Morgan Stanley reports 8.7% stake in EMD fund

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley and Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC reported beneficial ownership of common stock of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. on an amended Schedule 13G. They report beneficial ownership of 5,041,719 shares, representing 8.7% of the fund’s common stock.

Both entities report 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power, and 686,302 shares with shared voting power. They report 5,041,719 shares with shared dispositive power, indicating the stake is held with shared control over voting and disposition among Morgan Stanley’s reporting units and Parametric.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 5,041,719 shares Percent of class: 8.7% Shared voting power: 686,302 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 5,041,719 shares Common stock of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc. reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 8.7% Portion of the fund’s common stock beneficially owned by Morgan Stanley and Parametric

Shared voting power 686,302 shares Shares over which Morgan Stanley and Parametric report shared power to vote

Shared dispositive power 5,041,719 shares Shares over which Morgan Stanley and Parametric report shared power to dispose

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, parent holding company, +1 more

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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.

shared voting power financial

"6 | Shared Voting Power 686,302.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 5,041,719.00"

parent holding company financial

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"

Item 3 classification financial

"attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary"

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What stake in EMD does Morgan Stanley report on this Schedule 13G/A?

Morgan Stanley reports beneficial ownership of 5,041,719 shares of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc., representing 8.7% of the common stock, with all voting and dispositive powers reported as shared rather than sole.

How much of EMD’s stock does Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC hold?

Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC is reported with beneficial ownership of 5,041,719 shares of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc., equal to 8.7% of the common shares, with shared voting and dispositive power over the position.

What voting power over EMD shares do Morgan Stanley and Parametric report?

They report 0 shares with sole voting power and 686,302 shares with shared voting power. The balance of their reported holdings is not listed with voting power but is included under shared dispositive power at 5,041,719 shares.

What does the 8.7% ownership reported in EMD’s Schedule 13G/A represent?

The 8.7% figure represents the portion of Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc.’s common stock that Morgan Stanley and Parametric collectively report as beneficially owned, corresponding to 5,041,719 shares under shared dispositive power.

Do Morgan Stanley and Parametric report sole dispositive power over any EMD shares?

No. They report 0 shares with sole dispositive power and 5,041,719 shares with shared dispositive power, meaning decisions to sell or otherwise dispose of these shares are reported as shared rather than solely controlled.

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Available on EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 03:57 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 03:56 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 8)

WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

95766A101

(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): 95766A101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Morgan Stanley

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 686,302.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 5,041,719.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,041,719.00

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)

8.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 95766A101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Parametric Portfolio Associates 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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 686,302.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 5,041,719.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,041,719.00

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)

8.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 47TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10018
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: 1: Morgan Stanley 2: Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 ;2: 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2800, Seattle, WA 98104
(c)	Citizenship: 1: Delaware 2: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 95766A101
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: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: 8.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
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.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99.2
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. * In Accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain operating units (collectively, the "MS Reporting Units") of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "MS"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any operating units of MS whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the MS Reporting Units in accordance with the Release.

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.

Morgan Stanley

Signature:	Claire Gordon
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley
Date:	08/12/2026

Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC

Signature:	Cindy Kim
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC
Date:	08/12/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBITS ------------------ ------------------------------------ 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement 99.2 Item 7 Information * Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).