Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) EVP surrenders 968 shares for tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive Steven S. Zandpour, an EVP, reported a routine share surrender related to equity compensation. On February 8, 2026, he surrendered 968 shares of common stock at $29.37 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations from vesting tranches of time-based restricted stock granted in 2024 and 2025. After this withholding transaction, he directly beneficially owned 18,029.3211 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.

Role EVP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	968	$29.37	$28K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 18,029.321 shares (Direct)

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^*

ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

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)
	EVP

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)		968	D	$29.37	18,029.3211	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 surrendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the tranche vesting of time-based restricted stock granted in 2024 & 2025.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, by POA for Steven S. Zandpour	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ASB EVP Steven S. Zandpour report in this Form 4 filing?

EVP Steven S. Zandpour reported surrendering 968 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The shares were given up on February 8, 2026 at $29.37 per share to cover tax withholding from vesting restricted stock granted in 2024 and 2025.

Was the ASB insider transaction an open-market sale or tax withholding?

The transaction was for tax withholding, not an open-market sale. Zandpour surrendered 968 shares to satisfy tax obligations arising from tranche vesting of time-based restricted stock awards that were originally granted in 2024 and 2025.

How many ASB shares did Steven S. Zandpour surrender and at what price?

Steven S. Zandpour surrendered 968 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $29.37 per share. This transaction was reported as a share surrender to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vesting restricted stock awards from 2024 and 2025.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares does Zandpour own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Zandpour beneficially owned 18,029.3211 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly. This figure reflects his holdings following the surrender of 968 shares to cover tax withholding from restricted stock vesting.

What is the role of Steven S. Zandpour at Associated Banc-Corp?

Steven S. Zandpour is reported as an officer of Associated Banc-Corp with the title EVP. The Form 4 identifies him as an executive vice president rather than a director or 10% owner, and details his equity-related share surrender for tax withholding.