Director at Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) receives stock unit grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WILKINS RAYFORD JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Morgan Stanley director Rayford Wilkins Jr received an equity award of 1,309.777 restricted stock units, which are convertible into Common Stock on a 1-to-1 basis under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan. The award was granted at $0.00 per share as compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Following this grant, Wilkins directly holds 78,268.886 shares of Morgan Stanley Common Stock. No derivative option positions are reported in this filing, so the change reflects an increase in his direct equity stake through stock-based compensation.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider WILKINS RAYFORD JR

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,309.777	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 78,268.886 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,309.777 units Grant price: $0.00 per share Shares after transaction: 78,268.886 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 1,309.777 units Restricted stock units granted to director on 2026-06-01

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price per share for the RSU award

Shares after transaction 78,268.886 shares Director’s direct Common Stock holdings following the grant

Conversion ratio 1 RSU : 1 share RSUs convertible into Common Stock under directors' plan

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan, Common Stock

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Restricted stock units financial

"Restricted stock units granted under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan financial

"granted under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan"

Common Stock financial

"convertible into shares of Common Stock at a ratio of 1 to 1"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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06/02/2026 - 05:06 PM

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^*

WILKINS RAYFORD JR

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O MORGAN STANLEY

1585 BROADWAY

(Street)

NEW YORK

10036

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MORGAN STANLEY [ MS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/01/2026		A⁽¹⁾		1,309.777	A	$0	78,268.886	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units granted under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan, which are convertible into shares of Common Stock at a ratio of 1 to 1.

Remarks:

	/s/ Martin M. Cohen, Attorney-in-Fact	06/02/2026
	** 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Morgan Stanley (MS) report for Rayford Wilkins Jr?

Morgan Stanley reported that director Rayford Wilkins Jr received 1,309.777 restricted stock units as a compensation grant. These units convert into Common Stock on a 1-to-1 basis under the company’s Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan, increasing his direct equity holdings.

How many Morgan Stanley shares does Rayford Wilkins Jr hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant, Rayford Wilkins Jr directly holds 78,268.886 shares of Morgan Stanley Common Stock. This total reflects his position following receipt of 1,309.777 restricted stock units that are convertible into Common Stock at a one-for-one ratio.

Was the Morgan Stanley Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a compensation award?

The Form 4 transaction was a compensation award, not an open-market purchase. Rayford Wilkins Jr received 1,309.777 restricted stock units at a reported price of $0.00 per share under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan.

What are the terms of the restricted stock units granted to the Morgan Stanley director?

The restricted stock units granted to Rayford Wilkins Jr were issued under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan. According to the filing, each unit is convertible into one share of Morgan Stanley Common Stock, providing a direct link between the award and share ownership.

Does the Morgan Stanley Form 4 show any option exercises or derivative positions for the director?

The Form 4 does not report any option exercises or derivative security transactions for Rayford Wilkins Jr. It shows only a grant of 1,309.777 restricted stock units and a resulting direct ownership of 78,268.886 shares of Common Stock.