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

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

Summary

Morgan Stanley filed an 8-K on October 19, 2016, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The filing primarily serves to furnish the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a financial data supplement (Exhibit 99.2) containing the detailed results of operations and financial condition for the period. Investors should refer to these annexed exhibits for specific financial metrics and performance details, as the 8-K itself does not provide narrative analysis but rather incorporates these key documents by reference. This ensures that the official, unaudited quarterly results are publicly disclosed and considered 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Morgan Stanley reported its third-quarter 2016 financial results on October 19, 2016.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the company's official press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3A detailed Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is also included, providing unaudited financial information.
  • 4The filing is in accordance with Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, covering Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 5This filing makes the Q3 2016 financial information officially part of the public record as per SEC regulations.
  • 6Investors are directed to the annexed exhibits for the specific financial figures and operational performance data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Morgan Stanley's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. It makes the company's press release and financial data supplement containing these results publicly available and filed with the SEC.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Financial Data Supplement) which are annexed to this 8-K filing.

This 8-K filing itself does not contain a narrative analysis of Morgan Stanley's performance. The analysis and specific financial details are contained within the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2).

The financial information and the corresponding 8-K filing were released on October 19, 2016, reporting on the quarter that ended on September 30, 2016.