# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000007789
**File Stem:** 0000007789-26-000128
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 10329
**Document Hash:** 11abb9613ccae626096995613f1c508e
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000007789-26-000128.hdr.sgml**: 20260403

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000007789-26-000128

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260401

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260403

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260403

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

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

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31343
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26837213

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

**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

**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

## Ex-24

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POWER OF ATTORNEY
EDGAR Access and Administration, and Forms 3, 4 and 5 and 144

Know all by these present that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each
of Randall J. Erickson, Lynn M. Floeter, Marie A. Radtke, David Falk, and
Hannah Jorgenson signing singly, his/her true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:

(1)	Take such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to enable the
undersigned to submit and file forms, schedules and other documents with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (?SEC?) utilizing the SEC?s
Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval (?EDGAR?) system, which actions may
include (a) enrolling the undersigned in EDGAR Next and (b) preparing,
executing and submitting to the SEC a Form ID, amendments thereto, and
such other documents and information as may be necessary or appropriate
to obtain codes and passwords enabling the undersigned to make filings
and submissions utilizing the EDGAR system;
(2)	As applicable, act as an account administrator for the undersigned?s
EDGAR account, including: (i) appoint, remove and replace account
administrators, account users, technical administrators and delegated
entities; (ii) maintain the security of the undersigned?s EDGAR account,
including modification of access codes; (iii) maintain, modify and
certify the accuracy of information on the undersigned?s EDGAR account
dashboard; (iv) act as the EDGAR point of contact with respect to the
undersigned?s EDGAR account; and (v) any other actions contemplated
by Rule 10 of Regulation S-T with respect to account administrators;
(3)	Cause the Associated Banc-Corp to accept a delegation of
authority from any of the undersigned?s EDGAR account administrators
and, pursuant to that delegation, authorize the Company?s EDGAR account
administrators to appoint, remove or replace users for the undersigned?s
EDGAR account;
(4)	execute for and on behalf of the undersigned Forms 3, 4 and 5
in accordance with Section 16(a)of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (the ?Securities Act?), and the rules thereunder;
(5)	execute for and on behalf of the undersigned notices on Form 144
in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act;
(6)	do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the
undersigned which may be necessary or desirable to complete the execution
of any such Forms 3, 4 or 5 or Form 144 and the timely filing of such
forms with the SEC and any other authority; and
(7)	take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with
the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be
of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the
undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such
attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to the Power
of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and
conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in his or her discretion.
     The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full
power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing
whatsoever requisite, necessary and proper to be done in the exercise
of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all
intents and purposes as such attorney-in-fact might or could do if
personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation,
cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights
and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the
foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the
request of the undersigned, are not assuming any of the undersigned?s
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules thereunder or Rule 144
under the Securities Act. This Power of Attorney shall be a
durable power of attorney and shall not be affected by subsequent
disability or incapacity of the undersigned.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of
Attorney to be executed as of this 5th day of February, 2026.

s/ Wende Kotouc
Name

Signed before me this 5th day of
February 2026.

s/ Tricia L. Evans				Seal
Notary Public, State of Nebraska
My commission expires: April 2, 2027

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

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[ ] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Kotouc Wende L<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>C/O ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP<br>433 MAIN STREET<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GREEN BAY, WI 54301<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2026-04-01 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[X] Director [ ] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP [ ASB ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[X] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[ ] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock $0.01 Par Value | 2026-04-01 |  | A<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 3582 | A | $26.17 | 1776714 | D |  |
| Common Stock $0.01 Par Value |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 616 | I | Child |
| Common Stock $0.01 Par Value |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8321731 | I | Spouse |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) Pro-rated portion of annual Restricted Stock Unit award, which will become fully vested on February 1, 2027. Payable solely in shares of common stock upon vesting and not eligible for deferral. This grant represents the 2026 equity portion of the Reporting Person's compensation while serving as a Director for the Issuer.

**Signature:** /s/ Lynn M. Floeter, by POA from Wende L. Kotouc  
**Date:** 2026-04-03

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**