[Form 5] Allspring Utilities and High Income Fund Annual Statement of Beneficial Ownership
Lee Christopher M, identified with Allspring Global Investments and listed as a Portfolio Manager, reported a purchase of 5,000 common shares of Allspring Utilities & High Income Fund (ERH) at $9.26 per share. The transaction shows a deemed execution date of 03/26/2024 and an original trade date of 03/22/2024. After the reported activity, the filing records 7,831 common shares beneficially owned at the end of the issuer's fiscal year. No derivative holdings were reported and no other securities classes are disclosed on this form.
- Purchase of 5,000 shares at $9.26 increases the reporting person's direct ownership
- Clear disclosure of role as Portfolio Manager/officer, satisfying Section 16 transparency
- None.
Insights
Small buy increases reported stake modestly; not materially transformative.
The reported purchase of 5,000 common shares at $9.26 is a routine Section 16 disclosure showing a portfolio manager increased direct ownership. The post-transaction holding of 7,831 shares represents a modest position relative to institutional holdings typically relevant to valuation or control. There are no derivative instruments disclosed and no indications of larger strategic disposals or acquisitions within this filing. From a market-impact perspective, the trade is informational but unlikely to move price or signal a material change in governance or strategy.
Disclosure meets Section 16 reporting requirements; relationship and ownership clearly stated.
The form identifies the reporting person as an officer/portfolio manager and documents direct beneficial ownership and a purchase transaction using the appropriate transaction code. The filing provides transparency on insider activity without revealing derivative exposure or complex indirect ownership structures. For governance review, this is a routine compliance disclosure that confirms internal reporting processes are functioning for this individual.