Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. current report, 30 January 2017

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust, Inc. (formerly Realty Finance Trust, Inc.) on January 30, 2017. The report documents a corporate name change effective as of the filing date.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding a corporate governance change and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

  • Corporate Name Change: Effective January 30, 2017, the company amended its charter to change its name from Realty Finance Trust, Inc. to Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust, Inc.
  • Governance Updates: The company is updating its bylaws and other governance documents to reflect the new name.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document focuses solely on the procedural execution of the name change.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the effective date of the name change (January 30, 2017).
  • Confirm the approval method: The Charter Amendment was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors without stockholder action under Section 2-605(a)(1) of the Maryland General Corporation Law.
  • Check for subsequent filings to ensure bylaws and governance documents have been updated to reflect the new name.