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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 30, 2005
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Morgan Stanley
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-11758 36-3145972
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 761-4000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 30, 2005, the Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley (the "Company")
announced that John J. Mack has been elected as the Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately, and that Philip J.
Purcell has left the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer with Mr.
Mack's election. The Company's related press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1
to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
On the same date, the Board of Directors of the Company also announced that
Stephen S. Crawford and Zoe Cruz have resigned from their positions on the
Board, effective immediately. Mr. Crawford and Ms. Cruz continue to serve as
Co-Presidents of the Company. The Company's related press release is filed as
Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated June 30, 2005, issued by the Company.
99.2 Press Release, dated June 30, 2005, issued by the Company.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MORGAN STANLEY
(Registrant)
/s/ WILLIAM J. O'SHAUGHNESSY, JR.
By: -------------------------------------
Name: William J. O'Shaughnessy, Jr.
Title: Assistant Secretary and Counsel
Date: June 30, 2005