Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. Declares a Dividend

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The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) declared a dividend of $0.121853 per share, with a record date of 12/15/23 and a payable date of 12/27/23. The Fund's net investment income is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, and it is possible that a portion of the dividend may be a return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2023 will be made after the end of the year.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) today declared the following dividend.

RECORD DATE				PAYABLE DATE
12/15/23				12/27/23

Name of Closed-End Fund	NYSE Ticker	Net Investment Income Per Share
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.	CAF	$0.121853

The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Fund is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. It is possible that all or a portion of the Fund’s fiscal year 2023 dividend may be a return of capital and that determination cannot yet be made.

The amount of dividends paid by the Fund may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.

The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2023 will be made after the end of the year.

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.4 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2023. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such state.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management does not provide tax advice. Investors should always consult a legal or tax professional for information concerning their individual situation.

Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Fund.

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Source: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

FAQ

What is the dividend declared by The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF)?

The Fund declared a dividend of $0.121853 per share.

When is the record date and payable date for the dividend declared by The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF)?

The record date is 12/15/23, and the payable date is 12/27/23.

How is the net investment income of The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) determined?

The net investment income is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations.

What is the possibility regarding the dividend being a return of capital for The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF)?

It is possible that all or a portion of the Fund’s fiscal year 2023 dividend may be a return of capital, and the final determination will be made after the end of the year.

Are past amounts of dividends paid by The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) a guarantee of future dividend payment amounts?

No, past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.