Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund 8-K

What Happened
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) filed an 8-K on February 26, 2026 announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (Item 2.02) and disclosing that the Board declared a regular distribution of $0.45 per share (Item 7.01). The distribution is payable on or around April 24, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2026. The company’s press release dated February 26, 2026 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 26, 2026 (Form 8-K).
• Reported period: Fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (results announced via press release).
• Distribution declared: $0.45 per share.
• Record date and payment: Record date March 31, 2026; payable on or around April 24, 2026.
• Press release with results included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters
The 8-K provides investors with the latest quarterly and annual performance update and confirms a cash distribution, which affects shareholder income and yield expectations. The declared $0.45 per-share distribution and its timing are concrete, investor-relevant facts for income-focused shareholders and those tracking the fund’s cash flows; the full press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed financial metrics and should be reviewed for specifics on earnings, NAV impact, and operating results.