Allspring reports 10.2% stake in European Equity Fund
Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC reported beneficial ownership of 698,796 shares of European Equity Fund Inc/The (class: Mutual Fund COM), equal to 10.2% of the class.
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Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC reported beneficial ownership of 698,796 shares of European Equity Fund Inc/The (class: Mutual Fund COM), equal to 10.2% of the class. The filer reports sole voting power for 610,345 shares and sole dispositive power for 698,796 shares. The filing is an amendment (No. 4) and lists related investment-adviser subsidiaries in Exhibit A.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned:698,796 sharesPercent of class:10.2%Sole voting power:610,345 shares+2 more
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Beneficially owned698,796 sharesAmount beneficially owned reported in Item 4
Percent of class10.2%Percent of Mutual Fund COM class reported in Item 4
Sole voting power610,345 sharesSole power to vote reported in Item 4(i)
Sole dispositive power698,796 sharesSole power to dispose reported in Item 4(iii)
Signature date04/08/2026Filing signed by Senior Compliance Manager Jennifer Grunberg
Key Terms
Beneficially owned, Schedule 13G/A, Sole dispositive power
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: European Equity Fund Inc/The"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 698,796"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
FAQ
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What stake does Allspring (EEA) report in European Equity Fund Inc?
Allspring reports beneficial ownership of 698,796 shares, representing 10.2% of the Mutual Fund COM class. The filing states sole voting power over 610,345 shares and dispositive power over all 698,796 shares.
Who filed the Schedule 13G/A for EEA and when was it signed?
The Schedule 13G/A was filed by Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC and signed by Jennifer Grunberg on 04/08/2026. Exhibit A names advisory subsidiaries including Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC.
Does Allspring report any shared voting or dispositive power for EEA?
No. The filing reports 0 shared voting power and 0 shared dispositive power. All reported voting and dispositive authority is listed as sole power for the stated share counts.
Are the securities held on behalf of clients or another person according to the filing?
Yes. The shares are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers identified in Exhibit A. The filing states no single client is known to hold over 5% of the class.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 4)
European Equity Fund Inc/The
(Name of Issuer)
Mutual Fund COM
(Title of Class of Securities)
298768102
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(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)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
298768102
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
610,345.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
698,796.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
698,796.00
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)
10.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
European Equity Fund Inc/The
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
875 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10022-6225
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:
Mutual Fund COM
(e)
CUSIP No.:
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:
698,796
(b)
Percent of class:
10.2 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
610,345
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
698,796
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
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:
04/08/2026
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.
****(always verify if Funds is over 5% on fund apps)****
