KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. ("KREF") (NYSE:KREF) today reported its first quarter 2026 results, which have been posted to the Investor Relations section of KREF's website at http://www.kkrreit.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations.

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A conference call to discuss KREF's financial results will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (844) 784-1730 (U.S. callers) or +1 (412) 380-7410 (non-U.S. callers); a pass code is not required. Additionally, the conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and may be accessed at http://www.kkrreit.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations.

A replay of the live broadcast will be available on KREF's website or by dialing (855) 669-9658 (U.S. callers) or +1 (412) 317-0088 (non-U.S. callers), pass code 8477736, beginning approximately two hours after the broadcast.

A slide presentation containing supplemental information has also been posted to the Investor Relations section of KREF's website at http://www.kkrreit.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations.

About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

KREF is a real estate finance company that focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate properties. KREF is externally managed and advised by an affiliate of KKR & Co. Inc. For additional information about KREF, please visit its website at www.kkrreit.com.

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Investor Relations:

Jack Switala

(212) 763-9048

kref-ir@kkr.com

Media:

Brooke Rustad

(646) 823-0893

media@kkr.com

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results