4/A: Morgan Stanley Director Amends Stock Gift Filing

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Amendment


Morgan Stanley Director Erika H. James filed an amended Form 4 to correct details of a common stock gift transaction, including the date and number of shares.

Summary

  • An amendment (Form 4/A) was filed to correct a previously submitted Form 4 dated January 16, 2026.
  • The amendment corrects the transaction date for a common stock gift to January 20, 2026.
  • The number of common shares transferred as a bona fide gift was corrected to 542 shares.
  • The amount of common securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction was corrected to 11,845.004 shares.
  • The transaction was a bona fide gift (Transaction Code 'G') with a price of $0 per share.
  • The transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction, or written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. The filing is an administrative correction of an insider transaction, which is neither inherently positive nor negative for the company's operations or financial health.

Positives

  • The transaction was a bona fide gift, indicating a non-sale disposition of shares.
  • The transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, demonstrating pre-planning and adherence to insider trading compliance protocols.

Negatives

  • An amendment was necessary due to errors in the original filing regarding the transaction date and the number of shares, indicating a minor administrative oversight.

Future Outlook

This filing is an amendment to an insider transaction report and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of an insider's stock transaction amendment and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape analysis.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Compliance AdherenceThe transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan, indicating adherence to established corporate governance policies for insider trading.01/20/2026Reinforces the company's commitment to transparent and compliant insider trading practices.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Minimal impact, as this is a routine administrative correction of a director's stock gift and does not affect company operations or financial performance.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/16/2026Date of original Form 4 filing.
01/20/2026Corrected transaction date for the common stock gift.
01/22/2026Date of signature for the amended Form 4/A.

Keywords

Morgan Stanley, MS, Form 4/A, Insider Transaction, Stock Gift, Beneficial Ownership, Erika H. James, Director, SEC Filing, Rule 10b5-1

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