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Published on 8/29/2011 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Morgan Stanley prices $11.5 million 14.5% ELKS linked to Baker Hughes

By Toni Weeks

San Diego, Aug. 29 - Morgan Stanley priced $11.5 million of annualized 14.5% Equity LinKed Securities due Feb. 23, 2012 linked to the common stock of Baker Hughes Inc., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

The payout at maturity will be par of $10 unless Baker Hughes stock falls by 20% or more during the life of the notes, in which case the payout will be a number of Baker Hughes 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 (ELKS)
Underlying stock:Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE: BHI)
Amount:$11.5 million
Maturity:Feb. 23, 2012
Coupon:12%, payable monthly
Price:Par of $10
Payout at maturity:If Baker Hughes stock falls to or below the downside threshold price during life of notes, 0.1843 of a Baker Hughes share or equivalent value in cash; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$54.26
Threshold price:$43.408, 80% of initial
Pricing date:Aug. 25
Settlement date:Aug. 30
Agent:Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Fees:1.5%
Cusip:61760E192

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