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Associated Banc-Corp
2Q 2012 Earnings Presentation
July 19, 2012
Exhibit 99.2


Forward-Looking Statements
Important note regarding forward-looking statements:
1
Statements made in this presentation which are not purely historical are forward-looking
statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This       
includes any statements regarding management’s plans, objectives, or goals for future
operations,
products
or
services,
and
forecasts
of
its
revenues,
earnings,
or
other      
measures of performance.
Such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use     
of words such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “should”, “will”, “intend”,
“outlook”, or similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are based on current
management expectations and, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties.      
Actual
results
may
differ
materially
from
those
contained
in
the
forward-looking
statements.
Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from those    
contained in such forward-looking statements include those identified in the company’s
most
recent
Form
10-K
and
subsequent
SEC
filings.
Such
factors
are
incorporated
herein   
by reference.


Second Quarter 2012 Highlights
Net income available to common shareholders of $42 million or $0.24 per share
Quarterly net income to common shareholders is at the highest level since early 2008
Return on Tier 1 common equity of 9.26%, compared to 6.07% a year ago
2
Improving Results & Trends
Net Income
&
ROT1CE
Loan Growth
Net Interest Income
&
Net Interest Margin
Total loans of $14.7 billion were up $445 million, or 3% from the end of the first quarter
Commercial real estate lending loans increased by $193 million
General commercial loans increased by $139 million
Net interest income of $154 million
Net interest margin of 3.30%; down 1 bps compared to first quarter NIM of 3.31%
Capital
Repurchased $30 million of common stock during the quarter
Redeemed $25 million of outstanding 7.625% Trust preferred securities in the quarter
Capital ratios remain very strong with a Tier 1 common equity ratio of 12.04%


Loan Portfolio Growth and Composition
3
Total Loans of $14.7 billion at June 30, 2012
2Q 2012 Net Loan Growth of $445 million
Total Loans ($ in billions)
($ balances in millions)
CBL:   Commercial and business lending
CRE:  Commercial real estate lending
CL:     General commercial loans
MW:    Mortgage Warehouse
OG:     Oil & Gas
PU:      Power & Utilities
RRM:   Retail and residential mortgage
$193
$139
$122
$79
$61
RRM
($149)
CRE
CL
MW
OG
PU
$16.5
$15.5
$14.5
$13.5
$12.5
$11.5
$10.5
2Q 2011
3Q 2011
4Q 2011
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
$13.1
$13.5
$14.0
$14.3
$14.7
3% QoQ
Peak Loans (4Q 2008) $16.3 billion
CBL: +$401
Loan Mix
2Q 2012
+
+
CRE Investor
19%
Consumer
3%
Home Equity
17%
Res Mtg
21%
Construction
4%
Commercial
& Business
Lending
36%


4
FY2011:
3.26%
Yield on Interest-earning Assets
Cost of Interest-bearing Liabilities
Average Deposits
Net Interest Margin
($ balances in billions)
4.00%
3.88%
3.81%
3.85%
3.80%
2Q 2011   
3Q
2011        4Q
2011        1Q
2012    
2Q
2012
2Q 2011   
3Q
2011         4Q
2011         1Q
2012    
2Q
2012
2Q 2011        3Q
2011   
4Q
2011    
1Q
2012    
2Q
2012
2Q 2011        3Q
2011   
4Q
2011    
1Q
2012    
2Q
2012
0.91%
0.83%
0.78%
0.70%
0.65%
$14.1
$14.4
$14.9
$15.0
$15.1
3.29%
3.23%
3.21%
3.31%
3.30%
Managing the Cost of Funds & Margin


Continued Improvement in Credit Quality Indicators
5
($ in millions)
Provision for loan losses
$       16
$         4
$         1
$         0
$         0
Net charge offs
$       45
$       30
$       23
$       22
$       24
Potential problem loans
$     699
$     660
$     566
$     480
$     410
Nonaccruals
$     468
$     403
$     357
$     327
$     318
ALLL/Total loans
3.25%
2.96%
2.70%
2.50%
2.26%
ALLL/Nonaccruals
91.09%
99.09%
105.99%
108.93%
104.65%
NPA/Assets
2.33%
2.03%
1.82%
1.65%
1.62%
Nonaccruals/Loans
3.57%
2.99%
2.54%
2.29%
2.16%
NCOs / Avg Loans
1.37%
0.90%
0.64%
0.61%
0.65%
2Q 2011
3Q 2011
2Q 2012
1Q 2012
4Q 2011


Strong Capital Profile & Improving Earnings
Tier 1 Common Equity Ratio
Net Income Available to Common & ROT1CE
12.61%
12.44%
12.24%
12.49%
12.04%
2Q 2011
3Q 2011
4Q 2011
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
3.76%
6.07%
7.83%
8.96%
9.23%
9.26%
12.50%
10.00%
7.50%
5.00%
2.50%
0.00%
$50
$40
$30
$20
$10
Net Income
($ in millions)
Return on Tier 1
Common Equity
$0
$15
$26
$34
$40
$41
$42
Current capital levels are well in excess of      
“well-capitalized”
regulatory benchmarks
Existing capital levels are already above
proposed Basel III capital levels
1Q 2011
2Q 2011
3Q 2011
4Q 2011
1Q 2012
2Q 2012
6


Outlook
7
Loan Growth
Approximately 3% quarterly
growth
Deposit Growth
Fee Income
Expenses
NIM
Positioned for Growth; Creating Long-Term Shareholder Value
Footprint
Credit
Capital
Continued disciplined pricing
Slowing run-off of high cost CDs
Sustained focus on treasury
management solutions to drive
growth in commercial deposits
Relatively stable on a full-year
basis compared to full-year 2011
Modest improvement quarterly
in core fee-based revenues
with mortgage banking income
likely reduced going forward
Low single-digit quarterly growth;
including the cost of continuing
BSA enhancements & footprint
updates
Continue to invest in our branches
while optimizing our network
Consolidating in downtown    
Green Bay
Continuing improvement in
credit trends
Very modest provision outlook
Disciplined, value-added
approach to capital
deployment over time