ASB (NYSE: ASB) EVP Ahern surrenders 1,367 shares for tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President Patrick Edward Ahern reported a routine tax-related share transaction. On 02/08/2026, he surrendered 1,367 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $29.37 per share to cover tax withholding arising from the vesting of previously granted restricted stock.

After this withholding transaction, Ahern beneficially owns 42,939 shares of common stock directly and 5,505.21 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The filing reflects administration of equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Ahern Patrick Edward

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	1,367	$29.37	$40K
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 42,939 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 5,505.21 shares (Indirect, 401(k) plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Ahern Patrick Edward

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ASSOCIATED BANC CORP

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)
02/08/2026

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	02/08/2026		F(1)		1,367	D	$29.37	42,939	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								5,505.21	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 surrendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the tranche vesting of time-based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025.

	/s/Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Patrick Edward Ahern	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Patrick Edward Ahern report?

Patrick Edward Ahern reported surrendering 1,367 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $29.37 per share to satisfy tax withholding tied to restricted stock vesting, rather than executing an open-market sale or purchase of ASB shares.

Why were ASB shares surrendered by Patrick Edward Ahern on February 8, 2026?

The shares were surrendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations from the vesting of time-based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. This is a common administrative step when equity awards vest and creates taxable income for the executive.

How many ASB shares does Patrick Edward Ahern own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Patrick Edward Ahern beneficially owns 42,939 Associated Banc-Corp common shares directly and 5,505.21 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, according to the Form 4 insider ownership table filed for the February 8, 2026 transaction.

Is the February 2026 ASB insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transaction is coded “F” and described as shares surrendered for tax withholding on restricted stock vesting. This indicates the shares were used to cover taxes due, not sold in an open market trade on a stock exchange.

What role does Patrick Edward Ahern hold at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

Patrick Edward Ahern is an Executive Vice President at Associated Banc-Corp. The Form 4 identifies him as an officer, not a director or 10% owner, and reports his equity holdings and tax-related share surrender on February 8, 2026.

How are ASB shares held indirectly by Patrick Edward Ahern reported?

The filing shows 5,505.21 Associated Banc-Corp shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan. These are reported separately from his 42,939 directly held shares, clarifying the nature of ownership and the retirement-plan context for part of his ASB holdings.