The Fund announced today that it will renew their open-market share repurchase programs. The funds’ Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase of an aggregate of up to 5% of each fund’s outstanding shares in open-market transactions during the period beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027. The Board has again delegated to Allspring Funds Management, LLC, discretion to determine the amount and timing of repurchases of shares of each fund in accordance with the best interests of the fund and subject to applicable legal limitations. The Board will continue to receive periodic reports on repurchase activity as part of its ongoing oversight of the programs, which includes deciding whether to renew or discontinue the programs at the end of their terms.