City of London boosts stake to 34.4% in Morgan Stanley CAF (CAF)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

City of London Investment Management Company Limited filed an amended ownership report on Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. common stock. It reports beneficial ownership of 4,602,793 shares, representing 34.4% of the outstanding class as of June 30, 2026.

City of London has sole voting and sole dispositive power over all 4,602,793 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. The shares are held across various City of London-managed funds and segregated accounts, with at least one segregated account entitled to dividends or sale proceeds on more than 5% of the shares reported.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 4,602,793 shares Percent of class: 34.4% Sole voting power: 4,602,793 shares +3 more

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Shares beneficially owned 4,602,793 shares Beneficial ownership of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. common stock

Percent of class 34.4% Percentage of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. common stock class

Sole voting power 4,602,793 shares Shares over which City of London has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 4,602,793 shares Shares over which City of London has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Ownership date reference 06/30/2026 Date as of which the reported beneficial ownership is stated

Signature date 07/24/2026 Date the Schedule 13G/A was signed by the US Chief Compliance Officer

Key Terms

beneficial ownership, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, segregated accounts, +1 more

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beneficial ownership regulatory

"The Shares to which this relates are owned directly by the City of London Funds"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

sole voting power regulatory

"Sole Voting Power 4,602,793.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole Dispositive Power 4,602,793.00"

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.

segregated accounts financial

"unaffiliated third-party segregated accounts over which CLIM exercises"

investment adviser regulatory

"registered investment adviser under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act"

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.

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FAQ

What percentage of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund (CAF) does City of London Investment Management own?

City of London Investment Management reports beneficial ownership of 34.4% of the common stock of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc., based on 4,602,793 shares held as of June 30, 2026.

How many CAF shares does City of London Investment Management report owning?

City of London Investment Management reports beneficial ownership of 4,602,793 shares of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. common stock, equal to 34.4% of the class as disclosed in the Schedule 13G/A amendment.

What voting power does City of London Investment Management have over CAF shares?

City of London Investment Management has sole voting power over 4,602,793 CAF shares and no shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over the same number of shares, with zero shared dispositive power.

Who actually owns the CAF shares reported by City of London Investment Management (CAF)?

The CAF shares are owned directly by City of London-managed funds and segregated accounts. City of London Investment Management reports beneficial ownership and discretionary voting and investment authority over these holdings on behalf of those funds and accounts.

Does any single account control more than 5% of CAF through City of London Investment Management?

Yes. The filing states that one segregated account is known to have the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds from more than 5% of the CAF shares reported by City of London Investment Management.

Where is City of London Investment Management, the large CAF holder, based?

City of London Investment Management is organized under the laws of England and Wales, with its principal office at 77 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0AS, England, and specializes in advising closed-end investment funds.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 12)

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

617468103

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(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): 617468103

1

Names of Reporting Persons

City of London Investment Management Company Limited

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

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 4,602,793.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,602,793.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,602,793.00

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)

34.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: This statement is being filed by City of London Investment Management Company Limited ("CLIM" or the "Reporting Person"). CLIM is a fund manager, which specializes in investing in closed-end investment companies and is a registered investment adviser under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. CLIM is controlled by City of London Investment Group plc ("CLIG"), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. However, in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), effective informational barriers have been established between CLIM and CLIG such that voting and investment power over the subject securities is exercised by CLIM independently of CLIG, and, accordingly, attribution of beneficial ownership is not required between CLIM and CLIG. CLIM is principally engaged in the business of providing investment advisory services to various public and private investment funds, including Emerging (BMI) Markets Country Fund ("BMI"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, CA International Equity CEF Fund ("CARDINAL"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, Emerging Markets Free Fund ("CF"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, Emerging Markets Global Fund ("CG"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, China "A" Share (CEF) Fund ("CHINA"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, Emerging Markets Investable Fund ("CI"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, Global Emerging Markets Fund ("EUREKA"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, The Emerging World Fund ("EWF"), a Dublin, Ireland-listed open-ended investment company, All World Ex US Equity CEF Fund ("FALCON"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, Emerging (Free) Markets Country Fund ("FREE"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, Emerging Markets Country Fund ("GBL"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, CA All-World Ex US Equity CEF Fund ("MACAW"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, International Equity CEF Fund ("PHOENIX"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust, The EM Special Situations CEF Focused Fund ("UNIQUE"), a private investment fund organized as a Delaware business trust and unaffiliated third-party segregated accounts over which CLIM exercises discretionary voting and investment authority (the "Segregated Accounts"). BMI, CARDINAL, CF, CG, CHINA, CI, EUREKA, EWF, FALCON, FREE, GBL, MACAW, PHOENIX and UNIQUE are collectively referred to herein as the "City of London Funds." The Shares to which this Schedule 13G relates are owned directly by the City of London Funds and the Segregated Accounts.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 77 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0AS England
(c)	Citizenship: England and Wales
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 617468103
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: 4,602,793.00
(b)	Percent of class: 34.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 4,602,793.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,602,793.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
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. One of the Segregated Accounts 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, more than 5% of the Shares reported herein.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
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.

City of London Investment Management Company Limited

Signature:	/s/ Catrina Reagan
Name/Title:	Catrina Reagan/US Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	07/24/2026