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Associated Banc-Corp to Host Earnings Conference Call April 20 and Annual Shareholder Meeting Webcast April 26

04/13/2006

GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2006--Associated Banc-Corp (NASDAQ:ASBC) today announced two upcoming presentations that will be available to the public electronically.

Associated will host a conference call for investors and analysts at 3 p.m. CTThursday, April 20, following the release of the company's year-end earnings announcement, which is expected at approximately noon CT that day. The toll-free dial-in number for the live call is 888-694-4769. The number for international callers is 973-582-2757. Participants should ask the operator for the Associated Banc-Corp first quarter 2006 earnings call, or for call ID number 7234181. A replay of the call will be available starting at 6 p.m. CT on April 20 through April 27 by calling 877-519-4471 (toll-free) domestically or 973-341-3080 internationally. The call ID number, 7234181, is required to access the replay.

Additionally, remarks by Associated Banc-Corp President and CEO Paul S. Beideman at the company's April 26 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be webcast.

The webcast, featuring audio of Beideman's remarks and PowerPoint slides, will be available through the company's Website live starting at about 11:10 a.m. CTWednesday, April 26. Visitors can go to www.associatedbank.com and click on the Investor Relations link on the right side of the page. See the "News and Highlights" section. Visitors should go to the site a few minutes before the start time to register.

Associated Banc-Corp, headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., is a diversified multibank holding company with total assets of $22 billion. Associated has more than 320 banking offices serving more than 170 communities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. The company offers a full range of traditional banking services and a variety of other financial products and services. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.

    CONTACT: Associated Banc-CorpCindy Moon-Mogush, 920-431-8034

    SOURCE: Associated Banc-Corp