Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: August 1, 2019
Reporting Period: Quarter ended June 30, 2019
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued an earnings release and supplemental financial information regarding its second-quarter 2019 results. The detailed financial data is contained in Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover report and does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced exhibits (Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) which are not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The report confirms the issuance of an earnings release by Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President Christen E.J. Lee.
Legal Status of Information: The information furnished in Item 2.02, including the exhibits, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that Section unless specifically incorporated by reference into a registration statement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) for specific Q2 2019 revenue, net income, and FFO figures.
- Review Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Information) for portfolio metrics, leverage ratios, and liquidity details.
- Verify the Company's status as an emerging growth company (indicated as "No" in the filing).
- Confirm the date of the earnings release matches the filing date of August 1, 2019.