Ameeta Lobo Nelson's questions to Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Inquired about the nature of new loan commitments in the quarter, specifically regarding demand and deal sizes, and asked about the future trajectory of the company's leverage ratio.
Answer
New loan commitments were consistent with prior quarters in terms of deal size and sector focus. The company aims to increase leverage to the 1.15x-1.20x range but will prioritize credit quality over hitting the target quickly.