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MORGAN STANLEY — Capital/Financing Update 2017
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Morgan Stanley Finance LLC November 2017 Preliminary Pricing Supplement No. 14 Registration Statement Nos. 333-221595; 333-221595-01 Dated November 20, 2017 Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)
Structured Investments
Opportunities in U.S. and International Equities
Callable Fixed Income Securities due May 28, 2020
Based on the Worst Performing of the Russell 2000 ® Index, the S&P 500 ® Index and the EURO STOXX 50 ® Index
Fully and Unconditionally Guaranteed by Morgan Stanley
Principal at Risk Securities
The securities offered are unsecured obligations of Morgan Stanley Finance LLC (“MSFL”) and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Morgan Stanley. The securities have the terms described in the accompanying prospectus supplement, index supplement and prospectus, as supplemented or modified by this document. The securities do not guarantee the repayment of principal. Instead, the securities offer the opportunity for investors to earn a fixed quarterly coupon at the rate specified below. In addition, beginning on May 25, 2018, we will have the right to redeem the securities at our discretion on any quarterly redemption date for a redemption payment equal to the sum of the stated principal amount plus the relevant quarterly coupon. An early redemption of the securities will be at our discretion and will not automatically occur based on the performance of the underlying indices. At maturity, if the securities have not been previously redeemed and the final index value of each underlying index is greater than or equal to the barrier level of 75% of the respective initial index value, the payment at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, the stated principal amount. If, however, the final index value of any underlying index is less than its barrier level, the payment at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, the stated principal amount multiplied by the index performance factor of the worst performing index. In this scenario, investors will be fully exposed to the decline in the worst performing underlying index on a 1-to-1 basis and will receive a payment at maturity that is less than 75% of the stated principal amount of the securities and could be zero. Accordingly, i nvestors in the securities must be willing to accept the risk of losing their entire initial investment based on the performance of any underlying index. Investors will not participate in any appreciation of any underlying index. Because the payment at maturity is based on the worst performing of the underlying indices, a decline beyond the respective barrier level of any underlying index will result in a significant loss of your investment, even if one or both of the other underlying indices have appreciated or have not declined as much. The securities are for investors who are willing to risk their principal based on the worst performing of three underlying indices and who seek an opportunity to earn interest at a potentially above-market rate in exchange for the risk of an early redemption of the securities at our discretion. The securities are notes issued as part of MSFL’s Series A Global Medium-Term Notes program.
All payments are subject to our credit risk. If we default on our obligations, you could lose some or all of your investment. These securities are not secured obligations and you will not have any security interest in, or otherwise have any access to, any underlying reference asset or assets.
| SUMMARY TERMS — Issuer: | Morgan Stanley Finance LLC | ||
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| Guarantor: | Morgan Stanley | ||
| Underlying indices: | Russell 2000 ® Index (the “RTY Index”), S&P 500 ® Index (the “SPX Index”) and EURO STOXX 50 ® Index (the “SX5E Index”) | ||
| Aggregate principal amount: | $ | ||
| Stated principal amount: | $1,000 per security | ||
| Issue price: | $1,000 per security (see “Commissions and issue price” below) | ||
| Pricing date: | November 22, 2017 | ||
| Original issue date: | November 28, 2017 (3 business days after the pricing date) | ||
| Maturity date: | May 28, 2020 | ||
| Optional early redemption: | Beginning on May 25, 2018, we will have the right to redeem the securities, at our discretion , in whole but not in part, on any quarterly redemption date for the redemption payment. If we decide to redeem the securities, we will give you notice at least 3 business days before the redemption date specified in the notice. No further payments will be made on the securities once they have been redeemed. | ||
| Quarterly coupon: | Unless the securities have been previously redeemed, a quarterly coupon at an annual rate of 7.30% (corresponding to approximately $18.25 per quarter per security) is paid on each coupon payment date. | ||
| Barrier level: | With respect to the RTY Index: , | ||
| which is 75% of the initial index value for such index With respect to the SPX Index: , | |||
| which is 75% of the initial index value for such index With respect to the SX5E Index: , which | |||
| is 75% of the initial index value for such index | |||
| Payment at maturity: | If the securities have not been previously redeemed prior to maturity, | ||
| the payment at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, as follows: If the final index value of each underlying index is greater | |||
| than or equal to its respective barrier level: the stated principal amount. If the final index value of any underlying index is less | |||
| than its respective barrier level: (i) the stated principal amount multiplied by (ii) the index performance factor of | |||
| the worst performing underlying index. Under these circumstances, the payment at maturity will be less than 75% of the | |||
| stated principal amount of the securities and could be zero. | |||
| Terms continued on the following page | |||
| Agent: | Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS & Co.”), an affiliate of MSFL and a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. See “Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest.” | ||
| Estimated value on the pricing date: | Approximately $976.60 per security, or within $10.00 of that estimate. See “Investment Summary” beginning on page 3. | ||
| Commissions and issue price: | Price to public | Agent’s commissions | Proceeds to us (3) |
| Per security | $1,000 | $15 (1) | |
| $5 (2 ) | $980 | ||
| Total | $ | $ | $ |
(1) Selected dealers, including Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (an affiliate of the agent), and their financial advisors will collectively receive from the agent, Morgan Stanley & Co LLC., a fixed sales commission of $15 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 prospectus supplement.
(2) Reflects a structuring fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management by the agent or its affiliates of $5 for each security.
(3) See “Use of proceeds and hedging” on page 31.
The s ecurities involve risks not associated with an investment in ordinary debt securities. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 11.
The Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators have not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this document or the accompanying prospectus supplement, index supplement and prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The securities are not deposits or savings accounts and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or instrumentality, nor are they obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank.
You should read this document together with the related prospectus supplement, index supplement and prospectus, each of which can be accessed via the hyperlinks below. Please also see “Additional Information About the Securities” at the end of this document.
References to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Morgan Stanley or MSFL, or Morgan Stanley and MSFL collectively, as the context requires.
Prospectus Supplement dated November 16, 2017 Index Supplement dated November 16, 2017 Prospectus dated November 16, 2017
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| Terms continued from previous page: | |
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| Redemption payment: | The redemption payment will be an amount equal to (i) the stated principal amount plus (ii) the quarterly coupon for the related quarterly period. |
| Redemption dates: | May 25, 2018, August 28, 2018, November 28, 2018, February 27, 2019, May 28, 2019, August 28, 2019, November 27, 2019 and February 27, 2020; provided that if any such day is not a business day, the redemption payment will be made on the next succeeding business day and no adjustment will be made to any redemption payment made on that succeeding business day. |
| Initial index value: | With respect to the RTY Index: , |
| which is the index closing value of such index on the pricing date With respect to the SPX Index: , | |
| which is the index closing value of such index on the pricing date With respect to the SX5E Index: , | |
| which is the index closing value of such index on the pricing date | |
| Final index value: | With respect to each index, the respective index closing value on the final observation date |
| Worst performing underlying index: | The underlying index with the largest percentage decrease from the respective initial index value to the respective final index value |
| Index performance factor: | Final index value divided by the initial index value |
| Coupon payment dates: | February 27, 2018, May 25, 2018, August 28, 2018, November 28, 2018, February 27, 2019, May 28, 2019, August 28, 2019, November 27, 2019 and February 27, 2020 and the maturity date; provided that if any such day is not a business day, that quarterly coupon will be paid on the next succeeding business day and no adjustment will be made to any coupon payment made on that succeeding business day. |
| Final observation date: | May 22, 2020, subject to postponement for non-index business days and certain market disruption events. |
| CUSIP / ISIN: | 61768CUS4 / US61768CUS42 |
| Listing: | The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. |
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Investment Summary
Callable Fixed Income Securities Principal at Risk Securities
Callable Fixed Income Securities due May 28, 2020 Based on the Worst Performing of the Russell 2000 ® Index, the S&P 500 ® Index and the EURO STOXX 50 ® Index (the “securities”) do not guarantee the repayment of principal Instead, the securities offer the opportunity for investors to earn a fixed quarterly coupon at the rate specified below. In addition, beginning on May 25, 2018, we will have the right to redeem the securities at our discretion on any quarterly redemption date for a redemption payment equal to the sum of the stated principal amount plus the relevant quarterly coupon. An early redemption of the securities will be at our discretion and will not automatically occur based on the performance of the underlying indices. At maturity, if the final index value of each underlying index is greater than or equal to the barrier level of 75% of the respective initial index value, the payment at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, the stated principal amount. If, however, the final index value of any underlying index is less than its barrier level, the payment at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, the stated principal amount multiplied by the index performance factor of the worst performing index. In this scenario, investors will be fully exposed to the decline in the worst performing underlying index on a 1-to-1 basis and will receive a payment at maturity that is less than 75% of the stated principal amount of the securities and could be zero. Accordingly, investors in the securities must be willing to accept the risk of losing their entire initial investment based on the performance of any underlying index.
| Maturity: | 2.5 years, unless redeemed earlier at our discretion |
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| Quarterly coupon: | A fixed coupon at an annual rate of 7.30% (corresponding |
| to approximately $18.25 per quarter per security) is paid on each coupon payment date. | |
| Payment at maturity: | If the securities have not been previously redeemed prior to |
| maturity, the payment at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, as follows: If the final index value of each underlying index is greater | |
| than or equal to its respective barrier level: the stated principal amount. If the final index value of any underlying index is less | |
| than its respective barrier level: (i) the stated principal amount multiplied by (ii) the index performance factor of | |
| the worst performing underlying index. Under these circumstances, the payment at maturity will be less than 75% of the | |
| stated principal amount of the securities and could be zero. | |
| Early redemption at the option of the issuer: | Beginning on May 25, 2018, we have the right to redeem the securities |
| on any quarterly redemption date for an early redemption payment equal to the stated principal amount plus the quarterly | |
| coupon for the relevant quarterly interest period. Any early redemption of the securities will be at our discretion | |
| and will not automatically occur based on the performance of the underlying indices. It is more likely that we will | |
| redeem the securities when it would otherwise be advantageous for you to continue to hold the securities. As such, we | |
| will be more likely to redeem the securities when the quarterly coupon payable on the securities is greater than the interest that | |
| would be payable on instruments of a comparable maturity and credit rating trading in the market. In other words, we | |
| will be more likely to redeem the securities when the securities are paying an above-market coupon. If the securities | |
| are redeemed prior to maturity, you will receive no more quarterly coupon payments, may be forced to invest in a lower interest | |
| rate environment and may not be able to reinvest at comparable terms or returns. On the other hand, we will be less likely to exercise our redemption | |
| right when the index closing value of any underlying index is near or below the respective barrier level, such that you are likely | |
| to suffer a significant loss on your initial investment in the securities at maturity. Therefore, if we do not exercise our redemption | |
| right, it is more likely that you will suffer a significant loss at maturity. |
We are using this preliminary pricing supplement to solicit from you an offer to purchase the securities. You may revoke your offer to purchase the securities at any time prior to the time at which we accept such offer by notifying the relevant agent. We
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reserve the right to change the terms of, or reject any offer to purchase, the securities prior to their issuance. In the event of any material changes to the terms of the securities, we will notify you.
Morgan Stanley clients may contact their local Morgan Stanley branch office 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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The original issue price of each security is $1,000. This price includes costs associated with issuing, selling, structuring and hedging the securities, which are borne by you, and, consequently, the estimated value of the securities on the pricing date will be less than $1,000. We estimate that the value of each security on the pricing date will be approximately $976.60, or within $10.00 of that estimate. Our estimate of the value of the securities as determined on the pricing date will be set forth in the final pricing supplement.
What goes into the estimated value on the pricing date?
In valuing the securities on the pricing date, we take into account that the securities comprise both a debt component and a performance-based component linked to the underlying indices. The estimated value of the securities is determined using our own pricing and valuation models, market inputs and assumptions relating to the underlying indices, instruments based on the underlying indices, volatility and other factors including current and expected interest rates, as well as an interest rate related to our secondary market credit spread, which is the implied interest rate at which our conventional fixed rate debt trades in the secondary market.
What determines the economic terms of the securities?
In determining the economic terms of the securities, including the quarterly coupon rate and the barrier levels, we use an internal funding rate, which is likely to be lower than our secondary market credit spreads and therefore advantageous to us. If the issuing, selling, structuring and hedging costs borne by you were lower or if the internal funding rate were higher, one or more of the economic terms of the securities would be more favorable to you.
What is the relationship between the estimated value on the pricing date and the secondary market price of the securities?
The price at which MS & Co. purchases the securities in the secondary market, absent changes in market conditions, including those related to the underlying indices, may vary from, and be lower than, the estimated value on the pricing date, because the secondary market price takes into account our secondary market credit spread as well as the bid-offer spread that MS & Co. would charge in a secondary market transaction of this type and other factors. However, because the costs associated with issuing, selling, structuring and hedging the securities are not fully deducted upon issuance, for a period of up to 6 months following the issue date, to the extent that MS & Co. may buy or sell the securities in the secondary market, absent changes in market conditions, including those related to the underlying indices, and to our secondary market credit spreads, it would do so based on values higher than the estimated value. We expect that those higher values will also be reflected in your brokerage account statements.
MS & Co. may, but is not obligated to, make a market in the securities, and, if it once chooses to make a market, may cease doing so at any time.
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Key Investment Rationale
The securities offer investors an opportunity to earn a fixed quarterly coupon at an annual rate of 7.30%. The securities may be redeemed by us at our discretion prior to maturity for the stated principal amount per security plus the applicable quarterly coupon, and the payment at maturity will vary depending on the final index value of each underlying index, as follows:
| Scenario 1: | We redeem the securities at our discretion
prior to the maturity date on one of the quarterly redemption dates beginning on May 25, 2018. · The
securities will be redeemed for the stated principal amount plus the relevant quarterly coupon for the related quarterly
period. No further payments will be made on the securities once they have been redeemed. · Investors will not participate in any appreciation of any underlying index. |
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| Scenario 2: | The securities are not redeemed prior to maturity,
and the final index value of each underlying index is greater than or equal to its respective barrier level. · The
payment due at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, the stated principal amount. · Investors
will not participate in any appreciation of any underlying index. |
| Scenario 3: | The securities are not redeemed prior to maturity
and the final index value of any underlying index is less than its respective barrier level. In this case, investors
suffer a substantial loss of principal at maturity. · The
payment due at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon the stated principal amount multiplied by the index
performance factor of the worst performing underlying index. · Under
these circumstances, the payment at maturity will be less than 75% of the stated principal amount and could be zero. |
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Underlying Indices Summary
Russell 2000 ® Index
The Russell 2000 ® Index is an index calculated, published and disseminated by FTSE Russell, and measures the composite price performance of stocks of 2,000 companies incorporated in the U.S. and its territories. All 2,000 stocks are traded on a major U.S. exchange and are the 2,000 smallest securities that form the Russell 3000 ® Index. The Russell 3000 ® Index is composed of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies as determined by market capitalization and represents approximately 98% of the U.S. equity market. The Russell 2000 ® Index consists of the smallest 2,000 companies included in the Russell 3000 ® Index and represents a small portion of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 ® Index. The Russell 2000 ® Index is designed to track the performance of the small capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market.
Information as of market close on November 16, 2017:
| Bloomberg Ticker Symbol: | RTY |
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| Current Index Value: | 1,486.881 |
| 52 Weeks Ago: | 1,302.200 |
| 52 Week High (on 10/5/2017): | 1,512.088 |
| 52 Week Low (on 11/16/2016): | 1,302.200 |
For additional information about the Russell 2000 ® Index, see the information set forth under “Russell 2000 ® Index” in the accompanying index supplement. Furthermore, for additional historical information, see “Russell 2000 ® Index Historical Performance” below.
S&P 500 ® Index
The S&P 500 ® Index, which is calculated, maintained and published by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P”), consists of stocks of 500 component companies selected to provide a performance benchmark for the U.S. equity markets. The calculation of the S&P 500 ® Index is based on the relative value of the float adjusted aggregate market capitalization of the 500 component companies as of a particular time as compared to the aggregate average market capitalization of 500 similar companies during the base period of the years 1941 through 1943.
Information as of market close on November 16, 2017:
| Bloomberg Ticker Symbol: | SPX |
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| Current Index Value: | 2,585.64 |
| 52 Weeks Ago: | 2,176.94 |
| 52 Week High (on 11/8/2017): | 2,594.38 |
| 52 Week Low (on 11/16/2016): | 2,176.94 |
For additional information about the S&P 500 ® Index, see the information set forth under “S&P 500 ® Index” in the accompanying index supplement. Furthermore, for additional historical information, see “S&P 500 ® Index Historical Performance” below.
EURO STOXX 50 ® Index
The EURO STOXX 50 ® Index was created by STOXX Limited, which is owned by Deutsche Börse AG and SIX Group AG. Publication of the EURO STOXX 50 ® Index began on February 26, 1998, based on an initial index value of 1,000 at December 31, 1991. The EURO STOXX 50 ® Index is composed of 50 component stocks of market sector leaders from within the STOXX 600 Supersector Indices, which includes stocks selected from the Eurozone. The component stocks have a high degree of liquidity and represent the largest companies across all market sectors.
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Information as of market close on November 16, 2017:
| Bloomberg Ticker Symbol: | SX5E |
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| Current Index Value: | 3,564.80 |
| 52 Weeks Ago: | 3,026.36 |
| 52 Week High (on 11/1/2017): | 3,697.40 |
| 52 Week Low (on 12/2/2016): | 3,015.13 |
For additional information about the EURO STOXX 50 ® Index, see the information set forth under “EURO STOXX 50 ® Index” in the accompanying index supplement. Furthermore, for additional historical information, see “EURO STOXX 50 ® Index Historical Performance” below.
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Hypothetical Examples
The following hypothetical examples illustrate how to calculate the payment at maturity. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only. You will receive a fixed quarterly coupon at a rate of 7.30% per annum regardless of the performance of the underlying indices. The amount you will receive at maturity, if any, will be determined by reference to the final index value of each underlying index on the final observation date. The following examples assume that we do not exercise our redemption right. Any early redemption of the securities will be at our discretion. The actual initial index value and barrier level for each underlying index will be determined on the pricing date. All payments on the securities, if any, are subject to our credit risk. The below examples are based on the following terms:
| Quarterly Coupon: | 7.30% per annum (corresponding to approximately $18.25 per quarter per security)* |
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| Optional Early Redemption: | The securities may be redeemed at our discretion on any quarterly |
| redemption date beginning on May 25, 2018 for a redemption payment equal to the stated principal amount plus the relevant quarterly | |
| coupon. | |
| Payment at Maturity | If the securities have not been previously redeemed prior to |
| maturity, the payment at maturity will be, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, as follows: If the final index value of each underlying index is greater | |
| than or equal to its respective barrier level: the stated principal amount. If the final index value of any underlying index is less | |
| than its respective barrier level: (i) the stated principal amount multiplied by (ii) the index performance factor of | |
| the worst performing underlying index. Under these circumstances, the payment at maturity will be less than 75% of the | |
| stated principal amount of the securities and could be zero | |
| Stated Principal Amount: | $1,000 |
| Hypothetical Initial Index Value: | With respect to the RTY Index: 1,200 With respect to the SPX Index: 2,100 |
| With respect to the SX5E Index: 3,000 | |
| Hypothetical Barrier Level: | With respect to the RTY Index: 900, which is 75% of the hypothetical |
| initial index value for such index With respect to the SPX Index: 1,575, which is 75% of the hypothetical | |
| initial index value for such index | |
| With respect to the SX5E Index: 2,250, which is 75% of the hypothetical initial index value for such index |
- The actual quarterly coupon will be an amount determined by the calculation agent based on the number of days in the applicable payment period, calculated on a 30/360 basis. The hypothetical quarterly coupon of $18.25 is used in these examples for ease of analysis.
How to calculate the payment at maturity (if the securities have not been previously redeemed):
| Final Index Value — RTY Index | SPX Index | SX5E Index | Payment at Maturity (in addition to the quarterly coupon of $18.25 with respect to the final quarterly period) | |
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| Example 1: | 1,750 ( at or above the barrier level) | 4,000 ( at or above the barrier level) | 3,800 ( at or above barrier level) | $1,000 (the stated principal amount) |
| Example 2: | 480 ( below the barrier level) | 900 ( below the barrier level) | 2,600 ( at or above barrier level) | $1,000 x index performance factor of the worst performing underlying index = $1,000 x (480 / 1,200) = $400 |
| Example 3: | 1,260 ( at or above the barrier level) | 1,800 ( at or above the barrier level) | 1,200 ( below barrier level) | $1,000 x (1,200 / 3,000) = $400 |
| Example 4: | 480 ( below the barrier | 945 ( below the barrier | 900 ( below barrier level) | $1,000 x (900 / 3,000) = $300 |
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| Example 5: | level) — 240 ( below the barrier level) | level) — 630 ( below the barrier level) | 1,200 ( below barrier level) | $1,000 x (240 / 1,200) = $200 |
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In example 1, the final index values of all three underlying indices are at or above their respective barrier levels. Therefore, investors receive at maturity the stated principal amount of the securities (in addition to the final quarterly coupon payment). Investors do not participate in the appreciation of any underlying index.
In examples 2 and 3, the final index value(s) of one or two of the underlying indices are at or above the respective barrier level(s) but the final index value(s) of one or both of the other underlying indices are below their respective barrier level(s). Therefore, investors are exposed to the downside performance of the worst performing underlying index at maturity and receive at maturity an amount equal to the stated principal amount times the index performance factor of the worst performing underlying index (in addition to the final quarterly coupon payment).
Similarly, in examples 4 and 5, the final index value of each underlying index is below its respective barrier level, and investors receive at maturity an amount equal to the stated principal amount times the index performance factor of the worst performing underlying index. In example 4, the RTY Index has declined 60% from its initial index value to its final index value, the SPX Index has declined 55% from its initial index value to its final index value and the SX5E Index has declined 70% from its initial index value to its final index value. Therefore, the payment at maturity equals (in addition to the final quarterly coupon payment) the stated principal amount times the index performance factor of the SX5E Index, which is the worst performing underlying index in this example. In example 5, the RTY Index has declined 80% from its initial index value, the SPX Index has declined 70% from its initial index value to its final index value and the SX5E Index has declined 60% from its initial index value to its final index value. Therefore the payment at maturity equals (in addition to the final quarterly coupon payment) the stated principal amount times the index performance factor of the RTY Index, which is the worst performing underlying index in this example.
If the final index value of ANY underlying index is below its respective barrier level, you will be exposed to the downside performance of the worst performing underlying index at maturity, and your payment at maturity will be less than 75% of the stated principal amount per security and could be zero (in addition to the final quarterly coupon payment).
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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 prospectus supplement, index supplement and prospectus. We also urge you to consult with your investment, legal, tax, accounting and other advisers before you invest in the securities.
§ The securities do not guarantee the return of any principal. The terms of the securities differ from those of ordinary debt securities in that they do not guarantee the repayment of principal. If the final index value of any underlying index is less than its barrier level of 75% of its initial index value, you will be exposed to the decline in the closing value of the worst performing underlying index, as compared to its initial index value, on a 1-to-1 basis, and you will receive for each security that you hold at maturity, in addition to the final quarterly coupon, an amount equal to the stated principal amount times the index performance factor of the worst performing underlying index. In this case, the payment at maturity will be less than 75% of the stated principal amount and could be zero.
§ The securities are subject to our redemption right. The term of the securities, and thus your opportunity to earn a potentially above-market coupon may be limited by our right to redeem the securities at our option on any quarterly redemption date, beginning on May 25, 2018, for an early redemption payment equal to the stated principal amount plus the quarterly coupon for the relevant quarterly interest period. The term of your investment in the securities may be limited to as short as six months. Any early redemption of the securities will be at our discretion and will not automatically occur based on the performance of the underlying indices. It is more likely that we will redeem the securities when it would otherwise be advantageous for you to continue to hold the securities. As such, we will be more likely to redeem the securities when the quarterly coupon payable on the securities is greater than the interest that would be payable on instruments of a comparable maturity and credit rating trading in the market. In other words, we will be more likely to redeem the securities when the securities are paying an above-market coupon. If the securities are redeemed prior to maturity, you will receive no more quarterly coupon payments, may be forced to invest in a lower interest rate environment and may not be able to reinvest at comparable terms or returns.
On the other hand, we will be less likely to exercise our redemption right when the index closing value of any underlying index is near or below the respective barrier level, such that you are likely to suffer a significant loss on your initial investment in the securities at maturity. Therefore, if we do not exercise our redemption right, it is more likely that you will suffer a significant loss at maturity.
§ You are exposed to the price risk of each underlying index, with respect to the payment at maturity, if any. Your return on the securities is not linked to a basket consisting of the underlying indices. Rather, it will be contingent upon the independent performance of each underlying index. Unlike an instrument with a return linked to a basket of underlying assets, in which risk is mitigated and diversified among all the components of the basket, you will be exposed to the risks related to each underlying index. Poor performance by any underlying index over the term of the securities may negatively affect your return and will not be offset or mitigated by any positive performance by the other underlying indices. If any underlying index has declined to below its respective barrier level as of the final observation date, you will be fully exposed to the decline in the worst performing underlying index over the term of the securities on a 1-to-1 basis, even if one or both of the other underlying indices have appreciated or have not declined as much. Under this scenario, the value of any such payment will be less than 75% of the stated principal amount and could be zero. Accordingly, your investment is subject to the price risk of each underlying index.
§ Because the securities are linked to the performance of the worst performing underlying index, you are exposed to a greater risk of sustaining a significant loss on your investment than if the securities were linked to just one index. The risk that you will suffer a significant loss on your investment is greater if you invest in the securities as opposed to substantially similar securities that are linked to the performance of just one underlying index. With three underlying indices, it is more likely that any underlying index will close below its barrier level on the final observation date than if the securities were linked to only one underlying index, and therefore it is more likely that you will suffer a significant loss on your investment.
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§ Investors will not participate in any appreciation in any underlying index. Investors will not participate in any appreciation in any underlying index from the initial index value for such index, and the return on the securities will be limited to the fixed quarterly coupons that are paid until the securities are redeemed or reach maturity.
§ The securities are linked to the Russell 2000 ® Index and are subject to risks associated with small-capitalization companies. As the Russell 2000 ® Index is one of the underlying indices, and the Russell 2000 ® Index consists of stocks issued by companies with relatively small market capitalization, the securities are linked to the value of small-capitalization companies. These companies often have greater stock price volatility, lower trading volume and less liquidity than large-capitalization companies and therefore the Russell 2000 ® Index may be more volatile than indices that consist of stocks issued by large-capitalization companies. Stock prices of small-capitalization companies are also more vulnerable than those of large-capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments, and the stocks of small-capitalization companies may be thinly traded. In addition, small capitalization companies are typically less well-established and less stable financially than large-capitalization companies and may depend on a small number of key personnel, making them more vulnerable to loss of personnel. Such companies tend to have smaller revenues, less diverse product lines, smaller shares of their product or service markets, fewer financial resources and less competitive strengths than large-capitalization companies and are more susceptible to adverse developments related to their products.
§ The securities are linked to the EURO STOXX 50 ® Index and are subject to risks associated with investments in securities linked to the value of foreign equity securities. As the EURO STOXX 50 ® Index is one of the underlying indices, the securities are linked to the value of foreign equity securities. Investments in securities linked to the value of foreign equity securities involve risks associated with the securities markets in those countries, including risks of volatility in those markets, governmental intervention in those markets and cross-shareholdings in companies in certain countries. Also, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies than about U.S. companies that are subject to the reporting requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and foreign 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 issued in foreign markets may be affected by political, economic, financial and social factors in those countries, or global regions, including changes in government, economic and fiscal policies and currency exchange laws. 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 economies in such countries 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, self-sufficiency and balance of payment positions between countries.
§ The market price will 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. We expect that generally the level of interest rates available in the market and the value of each underlying index on any day, including in relation to its respective barrier level, will affect the value of the securities more than any other factors. Other factors that may influence the value of the securities include:
o the volatility (frequency and magnitude of changes in value) of the underlying indices,
o geopolitical conditions and economic, financial, political, regulatory or judicial events that affect the component stocks of the underlying indices or securities markets generally and which may affect the value of each underlying index,
o dividend rates on the securities underlying the underlying indices,
o the time remaining until the securities mature,
o interest and yield rates in the market,
o the availability of comparable instruments,
o the composition of the underlying indices and changes in the constituent stocks of such indices, and
o any actual or anticipated changes in our credit ratings or credit spreads.
Some or all of these factors will influence the price that you will receive if you sell your securities prior to maturity. In particular, if any underlying index has closed near or below the barrier level for such index, the market value of the securities is expected to decrease substantially and you may have to sell your securities at a substantial discount from the stated principal amount of $1,000 per security.
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You cannot predict the future performance of any underlying index based on its historical performance. The value of any or all underlying indices may close below the respective barrier level(s) on the final observation date so that you lose more than 25% or all of your initial investment in the securities. There can be no assurance that the closing value of each underlying index will be at or above the respective barrier level on the final observation date so that you do not suffer a significant loss on your initial investment in the securities. See “Russell 2000 ® Index Historical Performance,” “S&P 500 ® Index Historical Performance” and “EURO STOXX 50 ® Index Historical Performance” below.
§ The securities are subject to our credit risk, and any actual or anticipated changes to our credit ratings or credit spreads may adversely affect the market value of the securities. You are dependent on our ability to pay all amounts due on the securities at maturity, upon early redemption or on any coupon payment date, and therefore you are subject to our credit risk. The securities are not guaranteed by any other entity. If we default on our 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 our creditworthiness. Any actual or anticipated decline in our credit ratings or increase in the credit spreads charged by the market for taking our credit risk is likely to adversely affect the market value of the securities.
§ As a finance subsidiary, MSFL has no independent operations and will have no independent assets. As a finance subsidiary, MSFL has no independent operations beyond the issuance and administration of its securities and will have no independent assets available for distributions to holders of MSFL securities if they make claims in respect of such securities in a bankruptcy, resolution or similar proceeding. Accordingly, any recoveries by such holders will be limited to those available under the related guarantee by Morgan Stanley and that guarantee will rank pari passu with all other unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of Morgan Stanley. Holders will have recourse only to a single claim against Morgan Stanley and its assets under the guarantee. Holders of securities issued by MSFL should accordingly assume that in any such proceedings they would not have any priority over and should be treated pari passu with the claims of other unsecured, unsubordinated creditors of Morgan Stanley, including holders of Morgan Stanley-issued securities.
§ Not equivalent to investing in the underlying indices. Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in any underlying index or the component stocks of any underlying index. Investors in the securities will not participate in any positive performance of any underlying index, and will not have voting rights or rights to receive dividends or other distributions or any other rights with respect to stocks that constitute any underlying index.
§ The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and secondary trading may be limited. Accordingly, you should be willing to hold your securities for the entire 2.5-year term of the securities . The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the securities. MS & Co. may, but is not obligated to, make a market in the securities and, if it once chooses to make a market, may cease doing so at any time. When it does make a market, it will generally do so for transactions of routine secondary market size at prices based on its estimate of the current value of the securities, taking into account its bid/offer spread, our credit spreads, market volatility, the notional size of the proposed sale, the cost of unwinding any related hedging positions, the time remaining to maturity and the likelihood that it will be able to resell 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. Since other broker-dealers may not 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 to cease making 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 rate we are willing to pay for securities of this type, maturity and issuance size is likely to be lower than the rate implied by our secondary market credit spreads and advantageous to us. Both the lower rate and the inclusion of costs associated with issuing, selling, structuring and hedging the securities in the original issue price reduce the economic terms of the securities, cause the estimated value of the securities to be less than the original issue price and will adversely affect secondary market prices. Assuming no change in market conditions or any other relevant factors, the prices, if any, at which dealers, including MS & Co., may be willing to purchase the securities in secondary market transactions will likely be significantly lower than the original issue price, because secondary market prices will exclude the issuing, selling, structuring and hedging-related costs that are included in the original issue price and borne by you and because the secondary market prices will reflect our secondary market credit spreads and the bid-offer spread that any dealer would charge in a secondary market transaction of this type as well as other factors.
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The inclusion of the costs of issuing, selling, structuring and hedging the securities in the original issue price and the lower rate we are willing to pay as issuer make the economic terms of the securities less favorable to you than they otherwise would be.
However, because the costs associated with issuing, selling, structuring and hedging the securities are not fully deducted upon issuance, for a period of up to 6 months following the issue date, to the extent that MS & Co. may buy or sell the securities in the secondary market, absent changes in market conditions, including those related to the underlying indices, and to our secondary market credit spreads, it would do so based on values higher than the estimated value, and we expect that those higher values will also be reflected in your brokerage account statements.
§ The estimated value of the securities is determined by reference to our pricing and valuation models, which may differ from those of other dealers and is not a maximum or minimum secondary market price. These pricing and valuation models are proprietary and rely in part on subjective views of certain market inputs and certain assumptions about future events, which may prove to be incorrect. As a result, because there is no market-standard way to value these types of securities, our models may yield a higher estimated value of the securities than those generated by others, including other dealers in the market, if they attempted to value the securities. In addition, the estimated value on the pricing date does not represent a minimum or maximum price at which dealers, including MS & Co., would be willing to purchase your securities in the secondary market (if any exists) at any time. The value of your securities at any time after the date of this document will vary based on many factors that cannot be predicted with accuracy, including our creditworthiness and changes in market conditions. See also “The market price will be influenced by many unpredictable factors” above.
§ Hedging and trading activity by our affiliates could potentially affect the value of the securities. One or more of our affiliates and/or third-party dealers expect to carry out hedging activities related to the securities (and to other instruments linked to the underlying indices or their component stocks), including trading in the stocks that constitute the underlying indices as well as in other instruments related to the underlying indices. As a result, these entities may be unwinding or adjusting hedge positions during the term of the securities, and the hedging strategy may involve greater and more frequent dynamic adjustments to the hedge as the final observation date approaches. Some of our affiliates also trade the stocks that constitute the underlying indices and other financial instruments related to the underlying indices 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 index value of an underlying index, and, therefore, could increase the barrier level for such underlying index, which, if the securities have not been redeemed, is the value at or above which such underlying index must close on the final observation date so that you are not exposed to the negative performance of the worst performing underlying index at maturity (depending also on the performance of the other underlying indices). Additionally, such hedging or trading activities during the term of the securities could affect the value of an underlying index on the final observation date, and, accordingly, the amount of cash you receive at maturity, if any (depending also on the performance of the other underlying indices).
§ The calculation agent, which is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley and an affiliate of MSFL, will make determinations with respect to the securities. As calculation agent, MS & Co. will determine the initial index value for each underlying index, the barrier level for each underlying index and the payment at maturity, if any. Moreover, certain determinations made by MS & Co., in its capacity as calculation agent, may require it to exercise discretion and make subjective judgments, such as with respect to the occurrence or non-occurrence of market disruption events and the selection of a successor index or calculation of the index closing value in the event of a market disruption event or discontinuance of an underlying index. These potentially subjective determinations may affect the payout to you or at maturity, if any. For further information regarding these types of determinations, see “Additional Information About the Securities—Additional Provisions—Calculation agent,” “—Market disruption event,” “—Postponement of the final observation date,” “—Discontinuance of an underlying index; alteration of method of calculation” and “—Alternate exchange calculation in case of an event of default,” below. In addition, MS & Co. has determined the estimated value of the securities on the pricing date.
§ Adjustments to the underlying indices could adversely affect the value of the securities. The publisher of each underlying index may add, delete or substitute the component stocks of such underlying index or make other methodological changes that could change the value of such underlying index. Any of these actions could adversely affect the value of the securities. The publisher of each underlying index may also discontinue or suspend calculation or publication of such underlying index at any time. In these circumstances, MS & Co., as the calculation agent, will have the sole discretion to substitute a successor index that is comparable to the discontinued index. MS & Co. could have an economic interest that
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is different than that of investors in the securities insofar as, for example, MS & Co. is permitted to consider indices that are calculated and published by MS & Co. or any of its affiliates. If MS & Co. determines that there is no appropriate successor index on the final observation date, the amount payable at maturity will be based on the value of such underlying index, based on the closing prices of the stocks constituting such underlying index at the time of such discontinuance, without rebalancing or substitution, computed by MS & Co. as calculation agent in accordance with the formula for calculating such underlying index last in effect prior to such discontinuance, as compared to the respective barrier level (depending also on the performance of the other underlying indices).
§ The U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities are uncertain. There is no direct legal authority as to the proper treatment of the securities for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and, therefore, significant aspects of the tax treatment of the securities are uncertain.
Please read the discussion under “Additional Provisions―Tax considerations” in this document concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities. We intend to treat a security for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a unit consisting of (i) a Put Right (as defined below under “Additional Provisions―Tax considerations”) written by you to us that, if exercised, requires you to pay to us an amount equal to the Deposit (as defined below under “Additional Provisions―Tax considerations”), in exchange for a cash amount based on the performance of the worst performing underlying index , and (ii) a Deposit with us of a fixed amount of cash to secure your obligation under the Put Right. Alternative U.S. federal income tax treatments of the securities are possible, and if the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) were successful in asserting such an alternative tax treatment for the securities the timing and the character of income on the securities might differ significantly from the tax treatment described herein. We do 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 herein.
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. While it is not clear whether the securities would be viewed as similar to the prepaid forward contracts described in the notice, it is possible that any Treasury regulations or other guidance issued after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of an investment in the securities, possibly with retroactive effect. The notice focuses on a number of issues, the most relevant of which for holders of the securities are the character and timing of income or loss (including whether the entire coupon on the securities should be required to be included currently as ordinary income) and the degree, if any, to which income realized by non-U.S. investors should be subject to withholding tax.
Non-U.S. Holders should note that we currently do not intend to withhold on any payments made with respect to the securities to Non-U.S. Holders (subject to compliance by such holders with certification necessary to establish an exemption from withholding and to the discussion under “Additional Provisions―Tax considerations—FATCA Legislation”). However, in the event of a change of law or any formal or informal guidance by the IRS, the U.S. Treasury Department or Congress, we may decide to withhold on payments made with respect to the securities to Non-U.S. Holders and will not be required to pay any additional amounts with respect to amounts withheld.
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 issues presented by this notice and any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.
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Russell 2000 ® Index Historical Performance
The following graph sets forth the daily closing values of the RTY Index for the period from January 1, 2012 through November 16, 2017. The related table sets forth the published high and low closing values, as well as end-of-quarter closing values, of the RTY Index for each quarter for the period from January 1, 2012 through November 16, 2017. The closing value of the RTY Index on November 16, 2017 was 1,486.881. We obtained the information in the table and graph below from Bloomberg Financial Markets, without independent verification. The RTY Index has at times experienced periods of high volatility, and you should not take the historical values of the RTY Index as an indication of its future performance. No assurance can be given as to the closing level of the RTY Index on the final observation date.
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| Russell 2000 ® Index | High | Low | Period End |
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| 2012 | |||
| First Quarter | 846.13 | 747.28 | 830.30 |
| Second Quarter | 840.63 | 737.24 | 798.49 |
| Third Quarter | 864.70 | 767.75 | 837.45 |
| Fourth Quarter | 852.49 | 769.48 | 849.35 |
| 2013 | |||
| First Quarter | 953.07 | 872.60 | 951.54 |
| Second Quarter | 999.99 | 901.51 | 977.48 |
| Third Quarter | 1,078.41 | 989.47 | 1,073.79 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1,163.64 | 1,043.46 | 1,163.64 |
| 2014 | |||
| First Quarter | 1,208.651 | 1,093.594 | 1,173.038 |
| Second Quarter | 1,192.960 | 1,095.986 | 1,192.960 |
| Third Quarter | 1,208.150 | 1,101.676 | 1,101.676 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1,219.109 | 1,049.303 | 1,204.696 |
| 2015 | |||
| First Quarter | 1,266.373 | 1,154.709 | 1,252.772 |
| Second Quarter | 1,295.799 | 1,215.417 | 1,253.947 |
| Third Quarter | 1,273.328 | 1,083.907 | 1,100.688 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1,204.159 | 1,097.552 | 1,135.889 |
| 2016 | |||
| First Quarter | 1,114.028 | 953.715 | 1,114.028 |
| Second Quarter | 1,188.954 | 1,089.646 | 1,151.923 |
| Third Quarter | 1,263.438 | 1,139.453 | 1,251.646 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1,388.073 | 1,156.885 | 1,357.130 |
| 2017 | |||
| First Quarter | 1,413.635 | 1,345.598 | 1,385.920 |
| Second Quarter | 1,425.985 | 1,345.244 | 1,415.359 |
| Third Quarter | 1,490.861 | 1,356.905 | 1,490.861 |
| Fourth Quarter (through November 16, 2017) | 1,512.088 | 1,464.095 | 1,486.881 |
The “Russell 2000 ® Index” is a trademark of FTSE Russell. For more information, see “Russell 2000 ® Index” in the accompanying index supplement.
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S&P 500 ® Index Historical Performance
The following graph sets forth the daily closing values of the SPX Index for the period from January 1, 2012 through November 16, 2017. The related table sets forth the published high and low closing values, as well as end-of-quarter closing values, of the SPX Index for each quarter for the period from January 1, 2012 through November 16, 2017. The closing value of the SPX Index on November 16, 2017 was 2,585.64. We obtained the information in the table and graph below from Bloomberg Financial Markets, without independent verification. The SPX Index has at times experienced periods of high volatility, and you should not take the historical values of the SPX Index as an indication of its future performance. No assurance can be given as to the closing level of the SPX Index on the final observation date.
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| S&P 500 ® Index | High | Low | Period End |
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| 2012 | |||
| First Quarter | 1,416.51 | 1,277.06 | 1,408.47 |
| Second Quarter | 1,419.04 | 1,278.04 | 1,362.16 |
| Third Quarter | 1,465.77 | 1,334.76 | 1,440.67 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1,461.40 | 1,353.33 | 1,426.19 |
| 2013 | |||
| First Quarter | 1,569.19 | 1,457.15 | 1,569.19 |
| Second Quarter | 1,669.16 | 1,541.61 | 1,606.28 |
| Third Quarter | 1,725.52 | 1,614.08 | 1,681.55 |
| Fourth Quarter | 1,848.36 | 1,655.45 | 1,848.36 |
| 2014 | |||
| First Quarter | 1,878.04 | 1,741.89 | 1,872.34 |
| Second Quarter | 1,962.87 | 1,815.69 | 1,960.23 |
| Third Quarter | 2,011.36 | 1,909.57 | 1,972.29 |
| Fourth Quarter | 2,090.57 | 1,862.49 | 2,058.90 |
| 2015 | |||
| First Quarter | 2,117.39 | 1,992.67 | 2,067.89 |
| Second Quarter | 2,130.82 | 2,057.64 | 2,063.11 |
| Third Quarter | 2,128.28 | 1,867.61 | 1,920.03 |
| Fourth Quarter | 2,109.79 | 1,923.82 | 2,043.94 |
| 2016 | |||
| First Quarter | 2,063.95 | 1,829.08 | 2,059.74 |
| Second Quarter | 2,119.12 | 2,000.54 | 2,098.86 |
| Third Quarter | 2,190.15 | 2,088.55 | 2,168.27 |
| Fourth Quarter | 2,271.72 | 2,085.18 | 2,238.83 |
| 2017 | |||
| First Quarter | 2,395.96 | 2,257.83 | 2,362.72 |
| Second Quarter | 2,453.46 | 2,328.95 | 2,423.41 |
| Third Quarter | 2,519.36 | 2,409.75 | 2,519.36 |
| Fourth Quarter r (through November 16, 2017) | 2,594.38 | 2,529.12 | 2,585.64 |
“Standard & Poor’s ® ,” “S&P ® ,” “S&P 500 ® ,” “Standard & Poor’s 500” and “500” are trademarks of Standard and Poor’s Financial Services LLC. See “S&P 500 ® Index” in the accompanying index supplement.
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EURO STOXX 50 ® Index Historical Performance
The following graph sets forth the daily closing values of the SX5E Index for the period from January 1, 2012 through November 16, 2017. The related table sets forth the published high and low closing values, as well as end-of-quarter closing values, of the SX5E Index for each quarter for the period from January 1, 2012 through November 16, 2017. The closing value of the SX5E Index on November 16, 2017 was 3,564.80. We obtained the information in the table and graph below from Bloomberg Financial Markets, without independent verification. The SX5E Index has at times experienced periods of high volatility, and you should not take the historical values of the SX5E Index as an indication of its future performance. No assurance can be given as to the closing level of the SX5E Index the final observation date.
| SX5E Index Daily Closing Values January 1, 2012 to November 16, 2017 |
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| EURO STOXX 50 ® Index | High | Low | Period End |
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| 2012 | |||
| First Quarter | 2,608.42 | 2,286.45 | 2,477.28 |
| Second Quarter | 2,501.18 | 2,068.66 | 2,264.72 |
| Third Quarter | 2,594.56 | 2,151.54 | 2,454.26 |
| Fourth Quarter | 2,659.95 | 2,427.32 | 2,635.93 |
| 2013 | |||
| First Quarter | 2,749.27 | 2,570.52 | 2,624.02 |
| Second Quarter | 2,835.87 | 2,511.83 | 2,602.59 |
| Third Quarter | 2,936.20 | 2,570.76 | 2,893.15 |
| Fourth Quarter | 3,111.37 | 2,902.12 | 3,109.00 |
| 2014 | |||
| First Quarter | 3,172.43 | 2,962.49 | 3,161.60 |
| Second Quarter | 3,314.80 | 3,091.52 | 3,228.24 |
| Third Quarter | 3,289.75 | 3,006.83 | 3,225.93 |
| Fourth Quarter | 3,277.38 | 2,874.65 | 3,146.43 |
| 2015 | |||
| First Quarter | 3,731.35 | 3,007.91 | 3,697.38 |
| Second Quarter | 3,828.78 | 3,424.30 | 3,424.30 |
| Third Quarter | 3,686.58 | 3,019.34 | 3,100.67 |
| Fourth Quarter | 3,506.45 | 3,069.05 | 3,267.52 |
| 2016 | |||
| First Quarter | 3,178.01 | 2,680.35 | 3,004.93 |
| Second Quarter | 3,151.69 | 2,697.44 | 2,864.74 |
| Third Quarter | 3,091.66 | 2,761.37 | 3,002.24 |
| Fourth Quarter | 3,290.52 | 2,954.53 | 3,290.52 |
| 2017 | |||
| First Quarter | 3,500.93 | 3,230.68 | 3,500.93 |
| Second Quarter | 3,658.79 | 3,409.78 | 3,441.88 |
| Third Quarter | 3,594.85 | 3,388.22 | 3,594.85 |
| Fourth Quarter (through November 16, 2017) | 3,697.40 | 3,545.72 | 3,564.80 |
“EURO STOXX ® ” and “STOXX ® ” are registered trademarks of STOXX Limited. For more information, see “EURO STOXX 50 ® Index” in the accompanying index supplement.
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Additional Information About the Securities
Please read this information in conjunction with the summary terms on the front cover of this preliminary pricing supplement.
| Additional Provisions: | |
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| Day count convention: | 30/360 |
| Underlying index publishers: | With respect to the RTY Index, FTSE Russell With respect to the SPX Index, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC With respect to the SX5E Index, STOXX Limited |
| Denominations: | $1,000 per security and integral multiples thereof |
| Interest period: | Quarterly |
| Book entry security or certificated security: | Book entry. The securities will be issued in the form of one or more fully registered global securities which will be deposited with, or on behalf of, the depositary and will be registered in the name of a nominee of the depositary. The depositary’s nominee will be the only registered holder of the securities. Your beneficial interest in the securities will be evidenced solely by entries on the books of the securities intermediary acting on your behalf as a direct or indirect participant in the depositary. In this preliminary pricing supplement, all references to payments or notices to you will mean payments or notices to the depositary, as the registered holder of the securities, for distribution to participants in accordance with the depositary’s procedures. For more information regarding the depositary and book entry notes, please read “The Depositary” in the accompanying prospectus supplement and “Forms of Securities—Global Securities—Registered Global Securities” in the accompanying prospectus. |
| Senior security or subordinated security: | Senior |
| Specified currency: | U.S. dollars |
| Record date: | One business day prior to the related scheduled coupon payment date; provided that any quarterly coupon payable at maturity shall be payable to the person to whom the payment at maturity shall be payable. |
| Minimum ticketing size: | $1,000 / 1 security |
| Tax considerations: | Prospective investors should note that the discussion under |
| the section called “United States Federal Taxation” in the accompanying prospectus supplement does not apply to the | |
| securities issued under this document and is superseded by the following discussion. The following is a general discussion of | |
| the material U.S. federal income tax consequences and certain estate tax consequences of ownership and disposition of the securities. This | |
| discussion applies only to initial investors in the securities who: · purchase | |
| the securities at their “issue price,” which will equal the first price at which a substantial amount of the securities | |
| is sold to the public (not including bond houses, brokers, or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters, | |
| placement agents or wholesalers); and · hold | |
| the securities as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). This discussion does not describe all of | |
| the tax consequences that may be relevant to a holder in light of the holder’s particular circumstances or to holders subject | |
| to special rules, such as: · certain | |
| financial institutions; · insurance | |
| companies; · certain | |
| dealers and traders in securities or commodities; · investors | |
| holding the securities as part of a “straddle,” wash sale, conversion transaction, integrated transaction or constructive | |
| sale transaction; · U.S. | |
| Holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar; · partnerships | |
| or other entities classified as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes; · regulated | |
| investment companies; · real | |
| estate investment trusts; or · tax-exempt | |
| entities, including “individual retirement accounts” or “Roth IRAs” as defined in Section 408 or 408A of | |
| the Code, respectively. If an entity that is classified as a partnership | |
| for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds the securities, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner will generally depend | |
| on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. If you are a partnership holding the securities or a partner | |
| in such a partnership, you should consult your tax adviser as to the particular U.S. federal tax consequences of |
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holding and disposing of the securities to you. As the law applicable to the U.S. federal income taxation of instruments such as the securities is technical and complex, the discussion below necessarily represents only a general summary. Moreover, the effect of any applicable state, local or non-U.S. tax laws is not discussed, nor are any alternative minimum tax consequences or consequences resulting from the Medicare tax on investment income. This discussion is based on the Code, administrative pronouncements, judicial decisions and final, temporary and proposed Treasury regulations, all as of the date hereof, changes to any of which subsequent to the date hereof may affect the tax consequences described herein. Persons considering the purchase of the securities should consult their tax advisers with regard to the application of the U.S. federal income tax laws to their particular situations as well as any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction. General Due to the lack of any controlling legal authority, there is substantial uncertainty regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities. We intend to treat a security, under current law, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as a unit consisting of the following: (i) a put right (the “Put Right”) written by you to us that, if exercised, requires you to pay us an amount equal to the Deposit (as defined below) in exchange for a cash amount based on the performance o f the worst performing underlying index; and (ii) a deposit with us of a fixed amount of cash, equal to the issue price, to secure your obligation under the Put Right (the “Deposit”) that pays interest based on our cost of borrowing at the time of issuance (the “Yield on the Deposit”). Based on the treatment set forth above, a portion of the coupon on the securities will be treated as the Yield on the Deposit, and the remainder will be attributable to the premium on the Put Right (the “Put Premium”). The Yield on the Deposit will be determined by us as of the pricing date and set forth in the applicable pricing supplement. We will allocate 100% of the issue price of the securities to the Deposit and none to the Put Right. Our allocation of the issue price between the Put Right and the Deposit will be binding on you, unless you timely and explicitly disclose to the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) that your allocation is different from ours. This allocation is not, however, binding on the IRS or a court. No statutory, judicial or administrative authority directly addresses the treatment of the securities or instruments similar to the securities for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and no ruling is being requested from the IRS with respect to the securities. Significant aspects of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities are uncertain, and no assurance can be given that the IRS or a court will agree with the tax treatment described herein. In the opinion of our counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, the treatment of the securities described above is reasonable under current law; however, our counsel has advised us that it is unable to conclude affirmatively that this treatment is more likely than not to be upheld, and that alternative treatments are possible. Accordingly, you should consult your tax adviser regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities (including alternative treatments of the securities). Unless otherwise stated, the following discussion is based on the treatment and the allocation described above. Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders This section applies to you only if you are a U.S. Holder. As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of a security that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes: · a citizen or individual resident of the United States; · a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia; or · an estate or trust the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source.
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Tax Treatment of the Securities Assuming the treatment of the securities and allocation of the issue price as set forth above are respected, the following U.S. federal income tax consequences should result. Coupon Payments on the Securities. Under the characterization described above under “—General,” only a portion of the coupon payments on the securities will be attributable to the Yield on the Deposit. The remainder of the coupon payments will represent payments attributable to the Put Premium. To the extent attributable to the Yield on the Deposit, coupon payments on the securities should generally be taxable to a U.S. Holder as ordinary interest income at the time accrued or received, in accordance with the U.S. Holder’s method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Put Premium will not be taxable to a U.S. Holder upon receipt but will be accounted for as described below. Tax Basis. Based on our determination set forth above, the U.S. Holder’s initial tax basis in the Deposit will be 100% of the issue price. The determination of gain or loss with respect to the Put Right is described below. Receipt of Stated Principal Amount in Cash upon Settlement of the Securities. If a U.S. Holder receives the stated principal amount of a security in cash (excluding cash attributable to coupon payments on the security, which would be taxed as described above under “—Coupon Payments on the Securities”), the Put Right will be deemed to have expired unexercised. In such case, the U.S. Holder will not recognize any gain upon the return of the Deposit, but will recognize the total amount of Put Premium received by the U.S. Holder over the term of the securities (including Put Premium received upon settlement) as short-term capital gain at such time. Receipt of a Cash Amount Based on the Performance of the Underlying Index upon Maturity of the Securities. If a U.S. Holder receives an amount of cash (excluding cash attributable to coupon payments on the securities, which would be taxed as described above under “—Coupon Payments on the Securities”) that is less than the stated principal amount of the securities, the Put Right will be deemed to have been exercised and the U.S. Holder will be deemed to have applied the Deposit toward the cash settlement of the Put Right. In such case, the U.S. Holder will not recognize any gain or loss in respect of the Deposit, but will recognize short-term capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between (i) the amount of cash received by the U.S. Holder at maturity (excluding cash attributable to coupon payments on the securities), plus the total Put Premium received by the U.S. Holder over the term of the securities (including the Put Premium received at maturity) and (ii) the Deposit. Sale or Exchange of the Securities Prior to Settlement. Upon the sale or exchange of a security, a U.S. Holder will generally recognize long-term capital gain or loss with respect to the Deposit if the U.S. Holder has held the securities for more than one year at the time of such sale or exchange and short-term capital gain or loss otherwise. The U.S. Holder will also generally recognize short-term capital gain or loss with respect to the Put Right. For the purpose of determining such gain or loss, a U.S. Holder should apportion the amount realized on the sale or exchange of a security (excluding any amount attributable to accrued but unpaid Yield on the Deposit, which would be taxed as described under “—Coupon Payments on the Securities”) between the Deposit and the Put Right based on their respective values on the date of such sale or exchange. The amount of capital gain or loss on the Deposit will equal the amount realized that is attributable to the Deposit, less the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the Deposit. The amount realized that is attributable to the Put Right, together with the total Put Premium received by the U.S. Holder over the term of the security, will be treated as short-term capital gain. If the value of the Deposit on the date of such sale or exchange exceeds the total amount realized on the sale or exchange of the security, the U.S. Holder will be treated as having (i) sold or exchanged the Deposit for an amount equal to its value on that date and (ii) made a payment (the “Put Right Assumption Payment”) to the purchaser of the security equal to the amount of such excess, in exchange for the purchaser’s assumption of the U.S. Holder’s rights and obligations under the Put Right. In such a case, the U.S. Holder will recognize short-term capital gain or loss in respect of the Put Right in an amount equal to the total Put Premium received by the U.S. Holder over the term of the security, less the amount of the Put Right Assumption Payment deemed to be made by the U.S. Holder. Possible Alternative Tax Treatments of an Investment in the Securities Due to the absence of authorities that directly address the proper characterization of the securities, no assurance can be given that the IRS will accept, or that a court will uphold, the treatment described above. In particular, the IRS could seek to treat a security or the Deposit as a debt instrument subject to Treasury
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regulations governing contingent payment debt instruments (the “Contingent Debt Regulations”). If the IRS were successful in asserting that the Contingent Debt Regulations applied to the securities or to the Deposit, the timing and character of income thereon would be significantly affected. Among other things, a U.S. Holder would be required to accrue interest income as original issue discount, subject to adjustments, at a “comparable yield” based on our cost of borrowing. Furthermore, if the securities or Deposit were treated as contingent payment debt instruments, any gain realized with respect to the securities or the Deposit would generally be treated as ordinary income. The risk that financial instruments providing for buffers, triggers or similar downside protection features, such as the securities, would be recharacterized as debt is greater than the risk of recharacterization for comparable financial instruments that do not have such features. Even if the Contingent Debt Regulations do not apply to the securities, other alternative U.S. federal income tax characterizations or treatments of the securities are also possible, which if applied could significantly affect the timing and character of the income or loss with respect to the securities. It is possible, for example, that a security could be treated as constituting an “open transaction” with the result that the coupon payments on the securities might not be accounted for separately as giving rise to income to U.S. Holders until the sale, exchange or settlement of the securities. Alternatively, the entire coupon on the securities could be required to be included in income by a U.S. Holder at the time received or accrued. Other alternative characterizations are also possible. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities. 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. While it is not clear whether the securities would be viewed as similar to the prepaid forward contracts described in the notice, it is possible that 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. The notice focuses on a number of issues, the most relevant of which for U.S. Holders of the securities is the character and timing of income or loss realized with respect to these instruments (including whether the Put Premium might be required to be included currently as ordinary income). Accordingly, prospective investors should consult their tax advisers regarding all aspects of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities, including the possible implications of this notice. Backup Withholding and Information Reporting Backup withholding may apply in respect of payments on the securities and the payment of proceeds from a sale, exchange or other disposition of the securities, unless a U.S. Holder provides proof of an applicable exemption or a correct taxpayer identification number, and otherwise complies with applicable requirements of the backup withholding rules. The amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules are not an additional tax and may be refunded, or credited against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. In addition, information returns will be filed with the IRS in connection with payments on the securities and the payment of proceeds from a sale, exchange or other disposition of the securities, unless the U.S. Holder provides proof of an applicable exemption from the information reporting rules. Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders This section applies to you only if you are a Non-U.S. Holder. As used herein, the term “Non-U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of a security that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes: • an individual who is classified as a nonresident alien; • a foreign corporation; or • a foreign trust or estate. The term “Non-U.S. Holder” does not include any of the following holders: • a holder who is an individual present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of disposition and who is not otherwise a resident of the United States for U.S. federal income tax purposes; • certain former citizens or residents of the United States; or • a holder for whom income or gain in respect of the securities is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States. Such holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an
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investment in the securities. General Assuming the treatment of the securities as set forth above is respected and subject to the discussions below regarding the potential application of Section 871(m) of the Code and FATCA, payments with respect to a security, and gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of such security, should not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax under current law, provided that: • the Non-U.S. Holder does not own, directly or by attribution, ten percent or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock entitled to vote; • the Non-U.S. Holder is not a controlled foreign corporation related, directly or indirectly, to us through stock ownership; • the Non-U.S. Holder is not a bank receiving interest under Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code; and • the certification requirement described below has been fulfilled with respect to the beneficial owner. Certification Requirement. The certification requirement referred to in the preceding paragraph will be fulfilled if the beneficial owner of a security (or a financial institution holding a security on behalf of the beneficial owner) furnishes to the applicable withholding agent an IRS Form W-8BEN (or other appropriate form), on which the beneficial owner certifies under penalties of perjury that it is not a U.S. person. Possible Alternative Tax Treatments of an Investment in the Securities As described above under “—Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders—Possible Alternative Tax Treatments of an Investment in the Securities,” the IRS may seek to apply a different characterization and tax treatment from the treatment described herein. While the U.S. federal income and withholding tax consequences to a Non-U.S. Holder of ownership and disposition of a security under current law should generally be the same as those described immediately above under current law, it is possible that a Non-U.S. Holder could be subject to withholding tax under certain recharacterizations of the securities. Moreover, among the issues addressed in the IRS notice described in “—Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders” is the degree, if any, to which income realized by Non-U.S. Holders should be subject to withholding tax. It is possible that any Treasury regulations or other guidance issued after consideration of this issue could materially and adversely affect the withholding tax consequences of ownership and disposition of the securities, possibly with retroactive effect. Accordingly, prospective investors should consult their tax advisers regarding all aspects of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities, including the possible implications of the notice discussed above. Prospective investors should note that we currently do not intend to withhold on any of the payments made with respect to the securities to Non-U.S. Holders (subject to compliance by such holders with the certification requirement described above and to the discussion below regarding FATCA). However, in the event of a change of law or any formal or informal guidance by the IRS, the U.S. Treasury Department or Congress, we may decide to withhold on payments made with respect to the securities to Non-U.S. Holders and we will not be required to pay any additional amounts with respect to amounts withheld. Section 871(m) Withholding Tax on Dividend Equivalents Section 871(m) of the Code and Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder (“Section 871(m)”) generally impose a 30% (or a lower applicable treaty rate) withholding tax on dividend equivalents paid or deemed paid to Non-U.S. Holders with respect to certain financial instruments linked to U.S. equities or indices that include U.S. equities (each, an “Underlying Security”). Subject to certain exceptions, Section 871(m) generally applies to securities that substantially replicate the economic performance of one or more Underlying Securities, as determined based on tests set forth in the applicable Treasury regulations (a “Specified Security”). However, pursuant to an IRS notice, Section 871(m) will not apply to securities issued before January 1, 2019 that do not have a delta of one with respect to any Underlying Security. Based on our determination that the securities do not have a delta of one with respect to any Underlying Security, our counsel is of the opinion that the securities should not be Specified Securities and, therefore, should not be subject to Section 871(m). Our determination is not binding on the IRS, and the IRS may disagree with this determination. Section 871(m) is complex and its application may depend on your particular circumstances, including whether you enter into other transactions with respect to an Underlying Security. If Section 871(m)
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| | withholding is required, we will not be
required to pay any additional amounts with respect to the amounts so withheld. You should consult your tax adviser regarding the
potential application of Section 871(m) to the securities. U.S. Federal Estate Tax Individual Non-U.S. Holders and entities
the property of which is potentially includible in such an individual’s gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax purposes
(for example, a trust funded by such an individual and with respect to which the individual has retained certain interests or powers),
should note that, absent an applicable treaty exemption, the securities may be treated as U.S. situs property subject to U.S. federal
estate tax. Prospective investors that are non-U.S. individuals, or are entities of the type described above, should
consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal estate tax consequences of an investment in the securities. Backup Withholding and Information
Reporting Information returns will be filed with
the IRS in connection with any coupon payment and may be filed with the IRS in connection with the payment at maturity on the securities
and the payment of proceeds from a sale, exchange or other disposition of the securities. A Non-U.S. Holder may be subject
to backup withholding in respect of amounts paid to the Non-U.S. Holder, unless such Non-U.S. Holder complies with certification
procedures to establish that it is not a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes or otherwise establishes an exemption. Compliance
with the certification procedures described under “—General—Certification Requirement” will satisfy the
certification requirements necessary to avoid backup withholding as well. The amount of any backup withholding from
a payment to a Non-U.S. Holder will be allowed as a credit against the Non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability
and may entitle the Non-U.S. Holder to a refund, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS. FATCA Legislation Legislation commonly referred to as “FATCA”
generally imposes a withholding tax of 30% on payments to certain non-U.S. entities (including financial intermediaries) with respect
to certain financial instruments, unless various U.S. information reporting and due diligence requirements have been satisfied. An
intergovernmental agreement between the United States and the non-U.S. entity’s jurisdiction may modify these requirements. This
legislation generally applies to certain financial instruments that are treated as paying U.S.-source interest or other U.S.-source
“fixed or determinable annual or periodical” income (“FDAP income”). Withholding (if applicable)
applies to payments of U.S.-source FDAP income and, for dispositions after December 31, 2018, to payments of gross proceeds of
the disposition (including upon retirement) of certain financial instruments treated as providing for U.S.-source interest or dividends.
While the treatment of the securities is unclear, you should assume that any coupon payment with respect to the securities will
be subject to the FATCA rules. It is also possible in light of this uncertainty that an applicable withholding agent will treat
gross proceeds of a disposition (including upon retirement) of the securities after 2018, in whole or in part, as being subject
to the FATCA rules. If withholding applies to the securities, we will not be required to pay any additional amounts with respect
to amounts withheld. Both U.S. and Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the potential application of FATCA
to the securities.” The discussion in the preceding paragraphs,
insofar as it purports to describe provisions of U.S. federal income tax laws or legal conclusions with respect thereto, constitutes
the full opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the material U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the
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| Trustee: | The Bank of New York Mellon, a New York banking corporation |
| Calculation agent: | The calculation agent for the securities will be MS & Co. All
determinations made by the calculation agent will be at the sole discretion of the calculation agent and will, in the absence of
manifest error, be conclusive for all purposes and binding on you, the trustee and us. All calculations with respect to the quarterly coupon, redemption
payment and payment at maturity, if any, shall be made by the calculation agent and shall be rounded to the nearest one hundred-thousandth,
with five one-millionths rounded upward (e.g., .876545 would be rounded to .87655); all dollar amounts related to determination
of the amount of cash payable per stated principal amount shall be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth, with five one hundred-thousandths
rounded upward (e.g., .76545 would be rounded up to .7655); and all dollar amounts paid on the aggregate principal amount of the
securities shall be rounded to the nearest cent, with one-half cent rounded upward. Because the calculation agent is our affiliate, the economic
interests of the calculation agent and its affiliates may be adverse to your interests as an investor in the securities, including
with respect to certain |
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| determinations and judgments that the calculation agent must make in determining the payment that you will receive, if any, on each coupon payment date, upon early redemption or at maturity or whether a market disruption event has occurred. See “Market disruption event” and “Discontinuance of an underlying index; alteration of method of calculation” below. MS & Co. is obligated to carry out its duties and functions as calculation agent in good faith and using its reasonable judgment. | |
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| Business day: | Any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal holiday nor a day on which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or regulation to close in The City of New York. |
| Index business day: | With respect to each underlying index, a day, as determined by the calculation agent, on which trading is generally conducted on each of the relevant exchange(s) for such underlying index, other than a day on which trading on such exchange(s) is scheduled to close prior to the time of the posting of its regular final weekday closing price. |
| Index closing value: | With respect to the RTY Index, index closing value on any index |
| business day means the closing value of such underlying index or any successor index reported by Bloomberg Financial Services, | |
| or any successor reporting service the calculation agent may select, on such index business day. In certain circumstances, | |
| the index closing value for the RTY Index will be based on the alternate calculation of such underlying index as described under | |
| “Discontinuance of an underlying index; alteration of method of calculation” below. The closing value of the RTY Index reported by Bloomberg Financial | |
| Services may be lower or higher than the official closing value of the RTY Index published by the underlying index publisher for | |
| such underlying index. With respect to the SPX Index, index closing value on any index | |
| business day means the official closing value of such underlying index, or any successor index as defined under “Discontinuance | |
| of an underlying index; alteration of method of calculation” below), published at the regular official weekday close of trading | |
| on such index business day by the underlying index publisher for the SPX Index, as determined by the calculation agent. In | |
| certain circumstances, the index closing value for the SPX Index will be based on the alternate calculation of such underlying | |
| index as described under “Discontinuance of an underlying index; alteration of method of calculation” below. With respect to the SX5E Index, index closing value on any index | |
| business day means the official closing value of such underlying index, or any successor index (as defined under “Discontinuance | |
| of an underlying index; alteration of method of calculation” below), published at the regular official weekday close of trading | |
| on such index business day by the underlying index publisher for the SX5E Index, as determined by the calculation agent. In | |
| certain circumstances, the index closing value for the SX5E Index will be based on the alternate calculation of such underlying | |
| index as described under “Discontinuance of an underlying index; alteration of method of calculation” below. | |
| Market disruption event: | With respect to each underlying index, market disruption event |
| means: (i) the | |
| occurrence or existence of any of: (a) a suspension, absence or material | |
| limitation of trading of securities then constituting 20 percent or more of the value of such underlying index (or a successor | |
| index) on the relevant exchange(s) for such securities for more than two hours of trading or during the one-half hour period preceding | |
| the close of the principal trading session on such relevant exchange(s), or (b) a breakdown or failure in the | |
| price and trade reporting systems of any relevant exchange as a result of which the reported trading prices for securities then | |
| constituting 20 percent or more of the value of such underlying index (or a successor index) during the last one-half hour preceding | |
| the close of the principal trading session on such relevant exchange(s) are materially inaccurate, or (c) the suspension, material limitation | |
| or absence of trading on any major U.S. securities market for trading in futures or options contracts or exchange-traded funds | |
| related to such underlying index (or a successor index) for more than two hours of trading or during the one-half hour period preceding | |
| the close of the principal trading session on such market, in each case as determined by the | |
| calculation agent in its sole discretion; and (ii) a | |
| determination by the calculation agent in its sole discretion that any event described in clause (i) above materially interfered | |
| with our ability or the ability of any of our affiliates to unwind or adjust all or a material portion of the hedge position with | |
| respect to the securities. For the purpose of determining whether a market disruption event | |
| exists at any time with respect to an underlying index, if trading in a security included in such underlying index is materially | |
| suspended or materially limited at that time, then the relevant percentage contribution of that security to the value of such underlying | |
| index shall be based on a comparison of (x) the portion of the value of such underlying index attributable to that security relative | |
| to (y) the overall value of such underlying index, in each case immediately |
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| | before that suspension or limitation. For the purpose of determining whether a market disruption event
exists at any time with respect to an underlying index: (1) a limitation on the hours or number of days of trading will not constitute
a market disruption event if it results from an announced change in the regular business hours of the relevant exchange or market,
(2) a decision to permanently discontinue trading in the relevant futures or options contract or exchange-traded fund will not
constitute a market disruption event, (3) a suspension of trading in futures or options contracts or exchange-traded funds on such
underlying index by the primary securities market trading in such contracts or funds by reason of (a) a price change exceeding
limits set by such securities exchange or market, (b) an imbalance of orders relating to such contracts or funds or (c) a disparity
in bid and ask quotes relating to such contracts or funds will constitute a suspension, absence or material limitation of trading
in futures or options contracts or exchange-traded funds related to such underlying index and (4) a “suspension, absence
or material limitation of trading” on any relevant exchange or on the primary market on which futures or options contracts
or exchange-traded funds related to such underlying index are traded will not include any time when such securities market is itself
closed for trading under ordinary circumstances. |
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| Relevant exchange: | With respect to each underlying index or its successor index, the primary exchange(s) or market(s) of trading for (i) any security then included in such index and (ii) any futures or options contracts related to such index or to any security then included in such index. |
| Postponement of the final observation
date: | The final observation date is subject to postponement due to
non-index business days or certain market disruption events, as described in the following paragraph. If the scheduled final observation date is not an index business
day with respect to any underlying index or if there is a market disruption event on such day with respect to any underlying index,
the final observation date solely with respect to that affected underlying index shall be the next succeeding index business day
with respect to that underlying index on which there is no market disruption event with respect to that underlying index; provided that if a market disruption event with respect to that underlying index has occurred on each of the five index business days with
respect to that underlying index immediately succeeding the scheduled final observation date, then (i) such fifth succeeding index
business day shall be deemed to be the final observation date with respect to that affected underlying index, notwithstanding the
occurrence of a market disruption event with respect to that underlying index on such day and (ii) with respect to any such fifth
index business day on which a market disruption event occurs with respect to that underlying index, the calculation agent shall
determine the index closing value on such fifth index business day in accordance with the formula for and method of calculating
that underlying index last in effect prior to the commencement of the market disruption event, using the closing price (or, if
trading in the relevant securities has been materially suspended or materially limited, its good faith estimate of the closing
price that would have prevailed but for such suspension or limitation) at the close of the principal trading session of the relevant
exchange on such index business day of each security most recently constituting that affected underlying index without any rebalancing
or substitution of such securities following the commencement of the market disruption event. |
| Postponement of the maturity date: | If due to a market disruption event or otherwise, the final observation date with respect to any underlying index is postponed so that it falls less than two business days prior to the scheduled maturity date, the maturity date shall be postponed to the second business day following the final observation date as postponed, by which date the index closing value of each underlying index has been determined, and no adjustment shall be made to the payment at maturity. |
| Discontinuance of an underlying index;
alteration of method of calculation: | If any underlying index publisher discontinues publication of
the relevant underlying index and such underlying index publisher or another entity (including MS & Co.) publishes a successor
or substitute index that the calculation agent determines, in its sole discretion, to be comparable to the discontinued index (such
index being referred to herein as the “successor index”), then any subsequent index closing value for the discontinued
index will be determined by reference to the published value of such successor index at the regular weekday close of trading on
any index business day that the index closing value for such underlying index is to be determined, and, to the extent the index
closing value of such successor index differs from the index closing value of the relevant underlying index at the time of such
substitution, proportionate adjustments will be made by the calculation agent to the relevant initial index value and barrier level. Upon any selection by the calculation agent of a successor index,
the calculation agent will cause written notice thereof to be furnished to the trustee, to us and to the depositary, as holder
of the securities, within three business days of such selection. We expect that such notice will be made available to
you, as a beneficial owner of the securities, in accordance with the standard rules and procedures of the depositary and its direct
and indirect participants. If any underlying index publisher discontinues publication of
the relevant underlying index or a successor index prior to, and such discontinuance is continuing on, the final observation date
and the calculation agent determines, in its sole discretion, that no successor index is available at such time, then the calculation
agent |
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| | will determine the index closing value for such underlying index
for such date. The index closing value of such underlying index or such successor index will be computed by the calculation
agent in accordance with the formula for and method of calculating such index last in effect prior to such discontinuance, using
the closing price (or, if trading in the relevant securities has been materially suspended or materially limited, its good faith
estimate of the closing price that would have prevailed but for such suspension or limitation) at the close of the principal trading
session of the relevant exchange on such date of each security most recently constituting such index without any rebalancing or
substitution of such securities following such discontinuance. Notwithstanding these alternative arrangements, discontinuance
of the publication of an underlying index may adversely affect the value of the securities. If at any time, the method of calculating any underlying index
or any successor index, or the value thereof, is changed in a material respect, or if any underlying index or any successor index
is in any other way modified so that such index does not, in the opinion of the calculation agent, fairly represent the value of
such index had such changes or modifications not been made, then, from and after such time, the calculation agent will, at the
close of business in New York City on each date on which the index closing value for such underlying index is to be determined,
make such calculations and adjustments as, in the good faith judgment of the calculation agent, may be necessary in order to arrive
at a value of a stock index comparable to such underlying index or such successor index, as the case may be, as if such changes
or modifications had not been made, and the calculation agent will calculate the index closing value with reference to such underlying
index or such successor index, as adjusted. Accordingly, if the method of calculating any underlying index or any successor
index is modified so that the value of such index is a fraction of what it would have been if it had not been modified (e.g., due
to a split in such underlying index), then the calculation agent will adjust such index in order to arrive at a value of such underlying
index or such successor index as if it had not been modified (e.g., as if such split had not occurred). |
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| Alternate exchange calculation in case
of an event of default: | If an event of default with respect to the securities shall have
occurred and be continuing, the amount declared due and payable upon any acceleration of the securities (the “Acceleration
Amount”) will be an amount, determined by the calculation agent in its sole discretion, that is equal to the cost of having
a qualified financial institution, of the kind and selected as described below, expressly assume all our payment and other obligations
with respect to the securities as of that day and as if no default or acceleration had occurred, or to undertake other obligations
providing substantially equivalent economic value to you with respect to the securities. That cost will equal: · the
lowest amount that a qualified financial institution would charge to effect this assumption or undertaking, plus · the
reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the holders of the securities in preparing any documentation
necessary for this assumption or undertaking. During the default quotation period for the securities, which
we describe below, the holders of the securities and/or we may request a qualified financial institution to provide a quotation
of the amount it would charge to effect this assumption or undertaking. If either party obtains a quotation, it must
notify the other party in writing of the quotation. The amount referred to in the first bullet point above will equal
the lowest—or, if there is only one, the only—quotation obtained, and as to which notice is so given, during the default
quotation period. With respect to any quotation, however, the party not obtaining the quotation may object, on reasonable
and significant grounds, to the assumption or undertaking by the qualified financial institution providing the quotation and notify
the other party in writing of those grounds within two business days after the last day of the default quotation period, in which
case that quotation will be disregarded in determining the Acceleration Amount. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a voluntary or involuntary
liquidation, bankruptcy or insolvency of, or any analogous proceeding is filed with respect to MSFL or Morgan Stanley, then depending
on applicable bankruptcy law, your claim may be limited to an amount that could be less than the Acceleration Amount. If the maturity of the securities is accelerated because of an
event of default as described above, we shall, or shall cause the calculation agent to, provide written notice to the trustee at
its New York office, on which notice the trustee may conclusively rely, and to the depositary of the Acceleration Amount and the
aggregate cash amount due, if any, with respect to the securities as promptly as possible and in no event later than two business
days after the date of such acceleration. Default quotation period The default quotation period is the period beginning on the day
the Acceleration Amount first becomes due and ending on the third business day after that day, unless: · no
quotation of the kind referred to above is obtained, or |
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| | · every
quotation of that kind obtained is objected to within five business days after the due date as described above. If either of these two events occurs, the default quotation period
will continue until the third business day after the first business day on which prompt notice of a quotation is given as described
above. If that quotation is objected to as described above within five business days after that first business day,
however, the default quotation period will continue as described in the prior sentence and this sentence. In any event, if the default quotation period and the subsequent
two business day objection period have not ended before the final observation date, then the Acceleration Amount will equal the
principal amount of the securities. Qualified financial institutions For the purpose of determining the Acceleration Amount at any
time, a qualified financial institution must be a financial institution organized under the laws of any jurisdiction in the United
States or Europe, which at that time has outstanding debt obligations with a stated maturity of one year or less from the date
of issue and rated either: · A-2
or higher by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services or any successor, or any other comparable rating then used by that rating
agency, or · P-2 or higher
by Moody’s Investors Service or any successor, or any other comparable rating then used by that rating agency. |
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| Use of proceeds and hedging: | The proceeds from the sale of the securities will be used by
us for general corporate purposes. We will receive, in aggregate, $1,000 per security issued, because, when we enter
into hedging transactions in order to meet our obligations under the securities, our hedging counterparty will reimburse the cost
of the agent’s commissions. The costs of the securities borne by you and described beginning on page 3 above comprise
the agent’s commissions and the cost of issuing, structuring and hedging the securities. See also “Use of
Proceeds” in the accompanying prospectus. On or prior to the pricing date, we expect to hedge our anticipated
exposure in connection with the securities by entering into hedging transactions with our affiliates and/or third party dealers. We
expect our hedging counterparties to take positions in the stocks constituting the underlying indices, in futures and/or options
contracts on the underlying indices or the component stocks of the underlying indices listed on major securities markets, or positions
in any other available securities or instruments that they may wish to use in connection with such hedging. Such purchase
activity could potentially increase the initial index value of an underlying index, and, as a result, increase the barrier level
for such underlying index, which, if the securities have not been redeemed, is the value at or above which the underlying index
must close on the final observation date so that you are not exposed to the negative performance of the worst performing underlying
index at maturity (depending also on the performance of the other underlying indices). These entities may be unwinding
or adjusting hedge positions during the term of the securities, and the hedging strategy may involve greater and more frequent
dynamic adjustments to the hedge as the final observation date approaches. Additionally, our hedging activities, as
well as our other trading activities, during the term of the securities could potentially affect the value of such underlying index
on the final observation date, and, accordingly, the amount of cash you receive at maturity, if any (depending also on the performance
of the other underlying indices). |
| Benefit plan investor considerations: | Each fiduciary of a pension, profit-sharing or other employee
benefit plan subject to Title I of 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 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 (such accounts and plans, together with other plans, accounts and arrangements
subject to Section 4975 of the Code, 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 |
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and/or Section 4975 of the Code for such 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) 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 of these securities will not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or violate 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.
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| | 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. In this regard, neither this discussion nor anything provided in this document is or
is intended to be investment advice directed at any potential Plan purchaser or at Plan purchasers generally and such purchasers
of these securities should consult and rely on their own counsel and advisers as to whether an investment in these securities is
suitable. 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 Morgan
Stanley or Morgan Stanley Wealth Management 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 Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management 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 Morgan Stanley
Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley Wealth Management”), as selected dealer, or other dealers, which may include Morgan
Stanley & Co. International plc (“MSIP”) and Bank Morgan Stanley AG. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management,
MSIP and Bank Morgan Stanley AG are affiliates of ours. Selected dealers, including Morgan Stanley Wealth Management,
and their financial advisors will collectively receive from the agent, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, a fixed sales commission of
$15 for each security they sell. In addition, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will receive a structuring fee of $5
for each security. MS & Co. is an affiliate of MSFL and a wholly owned subsidiary
of Morgan Stanley, and it and other affiliates of ours expect to make a profit by selling, structuring and, when applicable, hedging
the securities. When MS & Co. prices this offering of securities, it will determine the economic terms of the securities
such that for each security the estimated value on the pricing date will be no lower than the minimum level described in “Investment
Summary” beginning on page 3. 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. In order to facilitate the offering of the securities, the agent
may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of the securities. Specifically, the
agent may sell more securities than it is obligated to purchase in connection with the offering, creating a naked short position
in the securities, for its own account. The agent must close out any naked short position by purchasing the securities
in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the agent is concerned that there may be
downward pressure on the price of the securities in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase
in the offering. As an additional means of facilitating the offering, the agent may bid for, and purchase, the securities
or the securities underlying the underlying index in the open market to stabilize the price of the securities. Any of
these activities may raise or maintain the market price of the securities above independent market levels or prevent or retard
a decline in the market price of the securities. The agent is not required to engage in these activities, and may end
any of these activities at any time. An affiliate of the agent has entered into a hedging transaction with us in connection
with this offering of securities. See “Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” in the accompanying
prospectus supplement and “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” above. |
| Selling restrictions: | General No action has been or will be taken by us, the agent or any dealer
that would permit a public offering of the securities or possession or distribution of this preliminary pricing supplement or the
accompanying prospectus supplement, index supplement or prospectus in any jurisdiction, other than the United States, where action
for that purpose is required. No offers, sales or deliveries of the securities, or distribution of this preliminary
pricing supplement or the accompanying prospectus supplement, index supplement or prospectus or any other offering material relating
to the securities, may be made in or from any jurisdiction except in circumstances which will result in compliance with any applicable
laws and regulations and will not impose any obligations on us, the agent or any dealer. The agent has represented and agreed, and each dealer through
which we may offer the securities has |
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| | represented and agreed, that it (i) will comply with all applicable
laws and regulations in force in each non-U.S. jurisdiction in which it purchases, offers, sells or delivers the securities or
possesses or distributes this preliminary pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus supplement, index supplement and prospectus
and (ii) will obtain any consent, approval or permission required by it for the purchase, offer or sale by it of the securities
under the laws and regulations in force in each non-U.S. jurisdiction to which it is subject or in which it makes purchases, offers
or sales of the securities. We shall not have responsibility for the agent’s or any dealer’s compliance
with the applicable laws and regulations or obtaining any required consent, approval or permission. In addition to the selling restrictions set forth in “Plan
of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” in the accompanying prospectus supplement, the following selling restrictions also
apply to the securities: Brazil The securities have not been and will not be registered with
the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (The Brazilian Securities Commission). The securities may not be offered
or sold in the Federative Republic of Brazil except in circumstances which do not constitute a public offering or distribution
under Brazilian laws and regulations. Chile The securities have not been registered with the Superintendencia
de Valores y Seguros in Chile and may not be offered or sold publicly in Chile. No offer, sales or deliveries of the
securities or distribution of this preliminary pricing supplement or the accompanying prospectus supplement, index supplement or
prospectus, may be made in or from Chile except in circumstances which will result in compliance with any applicable Chilean laws
and regulations. Mexico The securities have not been registered with the National Registry
of Securities maintained by the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission and may not be offered or sold publicly in Mexico. This
preliminary pricing supplement, the accompanying prospectus supplement, the accompanying index supplement and the accompanying
prospectus may not be publicly distributed in Mexico. |
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| Where you can find more information: | MSFL and Morgan Stanley have filed a registration statement (including
a prospectus, as supplemented by the prospectus supplement 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 prospectus supplement, the index supplement and any other documents relating to this offering that MSFL and Morgan Stanley
have filed with the SEC for more complete information about MSFL, 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,
MSFL, Morgan Stanley, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus, the
prospectus supplement 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: Prospectus
Supplement dated November 16, 2017 Index
Supplement dated November 16, 2017 Prospectus
dated November 16, 2017 Terms used but not defined in this preliminary pricing supplement
are defined in the prospectus supplement, in the index supplement or in the prospectus. |
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