UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 21, 2004
Morgan Stanley
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified
in its charter)
Delaware 1-11758 36-3145972
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 761-4000
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(Former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On December 21, 2004 Morgan Stanley (the "Registrant") released financial
information with respect to its year and quarter ended November 30, 2004. A copy
of the press release containing this information is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Report and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit
99.1, shall be deemed to be "filed" for purpose of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 Press release of the Registrant dated December 21, 2004
containing financial information for the fourth quarter
ended November 30, 2004.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
MORGAN STANLEY
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ David S. Moser
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David S. Moser
Principal Accounting Officer
Dated: December 21, 2004