MSDL Reports Director/Officer Changes & Compensation

TL;DR

MSDL filed an 8-K for director/officer changes and compensation effective 12/22/25.

AI Summary

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) filed an 8-K on December 23, 2025, reporting changes effective December 22, 2025. The filing pertains to the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, and the appointment of certain officers, as well as compensatory arrangements for certain officers. Specific details regarding the individuals involved, their roles, and the exact nature of the compensatory arrangements are not provided in this excerpt.

Why It Matters

Changes in a fund's directors or officers can signal shifts in strategy or governance, potentially impacting investment decisions and fund performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in key personnel and compensation structures can introduce uncertainty and affect the fund's strategic direction and operational stability.

Key Numbers

• 2025-12-22 — Effective Date (Date of earliest event reported)
• 2025-12-23 — Filing Date (Date of report)

Key Players & Entities

• Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (company) — Registrant
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• 1585 Broadway New York, NY 10036 (address) — Principal executive offices

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.001 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share MSDL The New York Stock E

Filing Documents

• d60637d8k.htm (8-K) — 25KB
• 0001193125-25-330927.txt ( ) — 134KB
• msdl-20251222.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• msdl-20251222_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 17KB
• msdl-20251222_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
• d60637d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

From the Filing

8-K 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): December 22, 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. Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 22, 2025, Gauranga Pal notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (the "Company") of his resignation as the Company's Chief Compliance Officer, effective as of January 1, 2026. Mr. Pal's resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company. Mr. Pal will continue to serve as Executive Director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. On December 22, 2025, the Board appointed Hope Brown as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company effective as of January 1, 2026. Ms. Brown, 52, has worked in the financial industry since 1995, and has experience in investment company, investment adviser and broker-dealer compliance as well as risk management and vendor management and oversight. Ms. Brown also serves as an Executive Director and Chief Compliance Officer for the Calvert Funds, which are open-end investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and managed by a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley ("Calvert Funds"). Ms. Brown joined Calvert in 2014 and is responsible for all aspects of the Calvert Funds' compliance program including the development and administration of Calvert Funds' policies and procedures, and the oversight of the Calvert Funds' primary service providers. On December 22, 2025, Ms. Brown was also appointed as Chief Compliance Officer of each of SL Investment Fund II LLC, T Series Middle Market Loan Fund LLC, LGAM Private Credit LLC, North Haven Private Income Fund LLC and North Haven Private Income Fund A LLC, each a business development company that has the same investment adviser as the Company, effective as of January 1, 2026. In addition, Hope is also the Global Head of ESG Compliance Advisory for Morgan Stanley Investment Management. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the global ESG compliance program for the firm. Prior to joining Calvert, Ms. Brown was associated with Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, Inc. where she served as Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer for the Wilmington Funds. Prior to that, she spent five years as an Assistant Vice President, Risk Management and Compliance Lead Manager, at T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Ms. Brown is the co-chair of the Investment Company Institute Chief Compliance Officer Committee. She also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Society of Compliance Professionals and University System of Maryland Foundation. Ms. Brown graduated cum laude with a BA in English from the University of Maryland, College Park. There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Brown and any other person pursuant to which she was appointed as Chief Compliance Officer, and Ms. Brown has no family relationships with any of the Company's directors or executive

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