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Equity awards for FS Credit REIT (FSREI) CEO routed through affiliated entities

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FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. reported indirect equity-related activity for President & CEO Michael C. Forman through affiliated entities. Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. acquired 71,346.630 shares of Class I Common Stock and 157,164.830 Class I Restricted Stock Units as a grant or award, with related RSU dispositions back to the issuer.

Additional indirect holdings of Class S, Class M, and Class T Common Stock are reported through FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC. Footnotes explain that Forman disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest and that the Class I Restricted Stock Units, issued as a 1.0% per annum administrative services fee based on net asset value, are estimated amounts tied to future vesting and exchange into Class I Common Stock.

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Insider Forman Michael C.
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Class I Restricted Stock Units 71,346.63 $23.8603 $1.70M
Grant/Award Class I Restricted Stock Units 157,164.83 $23.8603 $3.75M
Grant/Award Class I Common Stock 71,346.63 $23.806 $1.70M
holding Class T Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class M Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class S Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class I Restricted Stock Units — 1,830,519.498 shares (Indirect, By: Franklin Square Holdings, L.P.); Class I Common Stock — 71,346.63 shares (Indirect, Franklin Square Holdings, L.P.); Class T Common Stock — 2,506.828 shares (Indirect, By: FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC); Class M Common Stock — 413.861 shares (Indirect, By: FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC); Class S Common Stock — 412.313 shares (Indirect, By: FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares held by Franklin Square Holdings, L.P., FS Real Estate Advisor, LLC and FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Square Holdings, L.P., that exceed his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
  2. F2. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement between the Company and the Adviser, the Company shall pay the Adviser an administrative services fee equal to 1.0% of the Company's net asset value per annum, payable quarterly, in Class I Restricted Stock Units, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Class I Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (as amended) between the Company and the Adviser. The administrative services fee is split 50/50 between the Adviser and Rialto Capital Management LLC.
  3. F3. In accordance with the Class I Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (as amended) between the Company, the Adviser and Rialto Capital Management, LLC, Class I Restricted Stock Units shall be exchanged for Class I Common Stock, subject to time based vesting.
  4. F4. The number of restricted stock units reported is an estimate based on the most recently available net asset value. The actual number of restricted stock units awarded will be determined upon calculation of the applicable grant date net asset value and may differ from the amount reported herein. Accordingly, the number of derivative securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction is also an estimate.
Class I shares granted 71,346.6300 shares Indirect Class I Common Stock award to Franklin Square Holdings, L.P.
Class I RSUs granted 157,164.8300 units Indirect Class I Restricted Stock Units award to Franklin Square Holdings, L.P.
RSUs disposed to issuer 71,346.6300 units Class I Restricted Stock Units disposition to issuer coded as D
RSUs held after acquisition 1,830,519.4980 units Class I Restricted Stock Units beneficially owned following acquisition entry
RSUs held after disposition 1,673,354.6680 units Class I Restricted Stock Units beneficially owned following disposition entry
Class I share award price $23.8060 per share Transaction price per share for Class I Common Stock award
Class I RSU reference price $23.8603 per unit Transaction price per unit for Class I Restricted Stock Units entries
Administrative services fee rate 1.0% of net asset value per annum Fee paid quarterly in Class I Restricted Stock Units to the adviser
Class I Restricted Stock Units financial
"Class I Restricted Stock Units shall be exchanged for Class I Common Stock, subject to time based vesting."
administrative services fee financial
"the Company shall pay the Adviser an administrative services fee equal to 1.0% of the Company's net asset value per annum"
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description": "Disposition to issuer""
pecuniary interest financial
"exceed his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report"
Section 16 regulatory
"shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose."
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
net asset value financial
"1.0% of the Company's net asset value per annum, payable quarterly, in Class I Restricted Stock Units"
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.

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FAQ

What insider activity did FSREI report for Michael C. Forman on this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows indirect equity grants and holdings for Michael C. Forman via affiliated entities. Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. received 71,346.630 Class I shares and 157,164.830 Class I Restricted Stock Units, alongside reported indirect holdings in multiple common stock classes.

How many FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust Class I shares were acquired in this filing?

Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. acquired 71,346.630 Class I Common Stock shares indirectly associated with Michael C. Forman. These shares are reported as a grant or award, with the same share count also reflected in related restricted stock unit activity tied to compensation arrangements.

What are the Class I Restricted Stock Units reported for FSREI in this Form 4?

The filing reports an award of 157,164.830 Class I Restricted Stock Units to Franklin Square Holdings, L.P. These units relate to compensation under a Class I Restricted Stock Unit Agreement and are exchangeable for Class I Common Stock, subject to time-based vesting conditions described in the agreement.

How is the administrative services fee to the adviser structured at FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust?

The company pays the adviser an administrative services fee equal to 1.0% of net asset value per year. This fee is paid quarterly in Class I Restricted Stock Units under a Class I Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, and is split equally between the adviser and Rialto Capital Management LLC.

Does Michael C. Forman directly own the reported FSREI shares and units?

The filing states that Michael C. Forman disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares held by Franklin Square Holdings, L.P., FS Real Estate Advisor, LLC, and FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC beyond his pecuniary interest. The entities, rather than Forman personally, are listed as the holders of the reported securities.

Are the numbers of FSREI restricted stock units in this Form 4 final or estimated?

The filing explains that the restricted stock unit counts are estimates based on the most recently available net asset value. The actual number of units awarded will be determined when the applicable grant date net asset value is calculated, so reported derivative holdings may change.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Forman Michael C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
FS CREDIT REAL ESTATE INCOME TRUST, INC.
3025 JFK BOULEVARD, OFC 500

(Street)
PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA 19104

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. [ NONE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class I Common Stock07/01/2026A71,346.63A$23.80671,346.63IFranklin Square Holdings, L.P.(1)
Class T Common Stock2,506.828IBy: FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC(1)
Class M Common Stock413.861IBy: FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC(1)
Class S Common Stock412.313IBy: FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC(1)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Class I Restricted Stock Units(2)07/01/2026D71,346.63 (3) (3)Class I Common Stock71,346.63$23.86031,673,354.668(4)IBy: Franklin Square Holdings, L.P.(1)
Class I Restricted Stock Units(2)07/01/2026A157,164.83(4) (3) (3)Class I Common Stock157,164.83(4)$23.86031,830,519.498(4)IBy: Franklin Square Holdings, L.P.(1)
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares held by Franklin Square Holdings, L.P., FS Real Estate Advisor, LLC and FSH Seed Capital Vehicle I LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Square Holdings, L.P., that exceed his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
2. In accordance with the Advisory Agreement between the Company and the Adviser, the Company shall pay the Adviser an administrative services fee equal to 1.0% of the Company's net asset value per annum, payable quarterly, in Class I Restricted Stock Units, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Class I Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (as amended) between the Company and the Adviser. The administrative services fee is split 50/50 between the Adviser and Rialto Capital Management LLC.
3. In accordance with the Class I Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (as amended) between the Company, the Adviser and Rialto Capital Management, LLC, Class I Restricted Stock Units shall be exchanged for Class I Common Stock, subject to time based vesting.
4. The number of restricted stock units reported is an estimate based on the most recently available net asset value. The actual number of restricted stock units awarded will be determined upon calculation of the applicable grant date net asset value and may differ from the amount reported herein. Accordingly, the number of derivative securities beneficially owned following the reported transaction is also an estimate.
/s/ Michael C. Forman07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)