Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) EVP surrenders 1,827 shares for tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President Nicole M. Kitowski reported surrendering 1,827 shares of common stock on February 8, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting time-based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

After this withholding transaction, she beneficially owned 46,745.1011 shares directly and 3,216.87 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Kitowski Nicole M

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	1,827	$29.37	$54K
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 46,745.101 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 3,216.87 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Kitowski Nicole M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)		1,827	D	$29.37	46,745.1011	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								3,216.87	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. 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 Nicole M. Kitowski	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Nicole M. Kitowski report in the ASB Form 4 filing?

She reported surrendering 1,827 Associated Banc-Corp common shares to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock. The transaction used code F, indicating a tax-related withholding rather than an open market sale, tied to grants from 2022 through 2025.

Was the Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Form 4 transaction an open market sale?

No, the transaction used code F, meaning shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. The footnote explains the shares covered taxes from tranche vesting of time-based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, not a discretionary market sale.

How many ASB shares does Nicole M. Kitowski hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the tax withholding surrender, she beneficially owned 46,745.1011 Associated Banc-Corp common shares directly. She also held 3,216.87 additional shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting her ongoing equity stake in the company.

What price per share was used for the ASB tax withholding in this Form 4?

The 1,827 surrendered Associated Banc-Corp shares were valued at $29.37 per share for tax withholding purposes. This valuation is used to calculate the amount of stock needed to satisfy income and payroll tax obligations on the vesting restricted stock.

What triggered the tax withholding share surrender reported by ASB’s executive?

The surrender was triggered by the tranche vesting of time-based restricted stock awards granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Upon vesting, a portion of the resulting shares was withheld to cover associated tax obligations, as noted in the Form 4 footnote.