[8-K] Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. furnished an 8-K announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company provided a press release and a supplemental slide presentation as exhibits.

The materials were included under Item 2.02 and identified as Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental presentation). The company noted that this information is furnished and not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

0001562528FALSE00015625282025-10-292025-10-290001562528us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-10-292025-10-290001562528us-gaap:SeriesEPreferredStockMember2025-10-292025-10-29

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2025

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland			001-40923			46-1406086
(State or other jurisdiction			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)						Identification No.)

1 Madison Ave, Suite 1600

New York, New York 10010

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 588-6770

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			FBRT			New York Stock Exchange
7.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share			FBRT PRE			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 29, 2025, Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release and supplemental slide presentation reporting the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Copies of the press release and supplemental slide presentation are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

						EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated October 29, 2025 announcing the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025
99.2						Supplemental Presentation for the quarter ended September 30, 2025
104.1						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

2

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. 

			FRANKLIN BSP REALTY TRUST, INC.
			By:			/s/ Jerome S. Baglien
			Name:			Jerome S. Baglien
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Date: October 29, 2025

3

FAQ

What did FBRT (NYSE: FBRT) announce in its 8-K?

The company furnished financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, via a press release and supplemental presentation.

Which period does the FBRT update cover?

It covers the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed results for FBRT?

In the furnished exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental presentation).

Are the results considered filed with the SEC?

No. The Item 2.02 information is furnished and not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What securities of FBRT are listed on the NYSE?

Common Stock (FBRT) and 7.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (FBRT PRE).

What was included in the exhibit index?

99.1 Press Release, 99.2 Supplemental Presentation, and 104.1 Cover Page Inline XBRL data file.