ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP (ASB) EVP boosts stake through Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Executive Vice President Nicole M. Kitowski increased her holdings through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On the transaction date, she acquired 27.4746 shares of common stock at a price of $27.493 per share under this plan.

Following the transaction, Kitowski directly holds 52,912.0441 shares of common stock. She also has an additional 3,244.5500 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan, reflecting retirement-related ownership separate from her direct position.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Kitowski Nicole M

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	27.475	$27.493	$755.36
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 52,912.044 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 3,244.55 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired via ESPP: 27.4746 shares Purchase price: $27.493 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 52,912.0441 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired via ESPP 27.4746 shares Common stock purchased through Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Purchase price $27.493 per share Price paid for ESPP common stock

Direct holdings after transaction 52,912.0441 shares Common stock directly owned after Form 4 transaction

Indirect 401(k) holdings 3,244.5500 shares Common stock held indirectly in 401(k) Plan

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan, Common Stock $0.01 Par Value, Form 4

4 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

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

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

401(k) Plan financial

"total_shares_following_transaction: 3,244.5500, nature_of_ownership: 401(k) Plan"

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

Common Stock $0.01 Par Value financial

"security_title: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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^*

Kitowski Nicole M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

433 MAIN STREET

(Street)

GREEN BAY WISCONSIN 54301

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

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

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

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

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	04/15/2026		J(1)	V	27.4746	A	$27.493	52,912.0441	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								3,244.55	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	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Nicole Kitowski report?

Nicole M. Kitowski reported acquiring 27.4746 shares of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP common stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $27.493 per share. This is a small, routine purchase tied to an employee benefit program rather than a large open-market trade.

How many ASB shares does Nicole Kitowski hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Nicole M. Kitowski directly owns 52,912.0441 shares of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP common stock. She also has 3,244.5500 additional shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan, combining regular ownership with retirement-plan holdings.

What does the Employee Stock Purchase Plan mean for ASB insiders?

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP employees like Nicole M. Kitowski to buy company shares, often through payroll contributions. Her 27.4746-share acquisition at $27.493 per share reflects participation in this program, not a discretionary large open-market purchase.

Is Nicole Kitowski’s ASB share ownership direct or indirect?

Nicole M. Kitowski’s ASB ownership is both direct and indirect. She directly holds 52,912.0441 common shares, and indirectly holds 3,244.5500 shares in a 401(k) Plan. The Form 4 clearly distinguishes between these ownership types for transparency.

What security is involved in Nicole Kitowski’s ASB Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 involves ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP common stock with a $0.01 par value. Nicole M. Kitowski acquired 27.4746 of these shares at $27.493 each via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, modestly increasing her overall equity stake in the company.