Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Dividends

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Morgan Stanley's closed-end funds, including the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD), and the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD), have declared dividends. MSD will pay $0.21 per share, while EDD will pay $0.09 per share. The final source and tax characteristics of the 2024 distributions will be determined after the year ends.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Each of the Morgan Stanley closed-end funds listed below (the “Funds”) today declared the following dividends.

	RECORD DATE					PAYABLE DATE
	3/28/24					4/15/24

Name of Closed-End Fund	NYSE Ticker	Net Investment Income Per Share
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.	MSD	$0.21
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.	EDD	$0.09

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The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Funds is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. It is possible that all or a portion of the Funds’ fiscal year 2024 dividend may be a return of capital and that determination cannot yet be made.

The amount of dividends paid by each of the Funds may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.

The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2024 will be made after the end of the year.

About Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of December 31, 2023. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. For further information about Morgan Stanley Investment Management, please visit www.morganstanley.com/im.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such state.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management does not provide tax advice. Investors should always consult a legal or tax professional for information concerning their individual situation.

Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Funds.

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Source: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

FAQ

What dividends were declared by Morgan Stanley's closed-end funds?

Morgan Stanley's closed-end funds, including the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD) and the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD), declared dividends.

How much will the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD) pay per share?

The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD) will pay $0.21 per share.

What is the dividend amount per share for the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD)?

The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD) will pay $0.09 per share.

Will the 2024 dividend of the Funds be a return of capital?

It is possible that all or a portion of the Funds' fiscal year 2024 dividend may be a return of capital, but the final determination cannot yet be made.

Are past dividend amounts a guarantee of future dividend payments?

No, past amounts of dividends are not a guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.