Form 4 Filing for John A. Utz

This filing details a transaction by John A. Utz, Executive Vice President of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP. On October 15, 2026, Utz acquired 47.2556 shares of Common Stock through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (indicated by footnote F1 and transaction code "J"). The purchase price per share was $28.516. Following this transaction, Utz directly owns 99,248.931 shares. Additionally, he indirectly owns 16,006.96 shares through a 401(k) Plan. The filing is a Form 4, reporting changes in beneficial ownership.