SPB Ownership Update: Allspring Reports 701,646 Shares in 13G Amendment

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC filed Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13G announcing its current ownership in Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) as of 30 June 2025.

• Shares held: 701,646 common shares
• Sole voting power: 640,484 shares
• Sole dispositive power: 701,646 shares
• Percent of class: 2.9 %
• Reporting person classification: HC (parent holding company / control person)

The filing confirms that Allspring’s stake is below the 5 % threshold; therefore, it is reporting under Rules 13d-1(b)/(c). The firm states that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not with the purpose of influencing control of SPB. No other entity is reported to hold ≥5 % on Allspring’s behalf.

Because the position remains < 5 %, this amendment is primarily administrative, signalling no material change to SPB’s governance or capital structure. Investors can view the filing as routine ownership disclosure by an institutional manager rather than a catalyst for valuation or strategic shifts.

Insights

Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Routine sub-5 % ownership disclosure; neutral for SPB shares.

The amendment shows Allspring controls 2.9 % of SPB, well below activist thresholds. Voting and dispositive powers remain solely with Allspring, suggesting passive investment intent. Without evidence of increases, decreases, or coordinated action, the filing neither strengthens nor weakens the investment case for SPB; liquidity and float are essentially unchanged. I classify the impact as non-material to valuation or market sentiment.

Corporate Governance Analyst

TL;DR: Governance impact minimal; stake too small for influence.

At 2.9 %, Allspring lacks practical leverage to influence board decisions. The certification explicitly denies control intent, and no group formation is disclosed. Therefore, no governance risk or benefit emerges. This is a standard compliance update under 13d-2(a), likely triggered by portfolio drift rather than strategic action.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 5)

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock SH

(Title of Class of Securities)

84790A105

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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. 84790A105

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 640,484.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 701,646.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

701,646.00

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)

2.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 3001 DEMING WAY, MIDDLETON, WI, 53562
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
(e)	CUSIP No.: 84790A105
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: 701,646
(b)	Percent of class: 2.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 640,484
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 701,646
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	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:	07/08/2025

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.

FAQ

How many Spectrum Brands (SPB) shares does Allspring Global Investments hold?

Allspring reports 701,646 common shares beneficially owned.

What percentage of SPB’s outstanding shares does this represent?

The stake equals 2.9 % of the outstanding common stock.

Does Allspring have shared voting or dispositive power over SPB stock?

No. Shared voting and shared dispositive power are both 0; all reported powers are held solely.

Why did Allspring file an Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13G?

Rule 13d requires updates when ownership changes; this amendment updates its sub-5 % passive position as of 30 June 2025.

Is Allspring seeking control of Spectrum Brands?

The certification states the shares are held in the ordinary course and not intended to influence control.