Form 4: Executive Increases Stake Through Employee Plan

Jayne C. Hladio, EVP and President of Private Wealth at Associated Banc-Corp, acquired additional shares of common stock through an employee stock purchase plan.

Summary

• Jayne C. Hladio, EVP and President of Private Wealth at Associated Banc-Corp (ASB), acquired additional shares of the company's common stock.
• The transaction occurred on July 15, 2025.
• A total of 14.6838 shares of Common Stock with a $0.01 Par Value were acquired.
• The shares were purchased at a price of $25.597 per share.
• Following this transaction, Jayne C. Hladio beneficially owns 16,367.5751 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock.
• The acquisition was made through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The acquisition of shares by an executive, even a small amount, through an employee plan generally indicates confidence in the company's prospects and aligns management interests with shareholders.

Positives

• An executive increased their beneficial ownership in the company, which can signal confidence in future performance.
• The acquisition was made through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating participation in company-sponsored programs and alignment with shareholder interests.

Future Outlook

N/A

Industry Context

This filing details an individual insider transaction and does not provide broader industry context or trends. It is a routine disclosure of changes in beneficial ownership by a company executive.

Related Party Transactions

• Acquisition of common stock by an executive through the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: May view the insider purchase as a positive signal of management's confidence in the company's future.
• Employees: Reinforces the availability and utilization of employee stock purchase plans within the company.

Key Dates

Keywords

Insider trading, stock purchase, employee stock plan, executive ownership, ASB, Associated Banc-Corp, Form 4