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MSDL 8-K: Dividend change

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001193125-26-449954

MSDL filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026. A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The stock moved -2.1% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund announced its Q3 2026 financial results and declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.45 per share plus a supplemental distribution of $0.0150 per share for Q4 2026.

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Key details

Regular quarterly distribution per share$0
Supplemental distribution per share$0
RegistrantMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Chief financial officerDavid Pessah

How MSDL stock reacted

Close before

$14.42

Nov 4, 2026

First close after

-2.15%

$14.11

5 trading days

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Since filing

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Frequently asked questions

What did MSDL file with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026?

MSDL filed a 8-K (Dividend change). Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund announced its Q3 2026 financial results and declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.45 per share plus a supplemental distribution of $0.0150 per share for Q4 2026.

What does a dividend change mean for MSDL stock?

Usually: fewer shares means each remaining share owns more of the company. It matters whether the company actually buys and at what price.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did MSDL stock react to this filing?

MSDL closed at $14.42 before the filing and $14.11 on Nov 5, 2026 (-2.15%).

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