Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Finalizes 20% Tender Offer, Repurchasing $64.35M in Shares

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Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. announced the final results of its issuer tender offer, accepting 3,363,566 shares, representing 20% of its outstanding common stock, at $19.1287 per share.

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• Final Tender Offer Results Announced

  The Fund announced the final results of its issuer tender offer, which expired on March 31, 2026.

• Significant Share Reduction

  A total of 3,363,566 shares were accepted for payment, representing 20% of the Fund's outstanding common stock.

• Repurchase Value and Price

  The accepted shares were paid for on April 1, 2026, at a price of $19.1287 per share, totaling approximately $64.35 million. This price was equal to 98.5% of the Fund's net asset value per share as of March 31, 2026.

• Pro Rata Acceptance

  Due to oversubscription, approximately 23.3% of the 14,428,072 tendered shares were accepted on a pro rata basis.

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This filing announces the final results of the issuer tender offer, confirming a significant reduction in outstanding shares. The repurchase of 20% of the Fund's common stock at a price equal to 98.5% of its net asset value is a substantial capital event. This action is generally positive for remaining shareholders as it reduces the share count, potentially enhancing net asset value per share and earnings per share. This finalizes the preliminary results announced on April 1, 2026.