DEFA14A 1 a18-3190_4defa14a.htm DEFA14A

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 24, 2018. ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP 433 MAIN STREET GREEN BAY, WI 54301 This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. proxy materials and voting instructions. E35474-P01241-See the reverse side of this notice to obtain Meeting Information Meeting Type:Annual Meeting For holders as of:February 27, 2018 Date: April 24, 2018Time: 11:00 a.m., CDT Location:Kl Convention Center 333 Main Street Green Bay,Wisconsin

 


Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: VIEW MATERIALS & VOTE w SCAN TO How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods E35475-P01241-Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smartphone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENTSUMMARY ANNUAL REPORTFORM 10-K How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. 1) BY INTERNET:www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*:sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 10, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

 


The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1.Election of Directors Nominees: 01) 02) 03) 04) 05) 06) 07) John F. Bergstrom Michael T. Crowley, Jr. Philip B. Flynn R. Jay Gerken Judith P. Greffin William R. Hutchinson Robert A. Jeffe 08) 09) 10) 11) 12) 13) Eileen A. Kamerick Gale E. Klappa Richard T. Lommen Cory L. Nettles Karen T. van Lith John (Jay) B. Williams The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 4 and ONE YEAR for proposal 3. 2. Advisory approval of Associated Banc-Corp's named executive officer compensation. 3. Advisory vote on the frequency of advisory approval of Associated Banc-Corp's named executive officer compensation. 4. The ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for Associated Banc-Corp for the year ending December 31, 2018. NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to consider and vote upon any other matters which may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. E35476-P01241-Voting Items

 


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