UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
November 4, 2015
Civista Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 001-36192 | 34-1558688 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
( IRS Employer Identification No.) |
100 East Water Street, P.O. Box 5016, Sandusky, Ohio 44870
(Address of principle executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (419) 625-4121
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Civista Bancshares, Inc. held a special meeting of shareholders on November 4, 2015, for the purpose of considering and voting on the following proposals. Summaries of the voting results are included following the description of each matter.
1.) To approve an amendment to the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation to eliminate pre-emptive rights.
| For |
Against |
Abstain | ||
| 5,623,638 | 362,996 | 101,211 |
The proposal passed.
2.) To approve an amendment to the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation to eliminate cumulative voting in the election of directors.
| For |
Against |
Abstain | ||
| 5,382,617 | 613,083 | 92,145 |
The proposal passed.
3.) To adjourn the special meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies.
| For |
Against |
Abstain | ||
| 5,468,277 | 521,393 | 98,175 |
The proposal passed.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Civista Bancshares, Inc. | ||||||
| (Registrant) | ||||||
| Date: November 4, 2015 | /s/ Todd A. Michel | |||||
| Todd A. Michel | ||||||
| Senior Vice President & Controller | ||||||