[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Acco Brands Corporation SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 7 July 2025 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC filed Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G disclosing ownership of 7,288,508 shares of ACCO Brands Corp. (ACCO), representing 8.1 % of the outstanding common stock as of 30 June 2025. The Delaware-organized parent holding company reports sole voting power over 7,060,904 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 7,288,508 shares; no shared voting or dispositive authority is indicated.

The filing is made pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) and is classified under Item 3(g) as a parent holding company/control person, signalling a passive, non-activist position. Allspring states that the shares are held in the ordinary course for the accounts of advisory clients and that neither Allspring nor any client intends to influence control of the issuer. Exhibit A lists two investment-adviser subsidiaries—Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC—through which the shares are held.

This disclosure confirms that an established institutional investor has accumulated a stake above the 5 % reporting threshold, providing investors with greater insight into ACCO’s ownership base and potential float reduction.

Positive

• Institutional ownership increases to 8.1%: Allspring Global Investments reported 7.29 million ACCO shares, signaling confidence and potentially improving share liquidity.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Allspring’s 8.1% passive stake adds institutional support; modestly positive for valuation.

Allspring Global Investments’ accumulation of 7.29 million ACCO shares confirms increased institutional interest in the office-products manufacturer. While the firm declares a passive intent, 8.1 % is meaningful given ACCO’s roughly 90 million share count, potentially enhancing liquidity and signalling confidence in management’s restructuring and free-cash-flow story. However, because the filing lacks activist language, no near-term strategic catalyst is implied. Investors should monitor subsequent 13F and 13G updates to see whether the position grows beyond 10 %—which would trigger a 13D—or shrinks below 5 %.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Passive 13G filing; no governance implications, neutral impact.

The Schedule 13G expressly certifies that the shares were "not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing control." Accordingly, Allspring’s stake does not alter board dynamics or trigger poison-pill thresholds. The absence of a group filing or coordinated action lowers the probability of shareholder proposals or proxy contests stemming from this position, leaving governance risk unchanged.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

ACCO Brands Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock SH SH

(Title of Class of Securities)

00081T108

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 00081T108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 7,060,904.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 7,288,508.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,288,508.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ACCO Brands Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: FOUR CORPORATE DRIVE, LAKE ZURICH, IL, 60047
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1415 Vantage Park Drive, Charlotte, 28203, North Carolina, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock SH SH
(e)	CUSIP No.: 00081T108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 7,288,508
(b)	Percent of class: 8.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 7,060,904
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7,288,508
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more Investment Advisers identified in Exhibit A directly or indirectly owned by Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC. Those Clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds for the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows: None
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit A
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Jennifer Grunberg
Name/Title:	Senior Compliance Manager
Date:	07/09/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit A Subsidiary Allspring Global Investments, LLC* - IA Allspring Funds Management, LLC* - IA *Entity beneficially owns 5% or greater of the outstanding shares of the security class being reported on this schedule 13G

FAQ

How much of ACCO Brands (ACCO) does Allspring Global Investments own?

The filing shows ownership of 7,288,508 shares, equal to 8.1 % of ACCO’s common stock.

Does Allspring have voting control over its ACCO shares?

Yes. It reports sole voting power over 7,060,904 shares and no shared voting power.

Is Allspring’s position active or passive?

The Schedule 13G/A is filed on a passive basis; Allspring states it does not seek to influence control.

Which subsidiaries hold the ACCO shares?

Exhibit A lists Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC as the investment-adviser entities.

What triggered this Schedule 13G/A filing?

Crossing the 5 % ownership threshold as of 30 June 2025 required the amendment (Amendment No. 3).

When was the Schedule 13G/A signed?

Senior Compliance Manager Jennifer Grunberg signed the filing on 9 July 2025.