Executive VP Bryan Carson granted 3,128 ASB shares at $27.26

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President Bryan Carson received an equity award of 3,128 shares of common stock on February 1, 2026 at a price of $27.26 per share. These shares are time-based restricted stock units that will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027.

After this grant, Carson beneficially owned 32,789.2431 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock in direct form. This filing reflects routine equity compensation that ties part of his pay to the company’s long-term stock performance through gradual vesting.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Carson Bryan

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	3,128	$27.26	$85K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 32,789.243 shares (Direct)

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^*

Carson Bryan

(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)
02/01/2026

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)		3,128	A	$27.26	32,789.2431	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.

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

What insider transaction did ASB executive Bryan Carson report?

Bryan Carson reported receiving 3,128 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock as a time-based restricted stock award. The grant was made on February 1, 2026 at $27.26 per share as part of his executive equity compensation.

How many ASB shares does Bryan Carson own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Bryan Carson beneficially owned 32,789.2431 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. All of these shares are listed as held directly, reflecting his updated ownership position following the February 1, 2026 restricted stock award.

What are the vesting terms of Bryan Carson’s 2026 ASB restricted stock award?

The 3,128 time-based restricted shares granted to Bryan Carson in 2026 will vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 8, 2027, meaning one-quarter of the award becomes unrestricted each year over a four-year period.

What type of securities did ASB grant to Executive Vice President Bryan Carson?

Associated Banc-Corp granted Bryan Carson time-based restricted stock units (TRSUs) representing common stock with a $0.01 par value. These equity awards convert into unrestricted shares over time as they vest according to the specified four-year schedule.

Is Bryan Carson considered an officer or director of Associated Banc-Corp in this filing?

In this filing, Bryan Carson is identified as an officer of Associated Banc-Corp, serving as Executive Vice President. He is not listed as a director or 10% owner, but reports this equity award as a Section 16 company insider.