Associated Banc-Corp Announces Dividends and Share Repurchase Program

Core Points - Associated Banc-Corp 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 [1] - The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3671875 per depositary share on the 5.875% Series E Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable on the same date [2] - Additionally, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3515625 per depositary share on the 5.625% Series F Perpetual Preferred Stock was declared, also payable on March 16, 2026 [3] - The Board authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of Associated's common stock, which is in addition to the remaining authority under the previous program [4] Company Overview - Associated Banc-Corp has total assets of $45 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin [5] - The company operates nearly 200 banking locations serving over 100 communities across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri, with additional loan production offices in several other states [5] - Associated Bank, N.A. is recognized as an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender, and is a member of the FDIC [5]