Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the results of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund on June 1, 2026. The record date for the meeting was April 6, 2026, with 85,261,312 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and voting outcomes.
Material Changes and Voting Results
A quorum was established with 51,663,943 shares present or represented by proxy. All proposals submitted were approved by the requisite vote.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
- David N. Miller: 19,777,562 For; 707,103 Against; 296,119 Abstain; 30,883,159 Broker Non-Votes.
- Kevin Shannon: 14,855,342 For; 5,626,081 Against; 299,361 Abstain; 30,883,159 Broker Non-Votes.
Proposal 2: Ratification of Auditors
- Deloitte & Touche LLP: 50,452,826 For; 830,144 Against; 380,973 Abstain; 0 Broker Non-Votes.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the re-election of David N. Miller and Kevin Shannon to the Board of Directors.
- Confirm the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Note the significant number of broker non-votes (30,883,159) on the director election proposals.
- Review the full proxy statement for detailed management discussion and financial performance data not included in this 8-K.