8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

MORGAN STANLEY 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 18, 2018)

Filed January 18, 2018For Securities:MSMS-PKMS-POMS-PQMS-PAMS-PFMS-PIMS-PLMS-PPMS-PEMSTLW

Summary

Morgan Stanley filed an 8-K report on January 18, 2018, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. The report includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a financial data supplement (Exhibit 99.2) detailing these results. Additionally, the company provided a presentation (Exhibit 99.3) to be used in an investor conference call, which offers further insights into their performance and outlook. Investors should note that the detailed financial data and specific performance metrics for Q4 and FY 2017 are contained within the annexed exhibits, which are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing. The company also included standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, cautioning investors about the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with future performance projections.

Key Highlights

  • 1Morgan Stanley announced its Q4 and full-year 2017 financial results on January 18, 2018.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference key financial documents: a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3An investor presentation (Exhibit 99.3) was also furnished, providing additional context for the financial results.
  • 4The filing includes discussions of financial condition and results of operations for the periods ending December 31, 2017.
  • 5Regulation FD disclosures are addressed, indicating the public dissemination of financial information.
  • 6The company provided standard cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements and associated risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) which are annexed to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 99.3 is a presentation that Morgan Stanley will use during an investor conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. It is furnished for investor information and is also available on the company's website.

The filing mentions that the accompanying presentation (Exhibit 99.3) may contain forward-looking statements regarding financial and other targets. However, investors are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these statements due to inherent risks and uncertainties. Specific quantitative guidance would be found within the presentation itself or the referenced financial documents.

No, the information furnished in Exhibit 99.3 (the Presentation) under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities under that section. It is being provided for informational purposes, whereas the financial results in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are deemed 'filed'.