associated banc-corp (nyse: asb) has total assets of $29 billion and is one of the top 50, publicly traded, u.s. bank holding companies. headquartered in green bay, wis., associated is a leading midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services in over 200 banking locations serving more than 100 communities throughout wisconsin, illinois and minnesota, and commercial financial services in indiana, michigan, missouri, 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. our vision and values associated banc-corp will be the most admired midwestern financial services company, distinguished by sound, value-added financial solutions with personal service for our customers, built upon a strong commitment to our colleagues and the communities we serve, resulting in exceptional value for our shareholders. deposit and loan