Stockholders back directors at Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE: MSDL)

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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As of the April 6, 2026 record date, 85,261,312 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote, and 51,663,943 shares were present or represented by proxy, establishing a quorum.

Stockholders elected David N. Miller and Kevin Shannon as directors for three-year terms. Miller received 19,777,562 votes for, 707,103 against and 296,119 abstentions, while Shannon received 14,855,342 for, 5,626,081 against and 299,361 abstentions. Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 50,452,826 votes for, 830,144 against and 380,973 abstentions.

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Shares outstanding entitled to vote: 85,261,312 shares Shares present or by proxy: 51,663,943 shares Votes for David N. Miller: 19,777,562 votes +3 more

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Shares outstanding entitled to vote 85,261,312 shares Common stock as of April 6, 2026 record date

Shares present or by proxy 51,663,943 shares Quorum at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for David N. Miller 19,777,562 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Votes for Kevin Shannon 14,855,342 votes Director election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Auditor ratification for votes 50,452,826 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for FY ending Dec 31, 2026

Auditor ratification against votes 830,144 votes Opposing votes on Deloitte & Touche LLP ratification

Annual Meeting of Stockholders, quorum, broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

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Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"On June 1, 2026, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund ... held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"

quorum financial

"51,663,943 shares of common stock ... were present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting, constituting a quorum"

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broker non-votes financial

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independent registered public accounting firm financial

"To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm"

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record date financial

"As of April 6, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting"

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06/02/2026 - 04:24 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 1, 2026

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

814-01332

84-2009506

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

1585 Broadway

New York, NY

10036

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

1 (212) 761-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	MSDL	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On June 1, 2026, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). As of April 6, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were 85,261,312 shares of common stock of the Company outstanding and entitled to vote. 51,663,943 shares of common stock of the Company were present or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting, constituting a quorum.

The final voting results for each of the proposals submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting are set forth below. Each proposal was approved by the requisite vote.

Proposal 1. To elect each of David N. Miller and Kevin Shannon as a director, each to serve for a three-year term and until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation, removal, death or incapacity.


Nominees	For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
1a. David N. Miller	19,777,562	707,103	296,119	30,883,159
1b. Kevin Shannon	14,855,342	5,626,081	299,361	30,883,159

Proposal 2. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026:


For	Against	Abstain	Broker Non-Votes
50,452,826	830,144	380,973	—

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

The company reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. It detailed quorum levels, director election outcomes, and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

A total of 85,261,312 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote as of April 6, 2026. This figure defines the maximum voting base for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and underpins the percentage support for each proposal.

Yes, a quorum was present, with 51,663,943 shares of common stock represented in person or by proxy. This satisfied meeting requirements and allowed voting on directors and the auditor ratification proposal to proceed as scheduled.

Stockholders elected David N. Miller and Kevin Shannon to three-year terms. Miller received 19,777,562 votes for, 707,103 against, and 296,119 abstentions, while Shannon received 14,855,342 for, 5,626,081 against, and 299,361 abstentions, plus broker non-votes in each case.

Yes, stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 50,452,826 votes for, 830,144 against, and 380,973 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this proposal.

Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This firm audits financial statements, providing assurance on accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting and reporting standards.

Dated: June 2, 2026

MORGAN STANLEY DIRECT LENDING FUND

/s/ Orit Mizrachi

Orit Mizrachi

Co-President and Chief Operating Officer

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