Form 4 Filing for Nicole M. Kitowski

Nicole M. Kitowski, Executive Vice President of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP (ASB), acquired 26.489 shares of Common Stock on October 15, 2026, at a price of $28.516 per share. These shares were purchased through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Following this transaction, Kitowski owns 45401.9511 shares directly. Additionally, she holds 3295.61 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Plan. The filing is a Form 4, indicating a change in beneficial ownership.