Executive VP John A. Utz receives 4,494 ASB shares in 2026 stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp executive vice president John A. Utz reported an equity award of company stock. On February 1, 2026, he acquired 4,494 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at $27.26 per share, reported as a non-derivative grant.

The filing notes these shares represent time-based restricted stock units granted in 2026, which will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027. After this award, Utz beneficially owned 114,898.6135 shares directly and 15,624.53 shares indirectly through 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
Grant/Award	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	4,494	$27.26	$123K
holding	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 114,898.614 shares (Direct); Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 15,624.53 shares (Indirect, 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^*

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)
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)		4,494	A	$27.26	114,898.6135	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. Represents shares of Time-Based Restricted Stock (TRSUs) granted in 2026, which will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on February 8, 2027.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for John A. Utz	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ASB executive John A. Utz report in this Form 4 filing?

He reported receiving 4,494 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. The award is reported as a non-derivative acquisition and increases his directly beneficially owned shares to 114,898.6135, with additional indirect holdings in a 401(k) plan.

What type of shares did John A. Utz receive from Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)?

The filing states the award represents time-based restricted stock units. These TRSUs are structured as common stock and are subject to a vesting schedule over four years, rather than being immediately unrestricted shares.

When do John A. Utz’s ASB restricted stock units start vesting?

They begin vesting on February 8, 2027. According to the filing, the time-based restricted stock units granted in 2026 will vest in four equal annual installments starting on that date, spreading vesting over four consecutive years.

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

After the transaction, he beneficially owns 114,898.6135 shares directly. He also has 15,624.53 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, giving him both direct and retirement-plan-based exposure to Associated Banc-Corp stock.

What was the reported price for the ASB shares granted to John A. Utz?

The filing lists a price of $27.26 per share for the 4,494 common shares. This price is associated with the February 1, 2026 grant of time-based restricted stock units, as disclosed in the Form 4 transaction table.

What is John A. Utz’s role at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) in this Form 4?

He is identified as an officer of Associated Banc-Corp, serving as executive vice president. The Form 4 indicates he is not a director or 10% owner, but reports transactions in company equity due to his officer status.