Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) EVP reports plan-based stock acquisitions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President John A. Utz reported small acquisitions of company common stock. On 12/15/2025, he acquired 49.7798 shares of common stock at $27.07 in a transaction classified as purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and separately received 463 shares at $26.94 as fully vested dividend equivalents awarded pursuant to performance-based restricted stock units.

After these transactions, Utz directly beneficially owned 110,354.465 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock and indirectly held 15,499.26 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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^*

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)
12/15/2025

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	12/15/2025		J(1)	V	49.7798	A	$27.07	109,891.465	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	12/15/2025		A(2)		463	A	$26.94	110,354.465	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value								15,499.26	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.

2. Fully vested dividend equivalents awarded pursuant to performance-based RSUs, payable solely in shares of common stock and subject to deferral until separation, as elected by the Insider.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for John A. Utz	12/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) report on 12/15/2025?

On 12/15/2025, Executive Vice President John A. Utz acquired 49.7798 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $27.07 through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and received 463 shares at $26.94 as fully vested dividend equivalents tied to performance-based RSUs.

Who is the reporting person in this Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Form 4 and what is their role?

The reporting person is John A. Utz, who is an Executive Vice President of Associated Banc-Corp, making him an officer of the issuer.

How many Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) shares does John A. Utz own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, John A. Utz directly beneficially owned 110,354.465 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock and indirectly held 15,499.26 shares through a 401(k) plan.

Were the reported ASB share acquisitions related to compensation or employee plans?

Yes. The filing notes that 49.7798 shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and 463 shares were fully vested dividend equivalents awarded pursuant to performance-based RSUs, payable solely in common stock and subject to deferral until separation as elected by the insider.

Is this Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

The document indicates that it is a Form filed by One Reporting Person, covering the holdings and transactions of Executive Vice President John A. Utz.