Morgan Stanley announced today that it has successfully closed Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (“MSIP” or “the Fund”) with $4.0 billion of equity commitments, exceeding the Firm’s initial target of $2.5 billion. 

The Fund raised its capital globally in North America, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and Asia.  Investors include major pension funds, insurance companies, high net worth individuals as well as Morgan Stanley and its employees. 

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Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners is managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure, a global investment platform that focuses on long-term investments associated with providing essential public goods and services to societies across the globe.  With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure is part of the Merchant Banking Division within Morgan Stanley Investment Management.  Morgan Stanley Investment Management has $577 billion in assets under management as of February 29, 2008. 

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals from more than 600 offices in 33 countries.

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James Gorman, Co-President of Morgan Stanley

Sadek Wahba, Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Morgan Stanley Infrastructure