ASB EVP buys shares via employee stock plan

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP executive Steven S. Zandpour reported an employee stock purchase.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP executive Steven S. Zandpour reported an employee stock purchase. On April 15, 2026, he completed an "other" transaction involving 87.8238 shares of common stock at $27.4930 per share, made through the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Following this plan purchase, he holds 18,300.8452 common shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Other: 87.8238 shares

Other 1 txn

Insider ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.

Role EVP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	87.8238	$27.493	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 18,300.8452 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 87.8238 shares Purchase price: $27.4930 per share Post-transaction holdings: 18,300.8452 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 87.8238 shares Employee Stock Purchase Plan on April 15, 2026

Purchase price $27.4930 per share Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction

Post-transaction holdings 18,300.8452 shares Common stock directly owned after transaction

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Form 4, Common Stock $0.01 Par Value

3 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan."

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

Form 4 regulatory

"This Form 4 insider transaction filing reports the share purchase."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock $0.01 Par Value financial

"security_title: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did ASB executive Steven S. Zandpour report?

Steven S. Zandpour reported an “other” transaction involving 87.8238 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The shares were purchased under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $27.4930 per share on April 15, 2026, and are held directly.

How many ASB shares did Steven S. Zandpour buy through the employee plan?

Steven S. Zandpour acquired 87.8238 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. These shares were purchased within the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a price of $27.4930 per share, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

What is Steven S. Zandpour’s ASB shareholding after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Steven S. Zandpour holds 18,300.8452 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The filing indicates these shares are owned directly, reflecting his position following the employee stock purchase on April 15, 2026.

What does transaction code J mean in Steven S. Zandpour’s ASB Form 4?

Transaction code J on Steven S. Zandpour’s Form 4 represents “other acquisition or disposition” of securities. In this case, the footnote clarifies the 87.8238 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock were purchased under the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Is Steven S. Zandpour’s ASB Form 4 transaction a direct or indirect holding?

The Form 4 lists Steven S. Zandpour’s holdings as direct, coded “D” for ownership type. The 18,300.8452 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock, including the 87.8238 employee plan shares, are reported as directly owned with no intermediary entity mentioned.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/16/2026 - 03:32 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

433 MAIN STREET

(Street)

GREEN BAY WISCONSIN 54301

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	EVP

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	04/15/2026		J(1)	V	87.8238	A	$27.493	18,300.8452	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 purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, by POA for Steven S. Zandpour	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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