Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) EVP awarded 3,714 time-based restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive Julio Manso reported an equity grant. On 02/01/2026, the EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer acquired 3,714 shares of common stock at $27.26 per share in the form of time-based restricted stock units.

These restricted shares, granted in 2026, will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027. Following this award, Manso beneficially owns 16,662.7738 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Manso Julio

(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, CHRO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

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	02/01/2026		A(1)		3,714	A	$27.26	16,662.7738	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. Represents shares of Time-Based Restricted Stock (TRSUs) granted in 2026, which will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, by POA from Julio Manso	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Julio Manso report?

ASB executive Julio Manso reported acquiring 3,714 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $27.26 per share. The grant is structured as time-based restricted stock units that vest over four years, beginning on February 8, 2027, increasing his directly held beneficial ownership.

What role does Julio Manso hold at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

Julio Manso serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Associated Banc-Corp. His Form 4 filing reflects an equity award of time-based restricted stock units, aligning a portion of his compensation with the company’s common stock performance over multiple years.

How many ASB shares does Julio Manso own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Julio Manso beneficially owns 16,662.7738 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly. This total includes the newly granted 3,714 time-based restricted stock units that will vest in four equal annual installments starting on February 8, 2027.

What are the vesting terms of Julio Manso’s 2026 ASB restricted stock grant?

The 2026 grant represents time-based restricted stock units that vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 8, 2027, meaning one-quarter of the 3,714 granted shares becomes unrestricted each year over a four-year period, subject to continued service conditions.

What does the transaction code "A" mean in Julio Manso’s ASB Form 4?

The transaction code “A” on Julio Manso’s Form 4 indicates an acquisition of securities. In this case, it reflects a grant of 3,714 time-based restricted stock units of Associated Banc-Corp common stock as part of his compensation, rather than an open-market purchase.