KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III (KBSR) extends advisory agreement to 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement to renew its advisory agreement with KBS Capital Advisors LLC. The renewal, dated September 27, 2025, extends the term of the existing advisory agreement through September 27, 2026.

The advisory agreement can continue to be renewed for additional one-year periods if both the Company and the Advisor consent. It may be terminated by either party without cause or penalty on 60 days’ written notice, or immediately by the Company for cause or if the Advisor enters bankruptcy. Aside from extending the term by one year, the renewal leaves all other terms of the advisory agreement, as previously amended, unchanged.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 1.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business

The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 27, 2025

KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST III, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

______________________________________________________

Maryland

000-54687

27-1627696

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

800 Newport Center Drive, Suite 700

Newport Beach, California 92660

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (949) 417-6500

Not Applicable

(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:

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

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
None			N/A			N/A

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 1.01 ENTRY INTO MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT

Renewal of Advisory Agreement

On September 27, 2025, KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III, Inc. (the “Company”) renewed its advisory agreement with KBS Capital Advisors LLC (the “Advisor”). The advisory agreement renewal agreement extends the term of the current advisory agreement, as amended, through September 27, 2026. The advisory agreement may be renewed for an unlimited number of successive one-year periods upon the mutual consent of the Company and the Advisor. The advisory agreement may be terminated (i) upon 60 days’ written notice without cause or penalty by either the Company (acting through the Conflicts Committee) or the Advisor or (ii) immediately by the Company for cause or upon the bankruptcy of the Advisor. Other than the one-year extension of the term, the advisory agreement renewal agreement made no changes to the terms of the advisory agreement, as amended.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)						Exhibits
Ex.						Description
99.1						Advisory Agreement Renewal Agreement
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

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

KBS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST III, INC.

Dated: September 29, 2025

BY:

/s/ Jeffrey K. Waldvogel

Jeffrey K. Waldvogel

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

FAQ

What did KBSR disclose in this 8-K filing?

KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III, Inc. disclosed that it renewed its advisory agreement with KBS Capital Advisors LLC, extending the term of the existing agreement through September 27, 2026 with all other terms remaining unchanged.

How long is the renewed advisory agreement for KBSR effective?

The renewed advisory agreement is effective through September 27, 2026, representing a one-year extension of the prior term.

Can the KBSR advisory agreement be renewed again after 2026?

Yes. The filing states the advisory agreement may be renewed for an unlimited number of successive one-year periods upon the mutual consent of KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III, Inc. and KBS Capital Advisors LLC.

Under what conditions can the KBSR advisory agreement be terminated?

The advisory agreement may be terminated on 60 days’ written notice without cause or penalty by either the Company (acting through its Conflicts Committee) or the Advisor, or immediately by the Company for cause or upon the bankruptcy of the Advisor.

Were any economic or other terms of the KBSR advisory agreement changed?

No. The filing specifies that, other than the one-year extension of the term, the advisory agreement renewal agreement made no changes to the terms of the advisory agreement, as previously amended.

Which exhibit relates to the KBSR advisory agreement renewal?

Exhibit 99.1 is identified as the Advisory Agreement Renewal Agreement, and Exhibit 104 is the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.