Wells Fargo Funds Trust

09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 05:56

Summary Prospectus by Investment Company - Form 497K

SUPPLEMENT TO THE CLASS A AND CLASS C PROSPECTUS AND
SUMMARY PROSPECTUS
OF
ALLSPRING U.S. EQUITY FUNDS
For the Allspring Special Large Cap Value Fund (the "Fund")

I. Effective on or around October 1, 2024, the Fund's Annual Fund Operating Expenses and Example of Expenses tables in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Fees and Expenses" are hereby replaced with the following:

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)1

Class A

Class C

Management Fees

0.69%

0.69%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

0.75%

Other Expenses

0.48%

0.48%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.17%

1.92%

Fee Waivers

(0.35)%

(0.35)%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers2

0.82%

1.57%

1. Expenses have been adjusted as necessary from amounts incurred during the Fund's most recent fiscal year to reflect current fees and expenses.
2. The Manager has contractually committed through November 30, 2025, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers at 0.82% for Class A and 1.57% for Class C. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any), and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense cap. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

Assuming Redemption at End of Period

Assuming No Redemption

After:

Class A

Class C

Class C

1 Year

$654

$260

$160

3 Years

$893

$569

$569

5 Years

$1,150

$1,004

$1,004

10 Years

$1,884

$2,215

$2,215

II. Effective immediately, the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns table in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Performance" is hereby replaced with the following:

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2022 (returns reflect applicable sales charges)

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class A (before taxes)

8/1/2006

-11.96%

6.58%

9.24%

Class A (after taxes on distributions)

8/1/2006

-13.83%

4.25%

7.06%

Class A (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

8/1/2006

-5.87%

5.00%

7.17%

Class C (before taxes)

8/1/2006

-8.25%

7.07%

9.25%

Russell 1000® Value Index (Strategy Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-7.54%

6.67%

10.29%

Russell 3000® Index (Regulatory Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-19.21%

8.79%

12.13%

September 17, 2024

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SUPPLEMENT TO THE CLASS R6 PROSPECTUS AND
SUMMARY PROSPECTUS
OF
ALLSPRING U.S. EQUITY FUNDS
For the Allspring Special Large Cap Value Fund (the "Fund")

I. Effective on or around October 1, 2024, the Fund's Annual Fund Operating Expenses and Example of Expenses tables in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Fees and Expenses" are hereby replaced with the following:

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Management Fees

0.69%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.06%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.75%

Fee Waivers

(0.35)%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers1

0.40%

1. The Manager has contractually committed through November 30, 2025, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver at 0.40% for Class R6. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any), and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense cap. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

After:

1 Year

$41

3 Years

$205

5 Years

$382

10 Years

$898

II. Effective immediately, the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns table in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Performance" is hereby replaced with the following:

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/20221

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Class R6

11/30/2012

-6.21%

8.47%

10.43%

Russell 1000® Value Index (Strategy Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-7.54%

6.67%

10.29%

Russell 3000® Index (Regulatory Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-19.21%

8.79%

12.13%

1. Historical performance shown for the Class R6 shares prior to their inception reflects the performance of the Institutional Class shares, and includes the higher expenses applicable to the Institutional Class shares. If these expenses had not been included, returns for the Class R6 shares would be higher.

September 17, 2024

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SUPPLEMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATOR CLASS PROSPECTUS AND
SUMMARY PROSPECTUS
OF
ALLSPRING U.S. EQUITY FUNDS
For the Allspring Special Large Cap Value Fund (the "Fund")

I. Effective on or around October 1, 2024, the Fund's Annual Fund Operating Expenses and Example of Expenses tables in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Fees and Expenses" are hereby replaced with the following:

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)1

Management Fees

0.69%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.41%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

1.10%

Fee Waivers

(0.35)%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers2

0.75%

1. Expenses have been adjusted as necessary from amounts incurred during the Fund's most recent fiscal year to reflect current fees and expenses.
2. The Manager has contractually committed through November 30, 2025, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver at 0.75% for Administrator Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any), and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense cap. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

After:

1 Year

$77

3 Years

$315

5 Years

$572

10 Years

$1,309

II. Effective immediately, the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns table in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Performance" is hereby replaced with the following:

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2022

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Administrator Class (before taxes)

7/30/2010

-6.39%

8.03%

10.09%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions)

7/30/2010

-8.30%

5.74%

7.94%

Administrator Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

7/30/2010

-2.54%

6.16%

7.90%

Russell 1000® Value Index (Strategy Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-7.54%

6.67%

10.29%

Russell 3000® Index (Regulatory Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-19.21%

8.79%

12.13%

September 17, 2024

SUP0716 09-24

SUPPLEMENT TO THE INSTITUTIONAL CLASS PROSPECTUS AND
SUMMARY PROSPECTUS
OF
ALLSPRING U.S. EQUITY FUNDS
For the Allspring Special Large Cap Value Fund (the "Fund")

I. Effective on or around October 1, 2024, the Fund's Annual Fund Operating Expenses and Example of Expenses tables in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Fees and Expenses" are hereby replaced with the following:

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Management Fees

0.69%

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

0.00%

Other Expenses

0.16%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

0.85%

Fee Waivers

(0.35)%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers1

0.50%

1. The Manager has contractually committed through November 30, 2025, to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to cap Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver at 0.50% for Institutional Class. Brokerage commissions, stamp duty fees, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (if any), and extraordinary expenses are excluded from the expense cap. Prior to or after the commitment expiration date, the cap may be increased or the commitment to maintain the cap may be terminated only with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

After:

1 Year

$51

3 Years

$236

5 Years

$437

10 Years

$1,017

II. Effective immediately, the Fund's Average Annual Total Returns table in the section entitled "Fund Summary - Performance" is hereby replaced with the following:

Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended 12/31/2022

Inception Date of Share Class

1 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Institutional Class (before taxes)

8/1/2006

-6.18%

8.26%

10.35%

Institutional Class (after taxes on distributions)

8/1/2006

-8.25%

5.81%

8.05%

Institutional Class (after taxes on distributions and the sale of Fund Shares)

8/1/2006

-2.32%

6.33%

8.08%

Russell 1000® Value Index (Strategy Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-7.54%

6.67%

10.29%

Russell 3000® Index (Regulatory Benchmark) (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)

-19.21%

8.79%

12.13%

September 17, 2024

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