Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) director granted additional common shares in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP director R. Jay Gerken received stock-based compensation rather than making open-market trades. On March 16, 2026, he acquired 44 shares and 340 shares of common stock at $24.59 per share through awards classified as grants or other acquisitions, not purchases.

These awards include dividend equivalent units tied to existing restricted stock units, which vest and are payable solely in shares of common stock under the company’s plans. After these transactions, Gerken directly holds 45,178 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

GERKEN R JAY

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

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	03/16/2026		A(1)		44	A	$24.59	44,838	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	03/16/2026		A(2)		340	A	$24.59	45,178	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. Dividend equivalent units, which vest on the first anniversary of the grant of the restricted stock units to which they relate, are payable solely in shares of common stock upon vesting (subject to deferral if so elected by the Insider).

2. Fully vested dividend equivalents received on restricted stock units payable solely in shares of common stock following the date the Insider ceases serving as a director.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for R. Jay Gerken	03/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did ASSSOCIATED BANC-CORP (ASB) director R. Jay Gerken report?

R. Jay Gerken reported two stock awards in Associated Banc-Corp common shares. He received 44 shares and 340 shares on March 16, 2026, as grants or similar acquisitions, not open-market purchases, increasing his direct ownership position under the company’s equity compensation arrangements.

Were R. Jay Gerken’s ASB transactions open-market buys or stock awards?

Gerken’s ASB transactions were classified as grants or other acquisitions, not open-market buys. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, indicating stock awards and related dividend equivalent units under compensation plans rather than discretionary purchases on the public market.

How many ASB shares does director R. Jay Gerken own after these Form 4 transactions?

Following the March 16, 2026 awards, Gerken directly holds 45,178 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership after receiving 44 and 340 additional shares through grant-type transactions reported on the Form 4.

What are dividend equivalent units in the ASB Form 4 for R. Jay Gerken?

Dividend equivalent units mirror dividends on restricted stock units and are payable in ASB common shares. In Gerken’s case, they vest on the first anniversary of the related restricted stock units or after board service ends, aligning compensation with shareholder returns in stock form.

Do the ASB Form 4 transactions for R. Jay Gerken involve derivative securities or options?

The disclosed transactions involve non-derivative common stock and related dividend equivalent units, not options. The derivativeSummary section is empty, and both entries are coded as non-derivative awards of Associated Banc-Corp common stock at a reference price of $24.59 per share.