UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-06403

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

522 Fifth Avenue New York, NY

 

10036

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Ronald E. Robison

522 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10036

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-800-231-2608

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

12/31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

6/30/07

 

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.

 



 

ITEM 1.  REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

The Fund’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:

 



 

 

2007 Semi-Annual Report

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

 

 

Morgan Stanley

Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

Morgan Stanley

Investment Management Inc.

Investment Adviser

 



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Overview (unaudited)

 

Letter to Stockholders

 

Performance

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) had total returns, based on net asset value and market value per share of 17.18%, net of fees and 9.90%, respectively, compared to 17.55% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Free Net Index (the “Index”). On June 30, 2007, the closing price of the Fund’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange was $27.20, representing an 11.3% discount to the Fund’s net asset value per share. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

•   Emerging market equities rebounded sharply from the market correction we saw at the end of February. Moreover, during the period under review, emerging market equities easily outperformed the developed markets. Latin America was the best performer on a regional basis, led by Peru, which was the best performing market in the overall Index. Asia was up modestly, with solid gains from Malaysia, China and South Korea. Emerging Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) underperformed as a sharp decline in index heavyweight Russia offset strong gains in Turkey, Poland and Morocco.

 

          Relative to the Index, the Fund’s underperformance was driven by overall weak country allocation; stock selection decisions, however, did add value.

 

          Stock selection in Mexico was the primary detractor to relative returns, with particular weakness among Mexican retail and media names, as performance in each was hampered by concerns over a slowdown in the U.S. economy and higher interest rates domestically. Our decision to underweight the outperforming market of Malaysia and weak stock selection in Indonesia further hampered overall gains during the period.

 

          Conversely, holdings in Russia were particularly strong and again led contribution to the Fund’s excess return during the period. China, Taiwan, Morocco, Poland and South Africa were the next largest positive contributors as both stock and country decisions added value.

 

Management Strategies

 

          The Fund’s key overweight positions are India, Mexico, Poland, Russia, China and Brazil. South Korea, Taiwan, Israel and Malaysia remain our largest underweight positions.

 

          We remain positive on the long-term economic outlook for emerging markets as their base of growth is becoming more solidly supported by consumer expansion and increased investment. Emerging markets have become more important contributors to global output. Their share of global economic output has steadily increased over the past five years to more than 25% and is now close to surpassing that of the U.S., in current dollar terms.

 

          The Fund is focused on the strengthening domestic consumption coming from the dynamic macro-economic environment of the last several years. We are underweight the commodities complex. Recently, we increased our exposure to China as improved valuations supported our confidence in the country’s robust economic growth, productivity gains and improving corporate governance. We are overweight Latin America and the EMEA markets and remain underweight mature Asian markets as South Korea and Taiwan, as well as former “tiger” economies such as Malaysia.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Ronald E. Robison

President and Principal Executive Officer

July 2007

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Investment Advisory

Agreement Approval

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

 

The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Investment Adviser under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Fund’s Administrator under the Administration Agreement, including accounting, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Investment Adviser’s expense. (The Investment Adviser and the Administrator together are referred to as the “Adviser” and the Advisory and Administration Agreements together are referred to as the “Management Agreement.”)  The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as reported to the Board by Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”).

 

The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser’s portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund. The Board also concluded that the overall quality of the advisory and administrative services was satisfactory.

 

Performance Relative to Comparable Funds Managed by Other Advisers

 

On a regular basis, the Board reviews the performance of all funds in the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex, including the Fund, compared to their peers, paying specific attention to the underperforming funds. In addition, the Board specifically reviewed the Fund’s performance for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended November 30, 2006, as shown in a report provided by Lipper (the “Lipper Report”), compared to the performance of comparable funds selected by Lipper (the “performance peer group”). The Board also discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the Fund’s performance was competitive with that of its performance peer group.

 

Fees Relative to Other Propriety Funds Managed by the Adviser with Comparable Investment Strategies

 

The Board noted that the Adviser did not manage any other proprietary funds with investment strategies substantially comparable to the Fund.

 

Fees and Expenses Relative to Comparable Funds Managed by Other Advisers

 

The Board reviewed the advisory and administrative fee (together, the “management fee”) rate and total expense ratio of the Fund as compared to the average management fee rate and average total expense ratio for funds, selected by Lipper (the “expense peer group”), managed by other advisers with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, as shown in the Lipper Report. The Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee rate and total expense ratio were competitive with those of its expense peer group.

 

Breakpoints and Economies of Scale

 

The Board reviewed the structure of the Fund’s management fee schedule under the Management Agreement and noted that it does not include any breakpoints. The Board considered that the Fund is a closed-end fund and, therefore, that the Fund’s assets are not likely to grow with new sales or grow significantly as a result of capital appreciation. The Board concluded that economies of scale for the Fund were not a factor that needed to be considered at the present time.

 

Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates

 

The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. Based on its review of the information it received, the Board concluded that the profits earned by the Adviser and affiliates were not excessive in light of the advisory, administrative and other services provided to the Fund.

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Investment Advisory

Agreement Approval (cont’d)

 

Fall-Out Benefits

 

The Board considered so-called “fall-out benefits” derived by the Adviser and affiliates from their relationship with the Fund and the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex, such as commissions on the purchase and sale of Fund shares and “float” benefits derived from handling of checks for purchases and sales of Fund shares, through a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser and “soft dollar” benefits (discussed in the next section). The Board concluded that the sales commissions were competitive with those of other broker-dealers and the float benefits were relatively small.

 

Soft Dollar Benefits

 

The Board considered whether the Adviser realizes any benefits as a result of brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. Under such arrangements, brokerage commissions paid by the Fund and/or other funds managed by the Adviser would be used to pay for research that a securities broker obtains from third parties, or to pay for both research and execution services from securities brokers who effect transactions for the Fund. The Board recognized that the receipt of such research from brokers may reduce the Adviser’s costs but concluded that the receipt of such research strengthens the investment management resources of the Adviser, which may ultimately benefit the Fund and other funds in the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex.

 

Adviser Financially Sound and Financially Capable of Meeting the Fund’s Needs

 

The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement.

 

Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser

 

The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund’s operations and the Board’s confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.

 

Other Factors and Current Trends

 

The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund’s business.

 

General Conclusion

 

On April 25, 2007, after considering and weighing all of the above factors, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its stockholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year until April 30, 2008. On June 20, 2007, the Board again considered and weighed all of the above factors and concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its stockholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement to continue until June 30, 2008.

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

COMMON STOCKS (98.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

(Unless Otherwise Noted)

 

 

 

 

 

Argentina (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Macro S.A. ADR

 

59,700

 

$

1,962

 

Energy Equipment & Services

 

 

 

 

 

Tenaris S.A. ADR

 

58,364

 

2,858

 

 

 

 

 

4,820

 

Austria (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG

 

29,329

 

2,294

 

Raiffeisen International Bank Holding AG

 

15,976

 

2,545

 

 

 

 

 

4,839

 

Brazil (12.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Airlines

 

 

 

 

 

TAM S.A. ADR (Preference)

 

112,248

 

3,715

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Bradesco S.A. ADR

 

83,529

 

2,014

 

Banco Itau Holding Financeira S.A. (Preference)

 

85,141

 

3,780

 

Banco Itau Holding Financeira S.A. ADR

 

75,608

 

3,360

 

Banco Nacional S.A. (Preference)

 

(a)(b)(d)61,598,720

 

@—

 

Investimentos Itau S.A.

 

5,320

 

33

 

Investimentos Itau S.A. (Preference)

 

459,754

 

2,858

 

Unibanco - Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros S.A.

 

102,862

 

1,165

 

Unibanco - Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros S.A. GDR

 

58,002

 

6,547

 

 

 

 

 

19,757

 

Electric Utilities

 

 

 

 

 

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais ADR

 

261,502

 

5,518

 

Household Durables

 

 

 

 

 

Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A.

 

186,327

 

2,312

 

Gafisa S.A. ADR

 

(a)24,800

 

774

 

 

 

 

 

3,086

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

NET Servicos de Comunicacao S.A. (Preference)

 

(a)154,871

 

2,557

 

Metals & Mining

 

 

 

 

 

CVRD ADR

 

483,108

 

18,213

 

CVRD, ‘A’ (Preference)

 

8,626

 

323

 

Gerdau S.A. ADR

 

49,640

 

1,277

 

Gerdau S.A. (Preference)

 

106,150

 

2,726

 

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A.

 

25,856

 

$

1,704

 

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A., ‘A’ (Preference)

 

23,049

 

1,313

 

 

 

 

 

25,556

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

 

 

 

 

Petrobras S.A. (Preference)

 

120,816

 

3,226

 

Petrobras S.A. ADR (Preference)

 

25,309

 

2,700

 

 

 

 

 

5,926

 

Road & Rail

 

 

 

 

 

All America Latina Logistica S.A.

 

238,393

 

3,245

 

 

 

 

 

69,360

 

China/Hong Kong (14.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Airlines

 

 

 

 

 

Air China Ltd., ‘H’

 

4,012,000

 

3,063

 

Automobiles

 

 

 

 

 

Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd., ‘H’

 

5,162,000

 

2,746

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Bank of China Ltd., ‘H’

 

(a)8,208,000

 

4,073

 

China Construction Bank, ‘H’

 

14,307,000

 

9,844

 

China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. ‘H’

 

886,500

 

2,698

 

 

 

 

 

16,615

 

Construction & Engineering

 

 

 

 

 

China Communications Construction Co., Ltd., ‘H’

 

2,151,000

 

3,851

 

Electrical Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Harbin Power Equipment, ‘H’

 

1,984,000

 

2,999

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

 

 

 

 

 

Moulin Global Eyecare Holdings Ltd.

 

(a)(b)(d)568,000

 

@—

 

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders

 

 

 

 

 

China Power International Development Ltd.

 

3,602,000

 

1,967

 

China Resources Power Holdings Co.

 

1,493,000

 

3,563

 

 

 

 

 

5,530

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

94,000

 

338

 

PICC Property & Casualty Co., Ltd.

 

(a)4,318,000

 

3,518

 

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., ‘H’

 

463,000

 

3,271

 

 

 

 

 

7,127

 

Marine

 

 

 

 

 

China Shipping Development Co., Ltd., ‘H’

 

1,648,000

 

3,811

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

China/Hong Kong (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Metals & Mining

 

 

 

 

 

Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., ‘H’

 

4,040,000

 

$

3,152

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

 

 

 

 

China Coal Energy Co.

 

(a)4,319,000

 

6,473

 

CNOOC Ltd.

 

2,861,000

 

3,242

 

PetroChina Co., Ltd., ‘H’

 

2,148,000

 

3,165

 

 

 

 

 

12,880

 

Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

Shenzhen Investment Ltd.

 

3,425,000

 

2,593

 

Specialty Retail

 

 

 

 

 

GOME Electrical Appliances Holdings Ltd.

 

2,347,000

 

3,596

 

Transportation Infrastructure

 

 

 

 

 

Cosco Pacific Ltd.

 

1,078,000

 

2,826

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

 

 

 

 

 

China Mobile Hong Kong Ltd.

 

810,000

 

8,697

 

 

 

 

 

79,486

 

Czech Republic (1.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Electric Utilities

 

 

 

 

 

Ceske Energeticke Zavody A.S.

 

49,245

 

2,540

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

Central European Media Enterprises Ltd.

 

(a)43,400

 

4,235

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

 

 

 

 

Zentiva N.V.

 

18,317

 

1,243

 

 

 

 

 

8,018

 

Egypt (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

El Sewedy Cables Holding Co.

 

(a)126,013

 

1,811

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

 

 

 

 

 

Orascom Telecom Holding SAE

 

44,400

 

567

 

Orascom Telecom Holding SAE GDR

 

37,544

 

2,429

 

 

 

 

 

2,996

 

 

 

 

 

4,807

 

Hungary (1.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

OTP Bank Nyrt.

 

127,496

 

7,405

 

India (8.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Automobiles

 

 

 

 

 

Maruti Udyog Ltd.

 

90,800

 

1,660

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

HDFC Bank Ltd.

 

72,300

 

2,037

 

ICICI Bank Ltd.

 

(b)96,000

 

2,306

 

ICICI Bank Ltd. ADR

 

34,150

 

1,678

 

UTI Bank Ltd.

 

177,200

 

$

2,636

 

 

 

 

 

8,657

 

Electrical Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

ABB Ltd.

 

129,905

 

3,492

 

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.

 

91,300

 

3,449

 

GVK Power & Infrastructure Ltd.

 

116,000

 

1,387

 

 

 

 

 

8,328

 

Energy Equipment & Services

 

 

 

 

 

Aban Offshore Ltd.

 

28,600

 

2,113

 

Information Technology Services

 

 

 

 

 

HCL Technologies Ltd.

 

284,600

 

2,405

 

Infosys Technologies Ltd.

 

110,916

 

5,256

 

Infosys Technology Ltd. ADR

 

14,800

 

746

 

 

 

 

 

8,407

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd.

 

404,000

 

2,395

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

 

 

 

 

Reliance Industries Ltd.

 

75,500

 

3,154

 

Pharmaceuticals

 

 

 

 

 

Cipla Ltd.

 

147,050

 

752

 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

 

121,300

 

1,958

 

 

 

 

 

2,710

 

Road & Rail

 

 

 

 

 

Container Corp. of India Ltd.

 

25,135

 

1,442

 

Tobacco

 

 

 

 

 

ITC Ltd.

 

134,000

 

509

 

ITC Ltd. GDR (Registered)

 

88,973

 

335

 

 

 

 

 

844

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

 

 

 

 

 

Bharti Airtel Ltd.

 

(a)(b)254,500

 

5,253

 

Reliance Communication Ltd.

 

(a)146,100

 

1,857

 

 

 

 

 

7,110

 

 

 

 

 

46,820

 

Indonesia (2.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Automobiles

 

 

 

 

 

Astra International Tbk PT

 

1,297,100

 

2,426

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Central Asia Tbk PT

 

2,747,500

 

1,657

 

Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT

 

2,497,000

 

864

 

Bank Rakyat Indonesia PT

 

2,799,500

 

1,782

 

 

 

 

 

4,303

 

Construction Materials

 

 

 

 

 

Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk PT

 

8,000

 

5

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services

 

 

 

 

 

Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk PT

 

1,745,000

 

1,902

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Indonesia (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Food Products

 

 

 

 

 

Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk PT

 

4,076,500

 

$

914

 

Machinery

 

 

 

 

 

United Tractors Tbk PT

 

1,681,000

 

1,535

 

Metals & Mining

 

 

 

 

 

International Nickel Indonesia Tbk PT

 

433,000

 

2,660

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

 

 

 

 

Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam Tbk PT

 

2,960,000

 

2,146

 

 

 

 

 

15,891

 

Israel (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Aerospace & Defense

 

 

 

 

 

Elbit Systems Ltd.

 

1

 

@—

 

Malaysia (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Public Bank Bhd

 

335,500

 

967

 

Food Products

 

 

 

 

 

IOI Corp Bhd

 

1,494,000

 

2,250

 

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

 

327,000

 

1,222

 

 

 

 

 

3,472

 

Multi-Utilities

 

 

 

 

 

YTL Corp. Bhd

 

138,000

 

330

 

 

 

 

 

4,769

 

Mexico (8.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de C.V., ‘O’

 

678,900

 

3,109

 

Construction Materials

 

 

 

 

 

Cemex SAB de C.V. ADR

 

(a)223,049

 

8,231

 

Food & Staples Retailing

 

 

 

 

 

Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A. de C.V., ‘V’

 

1,182,823

 

4,489

 

Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A. de C.V. ADR

 

102,207

 

3,883

 

 

 

 

 

8,372

 

Household Durables

 

 

 

 

 

Corp. GEO SAB de C.V.,

 

(a)421,011

 

2,313

 

Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos S.A. de C.V.

 

(a)354,700

 

1,633

 

 

 

 

 

3,946

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

Grupo Televisa S.A. ADR

 

303,602

 

8,382

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

 

 

 

 

 

America Movil S.A. de C.V., ‘L’ ADR

 

251,333

 

15,565

 

 

 

 

 

47,605

 

Morocco (0.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Household Durables

 

 

 

 

 

Douja Promotion Groupe Addoha S.A.

 

(a)5,500

 

$

1,849

 

Oman (0.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Muscat SAOG GDR (Registered)

 

194,828

 

2,786

 

Pakistan (0.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Development Co., Ltd.

 

722,140

 

1,431

 

Philippines (0.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Diversified Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

Ayala Corp.

 

107,710

 

1,269

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

 

 

 

 

 

Philippines Long Distance Telephone Co.

 

19,240

 

1,103

 

 

 

 

 

2,372

 

Poland (4.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Handlowy w Warszawie S.A.

 

74,293

 

3,332

 

Bank Millennium S.A.

 

860,635

 

4,006

 

Bank Pekao S.A.

 

58,681

 

5,431

 

Bank Zachodni WBK S.A.

 

27,437

 

2,855

 

 

 

 

 

15,624

 

Construction & Engineering

 

 

 

 

 

Budimex S.A.

 

(a)22,296

 

1,000

 

PBG S.A.

 

(a)6,677

 

906

 

Polimex Mostostal S.A.

 

8,821

 

886

 

 

 

 

 

2,792

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

Multimedia Polska S.A.

 

(a)271,591

 

1,148

 

TVN S.A.

 

435,716

 

3,534

 

 

 

 

 

4,682

 

Metals & Mining

 

 

 

 

 

KGHM Polska Miedz S.A.

 

47,250

 

1,823

 

 

 

 

 

24,921

 

Russia (11.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Sberbank RF

 

1,070

 

4,161

 

Sberbank RF GDR

 

(a)16,120

 

7,886

 

 

 

 

 

12,047

 

Electric Utilities

 

 

 

 

 

Unified Energy System GDR (Registered)

 

(a)47,582

 

6,436

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Russia (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Energy Equipment & Services

 

 

 

 

 

TMK OAO GDR

 

(c)83,978

 

$

3,064

 

TMK OAO GDR (Registered)

 

31,992

 

1,167

 

 

 

 

 

4,231

 

Food Products

 

 

 

 

 

Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC ADR

 

56,631

 

5,890

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

CTC Media, Inc.

 

(a)199,257

 

5,408

 

Metals & Mining

 

 

 

 

 

Evraz Group S.A. (GDR)

 

95,756

 

3,931

 

Mechel OAO ADR

 

77,826

 

2,843

 

MMC Norilsk Nickel ADR

 

34,277

 

7,609

 

 

 

 

 

14,383

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

 

 

 

 

LUKOIL ADR

 

75,182

 

5,729

 

OAO Gazprom ADR

 

209,757

 

8,789

 

 

 

 

 

14,518

 

Paper & Forest Products

 

 

 

 

 

Alliance Cellulose Ltd., ‘B’

 

(b)(d)156,075

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

62,913

 

South Africa (6.4%)

 

 

 

 

 

Construction & Engineering

 

 

 

 

 

Group Five Ltd.

 

276,200

 

2,126

 

Electronic Equipment & Instruments

 

 

 

 

 

Allied Electronics Corp. Ltd. (Preference)

 

399,147

 

2,753

 

Food & Staples Retailing

 

 

 

 

 

Massmart Holdings Ltd.

 

311,150

 

3,799

 

Industrial Conglomerates

 

 

 

 

 

Barloworld Ltd.

 

105,091

 

2,929

 

Murray & Roberts Holdings Ltd.

 

264,379

 

2,394

 

 

 

 

 

5,323

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

Naspers Ltd., ‘N’

 

144,682

 

3,726

 

Metals & Mining

 

 

 

 

 

Mittal Steel South Africa Ltd.

 

169,500

 

3,056

 

Multiline Retail

 

 

 

 

 

Woolworths Holdings Ltd.

 

592,300

 

1,794

 

Specialty Retail

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Price Group Ltd.

 

634,300

 

2,442

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services

 

 

 

 

 

MTN Group Ltd.

 

718,100

 

9,795

 

 

 

 

 

34,814

 

South Korea (12.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Chemicals

 

 

 

 

 

Honam Petrochemical Corp.

 

1,023

 

$

102

 

LG Chem Ltd.

 

18,548

 

1,568

 

LG Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

 

7,514

 

293

 

SSCP Co., Ltd.

 

(a)31,846

 

1,017

 

 

 

 

 

2,980

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Kookmin Bank

 

21,208

 

1,862

 

Korea Exchange Bank

 

161,010

 

2,396

 

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

 

100,110

 

6,090

 

Woori Finance Holdings Co., Ltd.

 

65,800

 

1,667

 

 

 

 

 

12,015

 

Construction & Engineering

 

 

 

 

 

GS Engineering & Construction Corp.

 

29,400

 

3,517

 

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

 

(a)27,200

 

1,990

 

 

 

 

 

5,507

 

Electronic Equipment & Instruments

 

 

 

 

 

LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.

 

(a)55,670

 

2,477

 

Food & Staples Retailing

 

 

 

 

 

Shinsegae Co., Ltd.

 

4,147

 

2,702

 

Household Durables

 

 

 

 

 

LG Electronics, Inc.

 

42,600

 

3,523

 

Woongjin Coway Co., Ltd.

 

98,600

 

3,341

 

 

 

 

 

6,864

 

Industrial Conglomerates

 

 

 

 

 

Orion Corp.

 

8,706

 

2,601

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

12,385

 

2,386

 

Internet Software & Services

 

 

 

 

 

NHN Corp.

 

(a)22,425

 

4,090

 

Machinery

 

 

 

 

 

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

 

21,441

 

1,214

 

Doosan Infracore Co., Ltd.

 

73,150

 

2,454

 

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

 

15,619

 

5,833

 

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd.

 

18,065

 

5,025

 

 

 

 

 

14,526

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

Cheil Communications, Inc.

 

6,498

 

2,001

 

Personal Products

 

 

 

 

 

Amorepacific Corp.

 

3,080

 

2,440

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

2,448

 

$

1,500

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Preference)

 

3,796

 

1,777

 

 

 

 

 

3,277

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

 

 

 

 

 

Cheil Industries, Inc.

 

43,840

 

2,107

 

 

 

 

 

65,973

 

Taiwan (6.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Chemicals

 

 

 

 

 

Eternal Chemical Co., Ltd.

 

1,440,000

 

2,283

 

Computers & Peripherals

 

 

 

 

 

Asustek Computer, Inc.

 

616,000

 

1,694

 

Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.

 

332,000

 

3,990

 

High Tech Computer Corp.

 

95,800

 

1,711

 

 

 

 

 

7,395

 

Electronic Equipment & Instruments

 

 

 

 

 

AU Optronics Corp.

 

4,067,000

 

6,930

 

Delta Electronics, Inc.

 

(a)289,602

 

1,141

 

Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

295,060

 

1,055

 

InnoLux Display Corp.

 

(a)711,000

 

2,942

 

Tripod Technology Corp.

 

338,890

 

1,727

 

TXC Corp.

 

418,000

 

903

 

 

 

 

 

14,698

 

Industrial Conglomerates

 

 

 

 

 

Far Eastern Textile Co., Ltd.

 

345,960

 

354

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

 

948,641

 

2,266

 

Marine

 

 

 

 

 

Evergreen Marine Corp Taiwan Ltd.

 

1,031,000

 

682

 

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.

 

3,938,000

 

3,056

 

 

 

 

 

3,738

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.

 

(a)1,443,000

 

1,965

 

MediaTek, Inc.

 

246,300

 

3,837

 

Siliconware Precision Industries Co.

 

670,000

 

1,423

 

 

 

 

 

7,225

 

 

 

 

 

37,959

 

Turkey (1.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

Beverages

 

 

 

 

 

Coca-Cola Icecek Uretim A.S.

 

85,674

 

646

 

Commercial Banks

 

 

 

 

 

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.

 

702,897

 

3,936

 

Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi A.S.

 

(a)6

 

@—

 

 

 

 

 

3,936

 

Food & Staples Retailing

 

 

 

 

 

BIM Birlesik Magazalar A.S.

 

44,730

 

$

2,965

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

Aksigorta A.S.

 

274,900

 

1,655

 

 

 

 

 

9,202

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $360,986)

 

 

 

538,040

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

India (0.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

Morgan Stanley Growth Fund

 

(e)3,588,793

 

4,161

 

Romania (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

SIF Banat Crisana S.A.

 

73,000

 

123

 

SIF Moldova S.A.

 

139,500

 

224

 

SIF Transilvania S.A.

 

(a)156,000

 

201

 

SIF Muntenia S.A.

 

66,900

 

82

 

SIF Oltenia S.A.

 

122,000

 

227

 

 

 

 

 

857

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $1,515)

 

 

 

5,018

 

 

 

 

Face

 

 

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

(000)

 

 

 

DEBT INSTRUMENTS (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

India (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Metals & Mining

 

 

 

 

 

Shri Ishar Alloy Steels Ltd. Zero Coupon, (expired maturity)
(Cost $409)

 

 

INR

(b)(d)581

 

@—

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

United States (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Company

 

 

 

 

 

Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Money Market Portfolio— Institutional Class
(Cost $19,092)

 

(e)19,092,190

 

19,092

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (102.9%)
(Cost $382,002)

 

 

 

562,150

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-2.9%)

 

 

 

(15,781

)

NET ASSETS (100%)

 

 

 

$

546,369

 

 


(a)

 

Non-income producing.

(b)

 

Security was valued at fair value — At June 30, 2007, the Fund held $7,559,000 of fair valued securities, representing 1.4% of net assets.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

(c)

 

144A securities — Certain conditions for public sale may exist. Unless otherwise noted, these securities are deemed to be liquid.

(d)

 

Security has been deemed illiquid at June 30, 2007.

(e)

 

See Note G to the financial statements regarding investments in Morgan Stanley Growth Fund and Morgan Stanley Institutional Money Market Portfolio — Institutional Class.

@

 

Value is less than $500.

ADR

 

American Depositary Receipt

GDR

 

Global Depositary Receipt

INR

 

Indian Rupee

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contract Information:

 

 

 

 

 

The Fund had the following foreign currency exchange contract(s) open at period end:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net

 

Currency

 

 

 

 

 

In

 

 

 

Unrealized

 

to

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange

 

 

 

Appreciation

 

Deliver

 

Value 

 

Settlement

 

For

 

Value

 

(Depreciation)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Date

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

BRL

 

3,123

 

$

1,619

 

7/3/07

 

USD

 

1,616

 

$

1,616

 

$

(3

)

CZK

 

13,400

 

631

 

7/2/07

 

USD

 

630

 

630

 

(1

)

CZK

 

3,313

 

156

 

7/3/07

 

USD

 

155

 

155

 

(1

)

CZK

 

15,625

 

736

 

7/9/07

 

USD

 

736

 

736

 

@—

 

EUR

 

1,160

 

1,570

 

7/2/07

 

USD

 

1,559

 

1,559

 

(11

)

HUF

 

114,309

 

626

 

7/2/07

 

USD

 

620

 

620

 

(6

)

IDR

 

834,723

 

92

 

7/2/07

 

USD

 

92

 

92

 

@—

 

MAD

 

1,384

 

167

 

7/3/07

 

USD

 

167

 

167

 

@—

 

MXN

 

14,221

 

1,317

 

7/2/07

 

USD

 

1,318

 

1,318

 

1

 

PLN

 

2,978

 

1,069

 

7/2/07

 

USD

 

1,060

 

1,060

 

(9

)

PLN

 

727

 

261

 

7/3/07

 

USD

 

260

 

260

 

(1

)

PLN

 

394

 

141

 

7/5/07

 

USD

 

141

 

141

 

@—

 

TRY

 

103

 

78

 

7/2/07

 

USD

 

78

 

78

 

@—

 

USD

 

14

 

14

 

7/2/07

 

MYR

 

47

 

14

 

@—

 

USD

 

34

 

34

 

7/3/07

 

PLN

 

95

 

34

 

@—

 

USD

 

253

 

253

 

7/3/07

 

RON

 

594

 

257

 

4

 

USD

 

596

 

596

 

7/3/07

 

RON

 

1,375

 

596

 

@—

 

ZAR

 

20,941

 

2,962

 

7/5/07

 

USD

 

2,910

 

2,910

 

(52

)

ZAR

 

81,023

 

11,399

 

8/16/07

 

USD

 

11,577

 

11,577

 

178

 

 

 

 

 

$

23,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

23,820

 

$

99

 

 


BRL

Brazilian Real

CZK

Czech Replublic Krona

EUR

Euro

HUF

Hungarian Forint

IDR

Indonesian Rupiah

MAD

Moroccan Dirham

MXN

Mexican Peso

MYR

Malaysian Ringgit

PLN

Polish Zloty

RON

New Romanian Lei

TRY

Turkish Lira

USD

United States Dollar

ZAR

South African Rand

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Fund’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 


*   Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

(000)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $362,244)

 

$

538,897

 

Investments in Securities of Affiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $19,758)

 

23,253

 

Cash

 

995

 

Receivable for Investments Sold

 

28,818

 

Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $2,973)

 

2,974

 

Dividends Receivable

 

1,004

 

Tax Reclaims Receivable

 

408

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

183

 

Interest Receivable

 

20

 

Receivable from Affiliate

 

1

 

Other Assets

 

27

 

Total Assets

 

596,580

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

Payable For:

 

 

 

Dividends Declared

 

42,888

 

Investments Purchased

 

6,036

 

Investment Advisory Fees

 

604

 

Country Tax Expense

 

309

 

Custodian Fees

 

124

 

Administration Fees

 

14

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

 

7

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

84

 

Other Liabilities

 

145

 

Total Liabilities

 

50,211

 

Net Assets

 

 

 

  Applicable to 17,823,287 Issued and Outstanding $0.01 Par Value Shares (100,000,000 Shares Authorized)

 

$

546,369

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

30.65

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

$

178

 

Paid-in Capital

 

281,914

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

 

(2,414

)

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

85,220

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Translations (Net of $355 Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax)

 

181,471

 

Net Assets

 

$

546,369

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

11



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Operations

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

(000)

 

Investment Income

 

 

 

Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of $306 of Foreign Taxes Withheld)

 

$

4,793

 

Interest form Security of Affiliated Issuer

 

74

 

Interest from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers

 

59

 

Total Investment Income

 

4,926

 

Expenses

 

 

 

Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

3,284

 

Custodian Fees (Note D)

 

281

 

Administration Fees (Note C)

 

210

 

Professional Fees

 

79

 

Stockholder Reporting Expenses

 

23

 

Stockholder Servicing Agent Fees

 

9

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

 

7

 

Other Expenses

 

29

 

Total Expenses

 

3,922

 

Waiver of Administration Fees (Note C)

 

(134

)

Expense Offset (Note D)

 

(2

)

Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliated Cash Sweep (Note G)

 

(2

)

Net Expenses

 

3,784

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

1,142

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

Investments from Unaffiliated Issuers (Net of Country Taxes of $40)

 

87,163

 

Investments from Affiliated Issuers

 

285

 

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

(1,348

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

86,100

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

Investments (Net of Increase in Deferred Capital Gain Country Tax Accruals of $355)

 

(2,386

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

754

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

(1,632

)

Total Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

84,468

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

85,610

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

12



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

1,142

 

$

2,062

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

86,100

 

118,716

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

(1,632

)

38,921

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

85,610

 

159,699

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

(4,253

)

Net Realized Gains

 

(42,888

)

(93,330

)

Total Distributions

 

(42,888

)

(97,583

)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

Repurchase of Shares (9,838 and 39,315 shares, respectively)

 

(273

)

(930

)

Total Increase (Decrease)

 

42,449

 

61,186

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

503,920

 

442,734

 

End of Period (Including Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment  Income of $(2,414) and $(3,556), respectively) 

 

$

546,369 

 

$

503,920

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

13



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

28.26

 

$

24.77

 

$

19.48

 

$

15.67

 

$

10.08

 

$

10.68

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.06

 

0.12

 

0.22

 

0.19

 

0.14

 

0.03

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

4.74

 

8.83

 

6.46

 

3.70

 

5.58

 

(0.65

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

4.80

 

8.95

 

6.68

 

3.89

 

5.72

 

(0.62

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

(0.24

)

(0.37

)

(0.09

)

(0.17

)

(0.01

)

Net Realized Gain

 

(2.41

)

(5.23

)

(1.03

)

 

 

 

Total Distributions

 

(2.41

)

(5.47

)

(1.40

)

(0.09

)

(0.17

)

(0.01

)

Anti-Dilutive Effect of Share Repurchase Program

 

0.00

#

0.01

 

0.01

 

0.01

 

0.04

 

0.03

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

30.65

 

$

28.26

 

$

24.77

 

$

19.48

 

$

15.67

 

$

10.08

 

Per Share Market Value, End of Period

 

$

27.20

 

$

26.83

 

$

21.92

 

$

17.57

 

$

14.71

 

$

8.34

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Market Value

 

9.90

%**

49.55

%

31.97

%

20.11

%

78.24

%

(3.28

)%

Net Asset Value (1)

 

17.18

%**

39.50

%

34.44

%

25.07

%

57.02

%

(5.49

)%

RATIOS, SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

546,369

 

$

503,920

 

$

442,734

 

$

348,934

 

$

282,096

 

$

186,568

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)

 

1.44

%*

1.50

%

1.50

%

1.53

%

1.67

%

1.75

%

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets(2)

 

0.43

%*

0.41

%

1.02

%

1.15

%

1.17

%

0.23

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

50

%**

72

%

54

%

57

%

83

%

75

%

 


(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios Before Expenses Waived by Administrator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.49

%*

1.55

%

1.55

%

1.54

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

0.38

%*

0.36

%

0.97

%

1.14

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

 


(1)

 

Total investment return based on net asset value per share reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each period, and assumes dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. This percentage is not an indication of the performance of a stockholder’s investment in the Fund based on market value due to differences between the market price of the stock and the net asset value per share of the Fund.

 

Per share amounts are based on average shares outstanding.

#

 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

*

 

Annualized

**

 

Not Annualized

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) was incorporated on August 27, 1991 and is registered as a diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities.

 

A.              Accounting Policies:   The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Such policies are consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. U.S. generally accepted accounting principles may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

1.                Security Valuation:    Securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued at their closing price. Unlisted securities and listed securities not traded on the valuation date for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers. Equity securities listed on a U.S. exchange are valued at the latest quoted sales price on the valuation date. Equity securities listed or traded on NASDAQ, for which market quotations are available, are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Debt securities purchased with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, if it approximates value.

 

All other securities and investments for which market values are not readily available, including restricted securities, and those securities for which it is inappropriate to determine prices in accordance with the aforementioned procedures, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors (the “Directors”), although the actual calculations may be done by others. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer’s financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.

 

Most foreign markets close before the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Occasionally, developments that could affect the closing prices of securities and other assets may occur between the times at which valuations of such     securities are determined (that is, close of the foreign market on which the securities trade) and the close of business on the NYSE. If these developments are expected to materially affect the value of the securities, the valuations may be adjusted to reflect the estimated fair value as of the close of the NYSE, as determined in good faith under procedures established by the Directors.

 

2.                Repurchase Agreements:    The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends excess cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities (collateral), with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine the adequacy of the collateral. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

 

3.                Foreign Currency Translation:    The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the bid and asked prices of such currencies against U.S. dollars last quoted by a major bank as follows:

 

                investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date;

 

                investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rates of exchange on the dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) due to securities transactions

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from sales and maturities of foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The change in net unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency translations for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.

 

A substantial portion of the Fund’s net assets consist of securities of issuers located in emerging markets or which are denominated in foreign currencies. Changes in currency exchange rates will affect the value of and investment income from such securities. Emerging market securities are often subject to greater price volatility, limited capitalization and liquidity, and higher rates of inflation than U.S. securities. In addition, emerging market issuers may be subject to substantial governmental involvement in the economy and greater social, economic and political uncertainty. Such securities may be concentrated in a limited number of countries and regions and may vary throughout the year. Accordingly, the price which the Fund may realize upon sale of securities in such markets may not be equal to its value as presented in the financial statements.

 

Prior governmental approval for foreign investments may be required under certain circumstances in some countries, and the extent of foreign investments in domestic companies may be subject to limitation in other countries. Foreign ownership limitations also may be imposed by the charters of individual companies to prevent, among other concerns, violations of foreign investment limitations. As a result, an additional class of shares (identified as “Foreign” in the Portfolio of Investments) may be created and offered for investment. The “local” and “foreign shares” market values may differ. In the absence of trading of the foreign shares in such markets, the Fund values the foreign shares at the closing exchange price of the local shares. Such securities, if any, are identified as fair valued in the Portfolio of Investments.

 

4.                Foreign Real Estate Companies:    The Fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in foreign real estate companies. Foreign real estate companies pool investor funds for investments primarily in commercial real estate properties. They may also include among other businesses, real estate developers, brokers and operating companies whose products and services are significantly related to the real estate industry such as building suppliers and mortgage lenders.

 

5.                Derivatives:    The Fund may use derivatives to achieve its investment objectives. The Fund may engage in transactions in futures contracts on foreign currencies, stock indices, as well as in options, swaps and structured products. Consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies, the Fund may use derivatives for non-hedging as well as hedging purposes.

 

Following is a description of derivative instruments that the Fund has utilized and their associated risks:

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:   The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts generally to attempt to protect securities and related receivables and payables against changes in future foreign exchange rates and, in certain situations, to gain exposure to a foreign currency. A foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as unrealized gain or loss. The Fund records realized gains or losses when the contract is closed equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risk may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and is generally limited to the amount of unrealized gain on the contracts, if any, at the date of default. Risks may also arise from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

6.                New Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,

 

16



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”(“SFAS 159”), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 permits entities to elect to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The fair value option may be applied instrument by instrument, is irrevocable and is applied only to entire instruments and not to portions of instruments. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures.

 

7.                Other:    Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost basis. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. Dividend income and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date, (except for certain dividends that may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes.

 

B.            Investment Advisory Fees:    Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the “Adviser” or “MS Investment Management”) provides investment advisory services to the Fund under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”). Under the Agreement, the Adviser is paid a fee computed weekly and payable monthly at an annual rate of 1.25% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets.

 

The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company (the “Sub-Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Sub-Adviser, subject to the control and supervision of the Fund, its Officers, Directors and the Adviser, and in accordance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Fund, makes certain day-to-day investment decisions and places certain purchase and sale orders. The Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser

on a monthly basis a portion of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the Fund.

 

C.            Administration Fees: MS Investment Management also serves as Administrator to the Fund pursuant to an Administration Agreement. Under the Administration Agreement, the administration fee is 0.08% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. MS Investment Management has agreed to limit the administration fee so that it will be no greater than the previous administration fee of 0.02435% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets plus $24,000 per annum. This waiver is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, $134,000 of administration fees were waived pursuant to this arrangement. Under a sub-administration agreement between the Administrator and JPMorgan Investor Services Co. (“JPMIS”), a corporate affiliate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMIS provides certain administrative services to the Fund. For such services, the Administrator pays JPMIS a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund. An employee of JPMIS is an officer of the Fund. Administration costs (including out-of-pocket expenses) incurred in the ordinary course of providing services under the administration agreement, except pricing services and extraordinary expenses, are covered under the administration fee.

 

D.            Custodian Fees:     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) serves as Custodian for the Fund. The Custodian holds cash, securities, and other assets of the Fund as required by the 1940 Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its Custodian whereby credits realized on uninvested cash balances were used to offset a portion of the Fund’s expenses. These custodian credits are shown as “Expense Offset” on the Statement of Operations.

 

E.              Federal Income Taxes:    It is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.

 

The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/ or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation as such income and/or gains are earned. The Fund adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting

 

17



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Interpretation number 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on June 30, 2007. As of June 30, 2007, this did not result in an impact to the Fund’s financial statements.

 

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2006 and 2005 were as follows:

 

2006 Distributions
Paid From:
(000)

 

2005 Distributions
Paid From:
(000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term

 

 

 

Long-term

 

Ordinary

 

Capital

 

Ordinary

 

Capital

 

Income

 

Gain

 

Income

 

Gain

 

$

4,253

 

$

93,330

 

$

6,150

 

$

18,822

 

 

The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid by the Fund are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These book/tax differences are considered either temporary or permanent in nature.

 

Temporary differences are attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.

 

Permanent differences, primarily due to differing treatments of gains (losses) related to foreign currency transactions, distribution reclasses, foreign capital gain tax and gains on certain equity securities designated as issued by passive foreign invement companies, resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2006:

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Undistributed

 

 

 

 

 

(Distributions in

 

 

 

 

 

Excess of) Net

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Investment

 

Net Realized

 

Paid-in

 

Income (Loss)

 

Gain (Loss)

 

Capital

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

$

1,389

 

$

(1,389

)

$

 

 

At December 31, 2006, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed

 

Undistributed

 

Ordinary Income

 

Long-term Capital Gain

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,743

 

$

41,143

 

 

At June 30, 2007, the U.S. Federal income tax cost basis of investments was $382,002,000 and, accordingly, net unrealized appreciation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes was $180,148,000 of which $185,953,000 related to appreciated securities and $5,805,000 related to depreciated securities.

 

Net capital, currency and passive foreign investment company losses incurred after October 31, and within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund deferred to January 3, 2007, for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, post-October currency losses of $1,045,000.

 

F.              Contractual Obligations:    The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

G.            Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates:    The Fund invests in Morgan Stanley Growth Fund, a closed-end management investment company advised by an affiliate of the Adviser. The Morgan Stanley Growth Fund was acquired at a cost of $665,833. As of June 30, 2007, there were no income distributions earned by the Fund. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund had no purchases and sold 304,000 shares of the security for a gain of 282,320.

 

The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Money Market Portfolio (the “Liquidity Fund”), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Investment Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to the advisory and administration fees paid by the Liquidity Fund with respect to assets invested by the Fund in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, advisory fees paid were reduced by $2,000 relating to the Fund’s investment in the Liquidity Fund. Income distributions earned by the Fund are recorded as interest from affiliates in the Statement of Operations and totaled $74,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, cost of purchases and sales in the Liquidity Fund were $48,801,000 and $29,709,000, respectively.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund made purchases and sales totaling $260,594,000 and $304,710,000, respectively, of investment securities other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments. There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities.

 

18



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund incurred $4,721 of brokerage commissions with Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated, an affiliate of the Adviser.

 

Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund paid $209 in brokerage commissions to China International Capital Corporation (Hong Kong) Limited (CICC), an affiliated broker/dealer.

 

H.              Other:    On July 30, 1998, the Fund commenced a share repurchase program for purposes of enhancing stockholder value and reducing the discount at which the Fund’s shares traded from their net asset value. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund repurchased 9,838 of its shares at an average discount of 10.97% from net asset value per share. Since the inception of the program, the Fund has repurchased 5,001,063 of its shares at an average discount of 19.37% from net asset value per share. The Fund expects to continue to repurchase its outstanding shares at such time and in such amounts as it believes will further the accomplishment of the foregoing objectives, subject to review by the Directors.

 

On June 19, 2007, the Officers of the Fund, pursuant to authority granted by the Directors, declared a distribution of $2.4063 per share, derived from realized gains, payable on July 13, 2007, to stockholders of record on June 29, 2007.

 

I.                 Supplemental Proxy Information:  On June 19, 2007, an annual meeting of the Fund’s stockholders was held for the purpose of voting on the following matter, the results of which were as follows:

 

Election of Directors by all stockholders:

 

 

 

For

 

Withhold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank L. Bowman

 

13,047,461

 

886,213

 

James F. Higgins

 

13,049,743

 

883,931

 

Manuel H. Johnson

 

13,049,782

 

883,892

 

 

 

J.              Subsequent Event:  On July 1, 2007, the Stockholder Servicing Agent changed from American Stock Transfer & Trust Company to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Requests for information or any correspondence concerning the Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan after July 1, 2007 should be directed to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. P.O. Box 43010, Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3010, 1 (800) 231-2608.

 

For More Information About Portfolio Holdings

 

The Fund provides a complete schedule of portfolio holdings in its semi-annual and annual reports within 60 days of the end of the Fund’s second and fourth fiscal quarters. The semi-annual reports and the annual reports are filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-CSRS and Form N-CSR, respectively. Morgan Stanley also delivers the semi-annual and annual reports to Fund stockholders and makes these reports available on its public website, www.morganstanley.com. Each Morgan Stanley fund also files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the Fund’s first and third fiscal quarters on Form N-Q. Morgan Stanley does not deliver the reports for the first and third fiscal quarters to stockholders, nor are the reports posted to the Morgan Stanley public website. You may, however, obtain the Form N-Q filings (as well as the Form N-CSR and N-CSRS filings) by accessing the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy them at the SEC’s public reference room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1(800) SEC-0330. You can also request copies of these materials, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the SEC’s
e-mail address (publicinfo@sec.gov) or by writing the public reference section of the SEC, Washington, DC 20549-0102.

 

In addition to filing a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC each fiscal quarter, the Fund makes portfolio holdings information available by periodically providing the information on its public website, www.morganstanley.com/im.

 

The Fund provides a complete schedule of portfolio holdings on the public website on a calendar-quarter basis approximately 31 calendar days after the close of the calendar quarter. The Fund also provides Top 10 holdings information on the public website approximately 15 business days following the end of each month. You may obtain copies of the Fund’s monthly or calendar-quarter website postings, by calling 1(800) 231-2608.

 

Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures and Proxy Voting Record

 

A copy of (1) the Fund’s policies and procedures with respect to the voting of proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities; and (2) how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1 (800) 548-7786 or by visiting our website at www.morganstanley.com/im. This information is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s web site at www.sec.gov.

 

19



 

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan

 

Pursuant to the Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”), each stockholder will be deemed to have elected, unless American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the “Plan Agent”) is otherwise instructed by the stockholder in writing, to have all distributions automatically reinvested in Fund shares. Participants in the Plan have the option of making additional voluntary cash payments to the Plan Agent, annually, in any amount from $100 to $3,000, for investment in Fund shares.

 

Dividend and capital gain distributions will be reinvested on the reinvestment date in full and fractional shares. If the market price per share equals or exceeds net asset value per share on the reinvestment date, the Fund will issue shares to participants at net asset value or, if net asset value is less than 95% of the market price on the reinvestment date, shares will be issued at 95% of the market price. If net asset value exceeds the market price on the reinvestment date, participants will receive shares valued at market price. The Fund may purchase shares of its Common Stock in the open market in connection with dividend reinvestment requirements at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Should the Fund declare a dividend or capital gain distribution payable only in cash, the Plan Agent will purchase Fund shares for participants in the open market as agent for the participants.

 

The Plan Agent’s fees for the reinvestment of dividends and distributions will be paid by the Fund. However, each participant’s account will be charged a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred on any open market purchases effected on such participant’s behalf. A participant will also pay brokerage commissions incurred on purchases made by voluntary cash payments. Although stockholders in the Plan may receive no cash distributions, participation in the Plan will not relieve participants of any income tax which may be payable on such dividends or distributions.

 

In the case of stockholders, such as banks, brokers or nominees, that hold shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Plan Agent will administer the Plan on the basis of the number of shares certified from time to time by the stockholder as representing the total amount registered in the stockholder’s name and held for the account of beneficial owners who are participating in the Plan.

 

Stockholders who do not wish to have distributions automatically reinvested should notify the Plan Agent in writing. There is no penalty for non-participation or withdrawal from the Plan, and stockholders who have previously withdrawn from the Plan may rejoin at any time. Requests for additional information or any correspondence concerning the Plan should be directed to the Plan Agent at:

 

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan
59 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10030

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

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The following Policy applies to current and former individual investors in Morgan Stanley Institutional closed end funds. This Policy is not applicable to partnerships, corporations, trusts or other non-individual clients or account holders. Please note that we may amend this Policy at any time, and will inform you of any changes to this Policy as required by law.

 

We Respect Your Privacy

 

We appreciate that you have provided us with your personal financial information. We strive to maintain the privacy of such information while we help you achieve your financial objectives. This Policy describes what non-public personal information we collect about you, why we collect it, and when we may share it with others. We hope this Policy will help you understand how we collect and share non-public personal information that we gather about you. Throughout this Policy, we refer to the non-public information that personally identifies you or your accounts as “personal information.”

 

1. What Personal Information Do We Collect About You?

 

To serve you better and manage our business, it is important that we collect and maintain accurate information about you. We may obtain this information from applications and other forms you submit to us, from your dealings with us, from consumer reporting agencies, from our Web sites and from third parties and other sources.

 

For example:

 

          We may collect information such as your name, address, e-mail address, telephone/fax numbers, assets, income and investment objectives through applications and other forms you submit to us.

 

          We may obtain information about account balances, your use of account(s) and the types of products and services you prefer to receive from us through your dealings and transactions with us and other sources.

 

          We may obtain information about your creditworthiness and credit history from consumer reporting agencies.

 

          We may collect background information from and through third-party vendors to verify representations you have made and to comply with various regulatory requirements.

 

          If you interact with us through our public and private Web sites, we may collect information that you provide directly through online communications (such as an e-mail address). We may also collect information about your Internet service provider, your domain name, your computer’s operating system and Web browser, your use of our Web sites and your product and service preferences, through the use of “cookies.” “Cookies” recognize your computer each time you return to one of our sites, and help to improve our sites’ content and personalize your experience on our sites by, for example, suggesting offerings that may interest you. Please consult the Terms of Use of these sites for more details on our use of cookies.

 

2. When Do We Disclose Personal Information We Collect About You?

 

To provide you with the products and services you request, to serve you better and to manage our business, we may disclose personal information we collect about you to our affiliated companies and to non-affiliated third parties as required or permitted by law.

 

A. Information We Disclose to Our Affiliated Companies. We do not disclose personal information that we collect about you to our affiliated companies except to enable them to provide services on our behalf or as otherwise required or permitted by law.

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

Morgan Stanley Institutional Closed End Funds
An Important Notice Concerning Our
U.S. Privacy Policy (cont’d)

 

B. Information We Disclose to Third Parties. We do not disclose personal information that we collect about you to nonaffiliated third parties except to enable them to provide services on our behalf, to perform joint marketing agreements with other financial institutions, or as otherwise required or permitted by law. For example, some instances where we may disclose information about you to nonaffiliated third parties include: for servicing and processing transactions, to offer our own products and services, to protect against fraud, for institutional risk control, to respond to judicial process or to perform services on our behalf. When we share personal information with these companies, they are required to limit their use of personal information to the particular purpose for which it was shared and they are not allowed to share personal information with others except to fulfill that limited purpose.

 

3. How Do We Protect the Security and Confidentiality of Personal Information We Collect About You?

 

We maintain physical, electronic and procedural security measures to help safeguard the personal information we collect about you. We have internal policies governing the proper handling of client information. Third parties that provide support or marketing services on our behalf may also receive personal information, and we require them to adhere to confidentiality standards with respect to such information.

 

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

Directors

 

 

 

Michael E. Nugent

 

 

 

Frank L. Bowman

 

 

 

Michael Bozic

 

 

 

Kathleen A. Dennis

 

 

 

James F. Higgins

 

 

 

Dr. Manuel H. Johnson

 

 

 

Joseph J. Kearns

 

 

 

Michael F. Klein

 

 

 

W. Allen Reed

 

 

 

Fergus Reid

 

 

 

Officers

 

 

 

Michael E. Nugent

 

Chairman of the Board and
Director

 

 

 

Ronald E. Robison

 

President and Principal
Executive Officer

 

 

 

J. David Germany

 

Vice President

 

 

 

Dennis F. Shea

 

Vice President

 

 

 

Amy R. Doberman

 

Vice President

 

 

 

Stefanie V. Chang Yu

 

Vice President

 

 

 

James W. Garrett

 

Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer

 

 

 

Carsten Otto

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

 

 

Thomas A. Perugini

 

Assistant Treasurer

 

 

 

Mary E. Mullin

 

Secretary

 

 

Investment Adviser and Administrator

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

522 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York 10036

 

Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

270 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10017

 

Stockholder Servicing Agent

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company

59 Maiden Lane

New York, New York 10030

 

Legal Counsel

Clifford Chance US LLP

31 West 52nd Street

New York, New York 10019-6131

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

 

For additional Fund information, including the Fund’s net asset value per share and information regarding the investments comprising the Fund’s portfolio, please call 1(800) 231-2608 or visit our website at www.morganstanley.com/im.

 

© 2007 Morgan Stanley

 

 

 

CERNESAN   IU07-02998I-Y06/07

 

 



 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

 

Refer to Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Applicable only to annual reports filed by closed-end funds.

 

Item 9. Closed-End Fund Repurchases

 

  Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL NUMBER OF

 

MAXIMUM NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARES PURCHASED

 

OF SHARES THAT MAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AS

 

YET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART OF PUBLICLY

 

BE PURCHASED UNDER

 

 

 

TOTAL NUMBER OF

 

AVERAGE PRICE

 

ANNOUNCED PLANS

 

THE PLANS OR

 

Period

 

SHARES PURCHASED

 

PAID PER SHARE

 

OR PROGRAMS

 

PROGRAMS

 

January

 

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

February

 

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

March

 

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

April

 

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

May

 

9,838

 

$

27.75

 

9,838

 

Unlimited

 

June

 

 

 

 

Unlimited

 

 

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*  The Share Repurchase Program commenced on 7/30/1998.
The Fund expects to continue to repurchase its outstanding shares at such time and in such amounts as it believes will further the accomplishment of the foregoing objectives, subject to review by the Board of Directors.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)  The Fund’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded  that the Fund’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Fund in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, based upon such officers’ evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.

 

(b)  There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period that has materially affected, or is reasonably  likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits

 

(a) Code of Ethics - Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant are attached hereto as part of EX-99.CERT.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

(Registrant)

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Ronald E. Robison

 

Name:

Ronald E. Robison

Title:

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

August 9, 2007

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By:

/s/ Ronald E. Robison

 

Name:

Ronald E. Robison

Title:

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

August 9, 2007

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ James W. Garrett

 

Name:

James W. Garrett

Title:

Principal Financial Officer

Date:

August 9, 2007