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MORGAN STANLEY — Capital/Financing Update 2012
Sep 27, 2012
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Capital/Financing Update
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| Preliminary Terms No. 352 Registration Statement No. 333-178081 Dated September 26, 2012 Filed pursuant to Rule 433 |
STRUCTURED INVESTMENTS
Opportunities in International Equities
Trigger Jump Securities Based on the Performance of the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund due October , 2017
The Trigger Jump Securities, which we refer to as the securities, are senior unsecured obligations of Morgan Stanley, will pay no interest, do not guarantee any return of principal at maturity and have the terms described in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities, index supplement and prospectus, as supplemented and modified by this document. If the underlying shares appreciate at all as of the valuation date, you will receive for each security that you hold at maturity a minimum of $4.90 to $5.10 in addition to the stated principal amount. If the underlying shares appreciate by more than 49% to 51% as of the valuation date, you will receive for each security that you hold at maturity the stated principal amount plus an amount based on the percentage increase of the underlying shares. However, if the underlying shares decline in price by more than 50% as of the valuation date from their initial price, the payment due at maturity will be less than the stated principal amount of the securities by an amount that is proportionate to the percentage decrease in the final share price from the initial share price. This amount will be less than $5 and could be zero. Accordingly, you could lose your entire initial investment in the securities. The securities are for investors who seek an equity fund-based return and who are willing to risk their principal and forgo current income in exchange for the upside payment feature that applies to a limited range of performance of the underlying shares. The securities are senior notes issued as part of Morgan Stanley’s Series F Global Medium-Term Note Program. All payments on the securities are subject to the credit risk of Morgan Stanley.
| SUMMARY TERMS — Issuer: | Morgan Stanley | ||
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| Issue price: | $10 per security | ||
| Stated principal amount: | $10 per security | ||
| Pricing date: | September , 2012 | ||
| Original issue date: | October , 2012 (3 business days after the pricing date) | ||
| Maturity date: | October , 2017 | ||
| Aggregate principal amount: | $ | ||
| Interest: | None | ||
| Underlying shares: | Shares of the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund | ||
| Payment at maturity: | · If the final share price is greater than the initial share price: $10 + the greater of (i) $10 × the share percent change and (ii) the upside payment · If the final share price is less than or equal to the initial share price but greater than or equal to the downside threshold, meaning the price of the underlying shares has remained unchanged or has declined by no more than 50% from its initial price: $10 · If the final share price is less than the downside threshold, meaning the price of the underlying shares has declined by more than 50% from its initial price: $10 × share performance factor This amount will be less than the stated principal amount of $10, and will represent a loss of at least 50%, and possibly all, of your investment. | ||
| Upside payment: | $4.90 to $5.10 per security (49% to 51% of the stated principal amount), to be determined on the pricing date | ||
| Downside threshold: | $ , which is 50% of the initial share price | ||
| Share percent change: | (final share price – initial share price) / initial share price | ||
| Share performance factor: | final share price / initial share price | ||
| Initial share price: | $ , which is t he closing price of one underlying share on the pricing date | ||
| Final share price: | The closing price of one underlying share on the valuation date times the adjustment factor on such date | ||
| Valuation date: | September , 2017, subject to postponement for non-trading days and certain market disruption events | ||
| Adjustment factor: | 1.0, subject to adjustment in the event of certain events affecting the underlying shares | ||
| CUSIP: | 61755S693 | ||
| ISIN: | US61755S6937 | ||
| Listing: | The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. | ||
| Agent: | Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS & Co.”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. See “Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest.” | ||
| Commissions and issue price: | Price to public | Agent’s commissions (1) | Proceeds to issuer |
| Per security | $10 | $0.35 | $9.65 |
| Total | $ | $ | $ |
(1) Selected dealers, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (an affiliate of the agent), and their financial advisors will collectively receive from the agent, MS & Co., a fixed sales commission of $0.35 for each security they sell. See “Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest.” For additional information, see “Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities.
The securities involve risks not associated with an investment in ordinary debt securities. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4.
The Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators have not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this document or the accompanying product supplement, index supplement and prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The securities are not bank deposits and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, nor are they obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank.
You should read this document together with the related product supplement, index supplement and prospectus, each of which can be accessed via the hyperlinks below. Please also see “Additional Information About the Trigger Jump Securities” at the end of this document.
EFPlaceholder Product Supplement for Jump Securities dated August 17, 2012
EFPlaceholder Index Supplement dated November 21, 2011
EFPlaceholder Prospectus dated November 21, 2011
Trigger Jump Securities Based on the Performance of the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund due October , 2017
Investment Summary
Trigger Jump Securities
The Trigger Jump Securities Based on the Performance of the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund due October , 2017 (the “securities”) can be used:
§ As an alternative to direct exposure to the underlying shares that provides a minimum positive return of 49% to 51% if the underlying shares have appreciated at all as of the valuation date and offers an uncapped 1 to 1 participation in the appreciation of the underlying shares of greater than 49% to 51%;
§ To enhance returns and potentially outperform the underlying shares in a moderately bullish scenario; and
§ To obtain limited protection against the loss of principal in the event of a decline of the underlying shares as of the valuation date, but only if the final share price is greater than or equal to the downside threshold.
If the final share price is less than the downside threshold, the securities are exposed on a 1:1 basis to the percentage decline of the final share price from the initial share price. Accordingly, investors could lose their entire initial investment in the securities.
| Maturity: | Approximately 5 years |
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| Upside payment: | $4.90 to $5.10 per security (49% to 51% of the stated principal amount), to be determined on the pricing date |
| Downside threshold: | 50% |
| Interest: | None |
| Minimum payment at maturity: | None. You could lose your entire initial investment in the securities. |
Key Investment Rationale
This 5-year investment does not pay interest but offers a minimum positive return of 49% to 51% if the underlying shares appreciate at all as of the valuation date, uncapped 1 to 1 participation in the appreciation of the underlying shares of greater than 49% to 51% and provides limited protection against a decline in the underlying shares of up to 50%. However, if, as of the valuation date, the price of the underlying shares has declined by more than 50% from the initial share price, the payment at maturity will be less than $5 and could be zero. Accordingly, investors could lose their entire initial investment in the securities.
| Upside Scenario | If the final share price is greater than the initial share price , the payment at maturity for each security will be equal to $10 plus the greater of (i) $10 times the share percent change and (ii) the upside payment of $4.90 to $5.10. The actual upside payment will be determined on the pricing date. |
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| Par Scenario | If the final share price is less than or equal to the initial share price but greater than or equal to the downside threshold , which means that the final share price has remained unchanged or depreciated from the initial share price by no more than 50%, the payment at maturity will be $10 per security. |
| Downside Scenario | If the final share price is less than the downside threshold , which means that the underlying shares have depreciated by more than 50% , you will lose 1% for every 1% decline in the price of the underlying shares from the initial share price ( e.g. , a 60% depreciation in the underlying shares will result in the payment at maturity of $4 per security). |
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How the Trigger Jump Securities Work
Payoff Diagram
The payoff diagram below illustrates the payout on the securities at maturity for a range of hypothetical percentage changes in the closing price of the underlying shares. The diagram is based on the following terms:
| Stated principal amount: | $10 per security |
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| Hypothetical upside payment: | $5 per security (50% of the stated principal amount) |
| Downside threshold: | 50% of the initial share price (-50% percent change in final share price compared with initial share price) |
Trigger Jump Securities Payoff Diagram
How it works
¡ Upside Scenario. If the final share price is greater than the initial share price, the investor would receive $10 plus the greater of (i) $10 times the share percent change and (ii) the hypothetical upside payment of $5. Under the hypothetical terms of the securities, an investor would receive a payment at maturity of $15 per security if the final share price has increased by no more than 50% from the initial share price, and would receive $10 plus an amount that represents a 1 to 1 participation in the appreciation of the underlying shares if the final share price has increased from the initial share price by more than 50%.
¡ Par Scenario. If the final share price is less than or equal to the initial share price but is greater than or equal to the downside threshold, investor would receive the $10 stated principal amount per security.
¡ Downside Scenario. If the final share price is less than the downside threshold, the payment at maturity will be less than the stated principal amount of $10 by an amount that is proportionate to the percentage depreciation of the underlying shares.
o For example, if the final share price declines by 60% from the initial share price, the payment at maturity will be $4 per security (40% of the stated principal amount).
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Risk Factors
The following is a non-exhaustive list of certain key risk factors for investors in the securities. For further discussion of these and other risks, you should read the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the accompanying product supplement, index supplement and prospectus. We also urge you to consult with your investment, legal, tax, accounting and other advisers in connection with your investment in the securities.
§ The securities do not pay interest or guarantee return of principal. The terms of the securities differ from those of ordinary debt securities in that the securities do not pay interest or guarantee payment of the principal amount at maturity. At maturity, you will receive for each $10 stated principal amount of securities that you hold an amount in cash based upon the final share price. If the final share price is less than or equal to the initial share price but greater than or equal to the downside threshold, you will receive only the principal amount of $10 per security. If the final share price is less than the downside threshold, you will receive an amount in cash that is less than the $10 stated principal amount of each security by an amount proportionate to the decline in the closing price of the underlying shares, and you will lose money on your investment. There is no minimum payment at maturity on the securities, and, accordingly, you could lose your entire investment. See “How the Trigger Jump Securities Work” on page 3 above.
§ There are risks associated with investments in securities linked to the value of equity securities of a single emerging markets economy. The stocks included in the MSCI Brazil Markets Index and that are generally tracked by the underlying shares have been issued by Brazilian companies. Therefore, an investment in the securities is a concentrated investment in the equity securities of a single emerging markets economy. Investments in securities linked to the value of equity securities issued in Brazil involve risks associated with the securities markets in Brazil, including risks of volatility in Brazilian markets, intervention in Brazilian markets by the government of Brazil and cross-shareholdings in Brazilian companies. Also, there is generally less publicly available information about Brazilian companies than about U.S. companies that are subject to the reporting requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and Brazilian companies are subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and requirements different from those applicable to U.S. reporting companies.
The prices of securities in Brazilian markets may be affected by political, economic, financial and social factors in Brazil, or global regions, including changes in government, economic and fiscal policies and currency exchange laws. Countries with emerging markets, such as Brazil, may present the risks of nationalization of businesses, restrictions on foreign ownership and prohibitions on the repatriation of assets, and may have less protection of property rights than more developed countries. In addition, the Brazilian economy may be highly vulnerable to changes in local or global trade conditions, and may suffer from a risk in the Brazilian government’s debt burden. Local securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times. Moreover, the Brazilian economy may differ favorably or unfavorably from the economy in the United States in such respects as growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources and self-sufficiency.
In 1999, Brazil experienced a currency crisis and a significant devaluation of its currency. If Brazil were to experience another such significant devaluation, it would have a significant negative impact on the Brazilian equities markets which are generally tracked by the MSCI Brazil Index and the underlying shares. We cannot assure you that a currency crisis or significant devaluation will not happen in the future to the Brazilian real, which would have significant negative effects on the value of the security. See “—The securities are subject to currency exchange risk” below.
§ The securities are subject to currency exchange rate risk. Because the price of the underlying shares is related to the U.S. dollar value of stocks underlying the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund, holders of the securities will be exposed to currency exchange rate risk with respect to the Brazilian real, which is the currency in which the component securities trade. An investor’s net exposure will depend on the extent to which the Brazilian real strengthens or weakens against the U.S. dollar. If the Brazilian real weakens relative to the U.S. dollar, the price of the underlying shares will be adversely affected and the payment at maturity on the securities may be reduced.
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The exchange rate between the Brazilian real and the U.S. dollar is primarily affected by the supply and demand for the two currencies, as well as by government policy or actions, but is also influenced significantly from time to time by political or economic developments in Brazil or elsewhere, and by macroeconomic factors and speculative actions. The exchange rate is freely negotiated, but may be influenced from time to time by intervention by the Central Bank of Brazil. From 1995 to 1999, the Central Bank of Brazil allowed the gradual devaluation of the real relative to the U.S. dollar. In 1999, the Brazilian real suffered a currency crisis with significant devaluation. Subsequently, the Central Bank of Brazil allowed the exchange rate to float freely, although subject to frequent intervention by the Central Bank of Brazil to manipulate the exchange rate of the Brazilian real for U.S. dollars as well as to regulate the flow of the Brazilian real into and out of the country.
Since then, the exchange rate has fluctuated considerably. In 2009, the Brazilian real depreciated sharply against the U.S. dollar but has since recovered somewhat. The Brazilian real is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. While there have been some initial steps taken in the last few years to move towards a more free convertibility, the Central Bank of Brazil still requires the registration of all trades on its system (Sisbacen) among other restrictions. In addition, the Central Bank of Brazil has been known to conduct regular interventions to smooth volatility. Factors that might affect the likelihood of the government’s imposing exchange control restrictions include the extent of Brazil’s foreign currency reserves, the size of Brazil’s debt service burden relative to the economy as a whole, economic conditions in Brazil’s major export markets, changes in international prices of commodities, Brazil’s policy towards the International Monetary Fund, and political constraints to which Brazil may be subject.
§ The market price of the securities may be influenced by many unpredictable factors . Several factors, many of which are beyond our control, will influence the value of the securities in the secondary market and the price at which MS & Co. may be willing to purchase or sell the securities in the secondary market, including:
o the trading price, volatility (frequency and magnitude of changes in value) and dividends of the underlying shares and of the stocks composing the MSCI Brazil Index,
o interest and yield rates in the market,
o geopolitical conditions and economic, financial, political, regulatory or judicial events that affect the underlying shares or the securities markets generally and which may affect the final share price of the underlying shares,
o the exchange rates of the U.S. dollar relative to the currencies in which the stocks underlying the MSCI Brazil Index trade,
o the time remaining until the securities mature,
o the occurrence of certain events affecting the underlying shares that may or may not require an adjustment to the adjustment factor, and
o any actual or anticipated changes in our credit ratings or credit spreads.
Some or all of these factors will influence the price you will receive if you sell your securities prior to maturity. For example, you may have to sell your securities at a substantial discount from the stated principal amount if at the time of sale the value of the underlying shares is at or below the initial share price.
You cannot predict the future performance of the underlying shares based on their historical performance. If the final share price is less than the downside threshold, you will be exposed on a 1 to 1 basis to such decline in the final share price from the initial share price. There can be no assurance that the final share price will be greater than the initial share price so that you will receive at maturity an amount that is greater than the $10 stated principal amount for each security you hold.
§ The securities are subject to the credit risk of Morgan Stanley, and any actual or anticipated changes to its credit ratings or credit spreads may adversely affect the market value of the securities. You are dependent on Morgan Stanley’s ability to pay all amounts due on the securities at maturity and therefore you are subject to the credit risk of Morgan Stanley. If Morgan Stanley defaults on its obligations under the securities, your investment would be at risk and you could lose some or all of your investment. As a result, the market value of the securities prior to maturity will be affected by changes in the market’s view of Morgan Stanley’s
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creditworthiness. Any actual or anticipated decline in Morgan Stanley’s credit ratings or increase in the credit spreads charged by the market for taking Morgan Stanley credit risk is likely to adversely affect the market value of the securities.
§ The amount payable on the securities is not linked to the price of the underlying shares at any time other than the valuation date. The final share price will be based on the closing price of one underlying share on the valuation date, subject to postponement for non-trading days and certain market disruption events. Even if the price of the underlying shares appreciates prior to the valuation date but then drops on the valuation date to at or below the initial share price, the payment at maturity will be less, and may be significantly less, than it would have been had the payment at maturity been linked to the price of the underlying shares prior to such drop. Although the actual price of the underlying shares on the stated maturity date or at other times during the term of the securities may be higher than the final share price, the payment at maturity will be based solely on the closing price of one underlying share on the valuation date.
§ The inclusion of commissions and projected profit from hedging in the original issue price is likely to adversely affect secondary market prices. Assuming no change in market conditions or any other relevant factors, the price, if any, at which MS & Co. is willing to purchase the securities at any time in secondary market transactions will likely be significantly lower than the original issue price, since secondary market prices are likely to exclude commissions paid with respect to the securities and the cost of hedging our obligations under the securities that are included in the original issue price. The cost of hedging includes the projected profit that our subsidiaries may realize in consideration for assuming the risks inherent in managing the hedging transactions. These secondary market prices are also likely to be reduced by the costs of unwinding the related hedging transactions. Our subsidiaries may realize a profit from the expected hedging activity even if investors do not receive a favorable investment return under the terms of the securities or in any secondary market transaction. In addition, any secondary market prices may differ from values determined by pricing models used by MS & Co., as a result of dealer discounts, mark-ups or other transaction costs.
§ Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in the underlying shares or the stocks composing the MSCI Brazil Index. Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in the underlying shares, the MSCI Brazil Index or the stocks that constitute the MSCI Brazil Index. Investors in the securities will not have voting rights or rights to receive dividends or other distributions or any other rights with respect to the underlying shares or the stocks that constitute the MSCI Brazil Index.
§ Adjustments to the underlying shares or the index tracked by the underlying shares could adversely affect the value of the securities. The investment adviser to the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund, BlackRock Fund Advisors (the “Investment Adviser”), seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI Brazil Index. Pursuant to its investment strategy or otherwise, the Investment Adviser may add, delete or substitute the stocks composing the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund. Any of these actions could adversely affect the price of the underlying shares and, consequently, the value of the securities. MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) is responsible for calculating and maintaining the MSCI Brazil Index. MSCI may add, delete or substitute the stocks constituting the MSCI Brazil Index or make other methodological changes that could change the value of the MSCI Brazil Index. MSCI may discontinue or suspend calculation or publication of the MSCI Brazil Index at any time. Any of these actions could adversely affect the value of the MSCI Brazil Index and, consequently, the price of the underlying shares and the value of the securities.
§ The underlying shares and the index tracked by the underlying shares are different. The performance of the underlying shares may not exactly replicate the performance of the MSCI Brazil Index because the underlying shares will reflect transaction costs and fees that are not included in the calculation of the MSCI Brazil Index. It is also possible that the underlying shares may not fully replicate, or may in certain circumstances diverge significantly from, the performance of the MSCI Brazil Index due to the temporary unavailability of certain securities in the secondary market, the performance of any derivative instruments contained in the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund, differences in trading hours between the underlying shares and the MSCI Brazil Index or due to other circumstances. The Investment Adviser generally invests at least 95% of, and will at all time invest at least 80% of, the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund’s assets in securities included in the MSCI Brazil Index and in depositary receipts representing securities in the MSCI Brazil Index. It may invest the remainder of the iShares ®
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MSCI Brazil Index Fund’s assets in futures contracts, options on futures contracts, options and swaps as well as cash and cash equivalents, including shares of other iShares ® funds advised by the Investment Adviser.
§ The antidilution adjustments the calculation agent is required to make do not cover every event that can affect the underlying shares. MS & Co., as calculation agent, will adjust the adjustment factor for the underlying shares for certain events affecting the underlying shares, such as stock splits and stock dividends. However, the calculation agent will not make an adjustment for every event or every distribution that could affect the underlying shares. If an event occurs that does not require the calculation agent to adjust the adjustment factor, the market price of the securities may be materially and adversely affected. The determination by the calculation agent to adjust, or not to adjust, the adjustment factor may materially and adversely affect the market price of the securities.
§ The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and secondary trading may be limited. The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the securities. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, which we refer to as MS & Co., may, but is not obligated to, make a market in the securities. Even if there is a secondary market, it may not provide enough liquidity to allow you to trade or sell the securities easily. Because we do not expect that other broker-dealers will participate significantly in the secondary market for the securities, the price at which you may be able to trade your securities is likely to depend on the price, if any, at which MS & Co. is willing to transact. If, at any time, MS & Co. were not to make a market in the securities, it is likely that there would be no secondary market for the securities. Accordingly, you should be willing to hold your securities to maturity.
§ The calculation agent, which is a subsidiary of the issuer, will make determinations with respect to the securities. As calculation agent, MS & Co. will determine the initial share price, the downside threshold, the final share price, the share percent change, the share performance factor, as applicable, and the payment that you will receive at maturity, if any. Any of these determinations made by MS & Co. in its capacity as calculation agent, including with respect to the occurrence or non-occurrence of market disruption events and the selection of a successor index or calculation of the closing price of the underlying shares in the event of a market disruption event or discontinuance of the MSCI Brazil Index, may adversely affect the payout to you at maturity.
§ Hedging and trading activity by our subsidiaries could potentially adversely affect the value of the securities . One or more of our subsidiaries expect to carry out hedging activities related to the securities (and to other instruments linked to the underlying shares or the MSCI Brazil Index), including trading in the underlying shares, the stocks that constitute the MSCI Brazil Index as well as in other instruments related to the underlying shares or the MSCI Brazil Index. Some of our subsidiaries also trade the underlying shares and the stocks that constitute the MSCI Brazil Index and other financial instruments related to the MSCI Brazil Index on a regular basis as part of their general broker-dealer and other businesses. Any of these hedging or trading activities on or prior to the pricing date could potentially increase the initial share price and, therefore, could increase the price at which the shares of the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund must close on the valuation date so that investors do not suffer a loss on their initial investment in the securities. Additionally, such hedging or trading activities during the term of the securities, including on the valuation date, could adversely affect the closing price of the underlying shares on the valuation date and, accordingly, the amount of cash an investor will receive at maturity.
§ The U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities are uncertain. Please read the discussion under “Additional Provisions—Tax considerations” in this document and the discussion under “United States Federal Taxation” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities (together the “Tax Disclosure Sections”) concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities. As discussed in the Tax Disclosure Sections, there is a risk that the “constructive ownership” rule could apply, in which case all or a portion of any long-term capital gain recognized by a U.S. Holder could be recharacterized as ordinary income (in which case an interest charge will be imposed). If the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) were successful in asserting an alternative treatment for the securities, the timing and character of income on the securities might differ significantly from the tax treatment described in the Tax Disclosure Sections. For example, under one treatment, U.S. Holders could be required to accrue into income original issue discount on the securities every year at a “comparable yield” determined at the time of issuance and recognize all income and gain in respect of the securities as ordinary income. The risk that the securities would be recharacterized, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as debt instruments giving rise to ordinary income, rather than as open
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transactions, is higher than with non-buffered equity-linked securities. The issuer does not plan to request a ruling from the IRS regarding the tax treatment of the securities, and the IRS or a court may not agree with the tax treatment described in the Tax Disclosure Sections. In 2007, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS released a notice requesting comments on the U.S. federal income tax treatment of “prepaid forward contracts” and similar instruments. The notice focuses in particular on whether to require holders of these instruments to accrue income over the term of their investment. It also asks for comments on a number of related topics, including the character of income or loss with respect to these instruments; whether short-term instruments should be subject to any such accrual regime; the relevance of factors such as the exchange-traded status of the instruments and the nature of the underlying property to which the instruments are linked; the degree, if any, to which income (including any mandated accruals) realized by non-U.S. investors should be subject to withholding tax; and whether these instruments are or should be subject to the “constructive ownership” rule, as discussed in this document. While the notice requests comments on appropriate transition rules and effective dates, any Treasury regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of an investment in the securities, possibly with retroactive effect. Both U.S. and Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities, including possible alternative treatments, the potential application of the constructive ownership rule, the issues presented by this notice and any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or foreign taxing jurisdiction.
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iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund Overview
The iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund is an exchange-traded fund managed by iShares ® , Inc. (“iShares”), a registered investment company. iShares consists of numerous separate investment portfolios, including the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund. This fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI Brazil Index. Information provided to or filed with the Commission by iShares pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 can be located by reference to Commission file numbers 033-97598 and 811-09102, respectively, through the Commission’s website at.www.sec.gov. In addition, information may be obtained from other sources including, but not limited to, press releases, newspaper articles and other publicly disseminated documents. Neither the issuer nor the agent makes any representation that such publicly available documents or any other publicly available information regarding the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund is accurate or complete.
Information as of market close on September 25, 2012:
| Bloomberg Ticker Symbol: | EWZ | 52 Week High (on 3/1/2012): | $70.42 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Share Price: | $54.76 | 52 Week Low (on 6/28/2012): | $49.07 |
| 52 Weeks Ago: | $53.60 |
The following graph sets forth the daily closing values of the underlying shares for the period from January 1, 2007 through September 25, 2012. The related table sets forth the published high and low closing prices, as well as the end-of-quarter closing prices, of the underlying shares for each quarter in the same period. The closing price of the underlying shares on September 25, 2012 was $54.76. We obtained the information in the table below from Bloomberg Financial Markets, without independent verification. The historical closing prices of the underlying shares should not be taken as an indication of future performance, and no assurance can be given as to the price of the underlying shares on the valuation date.
Shares of the iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund Daily Closing Prices, January 1, 2007 to September 25, 2012
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| iShares ® MSCI Brazil Index Fund (CUSIP: 464287739) | High ($) | Low ($) | Period End ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | |||
| First Quarter | 49.40 | 42.67 | 49.17 |
| Second Quarter | 62.85 | 49.50 | 61.35 |
| Third Quarter | 74.52 | 51.60 | 74.09 |
| Fourth Quarter | 85.96 | 72.40 | 80.70 |
| 2008 | |||
| First Quarter | 88.23 | 69.13 | 77.03 |
| Second Quarter | 100.47 | 79.84 | 89.59 |
| Third Quarter | 87.78 | 50.99 | 56.57 |
| Fourth Quarter | 56.25 | 26.89 | 34.90 |
| 2009 | |||
| First Quarter | 40.89 | 31.75 | 37.67 |
| Second Quarter | 57.95 | 39.30 | 52.97 |
| Third Quarter | 67.67 | 49.05 | 67.67 |
| Fourth Quarter | 79.73 | 66.03 | 74.61 |
| 2010 | |||
| First Quarter | 77.79 | 62.77 | 73.66 |
| Second Quarter | 75.73 | 58.61 | 61.96 |
| Third Quarter | 76.93 | 62.97 | 76.93 |
| Fourth Quarter | 81.58 | 73.84 | 77.40 |
| 2011 | |||
| First Quarter | 78.64 | 70.22 | 77.48 |
| Second Quarter | 79.78 | 69.57 | 73.35 |
| Third Quarter | 74.16 | 52.04 | 52.04 |
| Fourth Quarter | 64.51 | 50.89 | 57.39 |
| 2012 | |||
| First Quarter | 70.42 | 58.52 | 64.74 |
| Second Quarter | 65.36 | 49.07 | 51.80 |
| Third Quarter (through September 25, 2012) | 57.06 | 50.03 | 54.76 |
This document relates only to the securities offered hereby and does not relate to the underlying shares. We have derived all disclosures contained in this document regarding iShares from the publicly available documents described in the preceding paragraph. In connection with the offering of the securities, neither we nor the agent has participated in the preparation of such documents or made any due diligence inquiry with respect to iShares. Neither we nor the agent makes any representation that such publicly available documents or any other publicly available information regarding iShares is accurate or complete. Furthermore, we cannot give any assurance that all events occurring prior to the date hereof (including events that would affect the accuracy or completeness of the publicly available documents described in the preceding paragraph) that would affect the trading price of the underlying shares (and therefore the price of the underlying shares at the time we price the securities) have been publicly disclosed. Subsequent disclosure of any such events or the disclosure of or failure to disclose material future events concerning iShares could affect the value received at maturity with respect to the securities and therefore the trading prices of the securities.
Neither we nor any of our affiliates makes any representation to you as to the performance of the underlying shares.
We and/or our affiliates may presently or from time to time engage in business with iShares. In the course of such business, we and/or our affiliates may acquire non-public information with respect to iShares, and neither we nor any of our affiliates undertakes to disclose any such information to you. In addition, one or more of our affiliates may publish research reports with respect to the underlying shares. The statements in the preceding two sentences are
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not intended to affect the rights of investors in the securities under the securities laws. As a prospective purchaser of the securities, you should undertake an independent investigation of iShares as in your judgment is appropriate to make an informed decision with respect to an investment in the underlying shares.
iShares ® is a registered trademark of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. (“BTC”). The securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by BTC. BTC makes no representations or warranties to the owners of the securities or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in the securities. BTC has no obligation or liability in connection with the operation, marketing, trading or sale of the securities.
The MSCI Brazil Index
The MSCI Brazil Index SM is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index intended to reflect the sectoral diversity of the Brazilian equity market and to represent Brazilian companies that are available to investors worldwide. See “The MSCI Brazil Index” in the accompanying index supplement.
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The following table sets forth the published high, low and end-of-quarter exchange rates for the Brazilian real (“BRL”) relative to the U.S. dollar (“USD”) for each quarter in the period from January 1, 2007 through September 25, 2012, and the related graph sets forth the daily exchange rates of the BRL relative to the U.S. dollar for the same period.
The exchange rate for the BRL is expressed as the number of Brazilian real per one U.S. dollar. As a result, a decrease in the exchange rate means that the BRL has appreciated / strengthened relative to the U.S. dollar. This means that it takes fewer Brazilian real to purchase one U.S. dollar. Conversely, an increase in the exchange rate means that the BRL has depreciated / weakened relative to the U.S. dollar. This means that it takes more Brazilian real to purchase one U.S. dollar.
The historical exchange rates of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar should not be taken as an indication of future performance, and no assurance can be given as to the exchange rate on the valuation date. Because the price of the underlying shares is related to the U.S. dollar value of stocks underlying the MSCI Brazil Index, holders of the securities will be exposed to currency exchange rate risk with respect to the Brazilian real, which is the currency in which the component securities trade, and fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar will affect the value of your investment. If the U.S. dollar strengthens against the Brazilian real, the price of the underlying shares will be adversely affected, and the payment at maturity on the securities may be reduced.
| Brazilian real (expressed as units of BRL per 1 USD) | High | Low | Period End |
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| 2007 | |||
| First Quarter | 2.1523 | 2.0444 | 2.0594 |
| Second Quarter | 2.0478 | 1.9045 | 1.9290 |
| Third Quarter | 2.0930 | 1.8336 | 1.8336 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1.8390 | 1.7330 | 1.7800 |
| 2008 | |||
| First Quarter | 1.8306 | 1.6689 | 1.7519 |
| Second Quarter | 1.7444 | 1.5915 | 1.6037 |
| Third Quarter | 1.9634 | 1.5600 | 1.9046 |
| Fourth Quarter | 2.5127 | 1.9176 | 2.3145 |
| 2009 | |||
| First Quarter | 2.4473 | 2.1765 | 2.3228 |
| Second Quarter | 2.2738 | 1.9231 | 1.9518 |
| Third Quarter | 2.0092 | 1.7670 | 1.7670 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1.7866 | 1.6989 | 1.7445 |
| 2010 | |||
| First Quarter | 1.8950 | 1.7200 | 1.7813 |
| Second Quarter | 1.8836 | 1.7270 | 1.8047 |
| Third Quarter | 1.7926 | 1.6873 | 1.6873 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1.7416 | 1.6530 | 1.6613 |
| 2011 | |||
| First Quarter | 1.6891 | 1.6288 | 1.6318 |
| Second Quarter | 1.6362 | 1.5621 | 1.5633 |
| Third Quarter | 1.9055 | 1.5391 | 1.8793 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1.8980 | 1.6721 | 1.8668 |
| 2012 | |||
| First Quarter | 1.8714 | 1.6958 | 1.8268 |
| Second Quarter | 2.0907 | 1.8179 | 2.0094 |
| Third Quarter (through September 25, 2012) | 2.0569 | 1.9854 | 2.0307 |
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Brazil real January 1, 2007 to September 25, 2012 (expressed as units of BRL per USD)
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Additional Information About the Trigger Jump Securities
Please read this information in conjunction with the summary terms on the front cover of this document.
| Additional provisions: | |
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| Share underlying index: | MSCI Brazil Index Fund |
| Postponement of maturity date: | If the scheduled valuation date is not a trading day or if a market disruption event occurs on that day so that the valuation date is postponed and falls less than two business days prior to the scheduled maturity date, the maturity date of the securities will be postponed to the second business day following that valuation date as postponed. |
| Denominations: | $10 and integral multiples thereof |
| Minimum ticketing size: | $1,000 / 100 securities |
| Tax considerations: | Although there is uncertainty regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities due to the lack of governing authority, in the opinion of our counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, under current law, and based on current market conditions, each security should be treated as a single financial contract that is an “open transaction” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. |
| Assuming this treatment of the securities is respected and subject to the discussion in “United States Federal Taxation” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities, the following U.S. federal income tax consequences should result based on current law: | |
| § a U.S. Holder should not be required to recognize taxable income over the term of the securities prior to settlement, other than pursuant to a sale or exchange, and | |
| § subject to the discussion below concerning the potential application of the “constructive ownership” rule, upon sale, exchange or settlement of the securities, a U.S. Holder should recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized and the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the securities. Such gain or loss should be long-term capital gain or loss if the investor has held the securities for more than one year, and short-term capital gain or loss otherwise. | |
| Because the securities are linked to shares of an exchange-traded fund, although the matter is not clear, there is a risk that an investment in the securities will be treated as a “constructive ownership transaction” under Section 1260 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). If this treatment applies, all or a portion of any long-term capital gain of the U.S. Holder in respect of the securities could be recharacterized as ordinary income (in which case an interest charge will be imposed). Due to the lack of governing authority, our counsel is unable to opine as to whether or how Section 1260 of the Code applies to the securities. U.S. investors should read the section entitled “United States Federal Taxation—Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders—Tax Treatment of the Securities—Additional Considerations for Securities that Provide for the Greater of a Fixed Upside Payment and an Upside Return Based on the Increased Value of the Underlying” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities for additional information and consult their tax advisers regarding the potential application of the “constructive ownership” rule. In 2007, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released a notice requesting comments on the U.S. federal income tax treatment of “prepaid forward contracts” and similar instruments. The notice focuses in particular on whether to require holders of these instruments to accrue income over the term of their investment. It also asks for comments on a number of related topics, including the character of income or loss with respect to these instruments; whether short-term instruments should be subject to any such accrual regime; the relevance of factors such as the exchange-traded status of the instruments and the nature of the underlying property to which the instruments are linked; the degree, if any, to which income (including any mandated accruals) realized by non-U.S. investors should be subject to withholding tax; and whether these instruments are or should be subject to the “constructive ownership” rule, as discussed above. While the notice requests comments on appropriate transition rules and effective dates, any Treasury regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of an investment in the securities, possibly with retroactive effect. Both U.S. and non-U.S. investors considering an investment in the securities should read the discussion under “Risk Factors” in this document and the discussion under “United States Federal Taxation” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities and consult their tax advisers regarding all aspects of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities, including possible alternative treatments, the potential application of the constructive ownership rule, the issues presented by the aforementioned notice and any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or foreign taxing jurisdiction. The discussion in the preceding paragraphs under “Tax considerations” and the discussion contained in the section entitled “United States Federal Taxation” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities, insofar as they purport to describe provisions of U.S. federal |
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| income tax laws or legal conclusions with respect thereto, constitute the full opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the material U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities. | |
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| Trustee: | The Bank of New York Mellon |
| Calculation agent: | Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS & Co.”) |
| Use of proceeds and hedging: | The net proceeds we receive from the sale of the securities will be used for general corporate purposes and, in part, in connection with hedging our obligations under the securities through one or more of our subsidiaries. On or prior to the pricing date, we, through our subsidiaries or others, expect to hedge our anticipated exposure in connection with the securities by taking positions in the underlying shares and futures and/or options contracts on the underlying shares or any component stocks of the MSCI Brazil Index listed on major securities markets, or positions in any other available securities or instruments that we may wish to use in connection with such hedging. Such purchase activity could potentially increase the value of the underlying shares on the pricing date, and therefore could increase the price at which the underlying shares must close on the valuation date so that investors do not suffer a loss on their initial investment in the securities. For further information on our use of proceeds and hedging, see “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities. |
| Benefit plan investor considerations: | Each fiduciary of a pension, profit-sharing or other employee benefit plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”) (a “Plan”), should consider the fiduciary standards of ERISA in the context of the Plan’s particular circumstances before authorizing an investment in the securities. Accordingly, among other factors, the fiduciary should consider whether the investment would satisfy the prudence and diversification requirements of ERISA and would be consistent with the documents and instruments governing the Plan. In addition, we and certain of our subsidiaries and affiliates, including MS & Co., may each be considered a “party in interest” within the meaning of ERISA, or a “disqualified person” within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), with respect to many Plans, as well as many individual retirement accounts and Keogh plans (also “Plans”). ERISA Section 406 and Code Section 4975 generally prohibit transactions between Plans and parties in interest or disqualified persons. Prohibited transactions within the meaning of ERISA or the Code would likely arise, for example, if the securities are acquired by or with the assets of a Plan with respect to which MS & Co. or any of its affiliates is a service provider or other party in interest, unless the securities are acquired pursuant to an exemption from the “prohibited transaction” rules. A violation of these “prohibited transaction” rules could result in an excise tax or other liabilities under ERISA and/or Section 4975 of the Code for those persons, unless exemptive relief is available under an applicable statutory or administrative exemption. The U.S. Department of Labor has issued five prohibited transaction class exemptions (“PTCEs”) that may provide exemptive relief for direct or indirect prohibited transactions resulting from the purchase or holding of the securities. Those class exemptions are PTCE 96-23 (for certain transactions determined by in-house asset managers), PTCE 95-60 (for certain transactions involving insurance company general accounts), PTCE 91-38 (for certain transactions involving bank collective investment funds), PTCE 90-1 (for certain transactions involving insurance company separate accounts) and PTCE 84-14 (for certain transactions determined by independent qualified professional asset managers). In addition, ERISA Section 408(b)(17) and Code Section 4975(d)(20) of the Code may provide an exemption for the purchase and sale of securities and the related lending transactions, provided that neither the issuer of the securities nor any of its affiliates has or exercises any discretionary authority or control or renders any investment advice with respect to the assets of the Plan involved in the transaction and provided further that the Plan pays no more, and receives no less, than “adequate consideration” in connection with the transaction (the so-called “service provider” exemption). There can be no assurance that any of these class or statutory exemptions will be available with respect to transactions involving the securities. Because we may be considered a party in interest with respect to many Plans, the securities may not be purchased, held or disposed of by any Plan, any entity whose underlying assets include “plan assets” by reason of any Plan’s investment in the entity (a “Plan Asset Entity”) or any person investing “plan assets” of any Plan, unless such purchase, holding or disposition is eligible for exemptive relief, including relief available under PTCEs 96-23, 95-60, 91-38, 90-1, 84-14 or the service provider exemption or such purchase, holding or disposition is otherwise not prohibited. Any purchaser, including any fiduciary purchasing on behalf of a Plan, transferee or holder of the securities will be deemed to have represented, in its corporate and its fiduciary capacity, by its purchase and holding of the securities that either (a) it is not a Plan or a Plan Asset Entity and is not purchasing such securities on behalf of or with “plan assets” of any Plan or with any assets of a governmental, non-U.S. or church plan that is subject to any federal, state, local or non-U.S. law that is substantially similar to the provisions of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (“Similar Law”) or (b) its purchase, holding and disposition are eligible for |
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| exemptive relief or such purchase, holding and disposition are not prohibited by ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or any Similar Law. Due to the complexity of these rules and the penalties that may be imposed upon persons involved in non-exempt prohibited transactions, it is particularly important that fiduciaries or other persons considering purchasing the securities on behalf of or with “plan assets” of any Plan consult with their counsel regarding the availability of exemptive relief. The securities are contractual financial instruments. The financial exposure provided by the securities is not a substitute or proxy for, and is not intended as a substitute or proxy for, individualized investment management or advice for the benefit of any purchaser or holder of the securities. The securities have not been designed and will not be administered in a manner intended to reflect the individualized needs and objectives of any purchaser or holder of the securities. Each purchaser or holder of any securities acknowledges and agrees that: (i) the purchaser or holder or its fiduciary has made and shall make all investment decisions for the purchaser or holder and the purchaser or holder has not relied and shall not rely in any way upon us or our affiliates to act as a fiduciary or adviser of the purchaser or holder with respect to (A) the design and terms of the securities, (B) the purchaser or holder’s investment in the securities, or (C) the exercise of or failure to exercise any rights we have under or with respect to the securities; (ii) we and our affiliates have acted and will act solely for our own account in connection with (A) all transactions relating to the securities and (B) all hedging transactions in connection with our obligations under the securities; (iii) any and all assets and positions relating to hedging transactions by us or our affiliates are assets and positions of those entities and are not assets and positions held for the benefit of the purchaser or holder; (iv) our interests are adverse to the interests of the purchaser or holder; and (v) neither we nor any of our affiliates is a fiduciary or adviser of the purchaser or holder in connection with any such assets, positions or transactions, and any information that we or any of our affiliates may provide is not intended to be impartial investment advice. Each purchaser and holder of the securities has exclusive responsibility for ensuring that its purchase, holding and disposition of the securities do not violate the prohibited transaction rules of ERISA or the Code or any Similar Law. The sale of any securities to any Plan or plan subject to Similar Law is in no respect a representation by us or any of our affiliates or representatives that such an investment meets all relevant legal requirements with respect to investments by plans generally or any particular plan, or that such an investment is appropriate for plans generally or any particular plan. However, individual retirement accounts, individual retirement annuities and Keogh plans, as well as employee benefit plans that permit participants to direct the investment of their accounts, will not be permitted to purchase or hold the securities if the account, plan or annuity is for the benefit of an employee of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley or Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“MSSB”) or a family member and the employee receives any compensation (such as, for example, an addition to bonus) based on the purchase of the securities by the account, plan or annuity. | |
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| Additional considerations: | Client accounts over which Citigroup Inc., Morgan Stanley, MSSB or any of their respective subsidiaries have investment discretion are not permitted to purchase the securities, either directly or indirectly. |
| Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest : | The agent may distribute the securities through MSSB, as selected dealer, or other dealers, which may include Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (“MSIP”) and Bank Morgan Stanley AG. MSSB, MSIP and Bank Morgan Stanley AG are affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Selected dealers, including MSSB (an affiliate of the agent), and their financial advisors will collectively receive from the agent, MS & Co., a fixed sales commission of $0.35 for each security they sell. MS & Co. is our wholly-owned subsidiary. MS & Co. will conduct this offering in compliance with the requirements of FINRA Rule 5121 of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., which is commonly referred to as FINRA, regarding a FINRA member firm’s distribution of the securities of an affiliate and related conflicts of interest. MS & Co. or any of our other affiliates may not make sales in this offering to any discretionary account. See “Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” and “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in the accompanying product supplement for Jump Securities. |
| Contact: | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney clients may contact their local Morgan Stanley Smith Barney branch office |
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| or our principal executive offices at 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036 (telephone number (866) 477-4776). All other clients may contact their local brokerage representative. Third-party distributors may contact Morgan Stanley Structured Investment Sales at (800) 233-1087. | |
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| Where you can find more information: | Morgan Stanley has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus, as supplemented by the product supplement for Jump Securities and the index supplement) with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, for the offering to which this communication relates. You should read the prospectus in that registration statement, the product supplement for Jump Securities, the index supplement and any other documents relating to this offering that Morgan Stanley has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Morgan Stanley and this offering. You may get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC web site at . www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Morgan Stanley will arrange to send you the prospectus, the product supplement for Jump Securities and the index supplement if you so request by calling toll-free 800-584-6837. You may access these documents on the SEC web site at www.sec.gov . as follows: Product Supplement for Jump Securities dated August 17, 2012 Index Supplement dated November 21, 2011 Prospectus dated November 21, 2011 Terms used in this document are defined in the product supplement for Jump Securities, in the index supplement or in the prospectus. As used in this document, the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Morgan Stanley. |
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