Braeger Matthew R 4

What Happened Matthew R. Braeger, Executive Vice President of Associated Banc‑Corp (ASB), was granted 1,484 shares as a time‑based restricted stock award on February 1, 2026. The grant is reported at a per‑share value of $27.26, for an aggregate reported value of $40,454. This transaction is an award/grant (not an open‑market purchase or sale).

Key Details

• Transaction date and terms: 2026‑02‑01; 1,484 shares @ $27.26 per share; total reported value $40,454. (Transaction code A = Award/Grant)
• Vesting: Footnote states these are Time‑Based Restricted Stock Units (TRSUs) that vest in four equal annual installments beginning February 8, 2027.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the filing.
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed Feb 3, 2026 for the Feb 1 transaction, which appears to be a timely report.

Context Restricted stock unit grants are a form of compensation and typically vest over time, aligning executives’ interests with shareholders but not representing an immediate market purchase. Because these are time‑based awards that vest annually, they do not indicate an immediate buy or sell action in the open market.