Associated Banc's Business Segments

Through Associated Bank and various nonbanking subsidiaries, we provide a broad array of banking and nonbanking products and services to individuals and businesses through over 200 banking offices serving more than 100 communities, primarily within our three state branch footprint (Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota). Our business is primarily relationship-driven and is organized into three reportable segments: Corporate and Commercial Specialty; Community, Consumer, and Business; and Risk Management and Shared Services.

Associated Banc-Corp is a diversified financial services company that offers a wide range of banking products and services across various segments, catering to distinct customer bases including corporate clients, individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and specialized sectors. Their operations are organized into several primary segments, each designed to address specific financial needs and deliver tailored services.

1. Corporate and Commercial Specialty Segment

The Corporate and Commercial Specialty segment focuses on serving larger businesses, developers, not-for-profits, municipalities, and financial institutions. Key attributes of this segment include:

- In-Depth Client Understanding: This segment prides itself on an extensive understanding of the financial needs of its clients, allowing them to provide competitive solutions precisely aligned with client requirements.

- Service Delivery: Services are delivered through dedicated corporate and commercial units, a commercial real estate unit, and specialized industries and commercial financial services units.

Products and Services Offered:

1. Lending Solutions:
- Commercial loans and lines of credit
- Commercial real estate financing
- Construction loans
- Letters of credit
- Leasing solutions
- Asset-based lending
- Loan syndications for larger clients

2. Deposit and Cash Management Solutions:
- Commercial checking and interest-bearing deposit accounts
- Cash vault and night depository services
- Liquidity management solutions
- Payables and receivables services
- Comprehensive information services

3. Specialized Financial Services:
- Interest rate risk management
- Foreign exchange solutions
- Commodity hedging services

Community, Consumer, and Business Segment

This segment caters to individual consumers, small businesses, and mid-size companies, focusing on a holistic approach to financial solutions throughout their respective financial lifecycles.

- Access and Convenience: Associated Banc-Corp offers convenient access to services via multiple channels, including physical branches, phone-based services, and digital platforms such as online and mobile banking.

- Relationship-Based Model: The company emphasizes a relationship-driven approach to assist clients in managing any changes and challenges in their financial lives.

Products and Services Offered:

1. Lending Solutions:
- Residential mortgages
- Home equity loans and lines of credit
- Personal loans and installment loans
- Real estate financing options
- Business loans and lines of credit

2. Deposit and Transactional Solutions:
- Checking accounts
- Credit, debit, and prepaid cards
- Online banking and bill payment services
- Money transfer options

3. Investable Funds Solutions:
- Savings and money market accounts
- Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
- Certificates of deposit
- Fixed and variable annuities
- Full-service, discount, and online investment brokerage
- Investment advisory services
- Trust and investment management accounts

4. Insurance and Benefits-Related Products:
- Comprehensive insurance offerings
- Employee benefit solutions

5. Fiduciary Services:
- Administration of pension, profit-sharing, and employee benefit plans
- Fiduciary and corporate agency services
- Institutional asset management services

Risk Management and Shared Services Segment

The Risk Management and Shared Services segment encompasses crucial corporate functions that are essential to the bank’s operational integrity.

- Corporate Risk Management and Credit Administration: These areas ensure that the bank effectively manages risks associated with lending and investments.

- Finance, Treasury, Operations, and Technology: These functions facilitate efficient operational processes and contribute to the banks overall financial health.

- Parent Company and Intersegment Eliminations: This component includes the management of overall corporate resources and the reconciliation of revenue and expenses across different segments.

Products and Services Offered:

1. Investment Portfolio Management:
- Management of earning assets associated with the corporation’s investment portfolio.

2. Capital Allocation:
- Managing both allocated and unallocated capital for the organization, ensuring financial viability and regulatory compliance.

3. Residual Revenue and Expenses Management:
- Monitoring and managing the difference between actual incurred costs and the amounts allocated to operating segments, which includes interest rate risk and credit risk-related residuals.

Each of these segments underscores Associated Banc-Corps dedication to providing a comprehensive suite of tailored financial solutions geared toward satisfying the diverse needs of its distinct clientele. Through a combination of innovative financial products, excellent customer service, and strategic market understanding, the company strives to maintain its competitiveness in the ever-evolving financial landscape.