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Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) - Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K covers events occurring on June 10, 2026, specifically the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the subsequent declaration of cash dividends. Lument Finance Trust, Inc. is a Maryland corporation with its principal executive offices in New York, New York.

Key Financial Metrics and Dividend Declarations

The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt levels) for the period. However, it discloses the following dividend declarations made on June 10, 2026:

• Common Stock: Cash dividend of $0.04 per share.
• 7.875% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: Cash dividend of $0.4921875 per share.

Material Changes and Voting Results

At the Annual Meeting held on June 10, 2026, stockholders voted on three primary matters. The filing details the following outcomes:

1. Election of Directors: Six nominees were re-elected to the Board of Directors. While all were elected, voting support varied:
• James P. Flynn: 33,309,017 shares For; 1,611,812 shares Withheld.
• James C. Hunt: 33,257,918 shares For; 1,662,911 shares Withheld.
• Marie D. Reynolds: 33,297,004 shares For; 1,623,825 shares Withheld.
• Neil A. Cummins: 30,701,317 shares For; 4,219,512 shares Withheld (lowest support).
• William A. Houlihan: 31,498,256 shares For; 3,422,573 shares Withheld.
• Walter C. Keenan: 31,469,825 shares For; 3,451,004 shares Withheld.
• Broker Non-Votes: 8,856,686 shares for all director nominees.
2. Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay): Approved on an advisory basis.
• For: 30,819,599 shares.
• Against: 3,781,895 shares.
• Abstentions: 319,335 shares.
• Broker Non-Votes: 8,856,686 shares.
3. Ratification of Auditors: KPMG, LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
• For: 42,151,558 shares.
• Against: 1,302,421 shares.
• Abstentions: 323,536 shares.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary regarding future guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors beyond the standard disclosure that the press release information is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes. No unusual items or contingencies were reported in this document.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the record date and payment date for the declared common stock dividend ($0.04) and preferred stock dividend ($0.4921875) in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).
• Review the full proxy statement to understand the context of the "Shares Withheld" for director Neil A. Cummins, which was significantly higher than other nominees.
• Confirm the total number of shares outstanding to calculate the aggregate dividend payout obligation.
• Check subsequent filings for the Company's quarterly financial results, as this 8-K does not contain revenue or earnings data.