Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 16, 2021
Reporting Period: Quarter and year ended December 31, 2020
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued an earnings release and supplemental financial information regarding its results for the period ended December 31, 2020. 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 is a cover document for the earnings release and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus prior periods. It only confirms the issuance of results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Forward-Looking Statements: The report contains forward-looking statements regarding expectations, beliefs, projections, and future strategies. These are based on current beliefs and assumptions and are subject to change due to various factors not within the Company's control.
Disclaimer: The Company does not undertake an obligation to update these statements except as required by law. Investors are directed to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, for detailed information on factors affecting the Company and risks.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) for specific revenue, net income, and FFO figures for Q4 and FY 2020.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Information) for detailed liquidity, debt, and portfolio metrics.
- Consult the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, to understand the specific risk factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements.
- Verify the status of the Company's emerging growth company election (indicated as checked in the filing).