Certain Morgan Stanley Closed-End Funds Declare Year-End Dividends

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Morgan Stanley's closed-end funds have declared dividends for the record date of 12/15/23 and payable date of 1/12/24. The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD) will pay $0.20 per share in net investment income quarterly. The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD) will pay $0.09 per share quarterly. The Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc. (IIF) will pay $0.284727 per share in short-term capital gains and $2.851022 per share in long-term capital gains. The funds' dividends may include a return of capital, and the final determination of the source and tax characteristics will be made after the end of the year.

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
12/15/23				1/12/24

Name of Closed-End Fund	NYSE Ticker	Net Investment Income Per Share	Short-Term Capital Gains Per Share	Long-Term Capital Gains Per Share
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.	MSD	$0.20* (Quarterly)	--	--
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.	EDD	$0.09* (Quarterly)	--	--
Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc.	IIF	--	$0.284727	$2.851022

*The amount of net investment income to be paid by the Funds is determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. A portion of the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.’s 2023 distribution is a return of capital. For Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. it is possible that all or a portion of the Funds’ 2023 dividends 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 2023 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 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.4 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 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 more than 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 have Morgan Stanley's closed-end funds declared?

The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc. (MSD) will pay $0.20 per share in net investment income quarterly. The Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc. (EDD) will pay $0.09 per share quarterly. The Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc. (IIF) will pay $0.284727 per share in short-term capital gains and $2.851022 per share in long-term capital gains.

When is the record date and payable date for the dividends?

The record date for the dividends is 12/15/23, and the payable date is 1/12/24.

What is the ticker symbol for the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.?

The ticker symbol is MSD.

What is the ticker symbol for the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.?

The ticker symbol is EDD.

What is the ticker symbol for the Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc.?

The ticker symbol is IIF.

What is the amount of net investment income per share for the Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Inc.?

The fund will pay $0.20 per share quarterly in net investment income.

What is the amount of short-term capital gains per share for the Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc.?

The fund will pay $0.284727 per share in short-term capital gains.

What is the amount of long-term capital gains per share for the Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc.?

The fund will pay $2.851022 per share in long-term capital gains.

What will the dividends of the funds include?

The funds' dividends may include a return of capital, and the final determination of the source and tax characteristics will be made after the end of the year.