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Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) EVP boosts stake via stock purchase plan

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ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP (ASB) executive vice president Steven S. Zandpour reported an acquisition of common stock through the company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On 2026-08-17, he acquired 74.9671 shares of common stock at $32.2080 per share, characterized as an "other" acquisition transaction. Following this purchase, his directly held common stock position increased to a reported total of 18,624.9066 shares.

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Insider ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.
Role EVP
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock $0.01 Par Value F1 74.9671 $32.208 $2K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 18,624.9066 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Shares acquired 74.9671 shares Common Stock acquired on 2026-08-17 via Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Price per share $32.2080 Reported transaction price per share for the 2026-08-17 acquisition
Shares owned after transaction 18,624.9066 shares Directly held ASB common stock following the reported transaction
Transaction date 2026-08-17 Date of Employee Stock Purchase Plan acquisition reported on Form 4
Transaction code J Classified as Other acquisition or disposition for this Form 4 transaction
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.
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value financial
"security_title: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value"
transaction code J regulatory
"transaction_code: J, transaction_code_description: Other acquisition or disposition"
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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Steven S. Zandpour report?

Steven S. Zandpour reported acquiring 74.9671 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock on 2026-08-17 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, at a reported price of $32.2080 per share.

Was the ASB Form 4 transaction a market buy or part of a company plan?

The reported ASB Form 4 transaction was part of the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as noted in the footnote, rather than a discretionary open-market trade by the executive.

How many ASB shares does Steven S. Zandpour hold after this transaction?

After the reported acquisition, Steven S. Zandpour holds 18,624.9066 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly, according to the Form 4 disclosure for the 2026-08-17 transaction.

What price was paid per ASB share in the reported Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction?

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction for ASB common stock was reported at $32.2080 per share for the 74.9671 shares acquired by executive vice president Steven S. Zandpour.

What does transaction code J mean in the ASB Form 4 for Steven S. Zandpour?

In this ASB Form 4, transaction code J is described as an “Other acquisition or disposition”, here referring to shares acquired through the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan rather than a standard open-market purchase or sale.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value08/17/2026J(1)V74.9671A$32.20818,624.9066D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, by POA for Steven S. Zandpour08/18/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)