AB Private Lending Fund Files 8-K: Unregistered Share Sale & July Distributions

What Happened
AB Private Lending Fund filed an 8-K on July 21, 2026 reporting (1) an unregistered sale of Class I common shares to feeder vehicles, and (2) a declaration of July 2026 distributions. The filing states that, as of July 1, 2026 (finalized July 21, 2026), the Fund sold 9,314 unregistered Class I shares for $229,132.80 under an exemption pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation S. The Fund also declared a gross and net distribution of $0.20 per Class I share payable to holders of record as of July 31, 2026, with payment on or about August 31, 2026 (cash or reinvested).

Key Details

• Unregistered sale (Private Offering): 9,314 Class I shares sold as of July 1, 2026 (finalized July 21, 2026) for $229,132.80; Private Offering cumulative totals reported of 6,737,986 Class I shares for $169,035,426.58.
• Distribution: Class I distribution declared at $0.20 per share (gross and net); Class S and Class D not applicable. Record date July 31, 2026; payment on/about August 31, 2026; reinvestment option available.
• NAV and balance sheet snapshot (as of June 30, 2026): NAV per Class I share $24.60; aggregate NAV ≈ $162.5 million; portfolio fair value ≈ $376.0 million; debt outstanding (principal) ≈ $217.3 million.
• Offering status: The Fund is conducting a continuous public offering of up to $1.0 billion in Shares and intends to continue selling Shares monthly (including the Private Offering).

Why It Matters
The filing gives investors an updated picture of recent share issuances, the Fund’s declared monthly distribution, and its June 30 balance-sheet metrics. The declared $0.20 distribution and the NAV per Class I share ($24.60) are key figures for income-focused shareholders evaluating current yield and timing (record date July 31, payment ~Aug 31). The disclosure that the Fund continues to sell shares through both the public Offering and Private Offering — with cumulative Private Offering proceeds reported — is material for investors tracking share issuance and fund size.