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MORGAN STANLEY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2015)

Filed October 19, 2015For Securities:MSMS-PKMS-POMS-PQMS-PAMS-PFMS-PIMS-PLMS-PPMS-PEMSTLW

Summary

Morgan Stanley (MS) filed an 8-K on October 19, 2015, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) which contain the detailed financial information. Investors should refer to these exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during the period. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to provide public disclosure of the company's quarterly financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed figures, it directs investors to the attached exhibits where Morgan Stanley presents its earnings, revenues, and other key financial metrics for the third quarter of 2015. This is a standard regulatory filing to ensure timely and transparent communication of financial results to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1Morgan Stanley filed an 8-K on October 19, 2015, to disclose its Q3 2015 financial results.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial information.
  • 3A Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is also included for more detailed financial data.
  • 4The reporting period covered is the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
  • 5This filing serves to officially announce and provide market access to the company's quarterly financial performance.
  • 6The information furnished under Item 2.02 is deemed 'filed' for the purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide investors with Morgan Stanley's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. It serves as a formal disclosure of the company's performance for that period.

The actual financial results are detailed in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing. Specifically, refer to Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Data Supplement) for comprehensive information.

This means that the contents of the attached exhibits (the press release and financial data supplement) are considered an official part of the 8-K filing itself, just as if they were written directly into the main body of the report. It ensures these documents are officially part of the SEC record.

Based on the provided text, this 8-K filing is specifically related to the disclosure of Morgan Stanley's "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" for the third quarter of 2015, as indicated by Item 2.02. No other specific events are mentioned in this excerpt.