Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Dividends and Reauthorization of $50 Million Share Repurchase Program

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (“FBRT” or the “Company”) today announced its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on or about October 13, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026. The Board of Directors also declared a third quarter 2026 dividend on its convertible Series H Preferred Stock in an amount equal to the as-converted common dividend amount.

FBRT’s Board of Directors also declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.46875 per share on its 7.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: FBRTPRE). This dividend is payable on October 15, 2026, to Series E preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

Additionally, on September 10, 2026, the Board of Directors reauthorized the Company’s share repurchase program, providing $50.0 million of capacity for future share repurchases through December 31, 2026. From July 1, 2026 to September 9, 2026, the Company repurchased 6,118,287 shares of common stock pursuant to its share repurchase program at a net average price of $8.23 per share.

“We believe share repurchases continue to represent an attractive use of capital at current trading levels,” said Jerry Baglien, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of FBRT. “This reauthorization allows us to remain opportunistic while maintaining our disciplined approach to capital allocation.”

About Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) is a real estate investment trust that originates, acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt secured by properties located in the United States. As of June 30, 2026, FBRT had approximately $6.4 billion of assets. FBRT is externally managed by Benefit Street Partners L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. For further information, please visit www.fbrtreit.com.

About Benefit Street Partners

Benefit Street Partners (BSP) is an alternative credit pioneer that as of June 30, 2026, had approximately $96.4 billion in assets under management (including Apera). It seeks to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns through its deep specialism, long-term relationships and global reach. A wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, BSP is focused exclusively on credit. Through its disciplined, solutions-oriented approach, BSP unlocks opportunities across market cycles and geographies. The firm manages strategies spanning private debt, real estate debt, structured credit, and liquid loans. For more information, visit bspcredit.com.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients’ strategic goals. With deep portfolio management expertise across public and private markets, we combine investment excellence with cutting-edge technology. Since our founding in 1947, we have empowered clients through strategic partnership, forward-looking insights, and continuous innovation – providing the tools and resources to navigate change and capture opportunity.

With more than $1.83 trillion in assets under management as of August 31, 2026, Franklin Templeton operates globally in more than 35 countries.

To learn more, visit franklintempleton.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

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The Company's forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from our forward-looking statements include macroeconomic factors in the United States including inflation, changing interest rates and economic contraction, the extent of any recoveries on delinquent loans, the financial stability of our borrowers and the other, risks and important factors contained and identified in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and its subsequent filings with the SEC, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof.