[SCHEDULE 13G] Evolent Health, Inc SEC Filing
Schedule 13G filed for Evolent Health, Inc. (CUSIP 30050B101). The filing, dated for the event 06/30/2025 and signed 08/06/2025, reports beneficial ownership by Morgan Stanley entities.
- Morgan Stanley (parent) reports 8,210,410 shares beneficially owned, representing 7.0% of Class A common stock with 0 sole voting power, 8,202,877 shared voting power and 8,210,410 shared dispositive power.
- Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC reports 6,776,898 shares ( 5.8% ) with 0 sole voting/dispositive power and 6,776,898 shared voting and dispositive power.
- Issuer principal executive offices listed at 1812 North Moore St, Suite 1705, Arlington, VA 22209.
The filing is made under Rule 13d-1(b)/(c)/(d) format as a Schedule 13G and includes exhibits (Joint Filing Agreement and Item 7 information).
- Disclosure of substantial ownership: Morgan Stanley reports 8,210,410 shares (7.0%) beneficially owned in EVH.
- Separate reporting clarity: Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC specifically reports 6,776,898 shares (5.8%), improving transparency about constituent holdings.
- No sole voting power: Both reporting persons report 0 shares with sole voting power.
- Shared control only: The filing shows only shared voting and dispositive power, indicating no direct unilateral control over EVH.
Insights
TL;DR Morgan Stanley reports a passive stake of 7.0% in EVH and MS Capital Services reports 5.8%; positions are shared, not sole.
This Schedule 13G discloses material passive holdings above the 5% threshold for Evolent Health (EVH). The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power for either reporting person and indicates shared control across Morgan Stanley reporting units. For investors, this signals a significant institutional stake without an announced intent to influence corporate control. Impact classification: informative/monitor — material for ownership monitoring but not an active control bid.
TL;DR A >5% passive disclosure that warrants monitoring of future filings but does not indicate an activist or control intent.
The filing’s certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control, consistent with a Schedule 13G submission. The presence of shared voting and dispositive power across Morgan Stanley reporting units suggests internal aggregation of positions; investors should watch for any conversion to a Schedule 13D or changes in voting power. Impact classification: monitor — potentially impactful if intentions change.