Lument Finance Trust, Inc. current report, 09 November 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K is filed by Five Oaks Investment Corp. (not Lument Finance Trust, Inc., as indicated in the metadata) on November 9, 2016. The report announces the financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. The detailed results are contained in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text itself does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are disclosed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and are not explicitly stated within the body of this 8-K form.

Material Changes

The filing does not detail specific material changes versus the prior comparable period. It serves as a notification that the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, have been issued.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The text does not contain management commentary, guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors. It notes that the information disclosed under Item 2.02 and the attached exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor subject to the liabilities of that section, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the correct registrant name is Five Oaks Investment Corp., not Lument Finance Trust, Inc.
  • Review Exhibit 99.1 (the Press Release) for actual financial figures, as they are not present in the 8-K text.
  • Confirm the reporting period is the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016.
  • Note the legal disclaimer regarding the "filed" status of the press release information under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.