In view of the excellent relationship with CIC and the preemptive rights CIC holds, MS notified CIC of the offering. CIC sees this as an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with MS, and it decided to participate in the offering and subscribe $1.2 billion common stock.

CIC had existing investments in MS before this transaction. On Dec 19th, 2007,CIC purchased $5.6 billion mandatory convertible securities into MS common stock, representing approximately 9.86% equity ownership in MS.  Following Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, inc.’s investment in MS in October 2008, CIC’s equity ownership was diluted to approximately 7.68%.  This new purchase will bring CIC’s equity ownership in MS back to approximately 9.86%, effectively reducing CIC’s overall cost basis and increasing the returns potential.

MS is a leading global financial service firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. MS is widely expected to be able to leverage on its strengthened financial position and will be on the road of resuming its successful trajectory amid the dramatic restructuring of the international financial services industry.

CIC has further strengthened its relationship with MS through the new investments.  CIC remains optimistic in MS’ future growth and progress.