Associated Banc-Corp EVP acquires shares via ESPP

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Executive Vice President John A. Utz reported routine equity activity in company stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Executive Vice President John A. Utz reported routine equity activity in company stock. On June 15, 2026, he acquired 441 shares of Common Stock at $29.22 per share as a grant or award, with a footnote stating the shares were purchased within the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

After this acquisition, his direct ownership stood at 118,643.1876 shares of Common Stock. A separate 45.6886-share entry, classified as an “other acquisition or disposition,” adjusted his direct holdings to 118,202.1876 shares. He also indirectly holds 15,758.95 shares through a 401(k) Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Utz John A.

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	45.6886	$29.494	$1K
Grant/Award	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	441	$29.22	$13K
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 118,643.1876 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 15,758.95 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
2. F2. Dividend Equivalent units earned on vested performance shares, a portion of which the reporting person elected to defer upon vesting, and which will remain in the Executives Deferred Compensation Plan until distributed pursuant to the reporting person's distribution election on file.

Key Figures

Grant/Award Shares: 441 shares Grant Price: $29.22 per share Direct Holdings After Grant: 118,643.1876 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Grant/Award Shares 441 shares Non-derivative acquisition on June 15, 2026

Grant Price $29.22 per share Price for 441-share grant/award

Direct Holdings After Grant 118,643.1876 shares Direct common stock after A-code acquisition

Direct Holdings After J Entry 118,202.1876 shares Direct common stock after 45.6886-share J transaction

Other Transaction Shares 45.6886 shares Code J other acquisition or disposition

Indirect Holdings (401(k)) 15,758.95 shares Common stock held via 401(k) Plan

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dividend Equivalent units, Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, 401(k) Plan

4 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.

Dividend Equivalent units financial

"Dividend Equivalent units earned on vested performance shares, a portion of which"

Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.

Executives Deferred Compensation Plan financial

"which will remain in the Executives Deferred Compensation Plan until distributed"

401(k) Plan financial

"nature_of_ownership":"401(k) Plan""

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

FAQ

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What insider activity did ASB executive John A. Utz report?

John A. Utz reported acquiring 441 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock as a grant or award on June 15, 2026. A related 45.6886-share “other” transaction and updated holdings entries show revised direct and indirect ownership levels in company stock.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares does John A. Utz now hold directly?

Following the June 15, 2026 transactions, John A. Utz’s direct holdings were reported as 118,643.1876 shares after the grant, then 118,202.1876 shares after a small “other acquisition or disposition” entry, reflecting updated direct ownership reported in the filing.

What price was used for John A. Utz’s recent ASB share acquisition?

The Form 4 shows John A. Utz acquired 441 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at a price of $29.22 per share. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, with a footnote noting purchases within the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Does John A. Utz have indirect holdings of ASB stock?

Yes. The filing reports 15,758.95 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock held indirectly for John A. Utz through a 401(k) Plan. This indirect position is in addition to his directly held shares reported in the non-derivative holdings section.

What does the “other acquisition or disposition” entry mean in Utz’s Form 4?

The Form 4 includes a 45.6886-share transaction labeled as an “other acquisition or disposition” with code J. A footnote explains related dividend equivalent units tied to vested performance shares and an Executives Deferred Compensation Plan election.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/17/2026 - 12:50 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^*

Utz John A.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)
	Executive Vice President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026

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	06/15/2026		J(1)	V	45.6886	A	$29.494	118,202.1876	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	06/15/2026		A(2)		441	A	$29.22	118,643.1876	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								15,758.95	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 purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

2. Dividend Equivalent units earned on vested performance shares, a portion of which the reporting person elected to defer upon vesting, and which will remain in the Executives Deferred Compensation Plan until distributed pursuant to the reporting person's distribution election on file.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for John A. Utz	06/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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