Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: July 21, 2026
Reporting Period: Quarter ended June 30, 2026
This filing announces the issuance of an earnings release and supplemental financial information for the second quarter of 2026. The detailed financial data is contained in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are incorporated by reference but not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover document for the earnings release and does not contain specific numerical values for the following metrics:
- Revenue: Not provided in this text.
- Profit: Not provided in this text.
- Cash Flow: Not provided in this text.
- Margins: Not provided in this text.
- Debt and Liquidity: Not provided in this text.
Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) and Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Information) for quantitative data.
Material Changes
The filing text does not disclose specific material changes in financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. It only confirms the release of results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The report includes standard disclaimers regarding forward-looking statements, noting they are based on current beliefs and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. The company does not undertake an obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
Risk Reference: Detailed factors affecting the company and its forward-looking statements are referenced in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent periodic filings.
Unusual Items: No unusual items are described in the text of this 8-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 for the full earnings release and specific Q2 2026 financial results.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 for supplemental financial information and non-GAAP metrics.
- Verify the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for updated risk factors and historical context.
- Confirm the status of the 6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (KREF PRA) and common stock (KREF) trading on the NYSE.