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MORGAN STANLEY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 19, 2012)

Filed July 19, 2012For Securities:MSMS-PKMS-POMS-PQMS-PAMS-PFMS-PIMS-PLMS-PPMS-PEMSTLW

Summary

Morgan Stanley filed an 8-K on July 19, 2012, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the company's earnings press release and a supplementary financial data document, both dated July 19, 2012. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to these attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the reported quarter. Investors should refer to these exhibits for specific metrics related to revenue, net income, earnings per share, and segment performance. The filing signifies that this information is now officially part of Morgan Stanley's public record with the SEC and is subject to reporting requirements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Morgan Stanley filed an 8-K on July 19, 2012, announcing its second quarter 2012 financial results.
  • 2The report incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated July 19, 2012.
  • 3A Financial Data Supplement for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 (Exhibit 99.2) is also incorporated.
  • 4This filing formally releases and makes available to the public the company's Q2 2012 financial performance details.
  • 5Investors are directed to the exhibits for specific financial data and performance metrics.
  • 6The information furnished is deemed 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Morgan Stanley's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. It incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release and financial data supplement, making these documents part of the public record filed with the SEC.

The specific financial details are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the Financial Data Supplement) which are attached to this 8-K and incorporated by reference.

This particular 8-K filing, under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01, is solely focused on the announcement and incorporation of financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. It does not appear to contain information regarding new business developments or management changes.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it is generally subject to less stringent liability rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, by stating that the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the exhibits, 'shall be deemed to be 'filed'', Morgan Stanley is indicating that this information will be subject to the full reporting requirements and liabilities associated with filed documents.