In a significant development for Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial), shareholders at the 2025 Annual Meeting, held on May 15, 2025, approved several key proposals that are set to impact the company's strategic direction. Among the approved items was the amended and restated Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (EICP), which will see an increase of 50 million shares of common stock available for grant. Additionally, the term of the EICP has been extended for an additional three years, signaling a commitment to long-term growth and employee incentivization.
The meeting also saw the election of directors to the company's Board of Directors, with all nominees receiving shareholder approval. Furthermore, the shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Morgan Stanley's independent auditor for the fiscal year 2025, ensuring continued financial oversight and transparency.
In a non-binding advisory vote, shareholders approved the compensation of the company's named executive officers as disclosed in the 2025 Proxy. However, a shareholder proposal requesting annual disclosure of the company's Energy Supply Ratio was not approved, indicating a divergence in shareholder priorities.
These decisions reflect Morgan Stanley's ongoing efforts to align its corporate governance and compensation strategies with shareholder interests, while also maintaining a focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence.
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