# ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST — merger/definitive [pending]
Source: sec.gov · situation sit_57e6fbfcc505aa5080cb · public 5809044000463428822 · retrieved 2026-08-23T06:22:16.849Z

## Overview
Allspring Funds Trust is an independent asset management firm offering mutual funds with more than $642 billion in assets under advisement and 360+ investment professionals across 18 global offices.

The Allspring Funds Board of Trustees approved the merger of the Allspring Innovation Fund (merging fund) into the Allspring Mid Cap Growth Fund (acquiring fund), expected to close at the close of business on or around February 19, 2027. The merger is expected to be a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders of record in the Innovation Fund as of September 9, 2026, will receive a proxy statement and ballot in late September, with a special shareholder meeting anticipated on December 14, 2026. Both funds are managed by the Growth Equity investment team led by Michael Smith, CFA, and have significant allocations to mid-cap and growth-oriented stocks.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Allspring Mid Cap Growth Fund

## Key dates
- Announced 2026-08-20 · Record 2026-09-09 · Vote 2026-12-14 · Expected close 2027-02-19

## Timeline
- 2026-08-20 · 425 (0001081400-26-000378): 425 - ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST — *Allspring Funds Trust is an independent asset management firm offering mutual funds with more than $642 billion in assets under advisement and 360+ investment professionals across 18 global offices.* The Allspring Funds Board of Trustees approved the merger of the Allspring Innovation Fund (merging fund) into the Allspring Mid Cap Growth Fund (acquiring fund), expected to close at the close of business on or around February 19, 2027. The merger is expected to be a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Shareholders of record in the Innovation Fund as of September 9, 2026, will receive a proxy statement and ballot in late September, with a special shareholder meeting anticipated on December 14, 2026. Both funds are managed by the Growth Equity investment team led by Michael Smith, CFA, and have significant allocations to mid-cap and growth-oriented stocks.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1081400/0001081400-26-000378.txt

## Citations
- 0001081400-26-000378 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000108140026000378