# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000007789
**File Stem:** 0001140361-26-013348
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 46918
**Document Hash:** 46375beacecfa61978d60457e8c4c92e
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-26-013348.hdr.sgml**: 20260406

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-26-013348

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260406

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260406

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000007789
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 391098068
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WI
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-08723
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26841379

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 433 MAIN STREET
- **CITY:** GREEN BAY
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 54301
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 920-491-7500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 433 MAIN STREET
- **CITY:** GREEN BAY
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 54301

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ASSOCIATED BANK SERVICES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19770626
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Kotouc Wende L
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0002113028

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** C/O ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
- **STREET 2:** 433 MAIN STREET
- **CITY:** GREEN BAY
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 54301

## Exhibit 99.3

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Exhibit 3

**JOINT FILING AGREEMENT**

This Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2026, is by and among Wende L. Kotouc, John F. Kotouc, the John F. Kotouc Special Holding Trust, Thomas O. Kotouc, Jan M. Kotouc, the Thomas O. Kotouc Living Trust dated February 2, 1998, and amendments thereto, Ann L. Duey, the Ann L. Duey Trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 26, 2020, the John and Wende Kotouc 2009 Trust for the Benefit of Camille Skye Kotouc UTA 9/21/2009, the Camille S. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020, the Thomas J. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020, Camille S. Kotouc and Thomas J. Kotouc (collectively, the "Filers").

Each of the Filers may be required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission a statement on Schedule 13D and/or 13G with respect to shares of Common Stock of Associated Banc-Corp beneficially owned by them from time to time.

Pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 13(d)(1)(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Filers hereby agree to file a single statement on Schedule 13D and/or 13G (and any amendments thereto) on behalf of each of the Filers, and hereby further agree to file this Joint Filing Agreement as an exhibit to such statement, as required by such rule.

This Joint Filing Agreement may be terminated by any of the Filers upon written notice or such lesser period of notice as the Filers may mutually agree.

Executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| WENDE L. KOTOUC  | WENDE L. KOTOUC  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Wende L. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wende L. Kotouc  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JOHN F. KOTOUC  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JOHN F. KOTOUC  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ John F. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John F. Kotouc  |
| JOHN F. KoTOUC SPECIAL HOLDING TRUST  | JOHN F. KoTOUC SPECIAL HOLDING TRUST  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ John F. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; John F. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS O. KOTOUC  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS O. KOTOUC  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Thomas O. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas O. Kotouc  |
| Jan m. kotouc  | Jan m. kotouc  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Jan M. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan M. Kotouc  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS O. KOTOUC LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1998, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS O. KOTOUC LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1998, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Thomas O. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas O. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Jan M. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan M. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| ANN L. DUEY  | ANN L. DUEY  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Ann L. Duey</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ann L. Duey  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ANN L. DUEY TRUST UNDER A DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED JUNE 26, 2020  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ANN L. DUEY TRUST UNDER A DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED JUNE 26, 2020  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Ann L. Duey</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ann L. Duey  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| JOHN AND WENDE KOTOUC 2009 TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF CAMILLE SKYE KOTOUC UTA 9/21/2009  | JOHN AND WENDE KOTOUC 2009 TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF CAMILLE SKYE KOTOUC UTA 9/21/2009  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Wende L. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wende L. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |

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|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JOHN AND WENDE KOTOUC 2009 TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOMAS JACKSON KOTOUC UTA 9/21/2009  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JOHN AND WENDE KOTOUC 2009 TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOMAS JACKSON KOTOUC UTA 9/21/2009  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Wende L. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wende L. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| CAMILLE S. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  | CAMILLE S. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>/</u><u>s/ Wende L. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wende L. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS J. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS J. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Wende L. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wende L. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| CAMILLE S. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  | CAMILLE S. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Wende L. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wende L. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS J. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS J. KOTOUC 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2020  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Wende L. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wende L. Kotouc  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trustee  |
| CAMILLE S. KOTOUC  | CAMILLE S. KOTOUC  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Camille S. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Camille S. Kotouc  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS J. KOTOUC  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; THOMAS J. KOTOUC  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; By:  | <u>/s/ Thomas J. Kotouc</u>  |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thomas J. Kotouc  |

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**Associated Banc-Corp (the "Issuer")**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Common Stock**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**—**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**Mark C. Kanaly**<br>Alston & Bird LLP<br>2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2300<br>Dallas TX 75201<br>214 922 3404

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**04/01/2026**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Wende L. Kotouc** | Name of reporting person<br>**Wende L. Kotouc** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**1773132.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**1773132.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1773132.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**1773132.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.94%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.94%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**John F. Kotouc** | Name of reporting person<br>**John F. Kotouc** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**9589901.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**9589901.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**9589901.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**9589901.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**5.09%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**5.09%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**John F. Kotouc Special Holding Trust** | Name of reporting person<br>**John F. Kotouc Special Holding Trust** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**8321731.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**8321731.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**8321731.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**8321731.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.42%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**4.42%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas O. Kotouc** | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas O. Kotouc** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**412017.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**412017.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**412017.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**412017.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.22%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.22%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Jan M. Kotouc** | Name of reporting person<br>**Jan M. Kotouc** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**412017.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**412017.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**412017.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**412017.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.22%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.22%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas O. Kotouc Living Trust dated February 2, 1998, and any amendments thereto** | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas O. Kotouc Living Trust dated February 2, 1998, and any amendments thereto** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**412017.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**412017.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**412017.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**412017.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.22%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.22%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Ann L. Duey** | Name of reporting person<br>**Ann L. Duey** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**139888.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**139888.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**139888.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**139888.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.07%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.07%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Ann L. Duey Trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 26, 2020** | Name of reporting person<br>**Ann L. Duey Trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 26, 2020** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**139888.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**139888.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**139888.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**139888.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.07%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.07%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**John and Wende Kotouc 2009 Trust for the Benefit of Camille Skye Kotouc UTA 9/21/2009** | Name of reporting person<br>**John and Wende Kotouc 2009 Trust for the Benefit of Camille Skye Kotouc UTA 9/21/2009** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**252481.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**252481.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**252481.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**252481.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.13%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.13%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**John and Wende Kotouc 2009 Trust for the Benefit of Thomas Jackson Kotouc UTA 9/21/2009** | Name of reporting person<br>**John and Wende Kotouc 2009 Trust for the Benefit of Thomas Jackson Kotouc UTA 9/21/2009** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**NEBRASKA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**252481.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**252481.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**252481.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**252481.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.13%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.13%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Camille S. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020** | Name of reporting person<br>**Camille S. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**SOUTH DAKOTA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**SOUTH DAKOTA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**634085.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**634085.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**634085.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**634085.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.34%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.34%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas J. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020** | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas J. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**SOUTH DAKOTA** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**SOUTH DAKOTA** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**634085.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**634085.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**634085.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**634085.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.34%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.34%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Camille S. Kotouc** | Name of reporting person<br>**Camille S. Kotouc** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**616.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**616.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**616.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**616.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.00%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.00%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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| **CUSIP No.** | **—** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas J. Kotouc** | Name of reporting person<br>**Thomas J. Kotouc** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**616.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**616.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**616.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**616.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.00%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.00%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

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**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Common Stock

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
Associated Banc-Corp (the "Issuer")

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
433 Main Street, Green Bay, WI, 54301

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D.

**Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer**

**(a)**
The Reporting Persons beneficially own 10,648,000 shares of Common Stock, which represent 5.65% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock. All percentages in this Schedule 13D are based on 188,429,093 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 1, 2026 following the completion of the Merger.
The trustees of the JK Trust, the TOK Trust, the AD Trust, the CK 2009 Trust, The TK 2009 Trust, the CK 2020 Trust and the TK 2020 Trust disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock owned by each trust except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.

**(b)**
The information in Rows 7 to 13 of the cover pages for each Reporting Person is incorporated into this Item 5 by reference.

**(c)**
Except as set forth herein, no transactions in the Common Stock were effected by the Reporting Persons in the last 60 days.

**Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.**

Transfer, Voting and Registration Rights Agreement
On November 30, 2025, concurrently with the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement, the JK Trust, the TOK trust and the AD Trust, and the voting shareholders of American National, entered into the Transfer, Voting and Registration Rights Agreement with the Issuer (the "Shareholders' Agreement") pursuant to which, among other things, each voting shareholder delivered its executed written consent to adopt the Merger Agreement, agreed to comply with certain transfer restrictions with respect to the shares of Common Stock they received in the Merger and agreed, subject to limited exceptions, to vote their shares of Common Stock in accordance with the recommendation of the Issuer's board of directors, and the Issuer agreed to register such shares of Common Stock on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Shareholders' Agreement. The transfer restrictions prohibit transfers of shares of Common Stock in the first sixty days following the completion of the Merger and, for the remainder of the period through the first anniversary, among other things, limits the public sale of shares of Common Stock to 150,000 shares per day (unless pursuant to a broadly distributed underwritten offering). The transfer and voting obligations will terminate at such time when the JK Trust, the TOK Trust and the AD Trust cease to hold at least 5% of the outstanding voting securities of the Issuer, and each such shareholder's registration rights will terminate once such shareholder no longer holds any registrable securities of the Issuer.
The foregoing description of the Shareholders' Agreement is a summary, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete terms of the Shareholders' Agreement filed hereto as Exhibit 2 and incorporated by reference herein.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Wende L. Kotouc

**Signature:** /s/ Wende L. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Wende L. Kotouc

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** John F. Kotouc

**Signature:** /s/ John F. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** John F. Kotouc

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** John F. Kotouc Special Holding Trust

**Signature:** /s/ John F. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Trustee

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Thomas O. Kotouc

**Signature:** /s/ Thomas O. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Thomas O. Kotouc

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Jan M. Kotouc

**Signature:** /s/ Jan M. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Jan M. Kotouc

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Thomas O. Kotouc Living Trust dated February 2, 1998, and any amendments thereto

**Signature:** /s/ Thomas O. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Trustee

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Ann L. Duey

**Signature:** /s/ Ann L. Duey

**Name/Title:** Ann L. Duey

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Ann L. Duey Trust under a Declaration of Trust dated June 26, 2020

**Signature:** /s/ Ann L. Duey

**Name/Title:** Trustee

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** John and Wende Kotouc 2009 Trust for the Benefit of Camille Skye Kotouc UTA 9/21/2009

**Signature:** /s/ Wende L. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Trustee

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** John and Wende Kotouc 2009 Trust for the Benefit of Thomas Jackson Kotouc UTA 9/21/2009

**Signature:** /s/ Wende L. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Trustee

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Camille S. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020

**Signature:** /s/ Wende L. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Trustee

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Thomas J. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020

**Signature:** /s/ Wende L. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Trustee

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Camille S. Kotouc

**Signature:** /s/ Camille S. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Camille S. Kotouc

**Date:** 04/03/2026

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Thomas J. Kotouc

**Signature:** /s/ Thomas J. Kotouc

**Name/Title:** Thomas J. Kotouc

**Date:** 04/03/2026