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Allspring Closed-End Funds Announce Distribution Updates

On August 19, 2025, Allspring's income-focused closed-end funds made headlines by declaring updates to their distribution rates for their shareholders. The announcement includes several funds, each with distinct payout frequencies and amounts, showcasing Allspring's ongoing commitment to providing returns to investors.

Overview of Announced Distributions

The following closed-end funds declared their latest distributions:

• - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE: EAD): This fund will distribute $0.05356 per share monthly, an increase of $0.00004 from the previous monthly payout.
• - Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE: ERC): The fund sets to deliver $0.07224 per share monthly, reflecting a rise of $0.00003 compared to the last distribution.
• - Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE: ERH): With a slightly larger increase, this fund will distribute $0.08220 monthly, up by $0.00085 from last month's payout.
• - Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD): This fund will provide a quarterly distribution of $0.12671, showing a modest increment of $0.00031.

Key Dates

The funds have also outlined critical dates associated with their distributions:

• - Declaration Date: August 19, 2025
• - Ex-Dividend Date: September 12, 2025
• - Record Date: September 12, 2025
• - Payable Date: October 1, 2025

Managed Distribution Plan

These funds adhere to a managed distribution plan designed to consistently deliver income to their shareholders. The plan includes declarations of monthly distributions for the Income Opportunities, Multi-Sector, and Utilities and High Income funds, and quarterly distributions for the Global Dividend Opportunity Fund.

• - The annual minimum fixed rates are established at 8% for the Utilities and High Income Fund, 8.75% for both the Income Opportunities and Multi-Sector Income Funds, and 9% for the Global Dividend Opportunity Fund, calculated using the average monthly net asset value (NAV) per share over the past year.

It's essential for investors to know that under this managed distribution framework, the funds may source distributions from both income and, at times, from capital gains or paid-in capital. Consequently, distributions could exceed the net returns generated by the funds, which should not be misconstrued as definitive performance indicators.

Investment Objectives of Each Fund

• - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund: Primarily targets a high level of current income while also seeking capital appreciation.
• - Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund: Seeks a high current income level but is designed to limit exposure to domestic interest rate risks.
• - Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund: Aims to provide both a significant level of current income and moderate capital growth while focusing on tax-advantaged dividend income.
• - Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund: Focuses on high current income as its primary goal, with a secondary objective of long-term capital growth.

Understanding these details is vital for existing and potential investors who wish to comprehend the income generation capabilities of these funds fully. It is crucial for shareholders to anticipate and evaluate their distribution sources for accurate tax reporting at the year's end. Each fund will distribute Form 1099-DIV to shareholders, clarifying how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

For more details about Allspring's closed-end funds and additional information on their latest announcements, visit their official site at www.allspringglobal.com.