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Morgan Stanley Declares 5% Ownership in Ubisoft Entertainment

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On May 22, 2024, Morgan Stanley, a company based in the United States, declared its ownership stake of over 5% in Ubisoft Entertainment, a global leader in interactive video game development and publishing, listed on Euronext Paris. Morgan Stanley surpassed the 5% threshold indirectly through its subsidiaries, representing 6,383,717 shares of Ubisoft Entertainment, equal to 5.01% of the capital and 4.61% of the voting rights.

The ownership breakdown includes Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc with 4,718,611 shares (3.70% of capital and 3.41% of votes), Prime Dealer Services Corp. with 58,233 shares (0.05% of capital and 0.04% of votes), Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC with 1,570,693 shares (1.23% of capital and 1.13% of votes), and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC with 36,180 shares (0.03% of capital and 0.03% of votes).

The acquisition that led to the 5% ownership threshold was conducted off-market, as stated by Morgan Stanley in their declaration. This movement in ownership signifies a strategic move for the well-known financial institution in the gaming industry, showing a keen interest in Ubisoft Entertainment’s offerings and potential for growth.

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