ASB (ASB) EVP Julio Manso adds shares through employee stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP executive Julio Manso increased his stake through an employee plan. On this Form 4, the EVP and CHRO acquired 22.5057 shares of common stock at $27.493 per share via the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and now directly holds 16,158.9149 shares. This is a small, routine, compensation-related purchase rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Manso Julio

Role EVP, CHRO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	22.506	$27.493	$618.75

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 16,158.915 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 22.5057 shares Purchase price: $27.493 per share Post-transaction holdings: 16,158.9149 shares

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Shares acquired 22.5057 shares Acquired on April 15, 2026 via Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Purchase price $27.493 per share Price paid in Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction

Post-transaction holdings 16,158.9149 shares Direct common stock holdings after the Form 4 transaction

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Common Stock $0.01 Par Value, Other acquisition or disposition, Form 4

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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.

Common Stock $0.01 Par Value financial

"security_title: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value"

Other acquisition or disposition financial

"transaction_code_description: Other acquisition or disposition"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

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.

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^*

Manso Julio

(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, CHRO

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	22.5057	A	$27.493	16,158.9149	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 from Julio Manso	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Julio Manso report on this Form 4?

Julio Manso reported acquiring 22.5057 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The shares were purchased through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $27.493 per share, reflecting a routine, compensation-related increase in his direct holdings rather than an open-market trade.

How many ASB shares does Julio Manso hold after this reported transaction?

After the reported transaction, Julio Manso directly holds 16,158.9149 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. This figure includes the additional 22.5057 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, showing his total direct ownership position following the April 15, 2026 transaction.

What was the price paid per share in Julio Manso’s ASB employee stock purchase?

The shares acquired by Julio Manso were purchased at $27.493 per share. This price applies to the 22.5057 shares obtained through Associated Banc-Corp’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote describing the nature of the transaction.

What does transaction code J mean in Julio Manso’s ASB Form 4 filing?

Transaction code J indicates an “other” type of acquisition or disposition. In this case, the Form 4 footnote clarifies the code reflects shares purchased within Associated Banc-Corp’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, rather than a standard open-market buy or sell transaction.

Is Julio Manso’s ASB share acquisition considered a direct or indirect holding?

The Form 4 shows the holdings as direct, marked with ownership code D. This means the 16,158.9149 shares, including the 22.5057 newly acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, are held directly in Julio Manso’s name rather than through an intermediary entity.