August 21, 2015
By EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F. Street
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Attn: Ms. Erin E. Martin |
Special Counsel
Division of Corporation Finance
| Re: Civista Bancshares, | Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”)
File No. 333-205828
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Civista Bancshares, Inc. hereby requests that the effectiveness of the Registration Statement be accelerated to August 26, 2015, or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
Very truly yours,
| CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ James O. Miller | |
James O. Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
100 East Water Street | Sandusky, OH 44870 | 888.645.4121
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