Associated Banc-Corp EVP Jayne Hladio Purchases 12.6 Shares via Employee Stock Purchase Plan

This Form 4 filing reports that Jayne C. Hladio, Executive Vice President and President of Private Wealth at Associated Banc-Corp, acquired 12.6345 shares of common stock through the company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on July 15, 2026. The shares were purchased at $30.64 per share, bringing her total holdings to 16,633.7015 shares. The transaction was executed under the ESPP and reported as timely. The filing was signed via power of attorney by Lynn M. Floeter on July 16, 2026. This represents a routine insider transaction through the company's established employee stock purchase program rather than open market purchases.