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Associated Bank Earns National Recognition from Fortune, TIME and Newsweek

· Issued by Associated Banc-corp

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated") today announced it has been recognized by three leading national publications, earning distinctions from Fortune, Newsweek and TIME.

The honors include:

*Fortune World's Best Banks 2026: recognizes banks that excel in customer trust, digital services, financial advice and overall customer satisfaction.

*Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards - Top 10 Best Regional Bank for 2026: celebrates organizations that inspire customer loyalty and consistently deliver meaningful value. Winners are selected through a combination of editorial review and public voting.

*TIME America's Top Financial Services Providers 2026: honors financial institutions that demonstrate excellence in customer experience, innovation and service quality.

Together, these recognitions reflect Associated Bank's focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, maintaining financial strength and creating value for the individuals, businesses and communities it serves.

"Being recognized by Fortune, TIME and Newsweek is a testament to the trust our customers place in Associated Bank and the consistent efforts of our colleagues to deliver exceptional service every day," said Andy Harmening, president and CEO of Associated Bank. "While each award uses a different methodology, together they reinforce what matters most to us: helping customers succeed through strong relationships, differentiated products and services and a noticeable commitment to the communities we call home."

The recognitions are based on independent evaluation methodologies that assess customer satisfaction, service quality, reputation and overall banking performance. Associated was recognized for its customer-focused banking solutions, including competitive deposit products, relationship-based service and a commitment to helping customers achieve their financial goals.

To learn more about Associated Bank and its award-winning banking services, visit Associated Bank.

ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of approximately $50 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from over 200 banking locations throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Nebraska. The Company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.

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