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

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Morgan Stanley closed-end funds have declared dividends with the following details: Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MSD) will pay $0.125, and Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) will pay $0.095, both payable on January 14, 2022, with a record date of December 17, 2021. The fund distributions may include a return of capital, affecting the 2021 dividend for MSD and EDD. Past dividend amounts do not guarantee future payments. Morgan Stanley manages over $1.5 trillion in assets, underscoring its global investment capacity.

Positive

• MSD declares a quarterly dividend of $0.125, indicating strong income potential for shareholders.
• EDD declares a quarterly dividend of $0.095, providing reliable returns to investors.

Negative

• A portion of the distributions for MSD may be a return of capital, indicating uncertainty about future dividend sustainability.
• No dividends declared for IIF, reflecting possible challenges in maintaining investor returns.

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

 

RECORD DATE                            12/17/21		PAYABLE DATE  1/14/22
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	$0.125* (Quarterly)	--	--
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.	EDD	$0.095* (Quarterly)	--	--
Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc.	IIF	--	$0.273540	$0.727586

*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 2021 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’ 2021 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 2021 will be made after the end of the year.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 750 investment professionals around the world and $1.5 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of September 30, 2021. 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.

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 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

FAQ

What is the record date for the dividends declared by Morgan Stanley funds?

The record date for the dividends is December 17, 2021.

When will the dividends for MSD and EDD be payable?

The dividends will be payable on January 14, 2022.

What are the dividend amounts for MSD, EDD, and IIF?

MSD will pay $0.125, EDD will pay $0.095, and IIF has no declared dividend.

Are any of the dividend distributions a return of capital?

Yes, a portion of the distributions for MSD and EDD may be a return of capital.