Management Change/Compensation Form 8 K

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Resignation of Rajneesh Vig as Director of the Company

As previously disclosed on September 16, 2024, Rajneesh Vig had informed BlackRock Direct Lending Corp. (the "Company) of his resignation as Director of the Company, effective as of the close of business on January 31, 2025. On November 15, 2024, Mr. Vig informed the Company that his resignation as Director of the Company will be effective as of the close of business on November 15, 2024. Mr. Vig's resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company or with BlackRock, Inc. Mr. Vig will continue to serve as an employee of BlackRock, Inc. until the close of business on February 1, 2025 in order to ensure the smooth transition of his responsibilities.

Appointment of Peter Schwab as Independent Director of the Company

On November 15, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") appointed Peter Schwab to the Board, effective as of the close of business on November 15, 2024, to serve until the end of his term at the close of business on May 18, 2025.

Appointment of Chair of the Company

On November 15, 2024, the Board appointed Eric Draut as Chair of the Board, effective as of the close of business on November 15, 2024, to serve as Chair until the close of business on May 18, 2025, at which time he will again serve as Lead Independent Director. Prior to Mr. Draut's appointment as Chair, he served as Lead Independent Director of the Company.

On November 15, 2024, the Board appointed Philip Tseng as Chair of the Board, effective as of the close of business on May 18, 2025.