          

6,539

$          

8,117

$          

188

$          

7,354

$          

8,522

$          

263

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

The  following  tables  include  the  average  recorded  investment  and  interest  income  recognized  for 
impaired financing receivables as of, and for the years ended, December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.   

For the year ended:

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Average 
Recorded 
Investment

Interest 
Income 
Recognized

Average 
Recorded 
Investment

Interest 
Income 
Recognized

$            

2,036

$                 

40

$            

1,519

$                 

54

1,847
1,039
1,787
-
1,006
2

862
83
175
1
95
-

2,738
1,946
2,544
16
653
4

139
32
103
-
56
-

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total

$            

7,717

$            

1,256

$            

9,420

$               

384

For the year ended:

December 31, 2014

Average 
Recorded 
Investment

Interest 
Income 
Recognized

$            

3,316

$               

104

5,720
2,767
3,291
-
219
6

200
40
207
-
19
-

Commercial & Agriculture
Commercial Real Estate:

Owner Occupied
Non-Owner Occupied

Residential Real Estate
Real Estate Construction
Farm Real Estate
Consumer and Other

Total

$          

15,319

$               

570

Foreclosed assets acquired in settlement of loans are carried at fair value less estimated costs to sell and 
are included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  As of December 31, 2016 and December 
31, 2015, a total of $37 and $116, respectively of foreclosed assets were included with other assets.  As of 
December  31,  2016,  included  within  the  foreclosed  assets  is  $37  of  consumer  residential  mortgages  that 
were foreclosed on or received via a deed in lieu transaction prior to the period end.  As of December 31, 
2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had initiated formal foreclosure procedures on $710 and $340, 
respectively of consumer residential mortgages.  

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 5 - ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (Continued) 

Changes in the amortizable yield for PCI loans were as follows, since acquisition:  

At December 31, 2016

At December 31, 2015

(In Thousands)

(In Thousands)

Balance at beginning of period
Acquisition of PCI loans
Accretion

$                                    

80
-
(31)

-
$                                      
140
(60)

Balance at end of period

$                                    

49

$                                    

80

The  following  table  presents  additional  information  regarding  loans  acquired  and  accounted  for  in 
accordance with ASC 310-30: 

At December 31, 2016

At December 31, 2015

Acquired Loans with 
Specific Evidence of 
Deterioration of Credit 
Quality (ASC 310-30)

Acquired Loans with 
Specific Evidence of 
Deterioration of Credit 
Quality (ASC 310-30)

(In Thousands)

Outstanding balance

Carrying amount

$                                    

850

$                                    

965

256

263

There has been $175 and $123 in allowance for loan losses recorded for acquired loans with or without 
specific evidence of deterioration in credit quality as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, 
respectively. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 6 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 

The  following  table  presents  the  changes  in  each  component  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss,  net  of  tax,  as  of  December 31, 2016, 2015 and 
2014.  

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2016

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2015

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2014

Unrealized 
Gains and 
Losses on 
Available 
for Sale 
Securities

Defined 
Benefit 
Pension 
Items

Total

Unrealized 
Gains and 
Losses on 
Available 
for Sale 
Securities

Defined 
Benefit 
Pension 
Items

Total

Unrealized 
Gains and 
Losses on 
Available 
for Sale 
Securities

Defined 
Benefit 
Pension 
Items

Total

$         

3,554

$   

(4,049)

$      

(495)

$         

3,730

$   

(3,777)

$        

(47)

$            

341

$   

(4,588)

$   

(4,247)

(1,533)

(511)

(2,044)

(188)

(449)

(637)

3,464

591

4,055

(13)

215

202

12

177

189

(75)

220

145

(1,546)

(296)

(1,842)

(176)

(272)

(448)

3,389

811

4,200

Beginning balance

Other comprehensive income
(loss) before reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from 

accumulated other 

comprehensive loss

Net current-period other 

comprehensive income (loss)

Ending balance

$         

2,008

$   

(4,345)

$   

(2,337)

$         

3,554

$   

(4,049)

$      

(495)

$         

3,730

$   

(3,777)

$        

(47)

Amounts in parentheses indicate debits on the consolidated balance sheets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 6 - OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Continued) 

The  following  table  presents  the  amounts  reclassified  out  of  each  component  of  accumulated  other 
comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.   

Details about Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Loss 
Components

Unrealized gains (losses) on 

available-for-sale securities

Tax effect

Amortization of defined benefit 

pension items

Actuarial losses

Tax effect

Amout Reclassified from 
Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Loss  (a)
For the year ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Affected Line Item in the 
Statement Where Net Income is 
Presented

$         

19
(6)

$       

(18)
6

$       

113
(38)

Net gain (loss) on sale of securities
Income taxes

13

(12)

75

(b)

(326)
111

(215)

(b)

(270)
93

(177)

(334)
114

(220)

(b) Salaries, wages and benefits

Income taxes

Total reclassifications for the period

$     

(202)

$     

(189)

$     

(145)

(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate expenses and other amounts indicate income.
(b) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net 
periodic pension cost.

NOTE 7 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT 

Year-end premises and equipment were as follows: 

Land and improvements
Buildings and improvements
Furniture and equipment

Total

Accumulated depreciation

2016
$             

5,094
20,266
16,070

2015
$             

4,225
20,856
15,996

41,430
(23,510)

41,077
(24,133)

Premises and equipment, net

$           

17,920

$           

16,944

Depreciation expense was $1,257, $1,193 and $1,176 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 7 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Continued) 

Rent expense was $540, $506 and $377 for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.   Rent commitments under 
non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2016 were as follows, before considering renewal options 
that generally are present. 

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

Total

$          

537
362
319
104
56
23

$       

1,401

The rent commitments listed above are primarily for the leasing of seven financial services branches. 

NOTE 8 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

There has been no change in the carrying amount of goodwill of $27,095 for the years ended December 
31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.   

Management performs an evaluation of goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently 
if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.  Management performed 
an evaluation of the Company’s goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2016.  In performing its evaluation, 
management  obtained  several  commonly  used  financial  ratios  from  pending  and  completed  purchase 
transactions  for  banks  based  in  the  Midwest.    Management  used  these  ratios  to  determine  an  implied 
market value for the Company.  The implied market value was then used to determine  whether or  not 
additional testing was required.  Based on this test, management concluded that the Company’s goodwill 
was not impaired at December 31, 2016.   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 8 – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued) 

Acquired intangible assets were as follows as of year end.

2016

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount

Gross
Carrying
Amount

2015

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount

Amortized intangible assets(1):

     MSRs
     Core deposit intangibles

$       

912
7,274

$                

250
6,152

$        

662
1,122

$          

750
7,274

$                

162
5,453

$        

588
1,821

Total amortized intangible assets

$    

8,186

$             

6,402

$     

1,784

$       

8,024

$             

5,615

$     

2,409

(1) Excludes fully amortized intangible assets

Aggregate core deposit intangible amortization expense was $699, $711 and $769 for 2016, 2015 
and 2014, respectively.

Aggregate mortgage servicing rights amortization was $74, $29 and $31 for 2016, 2015 nad 2014, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

MSRs
$                  

Core deposit
intangibles

$                 

Total
$                

37
37
37
37
37
477
662

587
111
88
71
68
197
1,122

624
148
125
108
105
674
1,784

$                

$              

$             

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 9 - INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS  

Interest-bearing deposits as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows: 

Demand
Statement and Passbook Savings
Certificates of Deposit:
In excess of $100
Other

Individual Retirement Accounts

2016

2015

$            

183,759
384,330

$            

176,303
364,066

45,882
136,481
25,063

53,499
130,840
26,710

Total

$            

775,515

$            

751,418

Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit, including IRA’s at December 31, 2016 were as follows: 

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

Total

$            

138,657
38,790
19,980
6,536
3,078
385

$            

207,426

Deposits from the Company’s principal officers, directors, and their affiliates at year-end 2016 and 2015 
were $9,209 and $6,868, respectively. 

As of December 31, 2016, CDs and IRAs totaling $14,825 met or exceeded the FDIC’s insurance limit. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 10 – SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS 

Short-term  borrowings,  which  consist  of  federal  funds  purchased  and  other  short-term  borrowings  are 
summarized as follows:  

Outstanding balance at year end
Maximum indebtedness during the year
Average balance during the year
Average rate paid during the year
Interest rate on year end balance

At December 31, 2016
Federal
Funds 
Purchased
 $              - 
        20,000 
             116 
0.86%
                 - 

Short-term
Borrowings
 $        31,000 
           70,400 
           10,483 
0.42%
0.64%

At December 31, 2015
Federal
Funds 
Purchased
 $              - 
                 - 
               69 
0.53%
                 - 

Short-term
Borrowings
 $        53,700 
           64,700 
           26,880 
0.20%
0.35%

Outstanding balance at year end
Maximum indebtedness during the year
Average balance during the year
Average rate paid during the year
Interest rate on year end balance

At December 31, 2014

Federal
Funds 
Purchased
 $               - 
                  - 
               41 

0.54%
                  - 

Short-term
Borrowings
 $        42,700 
           42,700 
             1,951 

0.19%
0.14%

Average balance during the year represent daily averages.  Average interest rates represent interest 
expense divided by the related average balances. 

These borrowing transactions can range from overnight to six months in maturity.  The average maturity 
was one day at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 11 - FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK ADVANCES 

Long term advances from the FHLB were $17,500 at December 31, 2016 and $17,500 at December 31, 2015.  
Outstanding  balances  have  maturity  dates  ranging  from  January  2017  to  October  2019  and  fixed  rates 
ranging from 1.50% to 4.25%.  The average rate on outstanding advances was 2.06%. 

Scheduled principal reductions of FHLB advances outstanding at December 31, 2016 were as follows: 

2017
2018
2019

Total

$                

2,500
10,000
5,000

$              

17,500

In  addition  to  the  borrowings,  the  Company  had  outstanding  letters  of  credit  with  the  FHLB  totaling 
$19,600 at year-end 2016 and $21,200 at year-end 2015 used for pledging to secure public funds.  FHLB 
borrowings and the letters of credit were collateralized by FHLB stock and by $102,150 and $138,600 of 
residential mortgage loans under a blanket lien arrangement at year-end 2016 and 2015, respectively.   

The  Company  had  a  FHLB  maximum  borrowing  capacity  of  $144,268  as  of  December  31,  2016,  with 
remaining borrowing capacity of approximately $76,168.  The borrowing arrangement with the FHLB is 
subject to annual renewal.  The maximum borrowing capacity is recalculated at least quarterly. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 12 – SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE 

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are used to facilitate the needs of our customers as well as 
to facilitate our short-term funding needs.  Securities sold under repurchase agreements are carried at the 
amount of cash received in association with the agreement.  We continuously monitor the collateral levels 
and  may  be  required,  from  time  to  time,  to  provide  additional  collateral  based  on  the  fair  value  of  the 
underlying securities.  Securities pledged as collateral under repurchase agreements are maintained with 
our safekeeping agents.   

The  following  table  presents  detail  regarding  the  securities  pledged  as  collateral  under  repurchase 
agreements  as  of  December  31,  2016  and  December  31,  2015.    All  of  the  repurchase  agreements  are 
overnight agreements. 

Securities pledged for repurchase agreements:

U.S. Treasury securities
Obligations of U.S. government agencies

$                        

1,761
27,164

$                           

894
24,146

Total securities pledged

$                      

28,925

$                      

25,040

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Gross amount of recognized liabilities 

for repurchase agreements

$                      

28,925

$                      

25,040

Amounts related to agreements not included 

in offsetting disclosures above

$                               
-

$                               
-

Information concerning securities sold under agreements to repurchase was as follows: 

2016

2015

2014

Outstanding balance at year end
Average balance during the year
Average interest rate during the year
Maximum month-end balance during the year
Weighted average interest rate at year end

 $     28,925 
        21,767 

0.10%
 $     28,925 

 $     25,040 
        20,086 

0.10%
 $     25,040 

0.10%

0.10%

 $     21,613 
        19,759 

0.10%
 $     33,764 
0.10%  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 13 – SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES 

Trusts  formed  by  the  Company  issued  floating  rate  trust  preferred  securities,  in  the  amounts  of  $5,000 
and $7,500, through special purpose entities as part of pooled offerings of such securities.  The Company 
issued  subordinated  debentures  to  the  trusts  in  exchange  for  the  proceeds  of  the  offerings,  which 
debentures  represent  the  sole  assets  of  the  trusts.    The  Company  may  redeem  the  subordinated 
debentures, in  whole but  not in part, at face value.  In April 2007, the  Company elected to redeem and 
refinance  the  $5,000  floating  rate  subordinated  debenture.    The  refinancing  was  done  at  face  value  and 
resulted in a 2.00% reduction in the rate.  The new subordinated debenture has a 30-year maturity and is 
redeemable, in whole or in part, anytime without penalty.  The replacement subordinated debenture does 
not  have  any  deferred  issuance  cost  associated  with  it.    The  interest  rate  at  December  31,  2016  on  the 
$7,500 debenture was 4.01% and the $5,000 debenture was 2.45%. 

Additionally,  the  Company  formed  an  additional  trust  that  issued  $12,500  of  6.05%  fixed  rate  trust 
preferred securities for five years, then becoming floating rate trust preferred securities, through a special 
purpose  entity  as  part  of  a  pooled  offering  of  such  securities.  The  Company  issued  subordinated 
debentures to the trusts in exchange for the proceeds of the offerings, which debentures represent the sole 
assets  of  the  trusts.    The  Company  may  redeem  the  subordinated  debentures  at  face  value  without 
penalty.  The current rate on the $12,500 subordinated debenture is 3.11%. 

Finally, the Company acquired two additional trust preferred securities as part of its acquisition of Futura 
Banc Corp (Futura) in December 2007.  Futura TPF Trust I and Futura TPF Trust II were formed in June of 
2005 in the amounts of $2,500 and $1,927, respectively.  Futura had issued subordinated debentures to the 
trusts  in  exchange  for  ownership  of  all  of  the  common  security  of  the  trusts  and  the  proceeds  of  the 
preferred securities sold by the trusts.  The Company may redeem the subordinated debentures, in whole 
or in part, in a principal amount with integral multiples of $1,000, on or after June 15, 2010 at 100% of the 
principal  amount,  plus  accrued  and  unpaid  interest.    The  subordinated  debentures  mature  on  June  15, 
2035.  The subordinated debentures are also redeemable in whole or in part from time to time, upon the 
occurrence  of  specific  events  defined  within  the  trust  indenture.    The  current  rate  on  the  $2,500 
subordinated debenture is variable at 2.51%.  In June 2010, the rate on the $1,927 subordinated debenture 
switched  from  a  fixed  rate  to  a  floating  rate.    The  current  rate  on  the  $1,927  subordinated  debenture  is 
2.51%.        

NOTE 14 – INCOME TAXES 

Income taxes were as follows for the years ended December 31:   

2016

2015

2014

Current
Deferred

Income taxes

$      

$      

6,449
170
6,619

$      

$      

5,191
(410)
4,781

$      

$      

3,151
11
3,162

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 14 – INCOME TAXES (Continued) 

Effective tax rates differ from the statutory federal income tax rate  of 35% in 2016 and 34% in 2015 and 
2014 due to the following:   

Income taxes computed at the statutory federal tax rate
Add (subtract) tax effect of:

Nontaxable interest income, net

of nondeductible interest expense

Low income housing tax credit
Cash surrender value of BOLI
Other

Income tax expense

2016

2015

2014

$      

8,343

$      

5,959

$       

4,315

(946)
(435)
(197)
(146)

(900)
(303)
(159)
184

(824)
(303)
(167)
141

$      

6,619

$      

4,781

$       

3,162

There were no tax benefits attributable to security losses in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Year-end deferred tax assets and liabilities were due to the following: 

Deferred tax assets

Allowance for loan losses
Deferred compensation
Intangible assets
Pension costs
Other

Deferred tax asset

Deferred tax liabilities

Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation
Discount accretion on securities
Purchase accounting adjustments
FHLB stock dividends
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale
Other

Deferred tax liability

2016

2015

$      

4,640
1,762
187
277
102

$      

5,005
1,617
224
232
99

6,968

7,177

(97)
(58)
(1,091)
(1,705)
(1,035)
(256)

(4,242)

(95)
(59)
(1,340)
(1,705)
(1,831)
(200)

(5,230)

Net deferred tax asset

$      

2,726

$      

1,947

No valuation allowance was established at December 31, 2016 and 2015, due to the Company’s ability to 
carryback to taxes paid in previous years and certain tax strategies, coupled with the anticipated future 
income as evidenced by the Company’s earning potential. 

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the State 
of Ohio for all affiliates other than Civista.  Civista is subject to tax in Ohio based upon its net worth.   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 14 – INCOME TAXES (Continued) 

There is currently no liability for uncertain tax positions and no known unrecognized tax benefits.  The 
Company’s  federal  tax  returns  for  taxable  years  through  2012  have  been  closed  for  purposes  of 
examination by the Internal Revenue Service. 

NOTE 15 - RETIREMENT PLANS  

The  Company  sponsors  a  savings  and  retirement  401(k)  plan,  which  covers  all  employees  who  meet 
certain eligibility requirements and who choose to participate in the plan.  The matching contribution to 
the 401(k) plan was $734, $667 and $394 in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  In conjunction with freezing 
the pension plan, as discussed below, the Company changed the matching contribution calculation from 
twenty-five percent of the first six percent of an employee’s contribution to 100% of an employee’s first 
three percent contributed and 50% of the next two percent contributed.  This change took place on July 1, 
2014.   

The Company also sponsors a pension plan  which is a noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan 
for all employees who have attained the age of 20½, completed six months of service and work 1,000 or 
more hours per year.  Annual payments, subject to the maximum amount deductible for federal income 
tax  purposes,  are  made  to  a  pension  trust  fund.    In  2006,  the  Company  amended  the  pension  plan  to 
provide that no employee could be added as a participant to the pension plan after December 31, 2006.  In 
April 2014, the Company amended the pension plan again to provide that no additional benefits would 
accrue  beyond  April  30,  2014.    This  curtailment  resulted  in  a  $4,039  reduction  to  the  projected  benefit 
obligation in 2014.  Also, the curtailment resulted in an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss 
of $2,666 in 2014.  

In  October  2015,  the  Company,  on  behalf  of  it  and  its  subsidiaries,  entered  into  Pension  Shortfall 
Agreements (the “Shortfall Agreements”) with  ten employees  of the Bank.   When the Company ceased 
accruals to its defined benefit pension plan on April 30, 2014, the circumstances of some participants with 
limited  periods  until  their  anticipated  retirement  dates  would  not  permit  them  to  use  other  available 
alternatives  to  make  up  for  the  shortfall  in  their  expected  pension.    The  Company  calculated  the  total 
amount of the shortfall for each of the referenced individuals after considering its contributions to other 
retirement benefits.  Pension shortfall expense was $201 in 2016, $364 in 2015 and $222 in 2014.  Included 
in  pension  shortfall  expense  was  interest  expense,  totaling  $11,  $10  and  $0  in  2016,  2015  and  2014, 
respectively, which was also recorded in and credited to the accounts of the ten individuals covered by 
this plan. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 15 - RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued) 

Information about the pension plan is as follows: 

Change in benefit obligation:

Beginning benefit obligation
Service cost
Interest cost
Curtailment gain
Settlement loss
Actuarial (gain)/loss
Benefits paid

Ending benefit obligation

Change in plan assets, at fair value:

Beginning plan assets
Actual return
Employer contribution
Benefits paid
Administrative expenses

Ending plan assets

2016

2015

$     

16,328
-
689
-
51
669
(773)

$       

16,953
-
604
-
117
(6)
(1,340)

16,964

16,328

15,647
802
500
(773)
(26)

16,150

16,184
129
700
(1,340)
(26)

15,647

Funded status at end of year

$         

(814)

$           

(681)

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, consist of unrecognized 
actuarial loss of $4,345, net of $2,238 tax in 2016 and $4,049, net of $2,086 tax in 2015.   

The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $16,964 at December 31, 2016 
and $16,328 at December 31, 2015.   

The components of net periodic pension expense were as follows:  

Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Net amortization and deferral

Net periodic pension cost (benefit)

2016
-
$             
689
(1,090)
326

2015
$             
-
604
(1,088)
270

2014
$         

306
639
(1,021)
334

$         

(75)

$       

(214)

$         

258

Net loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive loss

$         

448

$         

412

$    

(1,228)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost
and other comprehensive loss (before tax)

$         

373

$         

198

$       

(970)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 15 - RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued) 

The  estimated  net  loss  for  the  defined  benefit  pension  plan  that  will  be  amortized  from  accumulated 
other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $380.   

The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at year-end were as follows:   

Discount rate on benefit obligation
Long-term rate of return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase

2016

4.00%
7.00%
0.00%

2015

4.16%
7.00%
0.00%

2014

3.69%
7.00%
0.00%

The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost were as follows:   

Discount rate on benefit obligation
Long-term rate of return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase

2016

4.16%
7.00%
0.00%

2015

3.69%
7.00%
0.00%

2014

4.38%
7.00%
3.00%

The  Company  uses  long-term  market  rates  to  determine  the  discount  rate  on  the  benefit  obligation.  
Declines in the discount rate lead to increases in the actuarial loss related to the benefit obligation. 

The expectation for long-term rate of return on the pension assets and the expected rate of compensation 
increases are reviewed periodically  by management in consultation with  outside actuaries  and primary 
investment consultants.  Factors considered in setting and adjusting these rates are historic and projected 
rates of return on the portfolio and historic and estimated rates of increases of compensation.  Since the 
pension  plan  is  frozen,  the  rate  of  compensation  increase  used  to  determine  the  benefit  obligation  for 
2016, 2015 and 2014 was zero. 

The Company’s pension plan asset allocation at year-end 2016 and 2015 and target allocation for 2017 by 
asset category are as follows: 

Asset Category

Equity securities
Debt securities
Money market funds

Total

Target
Allocation
2017

    20-50%
30-60
20-30

Percentage of Plan
Assets
at Year-end

2016

2015

%

47.5
52.1
0.4

%

48.2
47.0
4.8

100.0

%

100.0

%

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 15 - RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued) 

The  Company  developed  the  pension  plan  investment  policies  and  strategies  for  plan  assets  with  its 
pension management firm.  The assets are currently invested in four diversified investment funds, which 
include two equity funds, one money market fund and one bond fund.  The long-term guidelines from 
above  were  created  to  maximize  the  return  on  portfolio  assets  while  reducing  the  risk  of  the  portfolio.  
The management firm may allocate assets among the separate accounts within the established long-term 
guidelines.  Transfers among these accounts will be at the management firm’s discretion based on their 
investment  outlook  and  the  investment  strategies  that  are  outlined  at  periodic  meetings  with  the 
Company.  The expected long-term rate of return  on the plan assets was 7.00% in 2016 and 2015.  This 
return  is  based  on  the  expected  return  for  each  of  the  asset  categories,  weighted  based  on  the  target 
allocation for each class.   

Although the plan is frozen, the Company expects to make a $500 contribution to its pension plan in 2017.  
Employer contributions totaled $500 in 2016.  A decrease contributions and increases in plan assets and 
the  benefit  obligation  led  to  a  change  in  funded  status  from  $(681)  at  December  31,  2015  to  $(814)  at 
December 31, 2016.  

The  following  tables  set  forth  by  level,  within  the  fair  value  hierarchy,  the  pension  plan’s  assets  at  fair 
value as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

Assets:

Money market funds
Bond mutual funds
Common/collective trust:

Bonds
Equities

Equity market funds:

International
Large cap
Mid cap
Small cap

December 31, 2016

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$                
-
23

$             

64
-

-
$                
-

$             

64
23

8,390
5,593

399
1,023
282
376

-
-

-
-
-
-

-
-

-
-
-
-

8,390
5,593

399
1,023
282
376

Total assets at fair value

$      

16,086

$             

64

$                
-

$      

16,150

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 15 - RETIREMENT PLANS (Continued) 

Assets:

Money market funds
Bond mutual funds
Common/collective trust:

Bonds
Equities

Equity market funds:

International
Large cap
Mid cap
Small cap

December 31, 2015

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$                
-
23

$             

94
-

$                
-
-

$             

94
23

7,338
6,315

357
1,155
242
123

-
-

-
-
-
-

-
-

-
-
-
-

7,338
6,315

357
1,155
242
123

Total assets at fair value

$      

15,553

$             

94

$                
-

$      

15,647

Investment in equity securities, debt securities, money market funds and mutual funds are valued at the 
closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. 

The  methods  described  above  may  produce  a  fair  value  calculation  that  may  not  be  indicative  of  net 
realizable  value  or  reflective  of  future  fair  values.    Furthermore,  while  the  Pension  Plan  believes  its 
valuation  methods  are  appropriate  and  consistent  with  other  market  participants,  the  use  of  different 
methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in 
a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. 

Expected benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are as follows: 

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022 through 2024

$         

2,526
442
1,240
753
917
5,279

Total

$       

11,157

Supplemental Retirement Plan 

Civista  established  a  supplemental  retirement  plan  (“SERP”)  in  2013,  which  covers  key  members  of 
management.  Under the SERP, participants will receive annually, following retirement, a percentage of 
their base compensations at the time of their retirement for a maximum of ten years.  The SERP liability 
recorded  at  December  31,  2016,  was  $1,984,  compared  to  $1,775  at  December  31,  2015.    The  expense 
related  to  the  SERP  was  $243,  $299  and  $398  for  2016,  2015  and  2014,  respectively.    Distributions  to 
participants made in 2016 totaled $34.  Distributions to participants made in 2015 totaled $22.   

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 16 – EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN 

At  the  Company’s  2014  annual  meeting,  the  shareholders  adopted  the  Company’s  2014  Incentive  Plan 
(“2014 Incentive Plan”).  The 2014 Incentive Plan authorizes the Company to grant options, stock awards, 
stock  units  and  other  awards  for  up  to  375,000  common  shares  of  the  Company.    There  were  317,280 
shares available for grants under this plan at December 31, 2016. 

During each of the last two years, the Board of Directors has awarded restricted common shares to senior 
officers of the Company.  The restricted shares vest ratably over a three-year period following the grant 
date.    The  product  of  the  number  of  restricted  shares  granted  and  the  grant  date  market  price  of  the 
Company’s  common  shares  determines  the  fair  value  of  restricted  shares  under  the  Company’s  2014 
Incentive Plan.  Management recognizes compensation expense for the fair value of restricted shares on a 
straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.   

On  March  17,  2015,  certain  officers  were  awarded  an  aggregate  of  16,983  restricted  common  shares,  of 
which 5,657 shares vested on January 2, 2016. 

On January 4, 2016, directors of the Company’s banking subsidiary, Civista, were paid a retainer in the 
form  of  non-restricted  common  shares  of  the  Company.    The  aggregate  of  2,730  common  shares  were 
issued to Civista directors as payment of their retainer for their service on the Civista Board of Directors 
covering the period up to the 2016 Annual Meeting.  This issuance was expensed in its entirety when the 
shares were issued in the amount of $32. 

On  January  15,  2016,  certain  of  the  Company’s  lending  officers  were  awarded  an  aggregate  of  12,734 
restricted  common  shares  under  the  2014  Incentive  Plan.    These  restricted  shares  vest  over  a  5-year 
service period, with 20% each vesting on January 2 of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. 

On March 11, 2016, senior officers were awarded an aggregate of 16,130 restricted common shares, which 
vest over a three-year service period, with one third each vesting on January 2 of 2017, 2018 and 2019.  

Finally, on May 17, 2016, directors of the Company’s banking subsidiary, Civista, were paid a retainer in 
the form of non-restricted common shares of the Company.  The aggregate of 12,285 common shares were 
issued to Civista directors as payment of their retainer for their service on the Civista Board of Directors 
covering the period up to the 2017 Annual Meeting.  This issuance was expensed in its entirety when the 
shares were issued in the amount of $130. 

No options had been granted under the 2014 Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

The Company classifies share-based compensation for employees with “Salaries, wages and benefits” in 
the consolidated statements of operations.  Additionally, generally accepted accounting principles require 
the  Company  to  report:  (1)  the  expense  associated  with  the  grants  as  an  adjustment  to  operating  cash 
flows, and (2) any benefits of realized tax deductions in excess of previously recognized tax benefits on 
compensation expense as a financing cash flow. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 16 – EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN (Continued) 

The following is a summary of the status of the Company’s restricted shares, and changes therein during 
the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Number of
Restricted
Shares

16,983
28,864
(5,657)
(3,140)
37,050

Weighted 
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

$           

10.82
10.75
10.82
10.87
10.77

Number of
Restricted
Shares

-
16,983
-
-
16,983

Weighted 
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value

-
$               
10.82
-
-
10.82

Nonvested at beginning of period
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2016

During the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $323 of share-based 
compensation  expense  for  shares  granted  under  the  2014  Incentive  Plan.    At  December  31,  2016,  the 
expected future compensation expense relating to the 16,983 restricted shares awarded in 2015 is $37 over 
the  remaining  vesting  period  of  1.00  years.    The  expected  future  compensation  expense  relating  to  the 
16,130  restricted  shares  awarded  in  2016  to  the  officers  and  Civista  directors  is  $67  over  the  remaining 
vesting period of 2.00 years.  The expected future compensation expense relating to the 12,734 restricted 
common  shares  awarded  to  lending  officers  of  the  Company  in  2016  is  $89  over  the  remaining  vesting 
period  of  4.00  years.    On  May  13, 2016,  an  agreement  was  signed  thereby  ending  the  employment  of  a 
grantee  of  restricted  shares.    As  a  result,  a  total  of  666  restricted  shares  granted,  but  unvested,  were 
forfeited.  On September 19, 2016, a lending officer and restricted share grantee left the company.  As a 
result, a total of 916 restricted shares granted, but unvested, were forfeited.  Finally, on November 3, 2016, 
a  lending  officer  and  restricted  share  grantee  left  the  company.    As  a  result,  a  total  of  1,558  restricted 
shares granted, but unvested, were forfeited.   

NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT 

U.S. generally accepted accounting principles establish a hierarchal disclosure framework associated with 
the level of observable pricing utilized in measuring assets and liabilities at fair value.  The three broad 
levels  defined  by  the  hierarchy  are  as  follows:    Level  1:  Quoted  prices  for  identical  assets  in  active 
markets that are identifiable on the measurement date; Level 2:  Significant other observable inputs, such 
as quoted prices for similar assets, quoted prices in markets that are not active and other inputs that are 
observable  or  can  be  corroborated  by  observable  market  data;  Level  3:  Significant  unobservable  inputs 
that  reflect  the  Company’s  own  view  about  the  assumptions  that  market  participants  would  use  in 
pricing an asset.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) 

Securities:    The  fair  values  of  securities  available  for  sale  are  determined  by  matrix  pricing,  which  is  a 
mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively 
on quoted  prices for the  specific securities,  but rather by relying  on the securities’ relationship to other 
benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).   

Equity securities:  The Company’s equity securities are not actively traded in an open market.  The fair 
values of these equity securities available for sale are determined by using market data inputs for similar 
securities that are observable. (Level 2 inputs).   

Fair  value  swap  asset/liability:    The  fair  value  of  the  swap  asset  and  liability  is  based  on  an  external 
derivative model using data inputs as of the valuation date and classified Level 3. 

Impaired loans:  The Company has measured impairment on impaired loans generally based on the fair 
value  of  the  loan’s  collateral.    Fair  value  is  generally  determined  based  upon  independent  third-party 
appraisals of the properties.  In some cases, management may adjust the appraised value due to the age 
of  the  appraisal,  changes  in  market  conditions,  or  observable  deterioration  of  the  property  since  the 
appraisal  was  completed.    Additionally,  management  makes  estimates  about  expected  costs  to  sell  the 
property which are also included in the net realizable value.  If the fair value of the collateral dependent 
loan is less than the carrying amount of the loan, a specific reserve for the loan is made in the allowance 
for loan losses or a charge-off is taken to reduce the loan to the fair value of the collateral (less estimated 
selling costs) and the loan is included in the table above as a Level 3 measurement.   

Other real estate owned:  OREO is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, which is measured at the date 
foreclosure.  If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the carrying amount of the loan, no charge-off or 
adjustment  is  necessary,  the  loan  is  not  considered  to  be  carried  at  fair  value,  and  is  therefore  not 
included in the table below.  If the fair value of the collateral is less than the carrying amount of the loan, 
management  will  charge  the  loan  down  to  its  estimated  realizable  value.    Management  may  adjust  the 
appraised value due to the age of the appraisal, changes in market conditions, or observable deterioration 
of the property since the appraisal was completed.  In these cases, the properties are categorized in the 
below table as Level 3 measurements since these adjustments are considered to be unobservable inputs.  
Income and expenses from operations are included in other operating expenses.  Further declines in the 
fair value of the collateral subsequent to foreclosure are included in net gain on sale of other real estate 
owned.  

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) 

Assets measured at fair value are summarized below.  

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Using:

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations 

of U.S. Government agencies

Obligations of states and political 

subdivisions

Mortgage-backed securities in government

sponsored entities

Equity securities in financial institutions
Fair value swap asset

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair value swap liability

$                 
-

$       

37,446

$                 
-

-

-
-
-

-

94,998

62,642
778
-

-

-
-
1,839

-

1,839

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

Impaired Loans
Other Real Estate Owned

-
$                 
-

-
$                 
-

$            

952
37

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015 Using:

(Level 1)

(Level 2)

(Level 3)

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations 

of U.S. Government agencies

Obligations of states and political 

subdivisions

Mortgage-backed securities in government

sponsored entities

Equity securities in financial institutions
Fair value swap asset

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

Fair value swap liability

-
$                 

$       

40,937

$                 
-

-

-
-
-

-

92,152

62,573
587
-

-

-
-
1,962

-

1,962

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

Impaired Loans
Other Real Estate Owned

-
$                 
-

-
$                 
-

$            

759
109

The following tables presents quantitative information about the Level 3 significant unobservable inputs 
for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

December 31, 2016

Fair Value Valuation Technique

Unobservable Input

Range

Weighted 
Average

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Impaired loans

$         

952

Appraisal of collateral Appraisal 

10% - 67%

64%

adjustments

Liquidation expense

0% - 10%

4%

Holding period

0 - 30 months

19 months

Other real estate owned

$           

37

Appraisal of collateral Appraisal 

10% - 30%

10%

adjustments

Liquidation expense

0% - 10%

10%

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) 

December 31, 2015

Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Input

Range

Weighted 
Average

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Impaired loans

$         

759

Appraisal of collateral Appraisal 

10% - 30%

10%

adjustments

Liquidation expense

0% - 10%

10%

Holding period

0 - 30 months

17 months

Other real estate owned

$         

109

Appraisal of collateral Appraisal 

10% - 30%

10%

adjustments

Liquidation expense

0% - 10%

10%

The carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments were as follows: 

December 31, 2016

Financial Assets:

Cash and due from financial

institutions

Securities available for sale
Loans, held for sale
Loans, net of allowance for

loan losses
Other securities
Bank owned life insurance
Accrued interest receivable
Swap asset

Financial Liabilities:

Nonmaturing deposits
Time deposits
Short-term FHLB advances
Long-term FHLB advances
Securities sold under agreement 

to repurchase

Subordinated debentures
Accrued interest payable
Swap liability

Carrying
Amount

Total
Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$      

36,695
195,864
2,268

$      

36,695
195,864
2,268

$     

36,695
-
2,268

-
$               
195,864
-

-
$                
-
-

1,042,201
14,055
24,552
3,854
1,839

1,047,329
14,055
24,552
3,854
1,839

913,677
207,426
31,000
17,500

28,925
29,427
181
1,839

913,677
207,784
31,007
17,553

28,925
27,414
181
1,839

-
14,055
24,552
3,854
-

913,677
-
31,007
-

28,925
-
181
-

-
-
-
-
1,839

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
1,839

1,047,329
-
-
-
-

-
207,784
-
17,553

-
27,414
-
-

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 17 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued) 

December 31, 2015

Financial Assets:

Cash and due from financial

institutions

Securities available for sale
Loans, held for sale
Loans, net of allowance for

loan losses
Other securities
Bank owned life insurance
Accrued interest receivable
Swap asset

Financial Liabilities:

Nonmaturing deposits
Time deposits
Short-term FHLB advances
Long-term FHLB advances
Securities sold under agreement 

to repurchase

Subordinated debentures
Accrued interest payable
Swap liability

Carrying
Amount

Total
Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$   

35,561
196,249
2,698

$   

35,561
196,249
2,698

$     

35,561
-
2,698

$               
-
196,249
-

$                 
-
-
-

987,166
13,452
20,104
3,902
1,962

840,984
211,049
53,700
17,500

25,040
29,427
120
1,962

986,848
13,452
20,104
3,902
1,962

840,984
212,006
52,906
17,687

25,040
25,572
120
1,962

-
13,452
20,104
3,902
-

840,984
-
52,906
-

25,040
-
120
-

-
-
-
-
1,962

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
1,962

986,848
-
-
-
-

-
212,006
-
17,687

-
25,572
-
-

The  estimated  fair  value  approximates  carrying  amount  for  all  items  except  those  described  below. 
Estimated  fair  value  for  securities  is  based  on  quoted  market  values  for  the  individual  securities  or  for 
equivalent  securities.    For  fixed  rate  loans  or  deposits  and  for  variable  rate  loans  or  deposits  with 
infrequent repricing or repricing limits, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market 
rates  applied  to  the  cash  flow  analysis  or  underlying  collateral  values.    Fair  value  of  debt  is  based  on 
current rates for similar financing.  The fair value of off-balance-sheet items is based on the current fees or 
cost that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements and are considered nominal. 

For certain homogeneous categories of loans, such as some residential mortgages, credit card receivables, 
and other consumer loans, fair value is estimated using the quoted market prices for securities backed by 
similar  loans,  adjusted  for  differences  in  loan  characteristics.  The  fair  value  of  other  types  of  loans  is 
estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be 
made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 18 - COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK 

Some  financial  instruments,  such  as  loan  commitments,  credit  lines,  letters  of  credit,  and  overdraft 
protection  are  issued  to  meet  customer  financing  needs.    These  are  agreements  to  provide  credit  or  to 
support the credit of others, as long as conditions established in the contract  are met, and usually have 
expiration  dates.    Commitments  may  expire  without  being  used.    Off-balance-sheet  risk  to  credit  loss 
exists up to the face amount of these instruments, although material losses are not anticipated.  The same 
credit policies are used to make such commitments as are used for loans, including obtaining collateral at 
exercise of the commitment. 

The contractual amount of financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk was as follows at year-end. 

Commitments to extend credit:
    Lines of credit and construction loans
    Overdraft protection
    Letters of credit

2016

Fixed
Rate

Variable
Rate

2015

Fixed
Rate

Variable
Rate

$      

6,905
5
600

$    

202,923
29,075
349

$      

9,416
5
200

$    

195,732
22,119
750

$      

7,510

$    

232,347

$      

9,621

$    

218,601

Commitments  to  make  loans  are  generally  made  for  a  period  of  one  year  or  less.    Fixed-rate  loan 
commitments included above had interest rates ranging from 3.25% to  8.50% at December 31, 2016 and 
3.25% to 8.75% at December 31, 2015.  Maturities extend up to 30 years.   

Civista is required to maintain certain reserve balances on hand in accordance with the Federal Reserve 
Board requirements.  The average reserve balance maintained in accordance with such requirements was 
$2,887 on December 31, 2016 and $2,448 on December 31, 2015. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 19 – CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTION ON RETAINED EARNINGS 

The  Company  and  Civista  (“Companies”)  are  subject  to  various  regulatory  capital  requirements 
administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate 
certain mandatory-and possibly additional discretionary-actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could 
have a direct material effect on the Companies’ financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines 
and  the  regulatory  framework  for  prompt  corrective  action,  the  Companies  must  meet  specific  capital 
guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Companies’ assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-
sheet  items  as  calculated  under  U.S.  GAAP,  regulatory  reporting  requirements,  and  regulatory  capital 
standards.  The Companies’ capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments 
by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factor.   

Quantitative measures established by regulatory capital standards to ensure capital adequacy require the 
Companies to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the following table) of total and Tier 1 
capital to risk-weighted assets, common equity Tier 1 capital to total risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 
capital  to  average  assets.    Management  believes,  as  of  December  31,  2016,  that  the  Companies  met  all 
capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. 

As of December 31, 2016, and December 31, 2015, the most recent notification from the Federal Reserve 
Bank  categorized  the  Bank  as  well  capitalized  under  the  regulatory  framework  for  prompt  corrective 
action.    To  be  categorized  as  well  capitalized  the  Companies  must  maintain  minimum  total  risk-based 
capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set 
forth in the table.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have 
changed the institution's category. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 19 – CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTION ON RETAINED EARNINGS (Continued) 

The Company’s and Civista’s actual capital levels and minimum required capital levels at December 31, 
2016 and 2015 were as follows:   

Actual

Amount

Ratio

For Capital
Adequacy Purposes
Amount
Ratio

To Be Well
Capitalized Under
Prompt Corrective 
Action Purposes
Amount

Ratio

$  

155,145
145,270

14.2 %
13.3

$    

87,436
87,334

8.0 %
8.0

n/a
109,168

$  

n/a  
10.0 %

141,840
131,391

93,463
120,465

141,840
131,391

13.0
12.0

8.6
11.0

10.6
9.8

65,577
65,501

49,183
49,126

53,774
53,717

6.0
6.0

4.5
4.5

4.0
4.0

n/a
87,334

n/a
70,959

n/a
67,146

n/a  
8.0

n/a  
6.5

n/a  
5.0

2016

Total Risk Based Capital

Consolidated
Civista

Tier I Risk Based Capital

Consolidated
Civista

CET1 Risk Based Capital

Consolidated
Civista

Leverage

Consolidated
Civista

2015

Total Risk Based Capital

Consolidated
Civista

$  

140,088
126,795

14.0 %
12.7

$    

80,050
79,871

8.0 %
8.0

n/a
99,839

$    

n/a  
10.0 %

Tier I Risk Based Capital

Consolidated
Civista

CET1 Risk Based Capital

Consolidated
Civista

Leverage

Consolidated
Civista

127,519
113,883

75,819
102,755

127,519
113,883

12.7
11.4

7.6
10.1

10.0
8.9

60,245
59,938

44,893
45,782

51,008
51,183

6.0
6.0

4.5
4.5

4.0
4.0

n/a
79,918

n/a
66,129

n/a
63,979

n/a  
8.0

n/a  
6.5

n/a  
5.0

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 19 – CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTION ON RETAINED EARNINGS (Continued) 

The  Company’s  primary  source  of  funds  for  paying  dividends  to  its  shareholders  and  for  operating 
expense is the cash accumulated from dividends received from Civista.  Payment of dividends by Civista 
to  the  Company  is  subject  to  restrictions  by  Civista’s  regulatory  agencies.    These  restrictions  generally 
limit  dividends  to  the  current  and  prior  two  years  retained  earnings  as  defined  by  the  regulations.    In 
addition,  dividends  may  not  reduce  capital  levels  below  minimum  regulatory  requirements.    At 
December 31, 2016, Civista had $23,289 net profits available to pay dividends to CBI. 

NOTE 20 - PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

Condensed financial information of CBI follows: 

Condensed Balance Sheets

Assets:
Cash
Securities available for sale
Investment in bank subsidiary
Investment in nonbank subsidiaries
Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities:

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
Subordinated debentures

Total liabilities 

Shareholders’ Equity:

Preferred stock
Common stock
Accumulated earnings
Treasury Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total shareholders’ equity

December 31, 

2016

2015

 $           4,747 
                 778 
          149,965 
            12,635 
              1,226 

 $           7,493 
                 587 
          133,959 
            12,615 
              2,204 

 $       169,351 

 $       156,858 

 $           2,308 
            29,427 

 $           2,258 
            29,427 

            31,735 

            31,685 

            18,950 
          118,975 
            19,263 
          (17,235)
            (2,337)

            22,273 
          115,330 
              5,300 
          (17,235)
               (495)

          137,616 

          125,173 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 $       169,351 

 $       156,858 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 20 - PARENT COMPANY ONLY CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Continued) 

Condensed Statements of Operations

Dividends from bank subsidiaries
Interest expense
Pension expense
Other expense, net

Income (loss) before equity in undistributed

net earnings of subsidiaries

Income tax benefit
Equity in undistributed net
earnings of subsidiaries

Net income

For the years ended December 31,
2015

2016

2014

 $                   - 
               (884)
               (184)
               (920)

 $         14,226 
               (760)
               (388)
            (1,755)

 $           7,339 
               (777)
               (397)
            (1,150)

            (1,988)
                 676 

            11,323 
                 959 

              5,015 
                 763 

            18,529 

                 463 

              3,750 

 $         17,217 

 $         12,745 

 $           9,528 

Comprehensive income

 $         15,375 

 $         12,297 

 $         13,728 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows 

2016

2015

2014

For the years ended December 31, 

Operating activities:

Net income
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net

cash from operating activities:

Change in other assets and other liabilities
Equity in undistributed net earnings of 

subsidiaries

$       

17,217

$       

12,745

$         

9,528

            1,821 

            1,324 

            1,508 

        (18,529)

             (463)

          (3,750)

Net cash from operating activities

               509 

          13,606 

            7,286 

Investing activities:

Acquisition and additional capitalization of 
    subsidiary, net of cash acquired 

                   - 

        (16,637)

                   - 

Net cash used for investing activities

                   - 

        (16,637)

                   - 

Financing activities:

Cash paid on fractional shares on preferred stock

 conversion to common stock

Payment to repurchase preferred stock
Cash dividends paid

                 (1)
                   - 
          (3,254)

                   - 
                   - 
          (3,139)

                   - 
        (22,857)
          (3,338)

Net cash used for financing activities

          (3,255)

          (3,139)

        (26,195)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

          (2,746)

          (6,170)

        (18,909)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

            7,493 

          13,663 

          32,572 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$         

4,747

$         

7,493

$       

13,663

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 21 – PREFERRED SHARES 

On December 19, 2013, the Company completed the sale of 1,000,000 depositary shares, each representing 
a  1/40th  ownership  interest  in  a  6.50%  Noncumulative  Redeemable  Convertible  Perpetual  Preferred 
Share, Series B, of the Company, with a liquidation  preference of $1,000 per share (equivalent to $25.00 
per  depositary  share).    The  Company  sold  the  maximum  of  1,000,000  depositary  shares  in  the  offering, 
resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $25,000.  

Using  proceeds  from  the  sale  of  the  depositary  shares,  the  Company  redeemed  all  of  its  outstanding 
Series A Preferred Shares for an aggregate purchase price of $22,857, which redemption was completed as 
of February 15, 2014. 

As of December 31, 2016, a total of 819,235 depository shares were outstanding. 

NOTE 22 – EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE 

The factors used in the earnings per share computation follow.   

Basic

Net income
Preferred stock dividends

2016

2015

2014

$         

17,217
1,501

$         

12,745
1,577

$           

9,528
1,873

Net income available to common shareholders - basic

$         

15,716

$         

11,168

$           

7,655

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

Basic earnings per share

8,010,399
1.96

$             

7,822,369
1.43

$             

7,707,917
0.99

$             

Diluted

Net income available to common shareholders - basic
Preferred stock dividends on convertible preferred stock

$         

15,716
1,501

$         

11,168
1,577

$           

7,655
1,606

Net income available to common shareholders - diluted

$         

17,217

$         

12,745

$           

9,261

Weighted average common shares outstanding

for earnings per common share basic

Add: dilutive effects of convertible preferred shares

8,010,399
2,940,562

7,822,369
3,095,966

7,707,917
3,196,931

Average shares and dilutive potential 

common shares outstanding - diluted

10,950,961

10,918,335

10,904,848

Diluted earnings per share

$             

1.57

$             

1.17

$             

0.85

Basic earnings per common share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number 
of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive 
effect, if any, of additional potential common shares issuable under the equity incentive plan, computed 
using the treasury stock method, and the impact of the Company’s convertible preferred shares using the 
“if converted” method. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 23 – QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) 

Interest 
Income

Net Interest 
Income

Net 
Income

Basic 
Earnings 
per 
Common 
Share

Diluted 
Earnings 
per 
Common 
Share

$   

13,053

$        

12,235

$     

4,725

$          

0.55

$          

0.43

13,739

13,370

13,405

12,940

12,526

12,558

5,181

3,680

3,631

0.61

0.41

0.39

0.47

0.34

0.33

$   

11,762

$        

10,915

$     

3,171

$          

0.36

$          

0.29

12,740

13,223

12,976

11,916

12,402

12,159

3,122

3,253

3,199

0.35

0.36

0.36

0.29

0.30

0.29

2016

First quarter (1)(2)
Second quarter (3)(4)
Third quarter (5)
Fourth quarter (6)

2015

First quarter (7)(8)(2)
Second quarter (7)(8)
Third quarter (8)(9)
Fourth quarter (8)(10)

(1) Interest income and net interest income increased due to loan volume and rate and volume

on interest-bearing deposits in other banks.

(2)

Net income increased due to fees on tax refund processing program.

(3) Interest income and net interest income increased due to interest recoveries on 

non-performing loans.

(4) Net income increased due to interest recoveries and provision credit.

(5) Interest income, net interest income and net income decreased due to previous quarter

interest recoveries and provision credit.

(6) Interest income and net interest income increased due to loan volume and interest recoveries.

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

Interest income and net interest income increased due to loan volume.

Net interest income increased due to interest expense decreasing as deposits repriced 

downward and the deposit mix shifted toward cheaper funding sources.

Net income increased due to increased loan volume, offset by a decrease in fees on the tax

refund processing program.

Interest income, net interest income and net income decreased due to decreased loan volume.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

NOTE 24 - DERIVATIVE HEDGING INSTRUMENTS 

To  accommodate  customer  need  and  to  support  the  Company's  asset/liability  positioning,  on  occasion 
we enter into interest rate swaps with a customer and a bank counterparty.  The Company enters into a 
floating rate loan and a fixed rate swap with our customer.  Simultaneously, the Company enters into an 
offsetting  fixed  rate  swap  with  a  bank  counterparty.    In  connection  with  each  swap  transaction,  the 
Company  agrees  to  pay  interest  to  the  customer  on  a  notional  amount  at  a  variable  interest  rate  and 
receive interest from the customer on the same notional amount at a fixed interest rate.  At the same time, 
the Company agrees to pay a bank counterparty the same fixed interest rate on the same notional amount 
and  receive  the  same  variable  interest  rate  on  the  same  notional  amount.    These  transactions  allow  the 
Company's customer to effectively convert variable rate loans to fixed rate loans.  Since the Company acts 
as an intermediary for its customer, changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts offset 
each other and do not significantly impact the Company's results of operations. 

The following table summarizes the Company’s interest rate swap positions and the impact of a 1 basis 
point change in interest rates as of December 31, 2016. 

Notional
Amount

Derivative Assets
Derivative Liabilities
Net Exposure

$              

52,975
(52,975)

$                    
-

Weighted
Average Rate
Received/(Paid)
5.07%

-5.07%

Impact of a
1 basis point change
in interest rates

$                                

30
(30)

$                               
-

Repricing
Frequency

Monthly
Monthly

The following table summarizes the Company’s interest rate swap positions and the impact of a 1 basis 
point change in interest rates as of December 31, 2015. 

Notional
Amount

Derivative Assets
Derivative Liabilities
Net Exposure

$              

35,534
(35,534)

-
$                    

Weighted
Average Rate
Received/(Paid)
5.31%

-5.31%

Impact of a
1 basis point change
in interest rates

$                                

20
(20)

$                               
-

Repricing
Frequency

Monthly
Monthly

The  Company  monitors  and  controls  all  derivative  products  with  a  comprehensive  Board  of  Director 
approved  commercial  loan  swap  policy.    All  hedge  transactions  must  be  approved  in  advance  by  the 
Lenders Loan Committee or the Directors Loan Committee of the Board of Directors. 

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CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

The  Company  invests  in  qualified  affordable  housing  projects.    At  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  the 
balance of the investment for qualified affordable housing projects was $2,754 and $2,177.  These balances 
are  reflected  in  the  other  assets  line  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheet.    The  unfunded  commitments 
related to the investments in qualified affordable housing projects totaled $2,313 and $2,195 at December 
31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

During the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized amortization expense with 
respect to its investments in qualified affordable housing projects  of $304 and $240, respectively, which 
was included within pre-tax income on the consolidated statements of operations. 

Additionally, during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized tax credits 
and  other  benefits  from  its  investment  in  affordable  housing  tax  credits  of  $538  and  $422,  respectively.  
During  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  the  Company  did  not  incur  impairment  losses 
related to its investment in qualified affordable housing projects. 

NOTE 25 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

On  February  24,  2017,  Civista  Bancshares,  Inc.  announced  that  it  has  completed  a  public  offering  of 
1,610,000 of its common shares at a price of $21.75 per share.  The offering resulted in gross proceeds of 
approximately $35.0 million and net proceeds of approximately $32.8 million.   

Civista  intends  to  use  the  net  proceeds  from  the  offering  for  general  corporate  purposes,  including 
potential future acquisitions and to support organic growth. 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 
(Amounts in thousands, except share data) 

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Civista Bancshares, Inc.

Civista Bank

Directors
Thomas A. Depler 
Attorney, Poland, Depler & Shepherd Co., LPA

Allen R. Maurice 
Attorney, Wagner, Maurice & Davidson Co., LPA

James O. Miller 
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, 
Civista Bancshares, Inc. 
Chairman of the Board & CEO, Civista Bank

Dennis E. Murray, Jr. 
Lead Director 
Partner, Murray & Murray Co., LPA

Allen R. Nickles, CPA, CFE, FCPA, CFF, CICA 
Of Counsel, Payne, Nickles & Company

J. William Springer 
President & CEO, Industrial Nut Corp.

David A. Voight 
Former Chairman of the Board,  
Civista Bancshares, Inc.

Daniel J. White 
International Business Consultant

Officers
James O. Miller 
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO,  
Civista Bancshares, Inc. 
Chairman of the Board & CEO, Civista Bank

Dennis G. Shaffer 
Executive Vice President

John A. Betts 
Senior Vice President

Richard J. Dutton 
Senior Vice President

James E. McGookey 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel  
and Corporate Secretary

Todd A. Michel 
Senior Vice President

Charles A. Parcher 
Senior Vice President

Paul J. Stark 
Senior Vice President

Directors
John O. Bacon 
President & CEO, The Mack Iron Works Company

Barry W. Boerger 
Self-Employed Farmer

Thomas A. Depler 
Attorney, Poland, Depler & Shepherd Co., LPA

Blythe A. Friedley 
Owner/President, Friedley & Co. Agency, Inc.

Allen R. Maurice 
Attorney, Wagner, Maurice & Davidson Co., LPA

James O. Miller 
Chairman of the Board & CEO, Civista Bank 
Chairman of the Board, President & CEO,  
Civista Bancshares, Inc.

Dennis E. Murray, Jr. 
Partner, Murray & Murray Co., LPA

Allen R. Nickles, CPA, CFE, FCPA, CFF, CICA 
Of Counsel, Payne, Nickles & Company

Dennis G. Shaffer 
President, Civista Bank

Harry Singer 
President & CEO, Sandusco, Inc.  
and ICM Distributing Company, Inc.

J. William Springer 
President & CEO, Industrial Nut Corp.

Lisa M. Stein 
CEO/Founder, Revolutions Incorporated

David A. Voight 
Former Chairman of the Board,  
Civista Bancshares, Inc.

Daniel J. White 
International Business Consultant

Gerald B. Wurm 
President, Wurm’s Woodworking Co.

Directors Emeritus -  
Civista Bancshares, Inc. and Civista Bank

James D. Heckelman 
Founder, Dan-Mar Co., Inc.

Shareholder Information

Annual Meeting of the Civista Bancshares, Inc. Shareholders
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Bowling Green State University, Firelands College, Huron, OH 

Civista Bancshares, Inc.
100 East Water Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
Tel: 
Toll Free: 
Fax: 
www.civb.com

(419) 625-4121
(888) 645-4121
(419) 627-3359

As a Civista Bancshares, Inc. shareholder, we encourage you to access your account(s) online at  
www.amstock.com. Here you can easily initiate a number of transactions and inquiries as well as access 
important details about your portfolio and general stock transfer information.

• Update your mailing address
• Access statement information
• Print a duplicate 1099 tax form
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• Download stock transfer forms
• And more

You may also access this information via the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system by calling  
(800) 937-5449. Outside of the US, dial (718) 921-8124.

By mail, contact our Transfer Agent at the below address:

Civista Bancshares, Inc.
c/o American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219