UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 10, 2013
ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Wisconsin | 001-31343 | 39-1098068 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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433 Main Street Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 |
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (920) 491-7000
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Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers.
On December 10, 2013, the Board of Directors of Associated Banc-Corp (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and appointed Cory L. Nettles to fill the resulting vacancy. The Board has not determined committee appointments for Mr. Nettles. There were no arrangements or understandings between the Company and Mr. Nettles pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and he does not have any relationship or transactions with the Company required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Other than the compensation payable to non-employee directors of the Company as described in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Mr. Nettles is not a party to any plans, contracts or arrangements involving grants or awards by the Company.
Item 8.01
Other Events.
On December 10, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Nettles to the Board. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
99.1
Press Release dated December 10, 2013.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP |
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Dated: December 10, 2013 | By: /s/ Randall J. Erickson |
| Randall J. Erickson Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | |
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99.1 | Press Release dated December 10, 2013. |
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