Form 8-K Filing Summary

Gauranga Pal resigned as Chief Compliance Officer of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund effective January 1, 2026. His resignation is not due to any disagreements. Hope Brown was appointed as the new Chief Compliance Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. Brown, 52, has extensive experience in financial industry compliance and risk management since 1995. She also holds significant roles within Calvert Funds and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, including Global Head of ESG Compliance Advisory. Her previous experience includes positions at Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors and T. Rowe Price Associates. Ms. Brown is actively involved in industry committees and boards, including the Investment Company Institute Chief Compliance Officer Committee and the National Society of Compliance Professionals Board of Directors. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. There are no known arrangements or family relationships that require further disclosure regarding her appointment.