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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has launched a new initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by sponsoring the Barron’s in Education program. This sponsorship provides students at 14 HBCUs with access to Barron’s digital subscriptions and various experiential learning opportunities. The aim is to enhance students’ financial education and career readiness, offering resources from industry leaders. This initiative complements Morgan Stanley's HBCU Scholars Program, which supports 60 students from select institutions with scholarships.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) will release its first quarter 2021 financial results on April 16, 2021, at approximately 7:30 a.m. (ET). A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for the same day at 8:30 a.m. (ET). The call can be accessed via www.morganstanley.com or by dialing 1-877-895-9527 for domestic calls and 1-706-679-2291 for international calls, using passcode 3395222. Playback options will also be available.

Morgan Stanley has declared dividends for several preferred stock issues, aimed at providing income to shareholders. Key dividends include:

• $250.00 for Series A (payable on April 15, 2021).
• $25.00 for Series C (payable on April 15, 2021).
• $445.31 for Series E (payable on April 15, 2021).
• $2,650.00 for Series N (payable on March 15, 2021).

Record dates for these dividends are set for March 1 and March 31, 2021. The firm continues to support its preferred shareholders through these distributions.

Morgan Stanley has launched the fifth cohort of its Multicultural Innovation Lab, designed to support technology startups led by multicultural and women founders. With a record 700 applications, the program will accept up to 20 startups annually, doubling its previous capacity. The accelerator aims to provide crucial resources, visibility, and funding to help diverse entrepreneurs succeed, culminating in a demo day for investors. Morgan Stanley highlights the persistent funding gap for these founders, with a survey indicating further efforts are needed to promote investment in diverse startups.

Jonathan Pruzan, CFO of Morgan Stanley, will present at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on February 25, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The event will be held virtually, allowing participants to join from anywhere. Both live and on-demand webcasts will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of www.morganstanley.com. Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a global financial services firm offering investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services across over 41 countries.

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley AIP Private Markets Secondaries Team completed an investment in Axispoint Technology Solutions Group (ATSG) through a partnership with RunTide Capital. ATSG is noted for its expertise in IT solutions and managed services for middle-market enterprises, guiding over 400 customers. The company's growth was recognized with the 2020 CRN Triple Crown Award. RunTide Capital aims to further expand ATSG, which has tripled in size since 2019, leveraging new capital to position itself as a consolidator in the IT services sector.

TruFund Financial Services has announced an equity investment in Laurel Street Residential, a minority- and women-owned real estate developer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This investment, part of TruFund's $26 million Impact Developers Fund, aims to enhance Laurel Street's organizational capacity and expand its market presence in affordable housing. TruFund's CEO, James H. Bason, emphasized the project's community impact, which includes job creation and support for local small businesses.

Morgan Stanley's Global Sports & Entertainment division is returning as the exclusive financial education partner for the Reese's Senior Bowl, marking their seventh consecutive year of involvement. This partnership emphasizes financial literacy for professional athletes and will feature three virtual education sessions, including discussions with NFL player Brandon Copeland. The Senior Bowl, occurring on January 30, 2021, serves as a showcase for top college football talent, providing players an opportunity to enhance their visibility to NFL teams while receiving vital financial guidance.

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) reported net revenues of $13.6 billion for Q4 2020, a 24% increase from $10.9 billion in Q4 2019. The net income was $3.4 billion, or $1.81 per diluted share, marking a 31% increase year-over-year. Full-year net revenues hit a record $48.2 billion, up 16%, with net income of $11 billion, or $6.46 per diluted share, up 22% compared to 2019. Institutional Securities drove strong performance, with record revenues of $25.9 billion for the year. The firm also announced a $10 billion stock repurchase program for 2021.