Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) EVP logs February 2026 stock moves

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Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President Patrick Edward Ahern reported multiple stock transactions dated February 10, 2026. He disposed of 3,538 shares of common stock at $29.01 per share and 11,193 shares at $29.04 per share. Ahern also completed a transaction involving 11,193 non-qualified stock options with a $26 conversion or exercise price tied to common stock. Following these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 39,401 common shares and indirectly held 5,505.21 shares through a 401(k) plan.

Insights

Routine executive stock option activity with share disposals and stable remaining holdings.

The filing shows Patrick Edward Ahern, Executive Vice President of Associated Banc-Corp, engaging in standard equity compensation activity. He completed a transaction involving $26 non-qualified stock options linked to 11,193 common shares and disposed of shares at market prices around $29.

After these movements, Ahern still directly holds 39,401 common shares and indirectly holds 5,505.21 shares in a 401(k) plan, indicating continued equity exposure. The disclosed vesting schedule notes the option originally vested in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2018, consistent with a long-term incentive structure.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 14,731 shares ($427,682)

Net Sell 5 txns

Insider Ahern Patrick Edward

Role Executive Vice President

Sold 14,731 shs ($428K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	11,193	$0.00	--
Sale	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	3,538	$29.01	$103K
Exercise	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	11,193	$26.00	$291K
Sale	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	11,193	$29.04	$325K
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 39,401 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 5,505.21 shares (Indirect, 401(k) plan)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/11/2026 - 11:29 AM

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

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)
02/10/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	02/10/2026		S		3,538	D	$29.01	39,401	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	02/10/2026		M		11,193	A	$26	50,594	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	02/10/2026		S		11,193	D	$29.04	39,401	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Non-qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$26	02/10/2026		M			11,193	⁽¹⁾	02/27/2027	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	11,193	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on 2/8/2018.

	/s/Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Patrick Edward Ahern	02/11/2026
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FAQ

What insider stock transactions did ASB executive Patrick Edward Ahern report?

Patrick Edward Ahern reported disposing of 3,538 Associated Banc-Corp common shares at $29.01 and 11,193 shares at $29.04. He also completed a transaction involving 11,193 non-qualified stock options with a $26 conversion or exercise price into common stock.

How many Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) shares does Patrick Edward Ahern hold after the Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Patrick Edward Ahern directly beneficially owned 39,401 Associated Banc-Corp common shares. In addition, he indirectly held 5,505.21 shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting both direct and retirement-plan-based ownership stakes in the company.

What prices were reported for Patrick Edward Ahern’s ASB common stock dispositions?

The Form 4 shows Ahern disposed of 3,538 Associated Banc-Corp common shares at $29.01 per share and 11,193 shares at $29.04 per share. These transactions occurred on February 10, 2026, according to the tabular disclosure in the filing.

What derivative securities did ASB’s Patrick Edward Ahern report in this Form 4?

Ahern reported a non-qualified stock option (right to buy) with a $26 conversion or exercise price, tied to 11,193 Associated Banc-Corp common shares. Following the February 10, 2026 transaction, the number of derivative securities beneficially owned was reported as zero, indicating full disposition.

What does the vesting footnote mean for Patrick Edward Ahern’s ASB stock option?

The footnote explains that the reported option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2018. This means the 11,193-share non-qualified stock option became exercisable over four years, consistent with a long-term executive incentive structure at Associated Banc-Corp.

How is Patrick Edward Ahern’s 401(k) ownership in ASB stock reported?

The Form 4 lists 5,505.21 Associated Banc-Corp shares as indirectly owned through a 401(k) plan. These shares are categorized as indirect beneficial ownership, reflecting retirement-plan holdings rather than shares held directly in a personal brokerage or similar account.