ASB (ASB) EVP Gregory Warsek adds 128 dividend-based shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp EVP Gregory Warsek reported an automatic acquisition of 128 shares of common stock on February 8, 2026 at $29.37 per share, credited as dividend equivalent units on vested shares. After this transaction, he holds 17,013 shares directly and 28,100.34 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan. A portion of the dividend equivalents has been deferred into the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan under his distribution election.

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)
02/08/2026

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		A(1)		128	A	$29.37	17,013	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. Dividend equivalent units earned on vested shares, a portion of 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	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB EVP Gregory Warsek report?

EVP Gregory Warsek reported acquiring 128 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock on February 8, 2026 at $29.37 per share. These were credited as dividend equivalent units on vested shares, reflecting automatic, compensation-related share accrual.

How many Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) shares does Gregory Warsek now own?

After the reported transaction, Gregory Warsek beneficially owns 17,013 shares directly of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. He also reports 28,100.34 shares indirectly, held by a 401(k) plan, which together represent his reported beneficial ownership.

How were the 128 ASB shares acquired by EVP Gregory Warsek?

The 128 shares were acquired as dividend equivalent units earned on vested shares at a price of $29.37 each. A portion was elected to be deferred and will remain in the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan until distributed under his existing election.

What is the role of Gregory Warsek at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

Gregory Warsek is reported as an officer of Associated Banc-Corp with the title EVP (Executive Vice President). His Form 4 filing reflects changes and holdings in company common stock associated with his executive compensation and retirement plans.

What indirect ASB holdings does Gregory Warsek report through retirement plans?

In addition to directly held shares, Gregory Warsek reports 28,100.34 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock held indirectly by a 401(k) plan. These retirement-plan holdings are disclosed as part of his total beneficial ownership.

How are deferred compensation and dividend equivalents described for ASB EVP Warsek?

The filing states that dividend equivalent units earned on vested shares are partly deferred at Warsek’s election. These units remain in the Executive's Deferred Compensation Plan until distributed according to the distribution election he has on file.