MORGAN STANLEY
For the period ended Oct 23, 2024. Filed Oct 24, 2024.
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Oct 23, 2024 · Filed Oct 24, 2024
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | MS | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.01 par value | MS/PA | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E, $0.01 par value | MS/PE | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, $0.01 par value | MS/PF | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series I, $0.01 par value | MS/PI | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K, $0.01 par value | MS/PK | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series L, $0.01 par value | MS/PL | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series O, $0.01 par value | MS/PO | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series P, $0.01 par value | MS/PP | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 6.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Q, $0.01 par value | MS/PQ | New York Stock Exchange |
| Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Fixed Rate Step-Up Senior Notes Due 2026 of Morgan Stanley Finance LLC (and Registrant’s guarantee with respect thereto) | MS/26C | New York Stock Exchange |
| Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Floating Rate Notes Due 2029 of Morgan Stanley Finance LLC (and Registrant’s guarantee with respect thereto) | MS/29 | New York Stock Exchange |
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
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Morgan Stanley (the "Company") announced the election of Edward Pick, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. The Company also announced that James P. Gorman was named Chairman Emeritus, a non-director honorary designation, effective January 1, 2025.
A copy of the press release relating to this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
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Mr. Gorman has agreed to serve as a non-employee advisor to the Company beginning January 1, 2025 through the end of 2026, working with respect to matters in which the Company desires to benefit from the experience, expertise and relationships he developed over his 14-year Chief Executive Officer tenure to enhance Morgan Stanley’s business and impact globally. In connection with this engagement, the Board approved the following arrangement for the two-year term: an annual fee of $400,000, continuation of current health benefits, access to a car and driver, office and administrative support for Company business, and, pursuant to the Bylaws of the Company, in his capacity as advisor to the Company, rights with respect to the indemnification and advancement of expenses of directors and officers of the Company. This arrangement may be terminated by the Board in its discretion at any time and is subject to renewal at the Board’s option.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Morgan Stanley dated October 24, 2024 |
| 101 | Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“Inline XBL”) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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