Summary
Morgan Stanley filed an 8-K on January 16, 2020, announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) which contain the detailed financial information. Additionally, a presentation (Exhibit 99.3) to be used during an investor conference call, also on January 16, 2020, was furnished.
Key Highlights
- 1Morgan Stanley released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.
- 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these financial results.
- 3A Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) providing further detail on the financial performance is also included.
- 4An investor presentation (Exhibit 99.3) for a conference call held on January 16, 2020, was furnished.
- 5The filing notes that the furnished presentation contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.
- 6Investors are directed to various sections of the company's SEC filings for a discussion of risks that could impact future results.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide investors with access to Morgan Stanley's financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019. It incorporates by reference the official press release and financial data supplement that contain the specific numbers.
The detailed financial information is primarily found in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the Financial Data Supplement), which are incorporated by reference into this 8-K filing. These exhibits contain the specific results of operations and financial condition for the period.
Yes, the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.3) furnished with this filing contains forward-looking statements. The company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on these statements as actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties.
Investors should review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) for the reported financial results. They should also consider the investor presentation (Exhibit 99.3) for management's commentary and outlook, while being aware of the forward-looking nature and associated risks.