Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) EVP acquires stock through purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP executive reports routine share purchase. EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Julio Manso recorded an “other” transaction involving 30.2131 shares of common stock at $27.3060 per share. According to the footnote, these shares were purchased through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bringing his direct holdings to 16,189.128 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Manso Julio

Role EVP, CHRO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	30.213	$27.306	$825.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 16,189.128 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 30.2131 shares Purchase price: $27.3060 per share Shares held after transaction: 16,189.128 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 30.2131 shares Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction

Purchase price $27.3060 per share Price for ESPP acquisition

Shares held after transaction 16,189.128 shares Direct common stock holdings following Form 4

Key Terms

Form 4, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Common Stock $0.01 Par Value

3 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"This Form 4 insider trading report reflects personal holdings in the company’s common stock"

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.

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.

Common Stock $0.01 Par Value financial

"security_title: Common Stock $0.01 Par 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^*

Manso Julio

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

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)
	EVP, CHRO

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	30.2131	A	$27.306	16,189.128	D

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, by POA from Julio Manso	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB executive Julio Manso report?

Julio Manso reported an “other” transaction involving 30.2131 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The shares were acquired through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at $27.3060 per share, reflecting a small, routine change in his personal holdings.

How many ASB shares does Julio Manso hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Julio Manso directly holds 16,189.128 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. This total incorporates the 30.2131 shares acquired via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing and its accompanying footnote.

At what price were the ASB shares acquired in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

The 30.2131 Associated Banc-Corp shares were acquired at $27.3060 per share. This price applies specifically to the transaction executed within the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report filed for executive Julio Manso.

What does transaction code J mean in the ASB Form 4 filing?

Transaction code J in this Form 4 represents “other acquisition or disposition.” Here, a footnote clarifies that the 30.2131 shares were purchased through Associated Banc-Corp’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating a routine, plan-based adjustment rather than an open-market trade.

What role does Julio Manso hold at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

Julio Manso serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Associated Banc-Corp. His Form 4 filing reflects personal holdings in the company’s common stock, including shares acquired through participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.