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MORGAN STANLEY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 19, 2016)

Filed January 19, 2016For Securities:MSMS-PKMS-POMS-PQMS-PAMS-PFMS-PIMS-PLMS-PPMS-PEMSTLW

Summary

Morgan Stanley filed an 8-K report on January 19, 2016, to disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a financial data supplement (Exhibit 99.2) containing the detailed financial information. This report serves as the primary vehicle for investors to access Morgan Stanley's latest performance figures, including its operational results and financial condition as of year-end 2015. Additionally, the company furnished a presentation (Exhibit 99.3) used during an investor conference call held on the same day. This presentation offers further insights and commentary on the reported financial results. Investors should note that while the press release and data supplement are considered "filed" under SEC rules, the presentation is furnished and subject to different disclosure rules, including forward-looking statements with inherent risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1Morgan Stanley released its Q4 and full-year 2015 financial results on January 19, 2016.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) detailing these results.
  • 3A presentation (Exhibit 99.3) from the investor conference call is also furnished, providing additional context.
  • 4The financial information covers the company's performance for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 (press release and data supplement) is deemed "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6The presentation furnished under Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" and contains forward-looking statements.
  • 7Investors are directed to review the referenced exhibits for comprehensive financial details and forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Morgan Stanley's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. It makes the official press release, financial data supplement, and an investor presentation available to the public.

The filing includes three key exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Data Supplement), and Exhibit 99.3 (Investor Presentation). These documents contain the detailed financial information and commentary for the period.

No, there's a distinction. The press release (Exhibit 99.1) and financial data supplement (Exhibit 99.2) furnished under Item 2.02 are considered "filed" with the SEC. However, the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.3) furnished under Item 7.01 is not deemed "filed" and is subject to different reporting requirements, including disclosures about forward-looking statements.

The 8-K filing directs investors to review the attached exhibits, specifically the press release and the financial data supplement, for detailed financial information. For broader context and historical performance, investors should also refer to Morgan Stanley's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and any subsequent filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website and Morgan Stanley's investor relations website.