[Form 4] ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive Derek S. Meyer, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, received new time-based restricted stock awards. On February 1, 2026, he was granted 3,148 and 3,147 shares of common stock at $27.26 per share. Both grants are time-based restricted stock units that will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027. For the second grant, he elected to defer shares upon vesting into the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan, to be distributed later under his existing election. Following these awards, he directly holds 57,502.379 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Meyer Derek S.

(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)
	EVP, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

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	02/01/2026		A(1)		3,148	A	$27.26	54,355.379	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	02/01/2026		A(2)		3,147	A	$27.26	57,502.379	D

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. Represents shares of Time-Based Restricted Stock (TRSUs) granted in 2026, which will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027.

2. Represents shares of Time-Based Restricted Stock (TRSUs) granted in 2026, which will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027, and which the reporting person has elected to defer upon vesting, and which will remain in the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan until distributed pursuant to the reporting person's distribution election on file.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Derek S. Meyer	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB CFO Derek S. Meyer report?

Derek S. Meyer, EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Associated Banc-Corp (ASB), reported receiving two grants of time-based restricted stock in 2026. These awards increase his direct beneficial ownership of Associated Banc-Corp common stock and are part of his executive compensation.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares were granted to the CFO in this filing?

The CFO received grants of 3,148 and 3,147 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock, both as time-based restricted stock units. The shares were valued at $27.26 per share on the transaction date, according to the reported acquisition details.

When do Derek S. Meyer’s 2026 ASB restricted stock grants vest?

Both 2026 time-based restricted stock grants to Derek S. Meyer will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027. This structure spreads the vesting over four years, aligning ongoing share delivery with his continued executive service at the company.

What is the deferred compensation feature in the ASB CFO’s restricted stock grant?

For the second 2026 grant of time-based restricted stock, Derek S. Meyer elected to defer the shares upon vesting. These deferred shares will stay in the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan and be distributed later under his distribution election already on file.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares does the CFO own after these grants?

After the reported February 1, 2026 transactions, Derek S. Meyer beneficially owns 57,502.379 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly. This figure reflects his holdings following the two new time-based restricted stock awards disclosed in the filing.

What was the price per share for the ASB CFO’s 2026 restricted stock awards?

Both time-based restricted stock grants to Derek S. Meyer were reported at $27.26 per share. This price applies to the 3,148-share and 3,147-share awards of Associated Banc-Corp common stock acquired on February 1, 2026, according to the transaction table.