Nettles Cory L 4

What Happened

• Cory L. Nettles, a director of Associated Banc‑Corp (ASB), was granted/received a total of 448 shares on 2026-03-16 via awards (transaction code A). The awards were issued in two parts: 44 shares at $24.59 each ($1,082) and 404 shares at $24.59 each ($9,934), for a combined value of about $11,016. This was an acquisition through an award/grant (compensation), not an open‑market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-16; Filing date: 2026-03-17 (timely filing).
• Prices and amounts: 44 shares @ $24.59 ($1,082) and 404 shares @ $24.59 ($9,934); total ~448 shares, ~$11,016.
• Transaction code: A = Award/Grant (acquired).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in this Form 4.
• Footnotes:
  • F1: These are dividend equivalent units that vest on the first anniversary of the related restricted stock units and are payable solely in shares when they vest (subject to any deferral elections).
  • F2: Fully vested dividend equivalents tied to restricted stock units may be payable in shares after the insider stops serving as a director.
• No indication of a sale or tax withholding in this filing.

Context

• These awards appear to be compensation‑related dividend equivalents tied to restricted stock units rather than a directional market trade. Such awards are routine for directors and do not by themselves indicate insider buying or selling sentiment.