Lazard reports 13.1% stake in Morgan Stanley China A Share

Lazard Asset Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of shares of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc. Lazard holds 1,743,598 Equity shares, representing 13.1% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lazard Asset Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of shares of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc. Lazard holds 1,743,598 Equity shares, representing 13.1% of the class.

The filing states Lazard has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 1,743,598 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 1,743,598 shares Percent of class: 13.1% Sole voting power: 1,743,598 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 1,743,598 shares Equity class beneficially owned by Lazard Asset Management LLC

Percent of class 13.1% Percentage of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc Equity class held by Lazard

Sole voting power 1,743,598 shares Shares over which Lazard has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Shared voting power 0 shares Shares over which Lazard has shared power to vote

Sole dispositive power 1,743,598 shares Shares over which Lazard has sole power to dispose

Shared dispositive power 0 shares Shares over which Lazard has shared power to dispose

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G

4 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 1,743,598"

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.

sole voting power financial

"5 | Sole Voting Power 1,743,598.00"

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 financial

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,743,598"

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.

Schedule 13G regulatory

""form_type": "SCHEDULE 13G""

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

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How many CAF shares does Lazard Asset Management LLC beneficially own?

Lazard Asset Management LLC beneficially owns 1,743,598 shares of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc (CAF). The filing indicates these are Equity shares under CUSIP 617468103.

What percentage of CAF’s outstanding Equity shares does Lazard hold?

Lazard Asset Management LLC reports beneficial ownership of 13.1% of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc’s Equity class. This percentage is based on 1,743,598 shares held.

Does Lazard share voting power over CAF (symbol CAF) shares?

No. Lazard Asset Management LLC reports sole voting power over 1,743,598 shares and shared voting power of 0 shares in Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc (CAF).

What dispositive power does Lazard have over CAF shares?

Lazard Asset Management LLC has sole dispositive power over 1,743,598 shares of Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc (CAF) and no shared dispositive power over any shares.

Who signed the Schedule 13G filing for CAF on behalf of Lazard?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Kyle DiGangi, identified as Managing Director, Global CCO & Counsel of Lazard Asset Management LLC, dated 08/14/2026.

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Available on EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 10:58 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/14/2026 - 10:57 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Equity

(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

Lazard Asset Management LLC

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

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,743,598.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,743,598.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,743,598.00

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)

13.1 %

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: C/O MORGAN STANLEY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC., 1585 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, US-NY, 10036, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Lazard Asset Management LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, 10112, NY, United States
(c)	Citizenship: NEW YORK
(d)	Title of class of securities: Equity
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 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: 1,743,598
(b)	Percent of class: 13.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,743,598
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,743,598
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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.
	Not Applicable
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.

Lazard Asset Management LLC

Signature:	Kyle DiGangi
Name/Title:	Managing Director, Global CCO & Counsel
Date:	08/14/2026