strategic acquisitions

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) priced an offering of 3.29 million common shares at $21.25 each, aiming to raise ~$70 million. With an underwriters’ option, proceeds could reach $80.5 million. The capital, expected to close July 14, will fund organic growth and potential acquisitions in Midwest markets. Piper Sandler leads the transaction under Civista’s existing SEC shelf registration.

Delixy Holdings priced its Nasdaq IPO at $4.00/share, raising $5.4 million from 1.35M primary and 650K secondary shares. Trading begins July 9, 2025 (ticker DLXY) at an $8M valuation, with Bancroft Capital underwriting. Proceeds will target expansion in Southeast Asia and Middle East oil markets. Positives include capital for growth and Nasdaq credibility, while concerns involve the modest scale and significant secondary offering (32.5% of IPO shares).