SCHEDULE: Morgan Stanley Reduces Stake in Golar LNG Below 5% Threshold

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Beneficial Ownership Report 8 July 2025 4:43 PM

Morgan Stanley has reported a reduction in its beneficial ownership of Golar LNG Ltd. common shares to 2.4%, falling below the 5% threshold.

Worse than expectedMorgan Stanley's beneficial ownership of Golar LNG Ltd. common shares decreased to 2.4%, falling below the 5% threshold, which is generally perceived as a negative signal by the market due to a reduction in a significant institutional holding.

Summary

Morgan Stanley, a Delaware-based entity, is the reporting person for this Schedule 13G amendment.
Golar LNG Ltd., with principal executive offices in Hamilton, D0, 11, is the issuer of the common shares.
As of June 30, 2025, Morgan Stanley's aggregate beneficial ownership of Golar LNG Ltd. common shares is 2,531,820.
This ownership represents 2.4% of the class of Golar LNG Ltd. common shares.
Morgan Stanley has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of Golar LNG Ltd.'s common shares.
Morgan Stanley holds shared voting power over 2,265,719 shares and shared dispositive power over 2,531,820 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: Morgan Stanley's reduction of its stake in Golar LNG Ltd. below 5% indicates a decreased investment position by a major financial institution, which is typically viewed as a slightly negative development for the issuer's stock.

Negatives

Morgan Stanley has reduced its beneficial ownership in Golar LNG Ltd. to 2.4%, indicating a decreased investment position by a major financial institution.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided regarding Golar LNG Ltd.'s future performance or Morgan Stanley's future investment intentions.

Management Comments

Morgan Stanley certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a change in institutional investment in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping sector, as a major financial institution like Morgan Stanley has reduced its stake in Golar LNG Ltd. Such changes can sometimes signal shifts in investor sentiment or strategy concerning the sector or specific companies within it.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders of Golar LNG Ltd. may react to the news of a major institutional investor reducing its stake, potentially influencing market perception and share price.

Key Dates

Date	Description
06/30/2025	Date of event which required the filing of this statement, as Morgan Stanley ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities.
07/08/2025	Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1.

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Keywords

Golar LNG, Morgan Stanley, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, stake reduction, common shares, institutional ownership

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