Allspring Global (PLOW) holds 6.6% of Douglas Dynamics common stock in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of common stock of Douglas Dynamics Inc. Allspring reports beneficial ownership of 1,537,716 shares, representing 6.6% of the outstanding common stock.

Allspring reports sole voting powersole dispositive power

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 1,537,716 shares Percent of class: 6.6% Sole voting power: 1,536,835 shares +3 more

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Beneficially owned shares 1,537,716 shares Common stock of Douglas Dynamics Inc reported by Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC

Percent of class 6.6% Ownership percentage of Douglas Dynamics Inc common stock

Sole voting power 1,536,835 shares Shares over which Allspring reports sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 1,537,716 shares Shares over which Allspring reports sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Amendment number Amendment No. 5 Amendment sequence of the Schedule 13G filing

Signature date 07/31/2026 Date signed by Senior Compliance Manager Jennifer Grunberg

Key Terms

beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 1,537,716"

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 Voting Power financial

"5 | Sole Voting Power 1,536,835.00"

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.

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 1,537,716.00"

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.

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.

parent holding company regulatory

"Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company"

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FAQ

What ownership stake in Douglas Dynamics Inc (PLOW) does Allspring report in this Schedule 13G/A?

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,537,716 shares of Douglas Dynamics Inc common stock, representing 6.6% of the outstanding class. This stake is reported on an amended Schedule 13G filing.

How much voting power over PLOW shares does Allspring report?

Allspring reports sole voting power1,536,835 shares of Douglas Dynamics Inc and no shared voting power. This indicates voting authority is held solely through Allspring-related entities, not jointly with other parties.

How many PLOW shares can Allspring dispose of according to this filing?

Allspring reports sole dispositive power1,537,716 Douglas Dynamics Inc shares and no shared dispositive power. Dispositive power refers to the authority to decide whether and when to sell or otherwise dispose of the shares.

Who legally owns the Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) shares reported by Allspring?

The securities are owned of record by clients of one or more investment advisers affiliated with Allspring. Those clients have rights to dividends and sale proceeds, while Allspring and its subsidiaries report beneficial ownership and authority over the shares.

Does any single Allspring client hold more than 5% of Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)?

The filing states that no client is known to have rights to dividends or sale proceeds with respect to more than five percent of the Douglas Dynamics common stock class. The 6.6% position is aggregated across multiple clients.

Which Allspring subsidiaries are involved in managing the PLOW position?

Exhibit A lists Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC as investment advisers. Allspring Global Investments, LLC is noted as beneficially owning 5% or greater of the outstanding shares of the reported security class.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 5)

Douglas Dynamics Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock SH SH

(Title of Class of Securities)

25960R105

(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): 25960R105

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 1,536,835.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,537,716.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,537,716.00

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)

6.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Douglas Dynamics Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7777 North 73rd Street, Milwaukee, US-WI, 53223, 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: Common Stock SH SH
(e)	CUSIP No.: 25960R105
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: 1,537,716
(b)	Percent of class: 6.6 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,536,835
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,537,716
	(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:	07/31/2026

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.