Schedule 13G/A: MS, MSSB hold 233,601 NCZ preferred (5.4%)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC filed Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership in Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares. They report an aggregate 233,601 shares, representing 5.4% of the class, as of 09/30/2025.

The filing lists sole voting power: 0.00, shared voting power: 1.00, sole dispositive power: 0.00, and shared dispositive power: 233,601.00. The signatories certify the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II

(Name of Issuer)

5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares

(Title of Class of Securities)

92838U702

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 92838U702

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 1.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 233,601.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

233,601.00

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)

5.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 92838U702

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 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 1.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 233,601.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

233,601.00

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)

5.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, IA, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 101 MUNSON STREET, GREENFIELD, MA, 01301
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: 1: Morgan Stanley 2: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 ;2: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
(c)	Citizenship: 1: Delaware 2: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares
(e)	CUSIP No.: 92838U702
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: 5.4 %
(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.
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:	Christopher O'Hara
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley
Date:	11/07/2025

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

Signature:	David Galasso
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Date:	11/07/2025

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).

FAQ

What did Morgan Stanley disclose in this Schedule 13G/A for NCZ?

They reported beneficial ownership of 233,601 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares, equal to 5.4% of the class.

Which security of NCZ is covered in the filing?

The 5.50% Series A Cumulative Preferred Shares of Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (CUSIP 92838U702).

What voting and dispositive powers were reported?

Sole voting: 0.00; shared voting: 1.00; sole dispositive: 0.00; shared dispositive: 233,601.00.

What is the event date cited in the 13G/A for NCZ?

The date of event which requires filing is 09/30/2025.

Who are the reporting persons in this NCZ Schedule 13G/A?

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

What certification did the filers include?

They certified the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.

Where are the reporting persons’ principal offices located?

Both list 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 as their principal business address.