Core Viewpoint - John Hancock has declared monthly distributions for several closed-end funds, with specific amounts per share and corresponding market prices, indicating a commitment to providing returns to investors through managed distribution plans [1][2][4]. Distribution Details - The Preferred Income Fund II (HPF) will distribute $0.1235 per share, with a market price of $16.43 and an annualized current distribution rate of 9.02% [1]. - The Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) will distribute $0.1100 per share, with a market price of $14.98 and an annualized current distribution rate of 8.81% [1]. - The Premium Dividend Fund (PDT) will distribute $0.0825 per share, with a market price of $13.12 and an annualized current distribution rate of 7.55% [1][2]. - The Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (HTD) will distribute $0.1580 per share, with a market price of $24.92 and an annualized current distribution rate of 7.61% [1][4]. Fund Management Plans - The Premium Dividend Fund operates under a managed distribution plan (PDT Plan), ensuring monthly distributions of $0.0825 per share until further notice [2]. - The Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund operates under a managed distribution plan (HTD Plan), ensuring monthly distributions of $0.1580 per share until further notice [4]. Distribution Composition - Distributions under both the PDT and HTD Plans may include net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains, and potentially a return of capital [3][5]. - Additional distributions may be made to avoid federal income tax on taxable income and capital gains not included in regular distributions [3][6]. Investor Communication - Shareholders will receive a notice detailing the estimated components of distributions if they do not consist solely of net investment income, which will also be posted on the Funds' website [7].

Core Viewpoint - John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund has declared a monthly distribution of $0.0825 per share for November 2025, as part of its managed distribution plan, with the payment date set for November 28, 2025 [1][5]. Distribution Details - The distribution amount per common share is $0.0825, payable to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025 [1][2]. - The estimated sources of the current distribution are as follows: - Net Investment Income: $0.0547 (66%) - Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains: $0.0071 (9%) - Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains: $0.0207 (25%) - Return of Capital or Other Capital Source: $0.0000 (0%) [3]. Fiscal Year Performance - The current fiscal year for the Fund began on November 1, 2025, and will end on October 31, 2026 [3]. - The average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the 5 years ended on October 31, 2025, is 10.51% [3]. - The annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025, is 7.08% [3]. - The cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through October 31, 2025, is 11.01% [3]. - The cumulative fiscal year-to-date distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of October 31, 2025, is 0.59% [3].

Core Insights - The Allspring Funds Trust has announced distributions for four funds, with specific amounts and changes from prior distributions detailed in a table [5][6]. Fund Distributions - The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (EAD) will distribute $0.05356 per share, a decrease of $0.00001 from the previous distribution [5]. - The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (ERC) will distribute $0.07223 per share, an increase of $0.00002 from the previous distribution [5]. - The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (ERH) will distribute $0.08382 per share, an increase of $0.00057 from the previous distribution [5]. - The Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (EOD) will distribute $0.13151 per share, an increase of $0.00480 from the previous distribution [5]. Distribution Schedule - The declaration date for the distributions is November 12, 2025, with an ex-dividend date and record date of December 11, 2025, and a payable date of January 2, 2026 [5]. Fund Objectives - The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund aims for a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation [7]. - The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund seeks a high level of current income while limiting exposure to domestic interest rate risk [7]. - The Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund focuses on high current income and moderate capital growth, emphasizing tax-advantaged dividend income [8]. - The Allspring Global Dividend Opportunity Fund aims for high current income and long-term capital growth [8]. Trustee Appointments - Cindy J. Miller and Brian J. Shlissel have been appointed as Trustees of the Allspring Funds Trust, effective January 1, 2026 [2][3][4].

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE American: EAD), the Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), and the Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE American: ERH) have each announced a distribution. | TICKERÂ | FUND NAME | DISTRIBUTION PER | FREQUENCY | CHANGE FROM PRIOR | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | SHARE | | DISTRIBUTION | | EAD | Allspring Income Opportunities Fund | $0.05357 | Mo ...

Core Viewpoint - High Income Securities Fund has declared its next three monthly distributions under its managed distribution plan, maintaining an annual distribution rate of 10% for 2025 based on the net asset value of $7.11 as of December 31, 2024 [2]. Distribution Details - The Fund will distribute $0.0593 per share for each of the next three months: July, August, and September 2025 [2]. - The record and payable dates for the distributions are as follows: - July: Record Date - July 22, 2025; Payable Date - July 31, 2025 [2]. - August: Record Date - August 19, 2025; Payable Date - August 29, 2025 [2]. - September: Record Date - September 16, 2025; Payable Date - September 30, 2025 [2]. - The Fund will provide stockholders with a notice detailing the estimated composition of each distribution, with actual composition reported on Form 1099-DIV after the year-end for tax purposes [2].