Allspring reports 15.8% stake in Japan Smaller Cap Fund

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC reports significant ownership in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, holding 4,483,067 Mutual Fund COM shares, representing 15.8% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC reports significant ownership in Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, holding 4,483,067 Mutual Fund COM shares, representing 15.8% of the class. Allspring has sole voting power over 4,021,152 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,483,067 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The shares are owned of record by clients of investment advisers listed in Exhibit A, which are directly or indirectly owned by Allspring. Those clients are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds, and no individual client is known to hold more than five percent of the class.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 4,483,067 shares Percent of class: 15.8% Sole voting power: 4,021,152 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 4,483,067 shares Mutual Fund COM class of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund

Percent of class 15.8% Ownership percentage of outstanding Mutual Fund COM shares

Sole voting power 4,021,152 shares Shares over which Allspring can vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 4,483,067 shares Shares over which Allspring can dispose or direct disposition

Ownership threshold exceeded 5% Schedule 13G/A filed for holding above 5% of class

Signature date 07/28/2026 Date Senior Compliance Manager signed the Schedule 13G/A

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, sole voting power, Schedule 13G, +2 more

6 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 4,483,067"

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.

sole dispositive power financial

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,483,067"

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.

sole voting power financial

"(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,021,152"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

parent holding company financial

"Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary ... by the Parent Holding Company"

FAQ

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What percentage of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) does Allspring Global Investments Holdings own?

Allspring Global Investments Holdings beneficially owns 15.8% of the outstanding Mutual Fund COM shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, corresponding to 4,483,067 shares reported under Schedule 13G/A.

How many JOF shares does Allspring Global Investments Holdings report as beneficially owned?

Allspring reports beneficial ownership of 4,483,067 Mutual Fund COM shares of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF), representing 15.8% of the class, with full dispositive power over these shares.

What voting power does Allspring Global Investments Holdings have over JOF shares?

Allspring has sole voting power over 4,021,152 Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) shares and no shared voting power, reflecting its authority to vote or direct voting for those shares.

Who actually receives dividends and sale proceeds from the JOF shares reported by Allspring?

Dividends and sale proceeds from the reported JOF shares go to clients of the investment advisers listed in Exhibit A. These advisers are owned directly or indirectly by Allspring, but no single client exceeds 5% of the class.

Which Allspring subsidiaries are related to the JOF position disclosed in this Schedule 13G/A?

Exhibit A lists Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC as investment adviser subsidiaries. One entity beneficially owns 5% or more of the outstanding JOF security class being reported.

What type of security of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund (JOF) is covered in this filing?

The filing covers the Mutual Fund COM class of securities of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, identified by CUSIP 47109U104, with Allspring’s beneficial ownership and voting/dispositive powers disclosed.

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Available on EDGAR 07/31/2026 - 01:55 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/31/2026 - 01:54 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 5)

Japan Smaller Capitalization F

(Name of Issuer)

Mutual Fund COM

(Title of Class of Securities)

47109U104

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(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): 47109U104

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 4,021,152.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,483,067.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,483,067.00

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)

15.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Japan Smaller Capitalization F
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 309 West 49th Street, Worldwide Plaza, New York, US-NY, 10019, 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 COM
(e)	CUSIP No.: 47109U104
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: 4,483,067
(b)	Percent of class: 15.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,021,152
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,483,067
	(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:	07/28/2026

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.