Associated Banc-Corp 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report, dated April 28, 2026, covers the results of Associated Banc-Corp's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and other corporate actions taken by the Board of Directors on that date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The report focuses on corporate governance and capital allocation actions.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board declared dividends on outstanding common stock, 5.875% Preferred Stock Series E, and 5.625% Preferred Stock Series F.
- Share Repurchase Authorization: The Board authorized a new repurchase program for up to $100 million of common stock, in addition to any remaining authority under previous programs.
- Board Governance: A new Technology Committee of the Board was established.
Shareholder Vote Results
All matters submitted to the 2026 Annual Meeting were approved by shareholders:
- Director Elections: All 11 nominees, including new director Wende Kotouc, were elected. Vote counts ranged from approximately 122.5 million to 130.2 million votes "For."
- Executive Compensation: The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation received 126.8 million votes "For" versus 3.8 million "Against."
- Auditor Ratification: KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 141.0 million votes "For."
Outlook and Risks
The filing does not contain management commentary on future outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the standard corporate actions reported.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific dividend amounts per share for common and preferred stock classes in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the remaining balance of the previous share repurchase program to calculate total available repurchase capacity.
- Review the composition and charter of the newly established Technology Committee.
- Monitor future filings for the execution of the new $100 million share repurchase authorization.