Associated Banc-Corp
A Wisconsin-based bank holding company, Associated Banc-Corp runs Associated Bank, which serves individuals and businesses across dozens of branches in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri. Its roots reach back to 1861, and it took its name in 1992 after several long-standing Wisconsin banks chose to "associate" together. Its evergreen-tree logo pays quiet tribute to the region's pine lumber industry, which helped the founding banks grow.
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D.
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D.
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D.
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D.
| Holder | Schedule | % of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management | 13G/APassive | 4.77% | 7.93M | Jul 31, 2026 |
| FMR LLC | 13G/APassive | 1.2% | 2.07M | May 6, 2026 |
| Abigail P. Johnson | 13G/APassive | 1.2% | 2.07M | May 6, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management | 13GPassive | 6.64% | 10.98M | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Dianne S. Lozier | 13GPassive | 6.28% | 11.83M | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Dianne S. Lozier ANC Stock Holding Trust | 13GPassive | 6.28% | 11.83M | Apr 6, 2026 |
| John F. Kotouc | 13DActivist | 5.09% | 9.59M | Apr 6, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D. | ||||
| John F. Kotouc Special Holding Trust | 13DActivist | 4.42% | 8.32M | Apr 6, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D. | ||||
| Wende L. Kotouc | 13DActivist | 0.94% | 1.77M | Apr 6, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D. | ||||
| Camille S. Kotouc 2020 Irrevocable Trust, dated December 16, 2020 | 13DActivist | 0.34% | 634.1K | Apr 6, 2026 |
The Reporting Persons acquired the shares of Common Stock reported herein for investment purposes. In connection with the completion of the Merger, Wende L. Kotouc was appointed as a director of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons retain the right to change their investment intent, from time to time, to acquire additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, or to sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer, if any, beneficially owned by them, in each case in any manner permitted by law and the Shareholders' Agreement (defined below). Except as described above, none of the Reporting Persons currently has any other plans or proposals that would be related to or would result in any of the matters described in Items 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D. | ||||