Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 9, 2017
Reporting Period: Quarter ended June 30, 2017
Status: Emerging Growth Company
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued an earnings release and supplemental financial information for the second quarter of 2017. The detailed financial data is contained in attached Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, which are incorporated by reference but are not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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 regarding 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 filing confirms the issuance of an earnings release by Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President Christen E.J. Lee.
Guidance and Risks: No specific guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies are detailed in this 8-K text. Such information is expected to be found in the referenced supplemental financial information.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Release) for specific Q2 2017 revenue, net income, and FFO figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Supplemental Financial Information) for portfolio metrics, leverage ratios, and liquidity details.
- Verify the Company's status as an Emerging Growth Company and its election regarding extended transition periods for accounting standards.
- Confirm that the information in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting liability for the specific data points within the exhibits.