Form 4 Filing for Kristen M. Ludgate

This filing reports a transaction by Kristen M. Ludgate, a director at ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP. On March 16, 2026, Ludgate acquired 44 shares of common stock at a price of $24.59 per share, bringing the total post-transaction shares to 10,047. The transaction code is "A", indicating an acquisition. The footnote F1 relates to dividend equivalent units, which are paid in shares of common stock upon vesting. This transaction is direct ownership.