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Published on 6/24/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Morgan Stanley prices $12.84 million 12% Sparqs exchangeable for Weatherford

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, June 24 - Morgan Stanley priced $12.84 million of 12% Stock Participation Accreting Redemption Quarterly-pay Securities due July 20, 2009 mandatorily exchangeable for Weatherford International Ltd. stock, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The securities priced at par of $11.6825.

At maturity, investors will receive 0.25 Weatherford shares for each Sparq.

The Sparqs will be callable after Jan. 20, 2009 with a yield to call of 22%.

The Sparqs have been approved for listing on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "WVK."

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:Morgan Stanley
Issue:Stock Participation Accreting Redemption Quarterly-pay Securities
Underlying stock:Weatherford International Ltd. (Symbol: WFT)
Amount:$12,836,590.81
Maturity:July 20, 2009
Coupon:12%, payable quarterly
Price:Par of $11.6825
Payout at maturity:0.25 Weatherford shares
Call:At yield to call of 22% beginning Jan. 20, 2009
Pricing date:June 23
Settlement date:June 30
Agent:Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc.
Fees:1.62%
Listing:Amex: WVK

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