SCHEDULE: Allspring Global Investments Reports 8.6% Stake in Taiwan Fund

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC has disclosed an 8.6% beneficial ownership stake in The Taiwan Fund Inc/MD, holding 511,375 shares.

Summary

• Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a Delaware-based entity, has filed an Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13G.
• The filing reports beneficial ownership of 511,375 shares of Mutual Fund SH in The Taiwan Fund Inc/MD.
• This ownership represents 8.6% of the class of securities.
• Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC holds sole voting power over 504,375 shares and sole dispositive power over 511,375 shares.
• The securities are owned of record by clients of investment advisers (Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC) directly or indirectly owned by Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC.
• No single client is known to have the right or power to direct the receipt of dividends or proceeds from the sale of more than five percent of this class of securities.
• The filing certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a standard beneficial ownership disclosure (Schedule 13G Amendment No. 5) and is neutral in sentiment, providing factual information about an existing investment stake.

Positives

• NA

Negatives

• NA

Risks

• NA

Future Outlook

NA

Management Comments

• "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."

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant passive investment by a major asset manager in a country-specific mutual fund, indicating continued institutional interest in the Taiwan market.

Comparison to Industry Standards

• NA

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders of The Taiwan Fund Inc/MD will note that Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC maintains a significant 8.6% ownership stake, indicating continued institutional confidence or a long-term investment strategy.

Key Dates

Keywords

Taiwan Fund Inc, Allspring Global Investments, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Mutual Fund, Investment Holdings, SEC Filing