Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Reports Q2 Results; Declares $0.45 Distribution

What Happened
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) filed a Form 8‑K on August 6, 2026 announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 via a press release (included as an exhibit). Separately, on August 4, 2026 the Fund’s Board declared a regular distribution of $0.45 per share to stockholders.

Key Details

• The Fund issued a press release on August 6, 2026 reporting results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• The Board declared a regular distribution of $0.45 per share on August 4, 2026.
• The distribution is payable on or about October 23, 2026 to holders of record as of September 30, 2026.
• The Form 8‑K includes the press release text as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters
The filing signals MSDL has released its quarterly financial results — investors should read the press release for details on earnings, NAV, portfolio performance, and any changes in outlook. The declared $0.45 per‑share distribution is a concrete cash payment timeline for shareholders; to receive it, investors must be recorded as shareholders by the September 30, 2026 record date.