KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. filings document the company’s commercial real estate finance operations, periodic results and public-company governance. Form 8-K reports include earnings releases and supplemental financial information, while proxy materials cover annual meeting matters such as director elections, auditor ratification and executive compensation votes.
The filings also record capital-structure and financing matters, including common stock, the 6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and amendments to a senior secured credit facility involving company subsidiaries. Other disclosures address officer transitions, stockholder voting outcomes and material agreements relevant to KREF’s real estate lending platform.
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.
KREF has filed a notice of proposed sale of restricted securities under Rule 144. The filing covers 250,578 shares of common stock, to be sold through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC on the NYSE, with an indicated aggregate market value of 2,094,832. The filing lists 65,488,680 shares of common stock outstanding.
The shares to be sold were originally acquired on 05/04/2017 in a distribution by a feeder vehicle in connection with the IPO, from the issuer. The filer represents that they are not aware of any undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer’s current or prospective operations.
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.
The Vanguard Group filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 3,671,655 shares of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (5.59% of the common stock) as of September 30, 2025.
Vanguard reports 0 sole voting power, 353,860 shared voting power, 3,257,376 sole dispositive power, and 414,279 shared dispositive power. The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.