KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. current report, 12 January 2022

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Reporting Date: January 13, 2022 (Earliest Event: January 12, 2022)
Context: The filing reports a material modification to the rights of security holders and the completion of a preferred stock offering.

Key Financial Metrics

  • Capital Raised: Net proceeds of $151,166,925 from the sale of 6,210,000 shares of 6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
  • Use of Proceeds: Acquisition of target assets consistent with investment strategies and general corporate purposes.
  • Outstanding Preferred Stock: Total classified shares of Series A Preferred Stock increased to 13,160,000 following the filing of Articles Supplementary.
  • Revenue/Profit/Cash Flow: The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, operating cash flow, margins, or debt levels.

Material Changes

  • Capital Structure: The Company filed Articles Supplementary to designate an additional 6,260,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
  • Issuance: On January 13, 2022, the Company issued 6,210,000 shares of the newly designated Series A Preferred Stock.
  • Fungibility: The newly issued shares are fully fungible with previously outstanding shares of the same series.

Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary

Management Commentary: The offering was a re-opening of a previous issuance. Proceeds are intended to fund asset acquisitions aligned with the investment guidelines described in the 2020 Form 10-K.

Risks and Contingencies: The filing text does not provide specific new risk factors or contingencies beyond the standard incorporation of the prospectus supplements.

Guidance: No specific financial guidance or outlook was provided in this filing.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the total number of outstanding Series A Preferred Stock shares (13,160,000) against the company's latest capitalization table.
  • Confirm the net proceeds of $151,166,925 and the specific underwriting discounts deducted.
  • Review the prospectus supplements dated January 6, 2022, and January 11, 2022, for detailed terms of the Series A Preferred Stock.
  • Monitor subsequent filings for the deployment of proceeds into target assets.