• Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund posted a net loss of $4.51 million, or $(0.05) a share, for quarter ended March 31, 2026, swinging from earnings per share of $0.33 in prior quarter.
• Net investment income slipped to $40.5 million, or $0.47 a share, from $42.4 million, or $0.49 a share, in prior quarter.
• Net asset value fell to $19.81 a share from $20.26, while debt-to-equity edged up to 1.22x from 1.20x.
• Board declared a regular dividend of $0.45 a share, down from $0.50 in prior quarter, while total investment income declined to $89.1 million from $96.6 million.
• Company launched Capstone Lending LLC joint venture, with 47% of the $200 million company commitment called, while repurchasing 940,492 shares at an average price of $15.64.

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