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

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The Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CAF) has declared a dividend with a record date of December 17, 2021 and a payable date of December 29, 2021. Shareholders will receive $0.208621 as net investment income per share. Additionally, the Fund reports $0.861868 in short-term capital gains and $0.269511 in long-term capital gains per share. The exact tax characteristics of these distributions will be finalized post the fiscal year 2021.

Positive

• Declared a dividend of $0.208621 per share for shareholders.
• Reported short-term capital gains of $0.861868 per share.
• Reported long-term capital gains of $0.269511 per share.

Negative

• Possibility that some of the dividend may be a return of capital.
• Dividend amounts may vary over time, no guarantees of future payments.

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

RECORD DATE 12/17/21

PAYABLE DATE 12/29/21

Name of Closed-End Fund

NYSE Ticker

Net Investment Income Per Share

Short-Term Capital Gains Per Share

Long-Term Capital Gains Per Share

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.

CAF

$0.208621

$0.861868

$0.269511

For more information call: 1-800-231-2608.

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 2021 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 2021 will be made after the end of the year.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 750 investment professionals around the world and $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2021. 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.

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 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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For more information call: 1-800-231-2608.

Source: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund (CAF)?

The declared dividend amount is $0.208621 per share.

When is the record date for the CAF dividend?

The record date for the dividend is December 17, 2021.

When will the dividend be payable for CAF?

The dividend will be payable on December 29, 2021.

What are the short-term capital gains for CAF?

The short-term capital gains are $0.861868 per share.

What are the long-term capital gains for CAF?

The long-term capital gains are $0.269511 per share.