Allspring Utilities & High Income Fund to shift year-end

The fund’s Form N-CSR annual report will cover September 1 through December 31, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On October 15, 2026, the Board of Trustees of Allspring Utilities & High Income Fund approved changing the fund’s fiscal year-end from August 31 to December 31, beginning with the next fiscal year, which will end on December 31, 2026.

Filing Explained

The Fund says its annual Form N-CSR will cover September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, the transition period for the revised year-end.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.03 — Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance

The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.

Key Figures

Previous fiscal year-end: August 31 New fiscal year-end: December 31, 2026 Form N-CSR annual report period: September 1, 2026–December 31, 2026

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Previous fiscal year-end August 31 Before the approved change

New fiscal year-end December 31, 2026 Beginning with the next fiscal year

Form N-CSR annual report period September 1, 2026–December 31, 2026 Period covered by the annual report

Key Terms

fiscal year end, Form N-CSR, Board of Trustees

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fiscal year end financial

"change to the Fund’s fiscal year end from August 31 to December 31"

Form N-CSR regulatory

"annual report on Form N-CSR"

Form N-CSR is a regulatory filing that U.S.-registered investment funds use to deliver certified shareholder reports to regulators and the public, including audited financial statements, a snapshot of portfolio holdings, fee and performance information, and governance disclosures. For investors it acts like a fund’s report card and safety check—providing verified details needed to assess a fund’s financial health, costs, holdings and compliance so you can compare funds, monitor risks and spot red flags.

Board of Trustees technical

"the Board of Trustees"

A board of trustees is a group of individuals responsible for overseeing and guiding the management of an organization, such as a nonprofit, university, or charity. They act like a steering committee, making important decisions to ensure the organization stays true to its mission and remains financially healthy. For investors, the board’s effectiveness can influence the organization’s stability and long-term success.

FAQ

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When does ERH’s new fiscal year end?

ERH’s fiscal year-end changes from August 31 to December 31, beginning with the next fiscal year. That fiscal year ends December 31, 2026, and the Form N-CSR annual report covers September 1 through December 31, 2026.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2026 (October 15, 2026)
Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware	811-21507	36-4548459
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1415 Vantage Park Drive, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
(800) 222-8222
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

[ ]	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ]	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	ERH	NYSE American Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company		[ ]

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On October 15, 2026, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund (the “Fund”) approved a change to the Fund’s fiscal year end from August 31 to December 31, beginning with the next fiscal year, which will now end on December 31, 2026. The change will be reflected in the Fund’s annual report on Form N-CSR for the period from September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ALLSPRING UTILITIES AND HIGH INCOME FUND
By: /s/ Maureen E. Towle

Name: Maureen E. Towle
Title: Assistant Secretary
DATE: October 22, 2026

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