ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP (NYSE: ASB) EVP acquires shares through employee stock plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Executive Vice President Nicole M. Kitowski recorded a small change in her holdings of common stock. On May 15, 2026, she acquired 27.6628 shares of common stock at $27.3060 per share, with a footnote stating the shares were purchased within the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. After this transaction, she directly owns 52,939.7069 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 3,244.5500 shares through a 401(k) plan. This filing reflects routine, compensation-related activity rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Kitowski Nicole M

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	27.663	$27.306	$755.36
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 52,939.707 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 3,244.55 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 27.6628 shares Purchase price: $27.3060 per share Direct holdings after transaction: 52,939.7069 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 27.6628 shares Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026

Purchase price $27.3060 per share Price for ESPP common stock purchase

Direct holdings after transaction 52,939.7069 shares Common stock directly owned after May 15, 2026

Indirect 401(k) holdings 3,244.5500 shares Common stock held through 401(k) plan

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) Plan, Common Stock $0.01 Par Value, Form 4

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.

401(k) Plan financial

"nature_of_ownership: "401(k) Plan" for indirect holdings"

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.

Common Stock $0.01 Par Value financial

"security_title: "Common Stock $0.01 Par Value""

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^*

Kitowski Nicole M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

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)
05/15/2026

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	05/15/2026		J(1)	V	27.6628	A	$27.306	52,939.7069	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								3,244.55	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.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Nicole M. Kitowski	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did ASB Executive Vice President Nicole Kitowski report in this Form 4?

Nicole Kitowski reported acquiring 27.6628 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The shares were purchased through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and her direct and indirect ownership totals were updated accordingly in this insider filing.

How many ASB shares does Nicole Kitowski own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Nicole Kitowski directly owns 52,939.7069 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock and indirectly holds 3,244.5500 shares through a 401(k) plan, according to the Form 4 ownership figures.

At what price were Nicole Kitowski’s new ASB shares acquired?

The newly acquired 27.6628 Associated Banc-Corp shares were purchased at $27.3060 per share. This price is reported in the Form 4 as the transaction price for the common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Was Nicole Kitowski’s ASB transaction an open-market trade?

No, the Form 4 footnote explains that the shares were purchased within Associated Banc-Corp’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This indicates a compensation-related plan purchase rather than a discretionary open-market transaction in the company’s stock.

What type of security did Nicole Kitowski acquire in ASB?

Nicole Kitowski acquired Associated Banc-Corp common stock with a stated par value of $0.01 per share. The Form 4 classifies the transaction as involving non-derivative common stock, not options or other derivative securities.