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Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) is a Wisconsin-based bank holding company and, according to its public disclosures, the largest bank holding company based in the state. Through its Midwest banking franchise, the company provides banking and nonbanking products and services to individuals and businesses, with nearly 200 banking locations across more than 100 communities in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri, and loan production offices in several additional states.
This news page aggregates company-issued announcements and other coverage related to Associated Banc-Corp and its subsidiaries. Readers can find updates on quarterly earnings results, dividend declarations, changes to the bank’s prime rate, and details of investor conference participation. The company regularly uses press releases and Form 8-K filings to share information about its financial performance and strategic priorities.
News for ASB also includes developments in its regional expansion and leadership. Recent communications describe new market presidents in key areas such as Madison and the Twin Cities, as well as the opening of new branch locations, including a downtown Minneapolis branch in the IDS Center. These items illustrate how the company manages its branch network and leadership structure across its Midwest footprint.
Another important category of news involves corporate transactions and strategic initiatives. Associated Banc-Corp has announced an Agreement and Plan of Merger with American National Corporation, under which American National is expected to merge into Associated Banc-Corp, with American National Bank merging into Associated Bank, National Association, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. Investors following ASB news can monitor updates on this proposed merger and related regulatory and shareholder milestones.
For those tracking Associated Banc-Corp, this page offers a centralized view of earnings announcements, capital and dividend actions, rate changes, leadership updates and transaction-related disclosures that the company releases over time.
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) reported Q1 2026 net income available to common equity of $117 million, or $0.70 per common share. Period-end loans were $31.8B (+2% QoQ; +5% YoY) and deposits were $35.7B (+1% QoQ; +2% YoY). Net interest income was $307M with a NIM of 3.03%. Provision for credit losses was $11M; ACLL on loans was 1.34%. The company closed the acquisition of American National Corporation and updated 2026 loan and deposit growth expectations.
Associated Bank (NYSE:ASB) hired Lisa Buetow as senior vice president and director of Private Banking, major metro markets, effective April 22, 2026. Buetow will be based in Minneapolis and oversee Minnesota, Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison, reporting to Jayne Hladio.
She brings more than 25 years of experience across investment banking, corporate banking and private wealth. The role is positioned to strengthen leadership as Associated advances its merger with American National Bank and scales Private Banking capabilities across large metropolitan markets.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) launched a national Franchise Banking vertical on April 21, 2026, hiring Shaun Coard as senior vice president and business segment leader and adding four franchise-focused professionals.
The new vertical broadens Associated's industry-specific specialties and aims to deliver tailored capital and sector-specific solutions to franchise owners nationwide from its Minneapolis IDS Center base.
Associated Bank (NYSE:ASB) named Jason Hansen as Nebraska and Western Iowa market president and business segment leader - Commercial Banking, effective immediately. He reports to Phil Trier. Associated Bank completed its acquisition of American National Bank on April 1, 2026, and Hansen previously served as president of American National Bank.
Hansen's background includes a University of Nebraska–Omaha bachelor's in business administration, finance and banking, Graduate School of Banking training, and multiple community board roles.
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) completed its merger with American National Corporation on April 1, 2026, adding American National Bank and appointing Wende Kotouc to Associated's board.
The conversion of American National systems, branches and customers to Associated is planned for third quarter 2026, targeting expanded presence in Omaha and the Twin Cities and aiming to accelerate recent franchise momentum.
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) said it will release first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 23, 2026 after market close and will host a conference call at 4:00 p.m. Central Time that day.
Investors can join via live webcast on the company's Investor Relations site or by dialing the provided domestic or international numbers. Financial tables, a slide presentation, and an audio archive are expected on the website shortly before and after the call.
Associated Bank (NYSE: ASB) named Neil Riegelman as Milwaukee market president, effective April 1, 2026, succeeding John Utz who will focus on scaling the bank's national specialized industries.
Riegelman, SVP and head of Commercial Banking – Milwaukee and Madison, joined Associated in October 2023 and will continue advancing commercial growth in Southern Wisconsin.
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has received all required regulatory approvals to complete its previously announced merger with American National Corporation, including approvals from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve.
Associated expects the merger to close on April 1, 2026 and plans to convert systems, branches, and customers to Associated in the third quarter of 2026. American National customers will continue to be served through existing American National branches until conversion is finished.
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) said management will meet investors at three first-quarter 2026 events: BofA Securities (Feb 9-11, Miami), KBW Winter Financial Services (Feb 11-13, Boca Raton), and RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions (Mar 10-11, New York).
Management will present at the RBC conference on Mar 11, 2026 at 3:20 p.m. ET, with a live webcast and a replay available for 365 days via the Investor Relations website. First-quarter investor materials will be posted prior to the events.
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026. The board also declared quarterly dividends on preferred securities: $0.3671875 per depositary share on the 5.875% Series E perpetual preferred and $0.3515625 per depositary share on the 5.625% Series F perpetual preferred, each payable March 16, 2026 to holders of record on March 2, 2026.
In addition, the board authorized repurchases of up to $100 million of common stock, in addition to remaining authority under the prior program; repurchases may occur in open market purchases, block transactions, accelerated share repurchase programs or similar facilities and are subject to regulatory limitations.