Allspring (AEF) affiliate holds 2.69M shares, 6.6% reported (Schedule 13G/A)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLCSchedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 2,685,723 shares of abrdn Emerging Markets ex China Mutual Fund COM6.6% of the class. The filing states Allspring has sole dispositive power over 2,685,723 shares and sole voting power over 2,645,558 shares. The securities are owned of record by clients of advisers affiliated with Allspring; no client is identified as owning more than 5% individually. The amendment is signed by a Senior Compliance Manager on 04/13/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Passive institutional stake above 5% disclosed; voting and dispositive powers detailed.

The amendment confirms a 6.6% beneficial holding in the fund by an Allspring affiliate, with sole dispositive control over 2,685,723 shares and sole voting control over 2,645,558 shares. This signals a material passive stake reportable under beneficial ownership rules.

The shares are held for clients of affiliated advisers, and the filing states no single client holds over 5%. Subsequent filings would show any change in percent or voting disposition.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 2,685,723 shares Percent of class: 6.6% Sole voting power: 2,645,558 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 2,685,723 shares Amount beneficially owned (Item 4)

Percent of class 6.6% Percent of class (Item 4)

Sole voting power 2,645,558 shares Sole power to vote (Item 4)

Sole dispositive power 2,685,723 shares Sole power to dispose (Item 4)

Signature date 04/13/2026 Signed by Senior Compliance Manager

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Investment Adviser

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment to Schedule 13G/A reporting 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.

Beneficially owned regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 2,685,723"

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 regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,685,723"

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.

Investment Adviser financial

"clients of one or more investment Advisers identified in Exhibit A"

An investment adviser is a person or firm that professionally manages money and gives recommendations about buying, selling, or holding investments. Like a financial coach or guide, they have a legal duty to act in a client's best financial interest, so their advice, fees and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and risk — making their role important for investors who want informed, accountable help with portfolios.

04/14/2026 - 12:45 PM

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 8)

abrdn Emerging Markets ex Chin

(Name of Issuer)

Mutual Fund COM

(Title of Class of Securities)

00301W105

(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): 00301W105

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 2,645,558.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,685,723.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,685,723.00

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: abrdn Emerging Markets ex Chin
(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 COM
(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: 2,685,723
(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: 2,645,558
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,685,723
	(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.

FAQ

What does Allspring's Schedule 13G/A for AEF disclose?

It discloses beneficial ownership of 2,685,723 shares (6.6%). The filing lists sole dispositive power over 2,685,723 shares and sole voting power over 2,645,558 shares, and states the holdings are record-owned by clients of Allspring-affiliated advisers.

Does any single Allspring client own more than 5% of AEF?

No single client is identified as owning more than 5%. The amendment states that while clients of affiliated advisers own the shares of record, none is known to hold over 5% of the class individually.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for Allspring (AEF)?

Jennifer Grunberg, Senior Compliance Manager signed the amendment. The signature block shows the filing was executed on 04/13/2026 by the named compliance officer.

What voting and disposition powers does Allspring report for AEF?

Sole voting power of 2,645,558 shares and sole dispositive power of 2,685,723 shares. The filing enumerates these counts under Item 4 as the powers associated with the beneficial ownership.

Which Allspring entities are listed in the exhibits?

Exhibit A lists Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. It notes Allspring Global Investments, LLC directly or indirectly owns the reported shares and that a subsidiary beneficially owns 5% or greater.