Civista Bancshares, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Shares
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) has announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 3,294,120 common shares at $21.25 per share, totaling an aggregate offering amount of $70.0 million. The company has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 494,118 additional shares, which could increase the total gross proceeds to approximately $80.5 million.
The offering, expected to close on July 14, 2025, will be managed by Piper Sandler & Co. as the sole book-running manager, with several co-managers. Civista plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including supporting organic growth opportunities and potential future strategic transactions.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) ha annunciato il prezzo della sua offerta pubblica garantita di 3.294.120 azioni ordinarie a 21,25 dollari per azione, per un ammontare complessivo di 70,0 milioni di dollari. La società ha inoltre concesso agli underwriter un'opzione di 30 giorni per acquistare fino a 494.118 azioni aggiuntive, che potrebbe portare i proventi lordi totali a circa 80,5 milioni di dollari.
L'offerta, che si prevede si concluda il 14 luglio 2025, sarà gestita da Piper Sandler & Co. come unico bookrunner, con la collaborazione di diversi co-manager. Civista intende utilizzare i proventi netti per scopi aziendali generali, inclusi il supporto alla crescita organica e potenziali future operazioni strategiche.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) ha anunciado el precio de su oferta pública garantizada de 3,294,120 acciones comunes a 21.25 dólares por acción, alcanzando un monto total de 70.0 millones de dólares. La compañÃa también ha otorgado a los suscriptores una opción de 30 dÃas para comprar hasta 494,118 acciones adicionales, lo que podrÃa aumentar los ingresos brutos totales a aproximadamente 80.5 millones de dólares.
Se espera que la oferta cierre el 14 de julio de 2025, y será gestionada por Piper Sandler & Co. como único administrador del libro, con varios co-administradores. Civista planea utilizar los ingresos netos para fines corporativos generales, incluyendo apoyar oportunidades de crecimiento orgánico y posibles futuras transacciones estratégicas.
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Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) a annoncé le prix de son offre publique souscrite de 3 294 120 actions ordinaires à 21,25 $ par action, pour un montant total de 70,0 millions de dollars. La société a également accordé aux souscripteurs une option de 30 jours pour acheter jusqu'à 494 118 actions supplémentaires, ce qui pourrait porter le produit brut total à environ 80,5 millions de dollars.
L'offre, dont la clôture est prévue le 14 juillet 2025, sera gérée par Piper Sandler & Co. en tant que seul chef de file, avec plusieurs co-chefs de file. Civista prévoit d'utiliser le produit net à des fins générales d'entreprise, y compris pour soutenir les opportunités de croissance organique et d'éventuelles transactions stratégiques futures.
Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) hat den Preis für sein unterzeichnetes öffentliches Angebot von 3.294.120 Stammaktien zu je 21,25 USD bekannt gegeben, was einem Gesamtangebot von 70,0 Millionen USD entspricht. Das Unternehmen hat den Underwritern außerdem eine 30-tägige Option eingeräumt, bis zu 494.118 zusätzliche Aktien zu kaufen, wodurch der Bruttoerlös auf etwa 80,5 Millionen USD steigen könnte.
Das Angebot, das voraussichtlich am 14. Juli 2025 abgeschlossen wird, wird von Piper Sandler & Co. als alleinigem Bookrunner mit mehreren Co-Managern betreut. Civista plant, die Nettoerlöse für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke zu verwenden, einschließlich der Unterstützung organischer Wachstumschancen und potenzieller zukünftiger strategischer Transaktionen.
- Potential for organic growth and strategic transactions with new capital
- Significant capital raise of $70.0 million with potential to reach $80.5 million
- Potential dilution for existing shareholders
- Share offering may put downward pressure on stock price
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Civista raises $70M through share offering, diluting existing shareholders while building capital for growth and potential acquisitions.
Civista Bancshares has priced a $70 million public offering of 3,294,120 common shares at $21.25 per share, with potential to increase to $80.5 million if underwriters exercise their additional purchase option. This capital raise represents a significant move for the regional bank, likely diluting existing shareholders by approximately 15-17% based on their current market capitalization.
The timing of this offering is notable as it comes during a period when many regional banks are strengthening their capital positions amid industry challenges. By specifying that proceeds will support "organic growth opportunities and future strategic transactions," Civista is signaling potential expansion plans that could include branch growth, lending capacity increases, or even acquisitions in their Midwest footprint.
The involvement of six investment banks in the offering, led by Piper Sandler, suggests strong institutional interest. The pricing appears to represent a slight discount to recent trading levels, which is typical for secondary offerings to ensure full subscription. For existing shareholders, while immediate dilution is a negative, the enhanced capital position provides Civista with greater financial flexibility and a strengthened balance sheet that could drive longer-term growth opportunities in their regional banking market.
The aggregate gross proceeds of the offering will be approximately
Piper Sandler & Co. is serving as the sole book-running manager. D.A. Davidson & Co., Hovde Group, LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, and Stephens Inc. are serving as co-managers in the offering.
Civista has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a shelf registration statement (including a prospectus) on Form S-3 (File No. 333-282560) and a preliminary prospectus supplement dated July 10, 2025 for the offering of its common shares to which this press release relates, and Civista will file a final prospectus supplement relating to the common shares. Before you invest, you should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, including the information incorporated by reference therein, and the other documents Civista has filed and will file with the SEC for more complete information about Civista and the offering. The offering will be made only by means of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus that forms a part of the registration statement, copies of which may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at , or by request from Piper Sandler & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, J12S03,
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Â The securities being offered have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority, nor has any such authority passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the prospectus supplement or the shelf registration statement or prospectus relating thereto.
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