HLADIO JAYNE C 4

What Happened
Jayne C. Hladio, EVP and President — Private Wealth at Associated Banc‑Corp (ASB), acquired 15.536 shares on 2026-03-16 at $24.92 per share for a total of about $387. This was an acquisition (purchase) reported on a Form 4 the next day.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-16; reported on Form 4 filed 2026-03-17 (timely filing).
• Price and amount: 15.536 shares at $24.92 per share; total value ≈ $387.
• Transaction code: reported as "Other acquisition or disposition (J)"; footnote clarifies the purchase was made through the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided excerpt.
• Footnote: F1 — shares purchased within the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Context
Purchases via an ESPP are common for employees and officers and are often small, routine transactions. The amount here is modest ($387), so while it is a purchase (which some investors view as a positive signal), it is not a material insider investment.