MSC Income Fund (NYSE: MSIF) executive boosts holdings through dividend reinvestment
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MSC INCOME FUND, INC. President and CIO David L. Magdol increased his direct holdings through an automatic dividend reinvestment. On May 1, 2026, he acquired 275.109 shares of common stock at $13.31 per share under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan, bringing his direct ownership to 46,449.777 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Magdol David L.
Role
PRESIDENT, CIO AND SMD
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock | 275.109 | $13.31 | $4K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 46,449.777 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares acquired: 275.109 shares
Transaction price: $13.31 per share
Shares owned after: 46,449.777 shares
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4 metrics
Shares acquired
275.109 shares
Dividend reinvestment on May 1, 2026
Transaction price
$13.31 per share
Price for dividend reinvestment shares
Shares owned after
46,449.777 shares
Direct common stock holdings post-transaction
Transaction code
J
Other acquisition or disposition under Rule 16a-11
Key Terms
dividend reinvestment plan, Section 16, Rule 16a-11, Other acquisition or disposition
4 terms
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"The reporting person acquired these shares under a dividend reinvestment plan, pursuant to a dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Section 16 regulatory
"pursuant to a dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11."
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"pursuant to a dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11."
Other acquisition or disposition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Other acquisition or disposition""
FAQ
What did MSC INCOME FUND (MSIF) insider David L. Magdol report in this Form 4?
David L. Magdol reported acquiring additional MSC INCOME FUND common shares through a dividend reinvestment plan. On May 1, 2026, 275.109 shares were credited at $13.31 each, reflecting an automatic reinvestment of dividends rather than an open-market purchase.
What is David L. Magdol’s MSC INCOME FUND (MSIF) ownership after this transaction?
After the dividend reinvestment, David L. Magdol directly holds 46,449.777 MSC INCOME FUND common shares. This total reflects the addition of 275.109 shares credited on May 1, 2026, under the company’s dividend reinvestment plan described in the Form 4 footnote.
Was this MSC INCOME FUND (MSIF) Form 4 an open-market buy or a routine transaction?
The Form 4 describes a routine transaction under a dividend reinvestment plan, not an open-market buy. Shares were acquired automatically through reinvested dividends, categorized as an “other acquisition or disposition” exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11.
How is the MSC INCOME FUND (MSIF) dividend reinvestment transaction classified in the Form 4?
The transaction is coded “J” and described as an “other acquisition or disposition.” A footnote explains that shares were acquired under a dividend reinvestment plan in a transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11, indicating a routine, plan-based share credit.