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Published on 10/28/2010 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Morgan Stanley prices $1.93 million 7% ELKS tied to Wells Fargo stock

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, Oct. 28 - Morgan Stanley priced $1.93 million of 7% annualized Equity LinKed Securities due Oct. 29, 2012 linked to the common stock of Wells Fargo & Co. stock, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable monthly.

The payout at maturity will be par of $10 unless Wells Fargo shares close at or below the threshold price -- 65% of the initial share price - during the life of the notes, in which case the payout will be a number of Wells Fargo shares equal to $10 divided by the initial share price or, at the issuer's option, the value of those shares in cash.

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:Morgan Stanley
Issue:Equity LinKed Securities
Underlying stock:Wells Fargo & Co. (Symbol: WFC)
Amount:$1.93 million
Maturity:Oct. 29, 2012
Coupon:7% per year, payable monthly
Price:Par of $10.00
Payout at maturity:If Wells Fargo stock closes at or below downside threshold price of $16.7375 during life of notes, 0.38835 Wells Fargo shares or value in cash; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$25.75
Downside threshold price:$16.7375, or 65% of initial price
Pricing date:Oct. 27
Settlement date:Oct. 29
Agent:Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc.
Fees:1.96875%
Cusip:61759G471

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