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SANDUSKY, Ohio and LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., March 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandusky, Ohio based Civista Bancshares, Inc. ("Civista") (CIVB) and United Community Bancorp, the parent company of United Community Bank ("United" or "UCB") (UCBA), today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Civista will acquire United. Based on financial data as of December 31, 2017, the combined company would have total assets of $2.1 billion, total loans of $1.5 billion and total deposits of $1.7 billion. United operates an eight branch network in southeastern Indiana, five of which are located in the Cincinnati MSA. This acquisition will allow Civista to bring its enhanced commercial lending platform to United's demographically strong markets. United will provide Civista with low cost core deposit funding and excess liquidity.
Civista currently operates branches and loan production offices from northern Ohio to Dayton, Ohio. The acquisition of United expands Civista's community banking franchise into and around the Cincinnati MSA, which is home to over 2.1 million people. After this strategic partnership, Civista's community banking platform will operate in each of the five largest Ohio marketplaces.
"This is an extraordinary opportunity for Civista and we are very excited to welcome United's customers and employees to the Civista family," said Dennis G. Shaffer, CEO and President of Civista Bancshares, Inc. "United, including its two predecessors, has maintained a strong and stable presence in their local communities for over 100 years. We look forward to collaborating with United's leadership team to grow and enhance their banking platform while maintaining strong ties to their community. Michael McLaughlin, UCB's Chief Operating Officer, will be named Market Executive and Mark Sams, UCB's Chief Credit ...
