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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-109643"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASB"
cik: "0000007789"
company_name: "ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP"
filed_at: "2026-09-22T20:16:56+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-22T20:18:12.630176+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Associated Banc-Corp EVP & GC Randall Erickson to retire Oct 13, transition to advisor

## Summary
- Randall J. Erickson retires as EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary effective Oct 13, 2026; becomes Attorney-Advisor through Jan 4, 2027.
- He keeps current base salary through retirement date and remains eligible for full 2026 short-term incentive.
- Continues vesting in 2025-2027 and 2026-2028 LTIPP awards under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan.
- Waives rights under Change of Control Agreement as of Effective Date; reports to CEO during transition.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-109643
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASB
- cik: 0000007789
- company_name: ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
- filed_at: 2026-09-22T20:16:56+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/7789/000110465926109643/0001104659-26-109643-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/7789/000110465926109643/tm2625936d1_8k.htm

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