Executive VP at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) receives 4,612-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive Randall J. Erickson received a grant of restricted stock. On February 1, 2026, the Executive Vice President was awarded 4,612 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at a reference 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. Following this grant, Erickson beneficially owns 159,839 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock held directly.

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^*

Erickson Randall J.

(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)		4,612	A	$27.26	159,839	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 Randall J. Erickson	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Randall J. Erickson report?

Randall J. Erickson reported receiving 4,612 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock as a time-based restricted stock grant. The award increases his direct beneficial ownership to 159,839 shares following the transaction, aligning his compensation partly with the company’s equity performance.

When was the most recent ASB insider stock grant to Randall J. Erickson?

The most recent reported grant to Randall J. Erickson occurred on February 1, 2026. On that date he received 4,612 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock as restricted stock, according to the insider transaction disclosure filed under Section 16 reporting requirements.

What type of equity award did ASB grant to Randall J. Erickson?

Associated Banc-Corp granted time-based restricted stock units (TRSUs) to Randall J. Erickson. The award consists of 4,612 shares of common stock that vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on February 8, 2027, subject to the specified time-based vesting schedule.

How many ASB shares does Randall J. Erickson own after this grant?

After this grant, Randall J. Erickson beneficially owns 159,839 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership immediately following the award of 4,612 time-based restricted stock units reported in the insider transaction filing.

What is the vesting schedule for Randall J. Erickson’s 2026 ASB TRSU grant?

The 4,612-share TRSU grant to Randall J. Erickson will vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 8, 2027, meaning one-quarter of the restricted shares are scheduled to vest each year over a four-year period, assuming conditions are met.

At what reference price was Randall J. Erickson’s ASB stock grant recorded?

The 4,612 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock granted to Randall J. Erickson were recorded at a reference price of $27.26 per share. This price is disclosed in the insider transaction table describing the non-derivative equity award he received on February 1, 2026.