Form 4 Filing for John A. Utz - Executive Vice President

This filing details a transaction by John A. Utz, Executive Vice President of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP. On July 15, 2026, Mr. Utz acquired 43.9798 shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.01 through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as indicated by transaction code "J" and footnote F1. The purchase price per share was $30.64. Following this transaction, Mr. Utz directly owns 118,687.1674 shares. Additionally, he indirectly holds 15,864.57 shares through a 401(k) Plan. The filing was signed on July 16, 2026, by Lynn M. Floeter, acting as attorney-in-fact for Mr. Utz.