Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Five Oaks Investment Corp. (not Lument Finance Trust, Inc., as indicated in the metadata) on May 10, 2018. The filing serves to announce the Company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018, incorporating a press release and an earnings presentation by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text provided does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are detailed in the attached exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) which are incorporated by reference but not included in the text of this 8-K.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly list material changes versus the prior comparable period within the body text. It directs investors to the attached press release and presentation for a detailed comparison of the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018, against prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management commentary, guidance, and risk factors are contained within the referenced exhibits (Press Release and Earnings Presentation). The filing explicitly states that the information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the registrant name is Five Oaks Investment Corp., not Lument Finance Trust, Inc.
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q1 2018 financial results.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Earnings Presentation) for management outlook and performance highlights.
- Note that the financial data in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.