Morgan Stanley reports 17.8% stake in WEA

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/12/2026 - 03:43 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC filed Amendment No. 6 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 2,106,991 shares of Common Shares of Beneficial Interest of Western Asset Premier Bond Fund, representing 17.8% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

The filing lists the reporting entities and CUSIP 957664105, states ownership and voting power fields (shared dispositive power shown), and includes the MS Reporting Units qualifier per Release No. 34-39538. Signatures are dated 05/12/2026.

Key Figures

Filing type: Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 6 Shares beneficially owned: 2,106,991 shares Percent of class: 17.8% +3 more

6 metrics

Filing type Schedule 13G/A Amendment No. 6 ownership disclosure

Shares beneficially owned 2,106,991 shares as reported on cover page and Item 4 (03/31/2026)

Percent of class 17.8% percent of class (03/31/2026)

CUSIP 957664105 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

As-of date 03/31/2026 ownership measurement date

Signature dates 05/12/2026 authorized signatories dated

Key Terms

Beneficially owned, Shared Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G/A, MS Reporting Units

4 terms

Beneficially owned regulatory

"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 Dispositive Power regulatory

"Shared Dispositive Power 2,106,991.00"

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

MS Reporting Units other

"the securities beneficially owned by certain operating units (collectively, the "MS Reporting Units")"

FAQ

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What stake does Morgan Stanley report in WEA?

Morgan Stanley reports beneficial ownership of 2,106,991 shares, equal to 17.8% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The amount and percent are shown on the cover page and Item 4 of the Schedule 13G/A amendment.

Who filed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for WEA?

The filing was made jointly by Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Both entities are listed with Delaware citizenship and authorized signatories dated 05/12/2026.

Does the filing state voting or dispositive power over the shares?

The filing shows shared dispositive power of 2,106,991 shares and indicates voting power fields on the cover page; specific sole/shared voting counts are referenced to Item 5–8 responses.

What is the CUSIP and class reported in the filing?

The reported security is Common Shares of Beneficial Interest with CUSIP 957664105. That exact label and CUSIP appear under Item 2(d)–(e) of the amendment.

What does the filing say about MS Reporting Units?

The amendment states it reflects securities held by certain operating units (the MS Reporting Units) and excludes units disaggregated under Release No. 34-39538. This qualifier appears verbatim in the filing.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 6)

WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND

(Name of Issuer)

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest

(Title of Class of Securities)

957664105

(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): 957664105

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 2,106,991.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,106,991.00

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)

17.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 957664105

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 2,106,991.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,106,991.00

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)

17.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, IA, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WESTERN ASSET PREMIER BOND FUND
(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: 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: Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
(e)	CUSIP No.: 957664105
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: 17.8 %
(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:	05/12/2026

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

Signature:	David Galasso
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Date:	05/12/2026

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).