Exec VP at Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) gets 3,118 TRSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President Patrick Edward Ahern received 3,118 shares of common stock on February 1, 2026, reported as an acquisition at $27.26 per share. A footnote explains these are time-based restricted stock units (TRSUs) granted in 2026 that will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027.

After this grant, Ahern beneficially owns 44,306 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly. He also has an additional 5,505.21 shares reported as indirectly owned through a 401(k) plan.

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^*

Ahern Patrick Edward

(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)		3,118	A	$27.26	44,306	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								5,505.21	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. 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 Patrick Edward Ahern	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Patrick Edward Ahern report on this Form 4?

Patrick Edward Ahern reported acquiring 3,118 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock on February 1, 2026. The shares were granted as time-based restricted stock units at $27.26 per share and are scheduled to vest over four years starting February 8, 2027.

How many ASB shares does Patrick Edward Ahern beneficially own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Patrick Edward Ahern beneficially owns 44,306 Associated Banc-Corp common shares directly. The filing also shows 5,505.21 additional shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting his combined reported interest in the company’s common stock.

What are the vesting terms of the ASB time-based restricted stock granted to Ahern?

The filing states the 3,118 shares represent time-based restricted stock units granted in 2026. These TRSUs will vest in four equal annual installments, with vesting beginning on February 8, 2027, and continuing in equal portions on the following three annual vesting dates.

At what price were the ASB shares in Ahern’s Form 4 transaction reported?

The acquired 3,118 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock were reported at a price of $27.26 per share. This figure reflects the value used in the award record and is disclosed directly in the Form 4’s non-derivative transaction table.

How is Ahern’s 401(k) ownership in Associated Banc-Corp stock reported on this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists 5,505.21 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock as indirectly owned through a 401(k) plan. This entry appears as a holding, not a new transaction, and is classified as indirect beneficial ownership linked to the retirement plan account.