KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. ("KREF") (NYSE:KREF) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the first quarter 2026 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, after the closing of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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 through the Investor Relations section of KREF's website at http://www.kkrreit.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations. A slide presentation containing supplemental information may also be accessed through this website in advance of the call.

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.

About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. 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

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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results