RWT 8-K: Reg FD Disclosure, Sept. 23 Record Date, Sept. 30 Action

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Redwood Trust, Inc. filed an 8-K disclosing a Regulation FD communication and related exhibits. A press release was issued on September 11, 2025. The filing notes a record date of September 23, 2025 and an action or distribution scheduled for September 30, 2025 to stockholders of record on that date. The cover page references a 10% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock with $0.01 par value. The filing is signed by Brooke E. Carillo, Chief Financial Officer.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K reporting a press release, record date and referenced preferred stock; no financials disclosed.

The filing documents a Regulation FD disclosure and an attached press release dated September 11, 2025. It specifies a stockholder record date of September 23, 2025 and an action to occur on September 30, 2025. The mention of a 10% Series A preferred share class is descriptive; the filing does not provide issuance details, pricing, or financial impact. With no financial statements or material transaction details included, the filing appears informational and routine.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Procedural disclosure consistent with regulatory communication practices; no governance changes reported.

The 8-K records Regulation FD disclosure and an accompanying press release, plus key administrative dates for stockholders. The document is signed by the CFO, indicating proper officer attestation. Absent are any governance actions such as director changes, amendments to charter/bylaws, or board decisions. From a governance perspective this filing is procedural and non-material.

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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): September 11, 2025

REDWOOD TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland (State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 001-13759 (Commission
File Number) 68-0329422 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

One Belvedere Place
Suite 300
Mill Valley, California 94941
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

(415) 389-7373
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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. ¨

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	RWT	New York Stock Exchange
10% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share	RWT PRA	New York Stock Exchange
9.125% Senior Notes Due 2029	RWTN	New York Stock Exchange
9.0% Senior Notes Due 2029	RWTO	New York Stock Exchange
9.125% Senior Notes Due 2030	RWTP	New York Stock Exchange

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 11, 2025, Redwood Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors (the "Board") declared third quarter 2025 common and preferred stock dividends.

The Board declared a third quarter 2025 regular common stock dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on
September 30, 2025 to stockholders of record on September 23, 2025.

In accordance with the terms of the Company's 10.00% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series A”), the Board declared a Series A dividend for the third quarter of 2025 of $0.625 per share. Dividends for the Series A are payable on October 15, 2025 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2025.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 is furnished to and not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1	Press Release issued September 11, 2025
Exhibit 104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 11, 2025 REDWOOD TRUST, INC.

	By:	/s/ BROOKE E. CARILLO
		Name:	Brooke E. Carillo
		Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Redwood Trust (RWT) disclose in the 8-K?

The 8-K discloses a Regulation FD communication and an attached press release issued on September 11, 2025, plus related exhibits.

When is the stockholder record date and related action noted in the filing?

The filing states a stockholder record date of September 23, 2025 and an action scheduled for September 30, 2025 to those stockholders of record.

Does the filing include financial statements or earnings data for RWT?

No. The filing references a press release and exhibits but does not include financial statements or earnings figures.

What is the 10% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock mentioned?

The filing references the security by name and par value ($0.01) but provides no issuance, pricing, or redemption details in the disclosed text.

Who signed the 8-K for Redwood Trust?

The filing is signed by Brooke E. Carillo, identified as Chief Financial Officer.