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Associated Bank today announced Jason Hansen as Nebraska and Western Iowa market president, and business segment leader - Commercial Banking, effective immediately, reporting into Phil Trier, executive vice president, head of Corporate & Commercial Banking. Hansen previously served as president of American National Bank. Hansen's career at American National Bank began in 2000 as a teller and quickly progressed to other responsibilities prior to being named to significant commercial and client-centered management roles. His expertise in relationship development, financial structuring and the creation of operational efficiencies kept the American National Bank at the forefront of the industry and was instrumental in the bank's achievement of its financial goals and objectives. Associated Bank acquired American National Bank with the deal closing April 1, 2026. "Jason being appointed Nebraska and Western Iowa market president marks an exciting next step following our recent

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced it has completed its merger with American National Corporation ("American National"), including American National's bank subsidiary, American National Bank. The complementary partnership is expected to enhance Associated's organic growth potential by combining Associated's best-in-class value proposition and expanded commercial offering with American National's client-centric approach and attractive footprint. The merger builds on a strong 2025 for Associated, which saw relationship loan and deposit growth, record customer growth, and solid credit performance combine to drive the strongest annual net income in company history. Upon conversion, the combined company will be positioned to accelerate that momentum with a proven, relationship-focused strategy featuring a dynamic product suite, modern digital banking experience, effective marketing acquisition engine, and expanded commercial capabilities—all designed to grow

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) today announced it expects to release first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after market close. The Company also expects to host a conference call for investors and analysts at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (CT) on the same day. Interested parties can access the live webcast of the call through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, http://investor.associatedbank.com . Parties may also dial into the call at 877-407-8037 (domestic) or 201-689-8037 (international) and request the Associated Banc-Corp first quarter 2026 earnings call. The financial tables and an accompanying slide presentation are expected to be available on the Company's website just prior to the call. An audio archive of the webcast is expected to be available on the Company's website approximately fifteen minutes after the call is over. ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $45 billion and is the largest

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated" or "Company") today announced a strategic leadership transition in its Milwaukee market designed to accelerate both local growth and the continued expansion of its national verticals. Effective April 1, Neil Riegelman, senior vice president and head of Commercial Banking – Milwaukee and Madison, will also assume the role of Milwaukee market president. He succeeds John Utz, executive vice president, Milwaukee market president and head of Specialized Industries, who will dedicate his focus to scaling the bank's nationally focused specialty businesses he also oversees. Utz was appointed Milwaukee market president in 2015, at a pivotal time in the bank's evolution in the region. Under his leadership, Associated significantly expanded its specialized industries, commercial and corporate banking presence, strengthening its position in the market and reshaping its brand from primarily consumer-focused to a full-service financial partner. "When I

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") announced today that it has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its previously announced merger with American National Corporation ("American National"), including American National's bank subsidiary, American National Bank. Regulatory approvals have been received from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Associated expects the merger to close on April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. "Receiving regulatory approvals marks an important milestone in our planned merger with American National," said Associated Banc-Corp President & CEO Andy Harmening. "This complementary partnership accelerates our organic growth strategy by providing entry into the attractive Omaha market and strengthening our presence in the Twin Cities, while providing American National clients with a best-in-class value proposition, expanded capabilities, and the

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) announced today that Management expects to meet with investors during the following events in the first quarter of 2026: BofA Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference in Miami, FL on February 9-11, 2026 2026 KBW Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton, FL on February 11-13, 2026 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference in New York, NY on March 10-11, 2026 Management also expects to present at the 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference at 3:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.associatedbank.com . A replay of the presentation is expected to be accessible for 365 days after the presentation date. First quarter investor materials are expected to be made available prior to the events and can be accessed via Associated Banc-Corp's website at

The Board of Directors of Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026. The Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.3671875 per depositary share on Associated's 5.875% Series E Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026. The Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.3515625 per depositary share on Associated's 5.625% Series F Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026. In addition, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of Associated's common stock. This repurchase authorization is in addition to the authority remaining under the previous program. Repurchases under such

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated" or "Company") today reported net income available to common equity ("earnings") of $463 million, or $2.77 per common share for the year ended December 31, 2025. These amounts compare to earnings of $112 million, or $0.72 per common share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Company reported earnings of $134 million, or $0.80 per common share. These amounts compare to a loss of $164 million, or $1.03 per common share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 and earnings of $122 million, or $0.73 per common share for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. "2025 was a pivotal year for Associated Bank," said President and CEO Andy Harmening. "We achieved several key milestones of our strategic plan, proved we can win in key growth markets, drove high-quality, relationship loan and deposit growth, and posted the strongest bottom line in company history." "We enter 2026 with a stronger growth