Kitowski Nicole M 4

What Happened Nicole M. Kitowski, Executive Vice President of Associated Banc‑Corp (ASB), surrendered 1,827 shares on February 8, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of time‑based restricted stock. The shares were valued at $29.37 each, with a total value of approximately $53,659. This was a tax‑withholding share surrender tied to RSU vesting—not an open‑market sale or an independent investment decision.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-02-08 at $29.37 per share.
• Shares involved: 1,827 surrendered; total value ≈ $53,659.
• Reason/footnote: Shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding from tranche vesting of time‑based restricted stock granted in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025.
• Transaction code: F (payment of exercise price or tax liability — here used for tax withholding).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not reported in the provided filing excerpt.
• Filing timeliness: Report filed 2026-02-10 for a 2026-02-08 transaction (timely filing).

Context This was a routine, company‑internal tax withholding action associated with RSU vesting (a cashless/stock surrender to cover taxes), common among executives and not necessarily a signal about the insider’s view of the stock. It differs from an open‑market sale, which would transfer shares to other investors.