[SCHEDULE 13G/A] ABRDN AUSTRALIA EQUITY FUND, INC. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership in abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc. (IAF). Allspring reports 1,552,747 shares, representing 16.5% of the class, as of the event date 10/31/2025.

The filing lists sole voting power over 1,411,654 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,552,747 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Allspring certifies the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. An exhibit notes a CUSIP change effective 10/23/2025, with amendments filed to reflect ownership continuity under the new CUSIP.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 5)

abrdn Australia Equity Fund In

(Name of Issuer)

Mutual Fund SH NEW

(Title of Class of Securities)

003011111

(CUSIP Number)

10/31/2025

(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. 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 1,411,654.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,552,747.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,552,747.00

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)

16.5 %

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.: 003011111
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: 1,552,747
(b)	Percent of class: 16.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,411,654
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,552,747
	(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:	11/05/2025

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. Exhibit B A Schedule 13G filing is submitted because the asset CUSIP changed from 003011103 to 0030111111 effective 10/23/2025. The 13G CIK for the asset did not change. Because this asset continues to be reportable, two amendments have been filed: one amendment for the former CUSIP (to report an exit from that CUSIP) and another amendment for the new CUSIP (to report the asset ownership continuation under that CUSIP).

FAQ

What did Allspring disclose about IAF in this Schedule 13G/A?

Allspring reported beneficial ownership of 1,552,747 IAF shares, equal to 16.5% of the class.

What voting and dispositive powers did Allspring report for IAF (IAF)?

Allspring has sole voting power over 1,411,654 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,552,747 shares; no shared powers.

What is the event date for Allspring’s IAF ownership report?

The date of event is 10/31/2025.

Did Allspring indicate any intent to influence control of IAF?

No. Allspring certified holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.

Was there a CUSIP change related to IAF noted in the filing?

Yes. An exhibit states a CUSIP change effective 10/23/2025, with amendments filed to reflect continuity under the new CUSIP.

Which Allspring subsidiaries are linked to this ownership?

Exhibit A lists Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC as investment advisers.