Lazard Asset Management LLC Acquires 11.5% Stake in Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc (CAF)

Lazard Asset Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G on May 15, 2026, reporting a significant new ownership stake in the Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc (Ticker: CAF). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Lazard Asset Management LLC beneficially owns 1,928,512 shares of the issuer's equity, representing an 11.5% ownership interest. The filing indicates that the investment firm holds sole voting and dispositive power over all 1,928,512 shares. This position was acquired in the ordinary course of business, as Lazard Asset Management LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser. According to the certification provided in the document, these securities were not acquired for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of the issuer, nor in connection with any transaction having that effect. This filing marks a substantial increase from a previous ownership level of 0.0%, establishing Lazard as a major institutional shareholder in the fund.