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Equity Solutions

Equity is more than shares. It’s a commitment to your employees. That’s why we design equity compensation solutions that can grow alongside your business and people at any stage. With tailored solutions, modern technology, hands-on guidance and dedicated service, we help you effectively administer equity while managing risk and compliance on a global scale.

Equity and Experience Without Borders

One of the
Industry Leaders

~40%

of S&P 500^®
Companies Represented^{1, 2}

Modern Technology &
Dedicated Service

4,700+

Employers
(public and private)^{1, 3}

True
Global Reach

5MM+

Stock plan
participants^{1, 4}

Borderless
Functionality

170+

Countries^{1, 5}

From Start-Ups
to IPO

180+

Client IPOs in
past 6 years^{1, 6}

Specialized
Executive Services

#1

for over 15 years in Rule 144 and
10b5-1 transaction services^{1, 7}

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Cutting-Edge Technology. More Effortless Equity.

With our innovative platforms, Equity Edge Online^® and Shareworks, we provide cutting-edge technology and end-to-end equity management solutions to help deliver what your business needs: flexibility and choice. Our scalable solutions help ease local and global implementation while streamlining equity administration with powerful and configurable technology that adapts as your company evolves.

Comprehensive Equity Solutions for Any Stage of Growth

PUBLIC

Equity Compensation

With our innovative platforms, Equity Edge Online® and Shareworks, we provide cutting-edge stock plan administration solutions that help streamline equity management and provide powerful audit-ready reporting and insights alongside customizable participant experiences to engage your employees.

PRIVATE

Private Market Solutions

Our suite of equity products are designed for the unique needs of innovative private companies. From start-up to mature companies, we provide solutions and innovative technology to help manage your cap table, generate 409A valuations, run tender offers, access compensation benchmarking data and more.

EXECUTIVES

Executive Services

We have a dedicated team that provides your company's officers, directors, and other key employees with comprehensive and customizable solutions for selling their stock, while helping them and your company navigate the complex landscape of insider trading regulations and reporting requirements.

TAX AND COMPLIANCE

Global Intelligence

Leverage a fresh approach to due diligence and transform the way you manage the complex world of global equity plans. The easy-to-use online database of legal and international tax regulations spans more than 170 countries and is updated regularly by a network of global law firms.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Advanced Solutions

We provide specialized solutions when your company is experiencing a difficult challenge with your current equity plan, including automated efficiencies, data-led solutions and optimized engagement support from administration to reporting.

DESIGNATED BROKERAGE

Designated Brokerage Services

We help you monitor employee trading activity to align with internal and regulatory requirements.

Financial Empowerment

Through seminars and webinars, digital tools, and access to personal guidance, we empower your employees with the knowledge, tools and support that can help them achieve their financial goals. Financial Empowerment is included with every service we provide.

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You Deserve the Best Equity Administration

We Have the Tools and Support You Need

Our innovative technology and global service solutions support
companies with a unique blend of quality, simplicity and experience.

Modern Tools

We provide support for your company’s equity compensation plans, transaction management and data reporting with the same flexibility and intuitiveness as the apps you use every day.

Specialized Guidance

We offer high-touch, white glove service from a dedicated group of specialists to help support your equity plans and employees.

Borderless Functionality

We provide one consistent experience wherever employees are located, so your company can share equity and reward people on a global scale.

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(1) All stats refer to equity compensation administrative services for Shareworks and Equity Edge Online^®.

(2) S&P 500® Companies Represented includes companies for which Morgan Stanley provides equity compensation solutions as of 2021.

(3) This represents the 4700+ stock plan clients we serve as of August 2021 and includes both Shareworks and Equity Edge Online^® clients.

(4) Stock Plan Participants represents reported participants as of 1Q 2021 with total accounts with vested or unvested assets. Individuals with accounts in multiple plans are counted as participants in each plan.

(5) Refers to Shareworks ability to manage equity plans in over 170 countries as of 2021.

(6) Refers to equity compensation administrative services by E*TRADE Financial Corporate Services, Inc. and Solium relating to the IPO; Solium 2015-10/2020 (120) + E*TRADE 2015-10/2020 (62).

(7) Reprinted with the permission of The Washington Service. 301-913-5100, www.washingtonservice.com. The Washington Service tracks insider trading information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The above data is compiled by The Washington Service from Form 144 filings in the period from 2/1/2005 to 12/31/2020; ranking is based on aggregate data for this period. Data from the period 2/1/2005 to 5/31/2009 reflects the formerly separate businesses of the Global Wealth Management Group of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and the Smith Barney division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. that now form Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. This data also includes transactions from Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Information contained herein was obtained from sources believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof cannot be guaranteed. Information contained herein is subject to change. Morgan Stanley numbers may include Shareworks transactions if filed under Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

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