Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

Core Viewpoint - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund, and Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund have announced their monthly distributions for October 2025, with specific amounts and changes noted for each fund [1][2]. Distribution Details - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (EAD) will distribute $0.05357 per share monthly, unchanged from the prior distribution [2]. - Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (ERC) will distribute $0.07221 per share monthly, a decrease of $0.00002 from the previous distribution [2]. - Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) will distribute $0.08325 per share monthly, an increase of $0.00034 from the prior distribution [2]. Important Dates - Declaration date for all funds is October 31, 2025 [2]. - Ex-dividend date and record date for all funds is November 13, 2025 [2]. - Payable date for all funds is December 1, 2025 [2]. Fund Objectives - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund aims for a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation [3]. - Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund seeks a high level of current income while limiting exposure to domestic interest rate risk [3]. - Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund focuses on high current income and moderate capital growth, emphasizing tax-advantaged dividend income [4]. Distribution Plan - The funds operate under a managed distribution plan, providing monthly distributions at a minimum fixed annual rate of 8.00% for ERH and 8.75% for EAD and ERC, based on the average monthly net asset value (NAV) per share over the prior 12 months [2]. - Distributions may come from income, paid-in capital, or capital gains, and may not reflect the net return earned by the funds [2].