10-K 1 e2003-8_saturns.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Numbers 001-16443, 333-101155 MS STRUCTURED ASSET CORP. On behalf of SATURNS Trust No. 2003-8 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-4026700 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 1585 Broadway, Second Floor New York, New York 10036 Attention: Madhu Philips (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 761-2520 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered SATURNS The Hertz Corporation New York Stock Exchange Debenture Backed Series 2003-8 Class A Callable Units Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ___ No X Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes ___ No X Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No___ Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer ___ Accelerated filer ___ Non-accelerated filer X Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ___ No X All of the common stock of the registrant is held by Morgan Stanley. As of March 11, 2009, 1,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, were outstanding. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The distribution reports to security holders filed on Form 8-K during the Fiscal Year in lieu of reports on Form 10-Q. Introductory Note The Registrant is the depositor under the trust agreements for it various SATURNS Units listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Units do not represent obligations of or interests in the Depositor. Pursuant to staff administrative positions established in various no-action letters, see e.g. Corporate Asset Backed Corporation (available August 9, 1995), the Registrant is not required to respond to various items of Form 10-K. Such items are designated herein as "Not applicable." Distribution reports detailing receipts and distributions by each trust are filed shortly after each distribution date on Form 8-K in lieu of reports on Form 10-Q. The underlying security issuer or guarantor, as applicable, of the securities held by each of the trusts is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act. The underlying security issuer or guarantor, as applicable, currently files reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. For information regarding such underlying security issuer or guarantor, you should refer to such reports. These periodic, current and other reports and other information can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at Room 1024, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of those materials can be obtained by making a written request to the SEC, Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. The SEC also maintains a website on the internet at http://www.sec.gov at which users can view and download copies of reports, proxy, information statements and other information filed electronically. In addition, those reports and other information may also be obtained from the underlying security issuer by making a request to the underlying security issuer. The trust, the trustee, the Registrant, and their affiliates have not verified, have not undertaken to verify, and will not verify, the content of any such reports or information. The name and the central index key (CIK) for each underlying security issuer or guarantor is set forth below: Trust Underlying Security Issuer or Guarantor CIK 2003-8 The Hertz Corporation 0000047129 PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS Not Applicable ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Not Applicable ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS None ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Not Applicable ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The Units issued by the SATURNS trusts listed below representing investors' interest in such trust are represented by one or more physical certificates registered in the name of Cede & Co., the nominee of The Depository Trust Company. These Units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange: SATURNS Trust No. 2003-8 Class A Units (The Hertz Corporation Debenture Backed) ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Not Applicable ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Not Applicable ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not Applicable ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA Not Applicable ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Not Applicable ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT None ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Not Applicable ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT None ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS None ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES Not Applicable PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) The following documents are filed as part of this Report: None (b) Reports on Form 8-K: See Table Below:

(c) Exhibits: Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a-14(d) Certification Exhibit 31.2 Trustee Compliance Certification The trust covered by this annual report was formed prior to June 30, 2003 and there is no requirement in the trust agreement for the preparation of a report by an independent public accountant regarding the trustee's compliance with its obligations. (d) Not applicable SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: March 24, 2009 MS STRUCTURED ASSET CORP. (Registrant) By: /s/Madhu Philips ---------------------- Name: Madhu Philips Title: Vice President Exhibit 31.1 Rule 13a-14(d) Certification I, Madhu Philips, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K, and all reports on Form 8-K containing distribution or servicing reports filed in respect of periods included in the year covered by this annual report, of MS Structured Asset Corp. on behalf of SATURNS Trust No. 2003-8; 2. Based on my knowledge, the information in these reports, taken as a whole, does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading as of the last day of the period covered by this annual report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the distribution or servicing information required to be provided to the depositor by the trustee under the pooling and servicing, or similar, agreement, for inclusion in these reports is included in these reports; and 4. I am responsible for reviewing the activities performed by the depositor and the trustee under the pooling and servicing, or similar, agreement and based upon my knowledge and the annual compliance review required under that agreement, and except as disclosed in the reports, the depositor and trustee have each fulfilled its obligations under that agreement. In giving the certifications above, I have reasonably relied on information provided to me by the following unaffiliated parties: Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association and its officers and agents. By: /s/Madhu Philips ------------------------ Name: Madhu Philips Title: Vice President Date: March 24, 2009 Exhibit 31.2 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT In connection with the preparation and delivery of the annual report on Form 10-K of MS Structured Asset Corp. on behalf of SATURNS Trust No. 2003-8 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008, and the certifications given by Madhu Philips with respect thereto, the undersigned hereby certifies that he is a duly elected Senior Vice President of Bank of America, National Association, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association ("Bamk of America"), and further certifies in his capacity as such as follows: 1. Bank of America has prepared all distribution reports with respect to each distribution date for SATURNS Trust No. 2003-8, and has filed a copy of such reports on Form 8-K during the fiscal year as described on Exhibit A hereto. 2. I have reviewed all reports on Form 8-K containing distribution reports filed in respect of periods included in the fiscal year covered by the annual report of MS Structured Asset Corp. on behalf of SATURNS Trust No. 2003-8; 3. I am familiar with the operations of Bank of America with respect to the SATURNS program and SATURNS Trust No. 2003-8 and the requirement imposed by the applicable trust agreement; 4. Based on my knowledge, the information in the distribution reports, taken as a whole, does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading as of the last day of the period covered by the annual report; 5. Based on my knowledge, the information required to be provided under each trust agreement, for inclusion in these reports, is included in these reports; 6. Based on my knowledge, and except as disclosed in the reports, the trustee has fulfilled its obligations, including any servicing obligations, under the trust agreement. 7. Based on my knowledge, and except as disclosed in the reports, there are no material legal proceedings with respect to any trust, involving the trust or Bank of America as trustee. By: /s/James A. Jendra ------------------------------- Name: James A. Jendra Title: Senior Vice President Americas Executive Date: March 24, 2009 EXHIBIT A

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