Every Form 4 that KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow KREF and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full KREF filings page.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) CFO and Treasurer Kendra Decious reported that 9,672 shares were withheld on October 1, 2026, at $6.21 per share to satisfy her tax liability in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. Her reported direct holdings after the transaction were 70,569 shares.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) director Christen E.J. Lee reported 3,358 common shares withheld on October 1, 2026, at $6.21 per share to satisfy tax liability connected with vesting of restricted stock units. Lee’s reported direct common-stock position after the transaction was 215,775 shares. Indirect entries identify 5,000 shares held by Lee’s children and 22,646 shares held by a trust for their benefit, with Lee as trustee; other entries describe a trust for which Lee is trustee and shares held by Lee’s spouse. Lee disclaims beneficial ownership of indirectly reported securities except to the extent of pecuniary interest.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Matthew A. Salem reported an open-market purchase of 60,000 shares of the company’s Common Stock on April 24, 2026 at a weighted average price of $6.0412 per share.
According to the filing, the shares were bought in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $5.990 to $6.085 per share. Following these purchases, Salem directly owns 703,075 shares of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Common Stock.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. executive W. Patrick Mattson, the President, COO and Secretary, bought additional shares of the company’s common stock in the open market. He purchased 40,000 shares at a weighted average price of $6.0268 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 500,287 shares.
ESTEVES IRENE M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. director Irene M. Esteves received a grant of 16,691 restricted stock units as equity compensation. These RSUs vest on the earlier of April 14, 2027 or the next annual stockholder meeting. She has elected to defer delivery of the underlying common shares until she no longer serves on the board, and her direct holdings after this award are reported at 69,968 shares.
Langer Jonathan A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. director Jonathan A. Langer reported a compensation-related equity award. He received 16,691 restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock, with no cash paid per share. Following this grant, he directly holds 73,513 shares.
The restricted stock units will vest on the earlier of April 14, 2027, or the first regularly scheduled annual stockholder meeting after the grant date. Langer has elected to defer delivery of the underlying shares until the earlier of ten years after vesting or when he no longer serves on the Board, at which point the shares will be delivered in four equal annual installments.
MCANENY DEBORAH H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. director Deborah H. McAneny received a grant of 16,691 restricted stock units tied to the company’s Common Stock. These RSUs will vest on the earlier of April 14, 2027 or the first regularly scheduled annual stockholder meeting following the grant date.
She has elected to defer delivery of all shares issuable upon vesting until she no longer serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Following this grant, her direct holdings reported in this filing total 80,099 shares.
Madoff Paula reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. director Paula Madoff received a grant of 16,691 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units as compensation. These RSUs will vest on the earlier of April 14, 2027 or the first regularly scheduled annual stockholder meeting after the grant date. Following this award, she holds 70,182 shares directly. The grant was priced at $0.00 per share, reflecting a non-cash equity incentive rather than an open-market purchase.
AHERN TERRANCE R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. director Terrance R. Ahern received a grant of 16,691 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units will vest on the earlier of April 14, 2027 or the first regularly scheduled annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date.
After this award, Ahern directly holds 79,247 shares of the company’s Common Stock.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. director Jonathan A. Langer reported a transfer of 14,086 shares of common stock on November 3, 2025. The transaction was coded “J,” and the filing explains it represents a transfer of shares pursuant to a property settlement agreement, with no price paid per share. After this transfer, Langer beneficially owned 56,822 shares of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. common stock in direct ownership.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. reported an equity award to its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on 12/18/2025. The filing shows the officer acquired 24,000 shares of common stock at a reported price of $0, described as a grant of restricted stock units that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on October 1, 2026. After this grant, the officer beneficially owns 80,241 shares of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. common stock, held directly.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. disclosed an insider equity award for its Chief Executive Officer, who also serves as a director. On 12/18/2025, the insider received 81,250 shares of common stock as a grant of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0, increasing beneficial ownership to 643,075 shares held directly.
The restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on October 1, 2026. The insider has elected to defer receipt of all shares issuable upon vesting until the earlier of five years after each vesting date or the date of their termination of service, as provided under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. reported an equity grant to its General Counsel and Secretary on a Form 4. On December 18, 2025, the officer received 6,500 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0. After this grant, the officer beneficially owned 9,580 shares directly.
The filing notes that these restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on October 1, 2026, meaning the award delivers value over time as the vesting dates are reached.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. president and COO reported an equity compensation grant. On 12/18/2025, the officer acquired 73,500 shares of common stock through a grant of restricted stock units at a stated price of $0, increasing directly held shares to 460,287 after the transaction.
The restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on October 1, 2026. The officer has elected to defer receipt of all common shares issuable upon vesting until five years after each vesting date, meaning actual share delivery will be pushed well beyond the vesting schedule.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) reported an insider stock sale by a director-level reporting person. On 12/03/2025, the reporting person sold 125,289 shares of KREF common stock in a block trade at $8.25 per share under Rule 144. According to the disclosure, the sale was made in connection with the reporting person’s year-end tax planning for 2025. The reporting person states an intention, but has no obligation, to repurchase an equal number of shares in 2026, subject to applicable laws, company policies, and market conditions.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) director reported an open-market purchase. On 11/06/2025, the reporting person bought 23,700 shares of common stock, coded “P” for purchase, at a weighted average price of $7.8142.
Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 62,556 shares, held directly. The filing notes the shares were acquired in multiple trades with prices ranging from $7.8059 to $7.8193, and the reporter undertakes to provide full trade details upon request.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) reported an insider transaction: a director purchased 10,000 shares of common stock on 11/07/2025 at a weighted average price of $7.7978 (transactions ranged from $7.785 to $7.800).
Following the trade, the director beneficially owns 229,133 shares directly. Indirect holdings include 17,646 shares held for the benefit of the director’s children (including a trust for which the director is trustee), 3,664 shares held by a trust for which the director is trustee, and 3,730 shares held by the director’s spouse.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) Form 4: the company’s President and COO reported buying 13,000 shares of Common Stock on 11/06/2025 at a weighted average price of $7.9081 (multiple trades ranged from $7.885 to $7.9200).
Following the purchase (Transaction Code: P), the reporting person beneficially owns 386,787 shares, held directly.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) disclosed an insider open‑market purchase on a Form 4. The reporting person, who is both Chief Executive Officer and Director, purchased 32,000 shares of common stock on 11/06/2025 at a weighted average price of $7.8426.
Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 561,825 shares, held directly. The filing notes the shares were bought in multiple trades at prices ranging from $7.7950 to $7.9290, and the detailed breakdown is available upon request.