Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) EVP gets 3,485-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive vice president Gregory Warsek reported an equity award in company stock. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 3,485 shares of common stock at $27.26 per share, structured as time-based restricted stock units granted in 2026.

The award will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027, and the vested shares will be deferred into the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan according to his distribution election. Following the transaction, Warsek directly beneficially owned 16,885 shares, and 28,100.34 shares were held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Warsek Gregory

Role EVP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	3,485	$27.26	$95K
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 16,885 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 28,100.34 shares (Indirect, By 401(K) Plan)

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^*

Warsek Gregory

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ASSOCIATED BANK 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)
02/01/2026

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)		3,485	A	$27.26	16,885	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								28,100.34	I	By 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. Represents shares of Time-Based Restricted Stock (TRSUs) granted in 2026, which will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027, and which the reporting person has elected to defer upon vesting, and which will remain in the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan until distributed pursuant to the reporting person's distribution election on file.

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

What insider transaction did ASB executive Gregory Warsek report?

Gregory Warsek reported receiving 3,485 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock as a time-based restricted stock grant. The shares were valued at $27.26 each and are structured as TRSUs that vest over four years starting February 8, 2027, with deferred distribution elections.

How many ASB shares does Gregory Warsek own after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported grant, Gregory Warsek beneficially owned 16,885 Associated Banc-Corp shares directly. In addition, 28,100.34 shares were held indirectly for his benefit through a 401(k) plan, reflecting both his direct holdings and retirement-plan-related indirect ownership positions.

What are the vesting terms of Gregory Warsek’s 2026 ASB TRSU grant?

The 2026 time-based restricted stock units granted to Gregory Warsek vest in four equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 8, 2027. Upon each vesting date, the shares are deferred into the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan and later distributed based on his filed distribution election.

How is the new ASB stock grant to Gregory Warsek priced?

The 3,485-share grant of Associated Banc-Corp common stock to Gregory Warsek is reported at $27.26 per share. This price is disclosed in the Form 4 as the transaction price for the time-based restricted stock units awarded on February 1, 2026.

How are Gregory Warsek’s deferred ASB shares handled after vesting?

Once the time-based restricted stock units vest, the resulting Associated Banc-Corp shares remain in the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan. They stay there until distributed under Gregory Warsek’s existing distribution election on file, which governs timing and method of eventual payout.