Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Director Records 45 and 372 Dividend-Equivalent Units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Karen van Lith, a director of Associated Banc-Corp (ASB), reported two non-derivative stock acquisitions on 09/15/2025. The Form 4 shows purchases recorded at a price of $25.92 per share: 45 shares (noted as dividend equivalent units) and 372 shares (noted as fully vested dividend equivalents related to restricted stock units). Following those transactions the filing lists beneficial ownership amounts of 54,978 and 55,350 shares, respectively. The filing explains the 45 units vest on the first anniversary of the related restricted stock units and the 372 units are fully vested and payable in shares when the director leaves service. The Form 4 is signed on behalf of Ms. van Lith by an attorney-in-fact on 09/17/2025.

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Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine reporting of dividend-equivalent share accruals by a director; complies with Section 16 disclosure requirements.

The filing documents standard director-related equity accruals rather than open-market purchases or dispositions. The entries are described as dividend equivalent units tied to restricted stock units and include a note on vesting and post-service conversion to shares. Reporting was timely and executed via attorney-in-fact, which is common for officers and directors. No departures from expected governance disclosures are evident in the text provided.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Small, non-material share issuances to a director recorded; no immediate market-impacting change shown.

The transactions list 45 and 372 share-equivalent units at a price of $25.92 on 09/15/2025 with resulting beneficial ownership figures of 54,978 and 55,350 shares. These arise from dividend equivalents on restricted stock units and are administrative in nature. The filing contains no sales, option exercises, or large changes that would typically affect short-term valuation assumptions.

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^*

VAN LITH KAREN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O 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)
09/15/2025

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	09/15/2025		A(1)		45	A	$25.92	54,978	D
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	09/15/2025		A(2)		372	A	$25.92	55,350	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 Karen van Lith	09/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Karen van Lith report for ASB on Form 4?

The Form 4 reports acquisitions on 09/15/2025 of 45 and 372 dividend-equivalent share units at $25.92 per share.

What do the reported units represent in the ASB Form 4?

The filing explains they are dividend equivalent units tied to restricted stock units: 45 vest on the first anniversary of the grant and 372 are fully vested and payable in shares after the director leaves service.

How many shares did the filing show as beneficially owned after the transactions?

The Form 4 shows beneficial ownership amounts of 54,978 and 55,350 shares following the reported transactions.

When was the Form 4 signed and by whom?

The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Karen van Lith by Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact on 09/17/2025.