debt
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
MSDL issues $350M of 6.000% notes due 2030 to repay secured debt
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
- Issued $350M principal of 6.000% notes due May 19, 2030; net proceeds $342.5M after underwriting discount and expenses.
- Notes are unsecured, rank pari passu with other unsecured debt; redeemable at make-whole until April 19, 2030, then at par.
- Proceeds to repay outstanding secured indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
- Entered interest rate swaps: receive fixed 6.253%, pay SOFR+2.5415% on $350M to align with floating-rate loan portfolio.
- Covenants include maintaining asset coverage under Investment Company Act and providing financial info if no longer reporting.