Associated Banc-Corp exec buys 80 shares in plan

An executive vice president of ASB increased his direct holdings via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, adding just over 80 shares.

Available on EDGAR 09/17/2026 - 02:04 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/17/2026 - 02:03 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP (ASB) executive vice president Steven S. Zandpour reported acquiring common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On September 15, 2026, he obtained 80.0391 shares of common stock at $30.167 per share, bringing his directly held position to 18,704.9457 shares.

The filing indicates no transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Other: 80.0391 shares

Other 1 txn

Insider ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.

Role EVP

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value F1	80.0391	$30.167	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 18,704.9457 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Shares were purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 80.0391 shares Purchase price per share: $30.167 per share Shares held after transaction: 18,704.9457 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 80.0391 shares Common stock acquired on September 15, 2026 through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Purchase price per share $30.167 per share Price paid for each share acquired on September 15, 2026

Shares held after transaction 18,704.9457 shares Directly owned common shares following the September 15, 2026 acquisition

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Common Stock $0.01 Par Value, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

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 listed as Common Stock $0.01 Par Value"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked for this transaction"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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What insider transaction did ASB executive Steven S. Zandpour report?

He reported acquiring 80.0391 shares of ASSSOCIATED BANC-CORP common stock on September 15, 2026 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a price of $30.167 per share.

How many ASB shares does Steven S. Zandpour hold after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Steven S. Zandpour directly holds 18,704.9457 shares of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP common stock, according to the Form 4 filing.

Was the ASB insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and no footnote indicates a trading plan, so no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for this transaction.

What type of security did the ASB executive acquire in this Form 4?

Steven S. Zandpour acquired Common Stock $0.01 Par Value of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP, as disclosed in the Form 4 transaction details.

How is the ASB insider transaction classified in the Form 4?

The transaction is coded as an “Other acquisition or disposition” of non-derivative securities, with the filing showing it as an acquisition of shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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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^*

ZANDPOUR STEVEN S.

(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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

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	09/15/2026		J(1)	V	80.0391	A	$30.167	18,704.9457	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 for Steven S. Zandpour	09/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)