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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) generates frequent news across investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management activities. The firm regularly issues press releases on quarterly and annual earnings, capital actions, new investment products and significant transactions, providing investors and market participants with updates on its operations.
Recent announcements include the release of fourth quarter and full year financial results, accompanied by a strategic update presentation and investor conference call. Morgan Stanley also reports on dividends for its various preferred stock series and decisions regarding common stock dividends and share repurchase programs, reflecting its capital management policies.
Through Morgan Stanley Investment Management and related platforms, the firm discloses news about product development and asset growth. Examples include the ETF platform surpassing $10 billion in assets under management and the filing of initial registration statements with the SEC for proposed exchange‑traded products such as Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust and Morgan Stanley Solana Trust, which are described as passive vehicles seeking to track the price performance of the relevant cryptocurrency, subject to regulatory approval.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing also feature in news items, such as majority investments in private companies, exits from portfolio holdings, acquisitions of logistics and senior housing assets and other real estate transactions. Corporate governance and leadership developments, including the appointment of new Managing Directors, are also publicly announced.
Visitors to this news page can review these types of updates to understand how Morgan Stanley’s businesses evolve over time, how it approaches capital and product development, and how its various investment platforms engage in private equity, real estate and listed fund activities.
On February 19, 2021, shareholders of Calvert Funds approved new investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements as part of the ongoing acquisition of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), originally announced on October 8, 2020. The Calvert Funds include various investment vehicles such as the High Yield Bond Fund and Global Energy Solutions Fund. These approvals are critical steps in the acquisition process, with the vote results to be published in future shareholder reports, as certified by Computershare Fund Services.
Morgan Stanley has announced an agreement with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to facilitate the migration of privately-held companies using Wilson Sonsini's capitalization management software to Morgan Stanley's Shareworks platform. Shareworks offers a range of equity plan management solutions aiding companies in managing stock plans and compliance. Through this partnership, Morgan Stanley aims to enhance its leadership in capitalization management for startups and provide comprehensive financial solutions. The firm currently serves over 4.9 million stock plan participants globally.
On February 18, 2021, shareholders of Eaton Vance mutual funds participated in a joint special meeting to approve new investment advisory agreements related to the acquisition of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), initially announced on October 8, 2020. Shareholders of various funds voted in favor of the agreements, while the meeting for additional funds was adjourned to February 26, 2021, to allow more shareholder participation. The record date for these funds' votes remains unchanged at December 11, 2020.
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is set to acquire Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV) on March 1, 2021, according to the merger agreement from October 7, 2020. Eaton Vance shareholders must submit their merger consideration elections by 5:00 p.m. ET on February 24, 2021. If no election is made, shareholders will receive a mixed consideration of $28.25 in cash and 0.5833 shares of Morgan Stanley stock. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and share elections may be prorated to maintain the total cash and stock balance.
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.