Morgan Stanley (BIVI) discloses 896,822 BioVie shares, an 11.9% stake
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of Class A common stock of BioVie Inc. They disclose aggregate beneficial ownership of 896,822 shares, representing 11.9% of the class.
The reporting persons state they have no sole voting or dispositive power, but report shared dispositive power over 896,822 shares. The Schedule 13G/A is filed on behalf of Morgan Stanley as a parent holding company and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC as a broker-dealer and investment adviser, with additional details for relevant subsidiaries referenced in an exhibit.
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Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned: 896,822 shares
Percent of class: 11.9%
Shared dispositive power: 896,822 shares
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Shares beneficially owned
896,822 shares
Aggregate Class A common stock beneficially owned by Morgan Stanley entities
Percent of class
11.9%
Percentage of BioVie Inc. Class A common stock beneficially owned
Shared dispositive power
896,822 shares
Shares over which the reporting persons have shared dispositive power
Sole voting power
0
Shares for which the reporting persons have sole power to vote
Key Terms
beneficially owned, shared dispositive power, parent holding company, broker-dealer
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beneficially owned financial
"this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned"
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.
parent holding company financial
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
broker-dealer financial
"Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ... BD, IA"
A broker-dealer is a licensed firm or individual that both executes trades on behalf of clients (acting as a broker) and buys or sells securities for its own account (acting as a dealer). Investors care because broker-dealers provide the plumbing of markets — they place orders, hold or move cash and securities, offer research or advice, and their stability and fees directly affect trade execution, costs, and the safety of client funds; think of them as a combined travel agent and taxi for your investments.
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FAQ
What percentage of BioVie Inc. (BIVI) does Morgan Stanley report owning?
Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC report beneficial ownership of 11.9% of BioVie Inc.’s Class A common stock. This percentage is based on their aggregate beneficial ownership as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A filing.
What voting power does Morgan Stanley report for its BioVie Inc. (BIVI) holdings?
The reporting persons disclose no sole voting power over BioVie Inc. shares and indicate shared voting power in the cover page responses. Detailed voting power information is tied to the specific responses for Items 5 and 6.
Who are the reporting persons in the BioVie Inc. (BIVI) Schedule 13G/A?
The reporting persons are Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, both organized in Delaware. Morgan Stanley files as a parent holding company; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is classified as a broker-dealer and investment adviser.