---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-104124"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ASB"
cik: "0000007789"
company_name: "ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T14:29:57.445880+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Associated Banc-Corp receives all regulatory approvals for American National acquisition; close April 1

## Summary
- Regulatory approvals received from OCC and Federal Reserve; merger expected to close April 1, 2026.
- American National has over $5B in assets; acquisition provides entry into Omaha market.
- System and branch conversion of American National to Associated planned for Q3 2026.
- CEO Andy Harmening says deal strengthens Twin Cities presence and expands capabilities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-104124
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ASB
- cik: 0000007789
- company_name: ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/7789/000119312526104124/0001193125-26-104124-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/7789/000119312526104124/d123516d8k.htm

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