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accession: "0000950103-21-016405"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MS"
cik: "0000895421"
company_name: "MORGAN STANLEY"
filed_at: "2021-10-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T18:40:04.330451+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
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# Morgan Stanley establishes 4.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series O with $25,000 liquidation preference

## Summary
- Series O Preferred Stock carries 4.250% fixed dividend rate, non-cumulative, $25,000 liquidation preference per share.
- If full Series O dividends are not paid, restrictions apply on dividends/purchases of junior stock including common stock.
- Certificate of Designation filed with Delaware Secretary of State on October 22, 2021; issuance expected October 25, 2021.
- Depositary shares representing 1/1,000th interest in Series O shares are offered under Form S-3 registration statement.
- Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and forms of deposit agreement and depositary receipt filed as exhibits.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950103-21-016405
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MS
- cik: 0000895421
- company_name: MORGAN STANLEY
- filed_at: 2021-10-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.03, 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895421/000095010321016405/0000950103-21-016405-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895421/000095010321016405/dp160283_8k.htm

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