Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC amended a Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 1,471,026 shares of abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc. (class: Mutual Fund SH NEW), representing 15.4% of the class. The filing shows sole voting power for 1,214,835 shares and sole dispositive power for 1,471,026 shares. The reported holdings are owned of record by clients of investment advisers identified in Exhibit A; subsidiaries listed include Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC.
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Insights
Large passive stake reported; holdings are adviser-managed client assets.
Allspring Global Investments Holdings reports a 15.4% beneficial position in the specified share class, with voting and dispositive splits shown: 1,214,835 shares sole voting and 1,471,026 shares sole dispositive. The filing attributes record ownership to clients of adviser entities listed in Exhibit A.
Ownership appears consistent with pooled investment/client arrangements. The cash‑flow treatment and any planned disposition activity are not stated; subsequent filings would be required to show material changes to this position.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:1,471,026 sharesPercent of class:15.4%Sole voting power:1,214,835 shares+2 more
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Beneficial ownership1,471,026 sharesReported on Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class15.4%Percent of the Mutual Fund SH NEW class
Sole voting power1,214,835 sharesShares with sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power1,471,026 sharesShares with sole power to dispose
Filing signature date04/13/2026Signature date by Senior Compliance Manager
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficial ownership, sole dispositive power, owned of record
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Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"amended a Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership"
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.
beneficial ownershipfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: 1,471,026 (b) Percent of class: 15.4 %"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,471,026"
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.
owned of recordfinancial
"The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
abrdn Australia Equity Fund In
(Name of Issuer)
Mutual Fund SH NEW
(Title of Class of Securities)
003011111
(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):
003011111
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
1,214,835.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,471,026.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,471,026.00
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)
15.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
abrdn Australia Equity Fund In
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
SUITE 200, 1900 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, US-PA, 19103, US
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 SH NEW
(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:
1,471,026
(b)
Percent of class:
15.4 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
1,214,835
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1,471,026
(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:
04/13/2026
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.
What stake does Allspring report in abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc. (IAF)?
Allspring reports beneficial ownership of 1,471,026 shares, equal to 15.4% of the reported class. The filing lists voting and dispositive powers tied to that share count.
Does Allspring hold voting power for the shares reported for IAF?
Yes. The filing states sole voting power for 1,214,835 shares and shared voting power of 0. Voting authority is explicitly quantified in the Schedule 13G/A.
Are the reported shares held directly by Allspring or on behalf of clients?
The filing states the securities are owned of record by clients of investment advisers identified in Exhibit A. Record ownership is held on behalf of clients managed by Allspring-affiliated advisers.
Which subsidiary advisers are listed in Exhibit A?
Exhibit A identifies Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC as adviser entities. These subsidiaries are named as parties associated with the reported holdings.
Does the filing indicate any client holds more than 5% of the class?
The filing states no client is known to have the right to dividends or sale proceeds with respect to more than 5% of the class, and it lists no exceptions to that statement.
