Associated Banc Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) will present at the 2022 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference on March 8, 2022, at 9:20 a.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via the company's investor relations website prior to the event. With total assets of $35 billion, Associated Banc-Corp is the largest bank holding company in Wisconsin, offering extensive financial services throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and several other states. Investors can expect insights into the company’s future operations and strategic goals during the conference.

The Board of Directors of Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has declared a $0.20 per common share quarterly cash dividend, payable on March 15, 2022, to shareholders of record by March 1, 2022. Additionally, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3671875 per depositary share for the 5.875% Series E Perpetual Preferred Stock and $0.3515625 for the 5.625% Series F Perpetual Preferred Stock was announced, with the same payment and record dates. Associated Banc-Corp, with total assets of $35 billion, is Wisconsin's largest bank holding company.

On January 20, 2022, Associated Banc-Corp announced the upcoming retirement of its Chief Financial Officer, Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles, who has served for nearly 12 years. He will remain in his role until a successor is appointed, with the search assisted by Diversified Search Group. Del Moral-Niles has played a crucial role in the company's growth, overseeing significant capital restructuring and strategic initiatives. Under his leadership, total assets have expanded over 50%. The company, headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, operates as the largest bank holding company in the state.

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) reported a net income of $74 million or $0.49 per share for Q4 2021, an increase from $62 million in Q4 2020 but a decrease from $85 million in Q3 2021. For the full year, earnings rose to $334 million or $2.18 per share compared to $288 million in 2020. Despite a decrease in average loans and net interest income, deposits grew by $1.7 billion, indicating a strong liquidity position.

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) will release its fourth quarter 2021 financial results on January 20, 2022, after market close. A conference call for investors and analysts is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the same day. Interested participants can access the live call via the Investor Relations website or by calling 877-407-8037 (domestic) or 201-689-8037 (international). The company holds total assets of $34 billion and operates over 200 banking locations across several states.

On November 1, 2021, Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) announced significant executive leadership changes. Timothy J. Lau, head of community markets, plans to retire in Q2 2022 after over 30 years with the bank. Denis Hogan will also retire on December 31, 2021, but will continue to serve as an ambassador for the Northeast Wisconsin Advisory Board. Dennis DeLoye has been appointed as executive vice president and Northeast Wisconsin regional president, bringing 30 years of banking experience. These leadership transitions are expected to bolster the bank's community market strategy and growth in business banking.

The Board of Directors of Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable on December 15, 2021. Additionally, dividends of $0.3671875 and $0.3515625 will be paid for the Series E and Series F preferred stocks, respectively, on the same date. The Board also approved a $100 million share repurchase program, providing flexibility for stock buybacks subject to regulatory limits, aimed at enhancing shareholder value.