ASB (NYSE: ASB) EVP surrenders 700 shares to cover tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive Ryan Beld reported a routine tax-related share surrender. On February 6, 2026, Beld surrendered 700 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $29.37 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting time-based restricted stock granted in 2022–2025.

After this transaction, Beld beneficially owned 6,524.713 shares of common stock in direct ownership. The filing classifies him as an officer of the company, serving as EVP Controller and CAO.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Beld Ryan

Role EVP Controller and CAO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	700	$29.37	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 6,524.713 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^*

Beld Ryan

(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 Controller and CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

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	02/06/2026		F(1)		700	D	$29.37	6,524.713	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. Shares were surrendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of time-based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, by POA from Ryan Beld	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Ryan Beld report on this Form 4?

EVP Controller and CAO Ryan Beld reported surrendering 700 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The shares were used to cover tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of time-based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

At what price were the 700 Associated Banc-Corp shares valued in the reported transaction?

The 700 Associated Banc-Corp common shares were reported at a price of $29.37 per share. This value is used for the tax withholding surrender and does not represent an open-market sale, but rather shares withheld in connection with restricted stock vesting.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares does Ryan Beld own after the reported Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Ryan Beld beneficially owns 6,524.713 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The filing shows these shares as directly held, reflecting his remaining stake after 700 shares were surrendered for tax withholding related to restricted stock vesting.

Why were Ryan Beld’s Associated Banc-Corp shares surrendered according to the Form 4 footnote?

The footnote explains that the shares were surrendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations. These obligations arose from the vesting of time-based restricted stock awards granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, making this a tax-driven, administrative transaction rather than a discretionary market sale.

What is Ryan Beld’s role at Associated Banc-Corp as disclosed in this Form 4 filing?

The filing identifies Ryan Beld as an officer of Associated Banc-Corp, serving as EVP Controller and CAO. This indicates a senior executive position with financial oversight responsibilities, and the Form 4 reflects his insider status under Section 16 reporting requirements.