Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) officer reports employee stock plan purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive vice president Nicole M. Kitowski reported purchasing 27.0912 shares of the company’s common stock on 12/15/2025 through the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $27.07 per share.

Following this transaction, she beneficially owned 45,144.8092 shares directly and 3,191.08 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kitowski Nicole M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

433 MAIN STREET

(Street)

GREEN BAY WI 54301

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP [ ASB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	12/15/2025		J(1)	V	27.0912	A	$27.07	45,144.8092	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								3,191.08	I	401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Nicole M. Kitowski	12/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock transaction did ASB report for Nicole M. Kitowski?

Nicole M. Kitowski, an executive vice president of Associated Banc-Corp (ASB), reported buying 27.0912 shares of the company’s common stock on 12/15/2025.

At what price were the Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) shares purchased?

The reported purchase price was $27.07 per share for the 27.0912 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock.

How were the ASB shares acquired in this insider transaction?

The filing states that the shares were purchased within the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as noted in the explanation of responses.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares does Nicole M. Kitowski own after the transaction?

After the reported purchase, she beneficially owned 45,144.8092 shares directly and 3,191.08 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

What is Nicole M. Kitowski’s relationship to Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

She is listed as an officer of Associated Banc-Corp with the title Executive Vice President.

Is this Form 4 filed for a single reporting person at ASB?

Yes. The filing indicates that it is a Form filed by One Reporting Person rather than by more than one reporting person.