KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) Proxy Filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the election of eight director nominees at the annual meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026.

• Proposal to ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers is included.

• Additional business may be addressed if properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight director nominees are up for election, including Terrance R. Ahern, Irene M. Esteves, Jonathan A. Langer, Christen E.J. Lee, Paula Madoff, Deborah H. McAneny, Ralph F. Rosenberg, and Matthew A. Salem.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Shareholders will cast an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.