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Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT) declared fourth quarter 2025 dividends for common and preferred shares.

The Board approved a $0.355 per common share dividend payable on or about January 12, 2026 to holders of record as of December 31, 2025. The Board also declared a fourth quarter dividend on convertible Series H preferred stock equal to the as-converted common dividend amount. In addition, the Board declared a $0.46875 per share dividend on 7.50% Series E cumulative redeemable preferred stock (NYSE: FBRTPRE), payable January 15, 2026 to holders of record as of December 31, 2025.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT) reported Q3 2025 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. GAAP net income was $17.6M and diluted EPS was $0.12. Distributable Earnings were $26.7M, or $0.22 per diluted common share (fully converted).

Key portfolio and liquidity metrics: core portfolio principal $4.4B across 147 loans; closed $304.2M of new commitments and funded $195.7M; agency rate‑locked commitments of $2.2B with a servicing portfolio of $47.3B; total liquidity $521.7M (cash $116.6M). Book value was $14.29 per diluted common share.

Corporate actions: acquired NewPoint on July 1, 2025, declared a common dividend of $0.355 (annualized 10.0% on book value), and closed ~$1.1B securitization on Oct 15, 2025.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT) will release its third quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 after market close.

The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss results on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Investors can pre-register at the provided registration link and access the live webcast via the company’s investor website. A slide presentation will be available in advance, and an audio replay will be posted on FBRT’s website approximately one hour after the call and remain available for 90 days.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT) has announced the pricing of a $1.076 billion managed Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation (BSPRT 2025-FL12). The CLO features a 30-month reinvestment period with an 88% initial advance rate and a weighted average interest cost of 1M CME Term SOFR+1.61%.

The transaction, expected to settle on October 15, 2025, involves calling three existing CLOs from 2021-2022 and financing a $500 million asset pool with a money center bank. These moves are projected to generate $250 million in cash, reduce financing costs by 65 basis points, and support $1.0 billion of new loan originations. The initiative is expected to contribute an additional $0.05 to $0.07 per share to quarterly earnings.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:FBRT) has declared its third quarter 2025 dividends. The company announced a $0.355 per share dividend for common stockholders and convertible Series H Preferred Stock holders, payable on October 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.

Additionally, FBRT declared a $0.46875 per share dividend on its 7.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE:FBRTPRE), payable on October 15, 2025, to Series E preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2025.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:FBRT) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, with GAAP net income of $24.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.19. The company's core portfolio stands at $4.5 billion with 145 loans averaging $31.3 million each. Key highlights include $60.8 million in new loan commitments and total liquidity of $500.6 million.

The company declared a cash dividend of $0.355, representing a 9.6% yield on book value of $14.82 per share. Notably, FBRT completed the acquisition of NewPoint Holdings JV LLC for $428.2 million on July 1, 2025. The portfolio maintains strong fundamentals with 99.1% in senior mortgage loans and 74% collateralized by multifamily properties.

The company reported Distributable Earnings of $29.0 million ($0.27 per diluted share), a significant improvement from $(6.2) million in Q1 2025, demonstrating progress in portfolio management and value creation.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE:FBRT) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, after the NYSE market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Participants can pre-register for the event or join by dialing (844) 701-1166 (Domestic) or (412) 317-5795 (International). A live webcast and supplemental presentation will be available on the company's website, with an audio replay accessible for 90 days following the call.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT) has completed its previously announced acquisition of NewPoint Holdings JV L.L.C. for a total consideration of $425 million. The strategic acquisition significantly expands FBRT's multifamily lending capabilities and creates a comprehensive one-stop solution platform.

According to CEO Richard Byrne, the transaction represents a transformational milestone that positions FBRT to deliver long-term stockholder value through book value growth and enhanced earnings streams. President Michael Comparato highlighted that the addition of agency lending capabilities creates a fully integrated solution for clients, noting strong cultural alignment between the organizations.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust announced the issuance of $107 million in unsecured senior notes through its operating partnership, FBRT OP LLC. The offering consists of $82 million in 8.25% fixed-rate notes due 2030 and $25 million in floating-rate notes due 2028 with an initial 8.33% coupon. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, potentially including funding part of the NewPoint Holdings JV LLC acquisition, though the issuance is not contingent on the acquisition's closing. The notes were offered privately to qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors under Rule 144A and Regulation D, as well as non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.