ESPP share buy by Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) VP in filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive vice president John A. Utz reported a small purchase of company stock through an employee program. On 01/15/2026, he acquired 50.1485 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $26.871 per share under the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. After this transaction, he directly owned 110,404.6135 shares of common stock and had an additional 15,624.53 shares held indirectly in a 401(k) Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Utz John A.

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	50.1485	$26.871	$1K
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 110,404.6135 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 15,624.53 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

FAQ

Who is the insider in this Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Form 4 filing?

The insider is John A. Utz, who serves as an Executive Vice President of Associated Banc-Corp.

What transaction did John A. Utz report for Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

On 01/15/2026, John A. Utz reported acquiring 50.1485 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $26.871 per share, coded as a J transaction.

How were the shares acquired by John A. Utz in this Form 4?

According to the footnote, the shares were purchased within the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating participation in an employee stock purchase program.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares does John A. Utz own after the reported transaction?

Following the transaction, he beneficially owned 110,404.6135 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly and 15,624.53 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Plan.

Is John A. Utz a director or major (10%) owner of Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

He is reported as an officer (Executive Vice President) and is not listed as a director or 10% owner in this filing.

Does this Form 4 show any derivative securities for John A. Utz at Associated Banc-Corp?

No derivative securities are reported in Table II; the filing only shows holdings and activity in common stock.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/16/2026 - 03:04 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 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 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)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

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	01/15/2026		J(1)	V	50.1485	A	$26.871	110,404.6135	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								15,624.53	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 John A. Utz	01/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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