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ASB (ASB) EVP Erickson surrenders 1,543 shares to cover tax withholding

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Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President Randall J. Erickson reported a routine share withholding transaction related to equity compensation. On February 8, 2026, 1,543 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock were surrendered at $29.37 per share to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. After this transaction, Erickson beneficially owned 158,296 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock in direct form.

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Insider Erickson Randall J.
Role Executive Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock $0.01 Par Value 1,543 $29.37 $45K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 158,296 shares (Direct)
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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*
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)
02/08/2026
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 02/08/2026 F(1) 1,543 D $29.37 158,296 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 tranche vesting of time-based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025.
/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Randall J. Erickson 02/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

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

Randall J. Erickson reported surrendering 1,543 Associated Banc-Corp shares. The shares were withheld at $29.37 each to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock awards granted in 2022 through 2025, a common administrative step with equity compensation.

Was the ASB Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax withholding transaction coded “F,” not an open-market sale. Shares were surrendered back to the issuer to cover withholding taxes tied to vesting restricted stock awards, rather than being sold on the open market.

How many ASB shares does Randall J. Erickson own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Randall J. Erickson beneficially owned 158,296 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings following the surrender of 1,543 shares for tax withholding related to restricted stock vesting.

What was the price used for the ASB shares surrendered for taxes?

The shares surrendered for tax withholding were valued at $29.37 per share. This price was applied to 1,543 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock to cover withholding obligations on vesting restricted stock awards granted from 2022 through 2025.

Why were ASB shares surrendered in this Form 4 filing?

The shares were surrendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from vesting restricted stock. As time-based restricted stock grants from 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 vested, a portion of Randall J. Erickson’s shares was withheld to cover associated tax liabilities.