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(1) | From time to time, Morgan Stanley may disclose certain “non-GAAP financial measures” in the course of its earnings releases, earnings conference calls, financial presentations and otherwise. For these purposes, “GAAP” refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a “non-GAAP financial measure” as a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial positions, or cash flows that is subject to adjustments that effectively exclude, or include amounts from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by Morgan Stanley are provided as additional information to investors in order to provide them with greater transparency about, or an alternative method for assessing, our financial condition and operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for GAAP, and may be different from or inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Whenever we refer to a non-GAAP financial measure, we will also generally present the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, along with a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure we reference and such comparable GAAP financial measure. |
(2) | The return on average common equity and the return on average common equity from continuing operations equal income applicable to Morgan Stanley in each case less preferred dividends as a percentage of average common equity. The return on average common equity and the return on average common equity from continuing operations excluding DVA are adjusted for DVA in each case in the numerator and denominator. |
(3) | As an Advanced Approach banking organization, the Firm is required to compute risk-based capital ratios using both (i) standardized approaches for calculating credit risk weighted assets (“RWAs”) and market risk RWAs (the “Standardized Approach”); and (ii) an advanced internal ratings-based approach for calculating credit risk RWAs, an advanced measurement approach for calculating operational risk RWAs, and an advanced approach for market risk RWAs calculated under Basel III (the “Advanced Approach”). To implement a provision of the Dodd-Frank Act, U.S. Basel III subjects Advanced Approach banking organizations which have been approved by their regulators to exit the parallel run, such as the Firm, to a permanent “capital floor”. In calendar year 2014, the capital floor resulted in the Firm's capital ratios being the lower of the capital ratios computed under the Advanced Approach or Standardized Approach the U.S. Basel I-based rules as supplemented by the existing market risk rules known as “Basel 2.5”. Beginning on January 1, 2015, the capital floor is the lower of the capital ratios computed under the Advanced Approach or the Standardized Approach under U.S. Basel III, taking into consideration applicable transitional provisions. For the current quarter, the Firm's capital floor is represented by the Advanced Approach. These computations are preliminary estimates as of April 20, 2015 (the date of this release) and could be subject to revision in Morgan Stanley’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The methods for calculating the Firm’s risk-based capital ratios will change through 2022 as aspects of the U.S. Basel III final rule are phased in. The Firm’s capital takes into consideration regulatory capital requirements as well as capital required for organic growth, acquisitions and other business needs. For information on the calculation of regulatory capital and ratios for prior periods, please refer to Part 2, Item 7 "Regulatory Requirements" in Morgan Stanley's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. |
(4) | Book value per common share equals common equity divided by period end common shares outstanding. |
(5) | Tangible book value per common share equals tangible common equity divided by period end common shares outstanding. |
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(1) | During the fourth quarter of 2014, Morgan Stanley incorporated funding valuation adjustments (FVA) into the fair value measurements of over-the-counter uncollateralized or partially collateralized derivatives, and in collateralized derivatives where the terms of the agreement do not permit the reuse of the collateral received. The Firm’s implementation of FVA reflects the inclusion of FVA in the pricing and valuations by the majority of market participants involved in the Firm’s principal exit market for these instruments. In general, FVA reflects a market funding risk premium inherent in the noted derivative instruments. In connection with its implementation of FVA, Morgan Stanley incurred a pre-tax charge of approximately $468 million, representing a change in accounting estimate, of which $466 million was reflected as a reduction to Institutional Securities Fixed Income & Commodities sales and trading net revenues. |
(2) | On December 1, 2014, the Firm’s Compensation, Management Development and Succession (CMDS) Committee of the Board of Directors approved an approach for awards of discretionary incentive compensation for the 2014 performance year to be granted in 2015 that would reduce the average deferral of such awards to an approximate baseline of 50%. Additionally, the CMDS Committee approved the acceleration of vesting for certain outstanding deferred cash-based incentive compensation awards. The impact of these actions on compensation and benefits expenses for the Firm and each business segment are as follows: Firm: $1,137 million, ISG: $904 million, WM: $88 million, IM: $145 million. |
(3) | In the quarter ended December 31, 2014, non-compensation expenses included approximately $3.1 billion of additions to legal reserves associated with legacy residential mortgage and credit crisis related matters (reported in the Institutional Securities segment). |
(4) | In the quarter ended March 31, 2015, income tax provision / (benefit) from continuing operations included a net discrete tax benefit of $564 million primarily associated with the repatriation of non-U.S. earnings at a cost lower than originally estimated due to an internal restructuring to simplify the Firm's legal entity organization in the U.K., reported in the Institutional Securities business segment. In the quarter ended December 31, 2014, the income tax provision / (benefit) from continuing operations included a net discrete tax benefit of approximately $1.4 billion primarily related to the completion of a legal entity restructuring that included a change in tax status of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (MSSBH) from a partnership to a corporation. MSSBH is the holding company for the former Wealth Management JV. This benefit was partially offset by the impact of a tax provision of approximately $900 million which resulted from the non-deductible expenses related to litigation and regulatory matters, reported in the Institutional Securities business segment. |
(5) | Pre-tax profit margin percentages represent income from continuing operations before income taxes as a percentage of net revenues. |
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(1) | Reflects the regional view of the Firm's consolidated net revenues, on a managed basis. Further discussion regarding the geographic methodology for net revenues is disclosed in Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Firm's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. |
(2) | U.S. Bank refers to the Firm’s U.S. bank operating subsidiaries Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and excludes transactions with affiliated entities. |
(3) | As an Advanced Approach banking organization, the Firm is required to compute risk-based capital ratios using both (i) standardized approaches for calculating credit risk weighted assets (“RWAs”) and market risk RWAs (the “Standardized Approach”); and (ii) an advanced internal ratings-based approach for calculating credit risk RWAs, an advanced measurement approach for calculating operational risk RWAs, and an advanced approach for market risk RWAs calculated under Basel III (the “Advanced Approach”). To implement a provision of the Dodd-Frank Act, U.S. Basel III subjects Advanced Approach banking organizations which have been approved by their regulators to exit the parallel run, such as the Firm, to a permanent “capital floor”. In calendar year 2014, the capital floor resulted in the Firm's capital ratios being the lower of the capital ratios computed under the Advanced Approach or Standardized Approach the U.S. Basel I-based rules as supplemented by the existing market risk rules known as “Basel 2.5”. Beginning on January 1, 2015, the capital floor is the lower of the capital ratios computed under the Advanced Approach or the Standardized Approach under U.S. Basel III, taking into consideration applicable transitional provisions. For the current quarter, the Firm's capital floor is represented by the Advanced Approach. These computations are preliminary estimates as of April 20, 2015 (the date of this release) and could be subject to revision in Morgan Stanley’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The methods for calculating the Firm’s risk-based capital ratios will change through 2022 as aspects of the U.S. Basel III final rule are phased in. The Firm’s capital takes into consideration regulatory capital requirements as well as capital required for organic growth, acquisitions and other business needs. For information on the calculation of regulatory capital and ratios for prior periods, please refer to Part 2, Item 7 "Regulatory Requirements" in Morgan Stanley's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. |
(4) | The global liquidity reserve, which is held within the bank and non-bank operating subsidiaries, is comprised of highly liquid and diversified cash and cash equivalents and unencumbered securities. Eligible unencumbered securities include U.S. government securities, U.S. agency securities, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, non-U.S. government securities and other highly liquid investment grade securities. |
(5) | The Firm's goodwill and intangible balances are net of allowable mortgage servicing rights deduction. |
(6) | Tangible common equity equals common equity less goodwill and intangible assets net of allowable mortgage servicing rights deduction. |
(7) | Tier 1 leverage ratio equals Tier 1 capital divided by adjusted average total assets (which reflects adjustments for disallowed goodwill, transitional intangible assets, certain deferred tax assets, certain financial equity investments, and other adjustments). For more information on the calculation of the Tier 1 leverage ratio for prior periods, please refer to Part II, Item 7 "Regulatory Requirements" in Morgan Stanley's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. |
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