Form DEFA14A AB Private Lending Fund

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Filed by the Registrant  ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐

Check the appropriate box:

AB PRIVATE LENDING FUND

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

Inbound Scripts

AB Private Lending Fund

Inbound Line Messaging

Inbound – Closed Recording

Thank you for calling the AB Private Lending Fund’s proxy voting line. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern time. Thank you and have a nice day.

Inbound – Call in Queue Message

Thank you for calling the AB Private Lending Fund’s proxy voting line. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.

End of Campaign Message

Thank you for calling the AB Private Lending Fund’s proxy voting line. The Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 3, 2026 has concluded. As a result, this toll-free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls. If you have questions about your investment in the AB Private Lending Fund’s, please contact your AB Advisor. Thank you.