Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund Discloses Distribution Sources

As of July 31, 2026, the fund reported that its fiscal year-to-date distributions consist of 36.10% net investment income and 63.90% paid-in capital. The fund maintains a managed distribution plan targeting an annual minimum fixed rate of 8.0%, based on the average monthly net asset value per share over the prior 12 months. Management emphasizes that these figures are estimates and do not serve as a definitive indicator of the fund’s overall investment success.

Investors are advised that distribution amounts exceeding actual net returns will result in a decline in the fund's net asset value. These estimates are subject to adjustment based on final fiscal year-end tax reporting. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV at the end of the calendar year, which will provide the precise tax classification for the distributions received. The fund, which focuses on utility-sector equities and high-yield bonds, remains subject to market volatility, interest rate fluctuations, and risks associated with the use of leverage through its credit facility.