Utz John A. 4

What Happened
John A. Utz, Executive Vice President of Associated Banc‑Corp (ASB), acquired 48.443 shares on 2026-02-17 at $27.82 per share, for a total reported value of about $1,348. The transaction is reported as an "other acquisition" (code J) and is noted in the filing as a purchase made through the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-17; reported on Form 4 filed 2026-02-18 (timely filing).
• Price and quantity: 48.443 shares acquired at $27.82 per share (≈ $1,348 total).
• Transaction type/code: Other acquisition (J); footnote F1 specifies the purchase was via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Filing timeliness: Filing appears timely (transaction reported the next day). No 10% owner indication.

Context
Purchases through an ESPP are common for employees and often reflect routine participation in company benefit plans rather than a large directional bet. While any insider purchase can be of interest, this is a relatively small, plan-based acquisition and should be considered in the context of broader insider activity and company fundamentals.