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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) Co-President reports RSU award and tax share withholding

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Morgan Stanley Co-President Daniel A. Simkowitz reported equity compensation activity in Morgan Stanley common stock. On January 16, 2026, he acquired 39,994.09 shares at $0 per share through the conversion of Restricted Stock Units granted in 2026 as part of 2025 year-end compensation, with each unit convertible into one share of common stock. On the same date, 35,435 shares were disposed of at $191.23 per share, withheld to satisfy taxes upon the conversion of Restricted Stock Units granted on January 18, 2023. After these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 390,310.406 shares of common stock and indirectly held 1,794.818 shares through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider SIMKOWITZ DANIEL A
Role Co-President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 39,994.09 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 35,435 $191.23 $6.78M
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 425,745.406 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,794.818 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted Stock Units granted in 2026 as part of 2025 year-end compensation, which are convertible to shares of Common Stock at a ratio of 1 to 1. Shares withheld to satisfy taxes upon the conversion of Restricted Stock Units granted on January 18, 2023.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SIMKOWITZ DANIEL A
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O MORGAN STANLEY
1585 BROADWAY
(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10036
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MORGAN STANLEY [ MS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Co-President
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/16/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 01/16/2026 A(1) 39,994.09 A $0 425,745.406 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 F(2) 35,435 D $191.23 390,310.406 D
Common Stock 1,794.818 I By 401(k) Plan
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units granted in 2026 as part of 2025 year-end compensation, which are convertible to shares of Common Stock at a ratio of 1 to 1.
2. Shares withheld to satisfy taxes upon the conversion of Restricted Stock Units granted on January 18, 2023.
Remarks:
/s/ Martin M. Cohen, Attorney-in-Fact 01/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

Who is the insider in this Morgan Stanley (MS) Form 4 filing?

The insider is Daniel A. Simkowitz, who serves as Co-President of Morgan Stanley and is an officer reporting transactions in the company’s common stock.

What equity award did Daniel A. Simkowitz report in Morgan Stanley (MS) stock?

On January 16, 2026, Daniel A. Simkowitz acquired 39,994.09 shares of Morgan Stanley common stock at $0 per share through Restricted Stock Units granted in 2026 as part of 2025 year-end compensation, with each unit convertible into one share.

Why were some Morgan Stanley (MS) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The filing shows 35,435 shares of Morgan Stanley common stock disposed of at $191.23 per share on January 16, 2026, which were withheld to satisfy taxes upon the conversion of Restricted Stock Units granted on January 18, 2023.

How many Morgan Stanley (MS) shares does Daniel A. Simkowitz own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Daniel A. Simkowitz directly beneficially owned 390,310.406 shares of Morgan Stanley common stock and indirectly held 1,794.818 shares through a 401(k) plan.

What is the nature of the equity compensation reported by the Morgan Stanley (MS) Co-President?

The compensation involves Restricted Stock Units granted in 2026 as part of 2025 year-end compensation, which are convertible into common stock at a 1-to-1 ratio.

Does the Morgan Stanley (MS) Form 4 show any indirect ownership for Daniel A. Simkowitz?

Yes. The Form 4 reports 1,794.818 shares of Morgan Stanley common stock held indirectly by Daniel A. Simkowitz through a 401(k) plan.