Form 4 Filing for Jayne C. Hladio

Jayne C. Hladio, EVP, President Private Wealth at ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP (ASB), acquired 12.8326 shares of Common Stock on September 15, 2026, through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The purchase price was $30.167 per share. Following this transaction, Ms. Hladio owns 16,658.5535 shares directly. The filing was signed on September 17, 2026, with a power of attorney.