Lazard discloses 11.5% stake in Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc reports a Schedule 13G filing showing Lazard Asset Management LLC beneficially owned 1,928,512 shares of the Fund, representing 11.5% of the equity class as of 03/31/2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc reports a Schedule 13G filing showing Lazard Asset Management LLC beneficially owned 1,928,512 shares of the Fund, representing 11.5% of the equity class as of 03/31/2026.

The filing lists Lazard's sole voting and dispositive power over the 1,928,512 shares. The report identifies the filing agent's address and the Fund's CUSIP 617468103.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Lazard holds an 11.5% stake in the Fund with sole voting and dispositive power over the shares.

The filing shows 1,928,512 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, with sole voting and sole dispositive authority. This indicates a significant passive institutional stake disclosed under Schedule 13G.

Implications depend on Lazard's future filings and actions; subsequent amendments or a Schedule 13D would signal activist intent. Future filings will clarify any change in voting or disposition posture.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 1,928,512 shares Percent of class: 11.5% CUSIP: 617468103 +1 more

4 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 1,928,512 shares Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 11.5% Percent of equity class as reported in Schedule 13G

CUSIP 617468103 Issuer identifier included in the filing

Filing signature date 05/15/2026 Signature date of the Schedule 13G

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Amount beneficially owned, Sole Dispositive Power

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Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc"

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.

Amount beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 1,928,512"

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 1,928,512.00"

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.

FAQ

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What stake does Lazard Asset Management hold in Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund (CAF)?

Lazard beneficially owns 1,928,512 shares, equal to 11.5% of the class. The Schedule 13G lists sole voting and sole dispositive power over those shares and cites CUSIP 617468103, with the position dated 03/31/2026.

What date is the ownership position reported for CAF?

The position is reported as of 03/31/2026. The filing signature is dated 05/15/2026, and the Schedule 13G lists the ownership amount and percentage tied to that reporting date.

Does Lazard have voting control over its CAF holdings?

Yes. The filing states Lazard has sole voting power and sole dispositive power for 1,928,512 shares, indicating it can both vote and direct disposition of those shares.

What is the CUSIP for Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund referenced in the filing?

The CUSIP provided is 617468103. The Schedule 13G lists the issuer with that CUSIP alongside the equity class and the reported ownership figures.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Lazard Asset Management?

The filing is signed by Kyle DiGangi, Managing Director, Global CCO & Counsel. The signature block on the filing shows the name and the signature date of 05/15/2026.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/15/2026 - 03:58 PM 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)

03/31/2026

(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 1,928,512.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,928,512.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,928,512.00

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)

11.5 %

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: 1,928,512
(b)	Percent of class: 11.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,928,512
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,928,512
	(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:	05/15/2026