Allspring Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly and Quarterly Distributions

Core Viewpoint - Allspring has announced distributions for four of its closed-end funds, indicating a commitment to providing income to shareholders through a managed distribution plan [1][2]. Fund Distributions - The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (EAD) will distribute $0.05346 per share monthly, a decrease of $0.00003 from the prior distribution [2]. - The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (ERC) will distribute $0.07254 per share monthly, an increase of $0.00016 from the prior distribution [2]. - The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) will distribute $0.08514 per share monthly, an increase of $0.00037 from the prior distribution [2]. - The Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD) will distribute $0.13644 per share quarterly, an increase of $0.00493 from the prior distribution [2]. Distribution Dates - Declaration date for all funds is February 24, 2026 [2]. - Ex-dividend date and record date for all funds is March 12, 2026 [2]. - Payable date for all funds is April 1, 2026 [2]. Fund Objectives - The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund aims for a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation [3]. - The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund seeks a high level of current income while limiting exposure to domestic interest rate risk [3]. - The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund focuses on high current income and moderate capital growth, emphasizing tax-advantaged dividend income [4]. - The Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund aims for high current income and long-term capital growth [4]. Managed Distribution Plan - The funds operate under a managed distribution plan that provides for monthly or quarterly distributions based on a minimum fixed annual rate of 8% to 9% depending on the fund [2]. - Distributions may come from income, paid-in capital, or capital gains, and may not reflect the fund's net return on investments [2].