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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2017 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-24 10:48
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. 4th Quarter 2017 Supplemental Information February 28, 2018 Legal Disclosures This presentation has been prepared for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE: KREF) for the benefit of its stockholders. This presentation is solely for informational purposes in connection with evaluating the business, operations and financial results of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "KREF"). This presentation is not and shall not be construed as an o ...
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2018 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-24 10:47
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. 4th Quarter 2018 Supplemental Information February 20, 2019 NOTE: The accompanying presentation updates the presentation previously issued by the company on February 20, 2019, in order to correct the presentation of the company's non-GAAP financial measures Net Core Earnings and Core Earnings (and related per share amounts) for the year ended December 31, 2018. No other information has been modified. All financial information in this presentation is as of December 31, 2018 ...
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-24 10:47
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. 4th Quarter 2019 Supplemental Information February 19, 2020 Legal Disclosures This presentation has been prepared for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE: KREF) for the benefit of its stockholders. This presentation is solely for informational purposes in connection with evaluating the business, operations and financial results of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "KREF" or the "Company"). This presentation is not and shall not be ...
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-24 10:45
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Supplemental Information February 16, 2021 Legal Disclosures 2 This presentation has been prepared for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE: KREF) for the benefit of its stockholders. This presentation is solely for informational purposes in connection with evaluating the business, operations and financial results of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "KREF" or the "Company"). This presentation is no ...
KKR Real Estate Finance: Is The 10.9% Dividend Yield Safe?
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-09 15:00
Core Viewpoint - KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) has maintained its quarterly cash dividend at $0.25 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $1 per share, which translates to a 10.87% dividend yield, reflecting an expansion year-to-date [1]. Group 1: Company Performance - KREF's dividend yield has increased year-to-date, indicating strong performance in the equity market [1]. Group 2: Investment Strategy - Pacifica Yield focuses on long-term wealth creation by targeting undervalued high-growth companies, high-dividend stocks, REITs, and green energy firms [1].
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-24 19:06
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a GAAP net loss of $10.6 million or 15 cents per share for Q1 2025, with a book value of $14.44 per share, down approximately 2% compared to the prior quarter [4][13] - Distributable earnings for the quarter were $17 million or 25 cents per share, aligning with the dividend payout [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed four loans totaling $376 million, with 80% secured by Class A multi-family properties, a weighted average loan-to-value (LTV) of 69%, and a coupon of SOFR plus 277 basis points [10] - Repayments in the quarter totaled $180 million, with net fundings reaching $220 million [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The real estate credit market remains active, with senior loan spreads approximately 10 to 15 basis points wider, and transitional loan sector spreads 15 to 20 basis points wider [7] - The pipeline is reported to be the largest ever at over $30 billion, indicating significant opportunity in the current market [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a defensive posture while also seeking to reinvest repayments into new originations, particularly in the European lending market [6][11] - The strategy includes diversifying the portfolio and adding duration, with a strong emphasis on high-quality assets [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about market volatility and recession expectations but believes real estate is better positioned compared to past cycles [5][6] - The company is monitoring macroeconomic factors closely, particularly job market impacts, but does not anticipate a significant downturn in real estate values [28] Other Important Information - The company has no corporate maturities until 2030 and has ample liquidity of over $700 million [7][19] - The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.9 times, with a leverage ratio of 3.9 times, which is within the target range [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company view the macro issues and their impact on specific properties? - Management is monitoring the broader economic environment and specific sectors, particularly industrial properties on the West Coast, due to trade slowdowns [29][30] Question: What is the company's stance on dividend policy given the current return on capital? - The company remains comfortable with its current dividend policy, evaluating it quarterly, and sees potential upside in REO assets that could enhance earnings [33][35] Question: What is the company's strategy for originating loans in Europe? - The company has been actively originating in Europe for a couple of years and expects to close deals soon, focusing on Western Europe and the UK [41] Question: How does the company plan to manage repayments and leverage levels? - The company anticipates matching repayments with new originations, maintaining leverage within target ranges [42][85] Question: What factors contributed to the downgrade of the Raleigh multifamily loan? - The downgrade was due to the inability to drive rents in that market, compounded by an approaching maturity date [54][56] Question: What is the outlook for the life science sector within the loan portfolio? - The company believes in the long-term fundamentals of the life science sector but acknowledges current cyclical headwinds [14][60]
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-24 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported a GAAP net loss of $10.6 million or $0.15 per share, with a book value of $14.44 per share as of March 31 [4][12] - Distributable earnings for the quarter were $17 million or $0.25 per share, aligning with the dividend payout [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed four loans totaling $376 million, primarily secured by Class A multifamily properties, with a weighted average loan-to-value (LTV) of 69% and a coupon of SOFR plus 277 basis points [10] - Repayments in the quarter amounted to $184 million, leading to net fundings of $222 million [10][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The real estate credit market remains active, with warehouse financing and senior loan spreads widening by approximately 10 to 15 basis points, while transitional loan sector spreads widened by 15 to 20 basis points [8] - The company's pipeline reached a record $30 billion, indicating strong market opportunities [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a defensive posture while also seeking new investment opportunities, particularly in the European lending market [7][10] - The strategy includes diversifying the portfolio and adding duration, with a strong emphasis on high-quality assets [10][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about increased market volatility and recession expectations but believes real estate is better positioned compared to past cycles [6][29] - The company anticipates that repayments will exceed $1 billion this year, tracking well above previous expectations [9] Other Important Information - The company downgraded two loans this quarter, impacting the CECL provisions and book value per share [11][12] - The company has no corporate maturities until February 2030 and maintains ample liquidity of over $700 million [7][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about macro issues and dividend policy - Management is monitoring both macroeconomic conditions and specific properties for risk, noting that while there is heightened awareness, no specific asset is of particular concern [24][30] - Regarding the dividend policy, management feels comfortable with the current level and will evaluate it quarterly, considering the potential for future earnings growth from REO assets [32][33] Question: Originating in Europe and repayment expectations - The company has been actively originating in Europe and expects to close deals soon, focusing on Western Europe and the UK [39][40] - Management indicated that repayments are tracking ahead of expectations, with a focus on maintaining leverage targets [41][42] Question: Downgrade of Raleigh multifamily loan - The downgrade was due to the inability to drive rents in that submarket, with management considering various options for the loan's future [49][51] Question: Life Science sector outlook - Management believes that the life science sector has long-term positive fundamentals but faces cyclical headwinds, with expectations for a recovery dependent on broader economic conditions [53][54] Question: New lending opportunities and market conditions - The company is seeing opportunities to lend at lower valuations and is shifting from transitional to more stabilized lending [61][63] - The current pipeline is heavily weighted towards refinancing, with a noted increase in institutional interest in projects [68][69]
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-24 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported a GAAP net loss of $10.6 million or $0.15 per share, with a book value of $14.44 per share, down approximately 2% from the prior quarter [4][13] - Distributable earnings for the quarter were $17 million or $0.25 per share, aligning with the dividend payout [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed four loans totaling $376 million, primarily secured by Class A multifamily properties, with a weighted average loan-to-value (LTV) of 69% and a coupon of SOFR plus 277 basis points [11] - Repayments in the quarter amounted to $184 million, contributing to net fundings of $222 million [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The pipeline reached a record high of over $30 billion, indicating strong market demand despite increased spreads in various loan sectors [10] - Warehouse financing and senior loan spreads widened by approximately 10 to 15 basis points, while transitional loan sector spreads increased by 15 to 20 basis points [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a defensive posture while actively seeking new investment opportunities, particularly in the European lending market [7][11] - The strategy includes diversifying the portfolio and adding duration, with a strong emphasis on high-quality assets [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about market volatility and recession expectations but believes real estate is better positioned compared to past cycles [6] - The company anticipates that repayments will exceed $1 billion this year, tracking well above previous expectations [10] Other Important Information - The company has no corporate maturities until February 2030 and has ample liquidity of over $700 million [7][18] - The CECL reserve increased to $144 million due to two loan downgrades, but 90% of the loan portfolio remains risk-rated three or better [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about macro issues and dividend policy - Management is monitoring both macroeconomic conditions and specific portfolio risks, noting that while there is heightened awareness, no specific asset is of particular concern [25][30] - Regarding the dividend policy, management feels comfortable with the current level and will evaluate it quarterly, considering the potential for future earnings growth from REO assets [32][33] Question: Originating in Europe and leveraging repayments - The company has been actively originating in Europe and expects to close deals soon, focusing on Western Europe and the UK [40] - Management indicated that while leverage is currently at 3.9 times, they are tracking repayments ahead of schedule and will focus on origination to maximize earnings [42][44] Question: Downgrade of Raleigh multifamily loan - The downgrade was due to the inability to drive rents in the submarket, with the property being on the watch list for some time [50][51] Question: Life Science sector outlook - Management believes that the life science sector has long-term positive fundamentals but faces cyclical headwinds, with expectations for a recovery depending on the economic environment [54][80] Question: New lending opportunities and market conditions - The current opportunity set allows for lending at lower valuations, with a shift towards more stabilized assets rather than transitional ones [60][62] - The company is seeing a significant amount of refinancing activity, with around 70% of the pipeline focused on refinancing rather than new acquisitions [67] Question: Portfolio growth expectations - Management anticipates some incremental growth in the portfolio but is approaching the upper limit of target leverage [76]
KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) Reports Q1 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-04-23 22:55
KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.15 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -188.24%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate finance company would post earnings of $0.30 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.31, delivering a surprise of 3.33%.Over the last four quarter ...
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-04-23 21:24
Financial Performance - Net income attributable to common stockholders was $(10,550), compared to $(8,739) in the same period last year, indicating a worsening performance[17]. - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was a loss of $5,749,000 compared to a loss of $3,429,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a decline in profitability[24]. - KREF reported a decrease in interest income from $48,860,000 in Q1 2024 to $36,971,000 in Q1 2025, a decline of 24.3%[154]. - KREF's net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $11,913,000, down 17.9% from $14,495,000 in the same period of 2024[154]. - The company declared a dividend of $0.25 per share on common stock, totaling $16,956,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025[177]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $6,554,529, up from $6,350,398 as of December 31, 2024, representing a growth of approximately 3.2%[15]. - Total liabilities rose to $5,190,974, an increase of 4.8% from $4,951,519 as of December 31, 2024[15]. - Total equity decreased to $1,363,555 from $1,398,879, a decline of approximately 2.5%[15]. - KREF's total assets amounted to $1,928,556,000, a decrease of 8.7% from $2,113,282,000 on December 31, 2024[154]. - KREF's total liabilities decreased from $1,770,201,000 on December 31, 2024, to $1,584,648,000 as of March 31, 2025, reflecting a reduction of 10.5%[154]. Credit Losses and Allowances - Provision for credit losses, net, was $24,863, a decline of 25.3% compared to $33,266 in the prior year[17]. - The allowance for credit losses increased to $142,337 from $117,103, reflecting a rise of 21.5%[15]. - The allowance for credit losses increased to $144.4 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $117.1 million at the end of 2024, reflecting a provision of $24.9 million for the first quarter[117]. - KREF's allowance for credit losses on commercial real estate loans decreased from $20,005,000 to $18,263,000, indicating improved credit quality[154]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows from operating activities provided $15,916,000 in Q1 2025, down from $34,488,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease in operational cash generation[24]. - KREF reported a net cash used in investing activities of $220,466,000 in Q1 2025, contrasting with net cash provided of $236,756,000 in Q1 2024, highlighting a shift in investment strategy[24]. - Proceeds from principal repayments of commercial real estate loans were $182,095,000 in Q1 2025, compared to $334,680,000 in Q1 2024, showing a significant reduction in loan repayments[24]. Stock and Dividends - The company declared dividends of $0.25 per share for common stock, consistent with the previous year[17]. - KREF's common stock repurchase program allows for up to $100,000,000 in repurchases, with $80,200,000 remaining capacity as of March 31, 2025[171]. - During the three months ended March 31, 2025, KREF repurchased 889,100 shares at an average price of $11.03, totaling $9,800,000[171]. - KREF declared $0.4 million and $0.3 million of nonforfeitable dividends on unvested RSUs and outstanding deferred stock units (DSUs) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively[188]. Loan Portfolio and Risk Ratings - As of March 31, 2025, KREF's total loans held-for-investment amounted to $6,108,987, with a carrying value of $5,966,650[102]. - The loan portfolio activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025, included originations of $400,204 and repayments of $183,595, resulting in a net increase in amortized cost[105]. - KREF's commercial real estate loan portfolio had an average risk rating of 3.1 as of March 31, 2025, consistent with the previous quarter[113]. - The carrying value of loans rated 3 was $5.16 billion, representing 85% of the outstanding principal as of March 31, 2025[112]. - KREF had three risk-rated 5 loans on nonaccrual status as of March 31, 2025, with outstanding principal balances of $194.4 million, $112.2 million, and $85.2 million respectively[118][119][120]. Financing and Debt - KREF's secured financing agreements are treated as floating-rate collateralized financing arrangements carried at their contractual amounts, net of unamortized debt issuance costs[73]. - The weighted average funding cost for KREF's secured financing was 6.4% as of March 31, 2025[145]. - KREF's master repurchase agreements with Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley had outstanding principals of $760,823 and $731,249, respectively, representing 47.8% of stockholders' equity[142]. - The total principal borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $603,390, while principal repayments were $377,004[145]. Management and Strategy - KREF's management continues to focus on originating and acquiring transitional senior loans secured by commercial real estate assets, aligning with its business strategy as a mortgage REIT[27]. - KREF applies the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model to estimate expected credit losses, incorporating historical experience and forward-looking information[61]. - KREF's board of directors may exclude one-time events and certain material non-cash income or expense items from distributable earnings for incentive compensation calculations[206].