Business Context and Reporting Period
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund filed a Form 8-K reporting the results of its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 2, 2021. The report was signed and dated June 8, 2021. As of the April 8, 2021 record date, 19,044,414.097 common shares were outstanding and entitled to vote; 6,819,610 shares were present or represented by proxy, constituting a quorum.
Meeting Results
| Proposal | For | Against | Withhold/Abstain | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Election of Jeffrey S. Levin as director | 6,518,136 | — | 301,474 withheld | Approved |
| Election of Joan Binstock as director | 6,518,178 | — | 301,432 withheld | Approved |
| Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2021 | 6,472,155 | 54,087 | 293,368 abstentions | Approved |
Jeffrey S. Levin and Joan Binstock were each elected to serve three-year terms, subject to customary provisions regarding successor election, resignation, removal, death or incapacity.
Financial Metrics and Liquidity
The filing does not provide revenue, earnings, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, net asset value or other operating or financial performance metrics.
Material Changes, Outlook and Risks
The filing reports no guidance, outlook, management commentary, contingencies, unusual items or material changes in financial condition. Its disclosures are limited to annual meeting voting results and auditor ratification.
Investor Verification Items
- Verify the elected directors’ backgrounds, independence status and committee assignments in subsequent filings.
- Confirm Deloitte & Touche LLP’s appointment and review any subsequent auditor or accounting-related disclosures.
- Consult the company’s financial statements and subsequent filings for current performance, leverage, liquidity and net asset value information not included in this Form 8-K.