Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (ERC): changes fiscal year end to Dec 31, 2026

What happened The Board of Trustees approved a change to the Fund’s fiscal year end from October 31 to December 31, beginning with the next fiscal year, which will now end on December 31, 2026. The Board approved the change on Oct 15, 2026, and the 8-K was filed on Oct 22, 2026. The change will be reflected in the Fund’s annual report on Form N-CSR for the period from Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026.

Key details

• Board of Trustees approved the change on Oct 15, 2026.
• Fiscal year end changed from Oct 31 to Dec 31, effective beginning with the next fiscal year (ending Dec 31, 2026).
• The change will appear in the Fund’s Form N-CSR covering Nov 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026.
• The 8-K was signed by Maureen E. Towle, Assistant Secretary, dated Oct 22, 2026.

Why it may matter This filing reports Item 5.03: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, which covers changes to the fund’s fiscal year end. The filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.