BlackRock, Inc. Reports 7.8% Stake in KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

On April 7, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting an increased stake in KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock beneficially owns 5,026,321 shares of common stock, representing a 7.8% ownership stake in the company. This filing marks an increase from the previously reported 0.0% ownership, indicating a significant new position or restoration of a previously exited holding. The filing specifies that BlackRock holds sole voting power over 4,928,841 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 5,026,321 shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries under BlackRock, Inc. are credited with the acquisition, although no single person's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common shares. This amendment (No. 8) confirms BlackRock's continued institutional investment role in the real estate finance sector.