Utz John A. 4

What Happened

• John A. Utz, Executive Vice President of Associated Banc‑Corp (ASB), acquired 49.014 shares on 2026-04-15 at $27.49 per share, for a total reported value of approximately $1,348. The transaction is reported as an acquisition (code J) and was made through the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-04-15; filing date: 2026-04-16 (appears filed the next day).
• Price per share: $27.49; shares acquired: 49.014; total value: ~$1,348.
• Transaction code: J (other acquisition or disposition).
• Footnote: F1 — shares were purchased within the issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided filing details.

Context

• ESPP purchases are routine insider acquisitions that result from payroll deductions or scheduled purchases under a company plan; the filing does not state plan terms (such as any discount).
• This was a purchase (not a sale), which some investors view as a mild positive signal, but the amount is small and may simply reflect routine participation in the ESPP.