UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of May 2024
 
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-38455
 
MorphoSys AG
 
Semmelweisstrasse 7
82152 Planegg
Germany
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨






On May 16, 2024, MorphoSys AG (the “Company”) published three notifications of major holdings from Morgan Stanley and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.


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SIGNATURES

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

    MORPHOSYS AG (Registrant)

Date: May 16, 2024         
    By:    /s/ i.A. Inge Altinger-Ralle
        Name: Inge Altinger-Ralle
        Title:    Specialist Corporate Publishing
    

    By:    /s/ i.A. Robert Mayer    
        Name: Robert Mayer
        Title:    Director Investor Relations


Voting Rights Announcements | 16 May 2024 16:00 MorphoSys AG MorphoSys AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 16.05.2024 / 16:00 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer 2. Reason for notification MorphoSys AG MorphoSys AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution Name: MorphoSys AG Street: Semmelweisstr. 7 Postal code: 82152 City: Planegg Germany Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 529900493806K77LRE72 X Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights   Acquisition/disposal of instruments   Change of breakdown of voting rights X Other reason: voluntary group notification with triggered threshold on subsidiary level

 
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation 4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached: 6. Total positions 7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG) b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG Legal entity: Morgan Stanley City of registered office, country: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America (USA) Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc 09 May 2024   % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.) % of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2) Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.) Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG New 4.15 % 7.36 % 11.51 % 37716423 Previous notification 4.76 % 5.92 % 10.68 % / ISIN Absolute In %   Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) DE0006632003 0 1564792 0.00 % 4.15 % Total 1564792 4.15 % Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %

 
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG 8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation Right of recall over securities lending agreements at any time at any time 635668 1.69 %     Total 635668 1.69 % Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Equity Put Option 19.12.2025 at any time Physical 2000000 5.30 % Retail Structured Product 28.03.2067 at any time Cash 1 0.00 % Equity Swap From 06.09.2024 to 13.07.2026 at any time Cash 141510 0.38 %       Total 2141511 5.68 %   Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.). X Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity: Name % of voting rights (if at least 3% or more) % of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more) Total of both (if at least 5% or more) Morgan Stanley % % %

 
Morgan Stanley Capital Management, LLC % % % Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, LLC % % % Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC % % % - % % % Morgan Stanley % % % Morgan Stanley Capital Management, LLC % % % Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC % % % - % % % Morgan Stanley % % % Morgan Stanley International Holdings Inc. % % % Morgan Stanley International Limited % % % Morgan Stanley Investments (UK) % % % Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc 3.08 % 5.52 % 8.60 % - % % % Morgan Stanley % % % Morgan Stanley Capital Management, LLC % % %

 
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting: 10. Other explanatory remarks: Date 16.05.2024 CET/CEST The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.eqs-news.com Language: English Company: MorphoSys AG Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC % % % Prime Dealer Services Corp. % % % - % % % Morgan Stanley % % % Morgan Stanley Capital Management, LLC % % % Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC % % % Proportion of voting rights Proportion of instruments Total of both % % %   15 May 2024

 
Semmelweisstr. 7 82152 Planegg Germany Internet: www.morphosys.com   End of News EQS News Service

 
Voting Rights Announcements | 16 May 2024 16:01 MorphoSys AG MorphoSys AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 16.05.2024 / 16:01 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer 2. Reason for notification 3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation MorphoSys AG MorphoSys AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution Name: MorphoSys AG Street: Semmelweisstr. 7 Postal code: 82152 City: Planegg Germany Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 529900493806K77LRE72   Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights X Acquisition/disposal of instruments   Change of breakdown of voting rights   Other reason:

 
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached: 6. Total positions 7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG) b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG Legal entity: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. City of registered office, country: Wilmington, DE, United States of America (USA)   09 May 2024   % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.) % of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2) Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.) Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG New 2.78 % 7.93 % 10.71 % 37716423 Previous notification 1.03 % 14.14 % 15.17 % / ISIN Absolute In %   Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) DE0006632003 0 1042508 0.00 % 2.76 % US6177602025 0 6270 0.00 % 0.02 % Total 1048778 2.78 % Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Right To Recall Open 881320 2.34 % Right Of Use Open 681730 1.81 %

 
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG 8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation Convertible Bond 16.10.2025 329804 0.87 %     Total 1892854 5.02 % Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Swap 02.05.2034 Cash 127470 0.34 % Call Warrant 31.12.2030 Cash 68752 0.18 % Put Option 19.12.2025 Physical 900000 2.39 %       Total 1096222 2.91 %   Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.). X Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity: Name % of voting rights (if at least 3% or more) % of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more) Total of both (if at least 5% or more) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % GSAM Holdings LLC % % % Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. % % % - % % %

 
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs (UK) L.L.C. % % % Goldman Sachs Group UK Limited % % % Goldman Sachs International Bank % % % - % % % The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs Bank USA % % % Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE % % % - % % % The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Folio Financial, Inc. % % % Folio Investments, Inc. % % % - % % % The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC % % % - % % % The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs (UK) L.L.C. % % % Goldman Sachs % % %

 
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting: 10. Other explanatory remarks: Date 16.05.2024 CET/CEST The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.eqs-news.com Language: English Company: MorphoSys AG Semmelweisstr. 7 82152 Planegg Germany Internet: www.morphosys.com   End of News EQS News Service Group UK Limited Goldman Sachs International % % 6.14 % Proportion of voting rights Proportion of instruments Total of both % % %   15 May 2024

 

 
Voting Rights Announcements | 16 May 2024 16:02 MorphoSys AG MorphoSys AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 16.05.2024 / 16:02 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Notification of Major Holdings 1. Details of issuer 2. Reason for notification 3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation MorphoSys AG MorphoSys AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution Name: MorphoSys AG Street: Semmelweisstr. 7 Postal code: 82152 City: Planegg Germany Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 529900493806K77LRE72 X Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights   Acquisition/disposal of instruments   Change of breakdown of voting rights   Other reason:

 
4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. 5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached: 6. Total positions 7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG) b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG Legal entity: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. City of registered office, country: Wilmington, DE, United States of America (USA)   10 May 2024   % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.) % of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2) Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.) Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG New 3.25 % 8.39 % 11.64 % 37716423 Previous notification 2.78 % 7.93 % 10.71 % / ISIN Absolute In %   Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) DE0006632003 0 1220574 0.00 % 3.24 % US6177602025 0 6263 0.00 % 0.02 % Total 1226837 3.25 % Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Right To Recall Open 883308 2.34 % Right Of Use Open 847948 2.25 %

 
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG 8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation Convertible Bond 16.10.2025 342236 0.91 %     Total 2073492 5.50 % Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % Swap 03.04.2034 Cash 122728 0.33 % Call Warrant 31.12.2030 Cash 68595 0.18 % Put Option 19.12.2025 Physical 900000 2.39 %       Total 1091322 2.89 %   Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.). X Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity: Name % of voting rights (if at least 3% or more) % of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more) Total of both (if at least 5% or more) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % GSAM Holdings LLC % % % Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. % % % - % % %

 
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs (UK) L.L.C. % % % Goldman Sachs Group UK Limited % % % Goldman Sachs International Bank % % % - % % % The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs Bank USA % % % Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE % % % - % % % The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC % % % - % % % The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. % % % Goldman Sachs (UK) L.L.C. % % % Goldman Sachs Group UK Limited % % % Goldman Sachs International % % 6.60 %

 
Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting: 10. Other explanatory remarks: Date 16.05.2024 CET/CEST The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.eqs-news.com Language: English Company: MorphoSys AG Semmelweisstr. 7 82152 Planegg Germany Internet: www.morphosys.com   End of News EQS News Service Proportion of voting rights Proportion of instruments Total of both % % %   15 May 2024

 
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