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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) director receives stock unit grant

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Morgan Stanley director Erika H. James received a grant of 1,309.777 restricted stock units under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan. These units convert into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis and increase her direct holdings to 13,252.773 shares, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

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Insider James Erika H
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,309.777 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,252.773 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 1,309.777 shares Restricted stock units granted to Erika H. James on 2026-06-01
Post-transaction holdings 13,252.773 shares Direct Common Stock holdings after the grant
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported transaction price for the RSU acquisition
Conversion ratio 1:1 RSUs convertible into Common Stock under director plan
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, which are convertible"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): {"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
James Erika H
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O MORGAN STANLEY
1585 BROADWAY
(Street)
NEW YORK 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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/01/2026A(1)1,309.777A$013,252.773D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
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-Fact06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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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 Erika H. James?

Morgan Stanley reported that director Erika H. James received 1,309.777 restricted stock units. These units are part of her equity compensation and will convert into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis, increasing her direct ownership stake in the company.

Was the Morgan Stanley (MS) insider transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market stock purchase. Erika H. James received 1,309.777 restricted stock units as a grant under a director equity plan, with a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation rather than a market trade.

How many Morgan Stanley (MS) shares does Erika H. James own after this grant?

After the grant, Erika H. James directly holds 13,252.773 shares of Morgan Stanley Common Stock. This total reflects her position following the award of 1,309.777 restricted stock units that are convertible into shares on a 1-to-1 basis under the director plan.

What plan governs the restricted stock unit grant at Morgan Stanley (MS)?

The grant was made under the Morgan Stanley Directors' Equity Capital Accumulation Plan. This plan provides restricted stock units to directors, which convert into shares of Common Stock at a 1-to-1 ratio, aligning director compensation with shareholder interests through equity ownership.

Does the Morgan Stanley (MS) Form 4 show any insider stock sales?

No insider stock sales are reported in this Form 4. The filing shows only one acquisition transaction, where director Erika H. James received 1,309.777 restricted stock units as equity compensation, increasing her overall direct share holdings in Morgan Stanley.