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S-1/A - S-1/A - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567ds1a.htm |
EX-1.1 - EX-1.1 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex11.htm |
EX-4.4 - EX-4.4 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex44.htm |
EX-3.4 - EX-3.4 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex34.htm |
EX-4.2 - EX-4.2 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex42.htm |
EX-4.3 - EX-4.3 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex43.htm |
EX-5.1 - EX-5.1 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex51.htm |
EX-99.3 - EX-99.3 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex993.htm |
EX-99.2 - EX-99.2 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex992.htm |
EX-99.7 - EX-99.7 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex997.htm |
EX-99.1 - EX-99.1 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex991.htm |
EX-99.5 - EX-99.5 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex995.htm |
EX-24.1 - EX-24.1 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex241.htm |
EX-23.1 - EX-23.1 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex231.htm |
EX-99.6 - EX-99.6 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex996.htm |
EX-12.1 - EX-12.1 - CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. | d591567dex121.htm |
Exhibit 99.4
Dear Friend:
I am pleased to tell you and other customers and friends of The Citizens Banking Company (the Bank) about an investment opportunity. First Citizens Banc Corp (First Citizens), the parent company of the Bank, is conducting an offering of up to 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 First Citizens, as described in the enclosed prospectus.
In addition to the prospectus, weve also enclosed a Questions and Answers brochure and other materials which further describe the offering and your opportunity to invest in First Citizens. The depositary shares are being offered to the public, with a preference being given first to existing common equity shareholders of First Citizens, and then to customers of the Bank and residents of the communities we serve.
THE OFFERING
First Citizens is offering up to 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 First Citizens with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (equivalent to $25.00 per depositary share).
The enclosed prospectus contains a detailed discussion of the offering. We urge you to read this document carefully, including the section titled Risk Factors beginning on page 13. If you are interested in purchasing depositary shares in the offering, your Order and Certification Form along with payment must be received (not postmarked) by us before 12:00 noon, Eastern Time, on December 4, 2013.
For additional information, refer to the enclosed prospectus or call our offering information center, toll free, at (877) 860-2070, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The information center will be closed on weekends and holidays.
Sincerely,
James O. Miller
President and Chief Executive Officer
First Citizens Banc Corp
An investment in the depositary shares is subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the depositary shares. The offer is made only by the prospectus. The depositary shares are not savings accounts, deposits or other obligations of any bank, thrift or other depositary institution and are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other governmental agency or instrumentality.