[8-K] KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company issued an earnings release and supplemental financial information, which are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference.

The disclosure is provided under Item 2.02 and is furnished, not filed, which means it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities of the Exchange Act. The report also includes a standard safe harbor for forward‑looking statements, directing readers to the company’s 2024 Form 10‑K and subsequent SEC filings for risk factors.

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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 21, 2025

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Maryland

001-38082

47-2009094

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Hudson Yards,

Suite 7500

New York,

New York

10001

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 750-8300

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

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

KREF

New York Stock Exchange

6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share

KREF PRA

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 21, 2025, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (the “Company”) issued an earnings release and supplemental financial information announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The earnings release and supplemental financial information are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, hereto and are incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.

Forward-Looking statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations of its future performance, taking into account all information currently available to it. These beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to the Company or are within its control. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report or as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Information about factors affecting the Company and the forward-looking statements is available in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Earnings Release dated October 21, 2025
99.2						Supplemental Financial Information for the quarter ended September 30, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

			KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
			By:			/s/ Kelly Galligan
						Name:    Kelly Galligan
						Title:    General Counsel and Secretary

Date: October 21, 2025

FAQ

What did KREF (KREF) announce in this 8-K?

KREF announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and furnished an earnings release and supplemental financial information.

Which exhibits contain KREF’s Q3 2025 materials?

The earnings release is Exhibit 99.1 and the supplemental financial information is Exhibit 99.2.

Is the information in this KREF 8-K filed or furnished?

It is furnished, not filed under Item 2.02 and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities of the Exchange Act.

What period do the results cover for KREF (KREF)?

The results cover the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Does the 8-K include forward-looking statements for KREF?

Yes. The report includes a forward-looking statements safe harbor and refers to KREF’s 2024 Form 10-K and subsequent filings for risks.

Where can I find the full financial details for KREF’s quarter?

See Exhibit 99.1 (earnings release) and Exhibit 99.2 (supplemental financial information) as incorporated by reference.