MORGAN STANLEY — M&A Activity 2010

Dec 23, 2010

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8−K

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CURRENT REPORT Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2010

Morgan Stanley

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware 1−11758 36−3145972 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 761−4000

Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ___________________________

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

Morgan Stanley announced today the closing of the sale of its 34.3 percent stake in China International Capital Corporation to TPG Capital, KKR, Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd and The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited.

SIGNATURE

	Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

MORGAN STANLEY (Registrant)

Date: December 23, 2010 By: /s/ Martin M. Cohen

Name: Martin M. Cohen Title: Corporate Secretary