MSDL declares $0.50 distribution; Q3 2025 results press release

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) furnished a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and disclosed a new stockholder distribution.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) furnished a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and disclosed a new stockholder distribution.

The Board declared a regular distribution of $0.50 per share on November 4, 2025, payable on or around January 23, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The earnings information and the press release (Exhibit 99.1) were furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.

Insights

BDC and Income Investing Analyst

Routine 8-K with a $0.50 distribution and Q3 update.

MSDL furnished its Q3 2025 results press release and declared a regular cash distribution of $0.50 per share. Furnished status means these materials are provided for information but not incorporated as filed unless later referenced.

The distribution timeline is clear: record on December 31, 2025 and payment on or around January 23, 2026. Actual cash impact depends on share ownership as of the record date. Additional financial details, if any, reside in Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 7.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

FAQ

AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

What did MSDL announce in its latest 8-K?

The company furnished a press release with Q3 2025 results and declared a regular distribution of $0.50 per share.

What is the MSDL distribution amount and timing?

The Board declared $0.50 per share, payable on or around January 23, 2026 to holders of record on December 31, 2025.

Is the MSDL press release part of the official record?

It was furnished, not filed, which limits Exchange Act Section 18 liability and incorporation unless expressly referenced.

Which exhibit contains MSDL’s Q3 2025 details?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release with Q3 2025 information.

What is MSDL’s trading symbol and exchange?

MSDL common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MSDL.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/06/2025 - 04:28 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

false 0001782524 0001782524 2025-11-06 2025-11-06

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): November 6, 2025

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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 6, 2025, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 4, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a regular distribution to stockholders in the amount of $0.50 per share. The distribution will be payable on or around January 23, 2026 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund, dated November 6, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

Dated: November 6, 2025				MORGAN STANLEY DIRECT LENDING FUND
				By:		/s/ David Pessah
						David Pessah
						Chief Financial Officer