Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: April 28, 2020
Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2020
Context: The filing announces the issuance of an earnings release and supplemental financial information for the first quarter of 2020.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a cover report referencing Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for detailed data. The filing text itself does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached exhibits for specific financial figures.
Material Changes
No specific material changes or comparative financial data are detailed within the body of this 8-K filing. The document solely confirms the release of Q1 2020 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Forward-Looking Statements: The report contains forward-looking statements regarding expectations, beliefs, and future strategies. These are based on current assumptions and are subject to change due to various factors.
- Risk Disclosure: The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law. Factors affecting performance are referenced in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
- Legal Status: Information in Item 2.02 and the exhibits is furnished, not "filed," for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not subject to the liabilities of that section unless specifically incorporated by reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) for specific Q1 2020 revenue, net income, and AFFO figures.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Information) for portfolio metrics, leverage ratios, and liquidity details.
- Verify the impact of the March 31, 2020 period on the Company's loan portfolio and credit quality given the economic environment.
- Check the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, for detailed risk factors referenced in this report.