Nicole M. Kitowski - Executive Vice President - Stock Purchase

Nicole M. Kitowski, Executive Vice President of ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP (ASB), acquired 24.6527 shares of common stock on July 15, 2026, at a price of $30.64 per share through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Following this transaction, Ms. Kitowski directly owns 52,989.9702 shares. Additionally, she holds 3,266.3 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Plan. The transaction code is "J", indicating a purchase, and it was reported on July 16, 2026.