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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced an $8 million grant to Feeding America, spread over four years, for programs addressing child hunger and improving food access among underserved populations. This brings Morgan Stanley's total commitment to over $50 million since 2009, helping deliver more than 356 million meals. This initiative includes expanding child hunger programs, such as mobile and school food pantries, BackPack programs, and SNAP assistance. It also focuses on equitable access by developing Operational Response Plans (ORPs) to target food insecurity barriers. The announcement coincides with Morgan Stanley's annual Global Volunteer Month, during which employees participate in various volunteer projects.

Morgan Stanley at Work has released its fourth annual State of the Workplace Financial Benefits Study, highlighting the increasing popularity of equity compensation. The study reveals that 76% of HR leaders report their companies offer equity compensation, up 4% from last year, and 12% from 2021. Equity compensation is seen as a key driver for employee engagement and retention, with 95% of HR leaders and 80% of employees affirming its effectiveness. However, gaps in equity education persist, with only 38% of employees aware of their company's equity benefits. Private company employees and HR leaders emphasize the importance of liquidity events, with 62% of employees and 86% of HR leaders considering them very important. The study also notes a decline in employees viewing equity compensation as a long-term investment, down 6% from last year.

Morgan Stanley at Work's fourth annual State of the Workplace Financial Benefits Study reveals that employees increasingly seek workplace support for financial challenges. A significant majority of HR leaders (91%) believe employees face financial hardships, and nearly half of employees (46%) have experienced financial crises in the past year. These financial benefits are important for employee retention, with 87% of HR leaders citing them as key factors in employee decisions to stay. However, there is a gap in awareness and offering of these benefits, as 32% of employees have never sought help from their companies, and 82% of HR leaders recognize the need for more comprehensive solutions. Additionally, 82% of employees expect AI to transform their financial benefits experience. Morgan Stanley emphasizes the need for scalable, comprehensive solutions to support employees effectively.

Ted Pick, CEO of Morgan Stanley, will be speaking at the Morgan Stanley Annual U.S. Financials, Payments & Commercial Real Estate Conference. The event will take place on June 10, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Both live and on-demand webcasts will be accessible via the Investor Relations section on Morgan Stanley's website. Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm offering a broad range of services including investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management. The firm operates in 42 countries, serving various clients worldwide such as corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals.

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has announced the launch of season two of its award-winning podcasts: What Should I Do With My Money? and Invested at Work. These podcasts aim to demystify financial advice and explore workplace financial benefits.

What Should I Do With My Money? connects real people with Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors, addressing financial topics like prenups, legacy planning, and philanthropy. Invested at Work helps companies attract and retain talent by navigating workplace financial benefits such as equity compensation.

Both podcasts feature conversations with industry leaders and aim to forge deeper relationships within Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management ecosystem. The new seasons will launch on May 29 and early June respectively, and will be available on all major podcast platforms.

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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced regular dividends on multiple preferred stock issues. The dividends per share are as follows:

Series A: $397.50, Series C: $25.00, Series E: $450.26, Series F: $434.46, Series I: $398.44, Series K: $365.63, Series L: $304.69, Series N: $2,284.95, Series O: $265.63, Series P: $406.25. The dividends for Series N are payable on June 17, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 31, 2024. Dividends for Series A, C, E, F, I, K, L, O, and P are payable on July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 28, 2024.

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm with operations in 42 countries, offering investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services.

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced the sale of four fully leased warehouses near the U.S.-Mexico border for $178 million. The warehouses, located in El Paso and Laredo, Texas, total over 1.2 million square feet. The sale reflects increased demand for warehouse space due to a rise in manufacturing in Mexico and import activity into the U.S. Construction on these properties began in 2022. The El Paso warehouses, covering 735,000 square feet, are situated near the Zaragoza Bridge, while the Laredo properties, totaling 500,000 square feet, are near the World Trade Bridge. Both locations are key trade ports between the U.S. and Mexico.

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, highlighting strong operating performance and stable credit. The company reported net investment income of $54.7 million, a net asset value of $20.67 per share, and declared a dividend of $0.50 per share. Despite a slight decrease in total investment income, the company maintained a solid portfolio with investments in various industries. The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.81x, demonstrating financial stability.