NEW YORK, March  17, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby McInerney LLP reminds Franklin BSP Realty Trust (&#34;Franklin&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NYSE:FBRT) investors of the April 27, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff

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REMINDER: Franklin BSP Realty Trust Investors With Significant Losses Must Act By April 27, 2026 - Contact Kirby McInerney

Franklin BSP Realty Trust Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Misleading Statements

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>NEW YORK, March  17, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby McInerney LLP reminds Franklin BSP Realty Trust (&amp;#34;Franklin&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) (NYSE:FBRT) investors of the April 27, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Franklin BSP Realty Trust is under a securities class action alleging misleading statements about its dividend sustainability and overall prospects. The forthcoming deadline of April 27, 2026, for lead plaintiff applications may impact investor sentiment and share price as legal developments unfold.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>FBRT facing a federal class action with April 27 deadline.</li><li>Lawsuit alleges misleading statements regarding company&#039;s dividend sustainability.</li><li>Recent earnings missed estimates, contributing to share price drop.</li><li>Share price declined 14.2% post-disclosure on February 12, 2026.</li><li>Investors encouraged to participate in class action for potential recovery.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT)</strong>: Facing litigation over misrepresentation of financial health and dividend sustainability.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Legal</h3>
    <p>This news falls under legal developments affecting FBRT, as ongoing litigation has the potential to significantly impact investor perception and stock performance amidst heightened concern regarding company operations and profitability.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>April 27, 2026 application deadline for lead plaintiffs could induce investor anxiety.</li><li>Missed earnings reports may trigger further price declines if worries about sustainability persist.</li><li>Outcome of class action lawsuit may influence stock recovery or further losses.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>FBRT missed Q4 earnings expectations by $0.16 per share.</li><li>Revenue reported was $81.12 million versus expected $93.65 million.</li><li>Share price dropped from $10.15 to $8.71 on February 12, 2026.</li><li>Class action period covers November 5, 2024 through February 22, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>FBRT is likely to face continued downward pressure until lawsuit uncertainties are resolved.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">NEW YORK, March  17, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Ui9r5aX0G5DkraW1Qh_KXKwJCICIcuEh7DLkqdcPVjF-nYajDUy8HKpOK-t8SZvQvn_wnVZv4jLbQ-u5gQzn15RYZWJoYT3gnEfNSYQcwnI=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> reminds Franklin BSP Realty Trust ("Franklin" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FBRT">FBRT</a>) investors of the April 27, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a pending federal securities class action. Courts do not consider applications filed after this deadline. The lead plaintiff oversees the litigation on behalf of the class and may influence key decisions, including litigation strategy and settlement. Courts regularly appoint individual investors as lead plaintiffs, not only institutions.</p>  <p align="justify">If you purchased or otherwise acquired Franklin securities, have information, or would like to learn more, please contact <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=owGQ773sYaxDFXW5daSMpm6n8HLykxwKSU-juB_avlHBcXjAUi1ApCye1g27vJpQcZY43U064XEo_jC7TkLefr-2vg-l3nqjpCv83dl6uJYpGgYoFsXWOCR-SC-jjiBH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Molinaro</a> of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ayPwQSYYVBe5fmJuitlpX3pc94H94rzLy5PreNsw2EQy2qqv8-Uz3QLfif0i7mKnKikKFMnWQqkvXpqJHgTGCNqr7nJ1I-u3M8p-UPJrJEHTAG9TfizRDLLx8TOqKMjp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a>, or fill out the form below, to discuss your rights or interests.</p>  <p align="center">[<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=6MzNfOxpsb3usnKp85k5MWuMuk4tKM1tC_CThWp67ZgGh-EXmEBBd4V9SL2bbiTSbsUwgsxHN4f-TGCOTe3O7hHd0v8Lpage-DMfS95eSbfnOeVnLw-UpQdI4DjFK6O-wyO_hJmj9Aj7uUcgCD2fV4lVMrQ02IJPE_DaF-tCX9sQ9i0kbyau4k_dvMJ6Wz74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CONTACT THE FIRM IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS</a>]</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>What Is The Lawsuit About?</strong></p>  <p align="justify">The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased securities during the period of November 5, 2024 through February 22, 2026, inclusive ("the Class Period"). The lawsuit alleges, the Company made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Franklin recklessly overstated its prospects and (2) the Company recklessly overstated its ability to maintain the $0.355 dividend.<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Nmisr3DWjRjB2gu_m5O2b0N3Ezl-Xw_a5_yzY3YLd9Q9svwRHMBKnE4PMUompTeeb4K6W3E-NKa1kYq6PPRiWyvaccrp4a_Fm7V_pxtfHUQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br></br></a><br></br>On February 11, 2026, Franklin announced its financial results for fourth quarter and full year 2025.  Among other items, Franklin reported fourth quarter earnings per share of only $0.12, missing consensus estimates by $0.16, and revenue of only $81.12 million, compared to the consensus estimate of $93.65 million.  In a press release, Franklin&#39;s Chief Executive Officer said that "2025 was a year of transition" and that "it has taken longer to resolve and sell" certain real estate assets "than we originally planned." On this news, the price of Franklin shares declined by $1.44 per share, or approximately 14.2%, from $10.15 per share on February 11, 2026 to close at $8.71 on February 12, 2026.</p>  <p align="center">[<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=sZ0NSq_LtDONa3POvrQSapoargSkuq2wrYY_hPkweLwQZ2wL8SOYv6n1M3KQMXFOxOk0wLMZHz9VOCSkhdOQ0cqLtKb6qu7kFiTF6KXzILU43mQb_dIQcwPt8Hlok905YDQOWZ3GUQYqvm1eWWQ5CSB4DySi2YxuG9cM1rqbSyyRMTcvJBdnvRovvb_yidp1Kq7ZM4PGiXhtNqWm9uRT9w==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION</a>]</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>What Should I Do?</strong></p>  <p align="justify">If you purchased or otherwise acquired Franklin securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=owGQ773sYaxDFXW5daSMpi82CF8MepakvZ4xKfOoKXs-bfh2I47-pDM9PNHlck7jqEYw_LzgvhTyfoRcaq4hrIgYZB312N6bEeZZIDUjF9o8C-h8XJ1dJbS1T-iyFbae" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Molinaro</a> of<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dsffKjU_s4hzci0FlrSMrXFNIR5nsvVn0_hX_JqmRvK_YBaPSLmrAf_0x0-01Sc5kJW9dNQ1-kun39umDXQQ-xBU700niIxEWm2iRHW5OAQ=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kirby McInerney LLP</a> by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ayPwQSYYVBe5fmJuitlpX3pc94H94rzLy5PreNsw2EQqNy-RPtnRxPRd2-Jm3i2YfXJzB7zMXztnT5G8hdfgtVGUFWdVI44h3uDYlYbo9-fbIzigw7fDaxESmZ1_OPaC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a>, or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.</p>  <p align="center">[<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NoPK2uM67dUIlA3t-z10pLxP4We7e_19Tq8RW2yAXuXpOD3U93_MJ5c-FS1BezvBMvbD5e0C8YV4yo0_OKcPiJa2va4LbER2WjY7yYskwgvQ3_lk8hPvIYCVy-eCoYMIo5JbSJpJSZqS0id7prqdUg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WHAT IS A SECURITIES CLASS ACTION?</a>]</p>  <p align="justify"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Ui9r5aX0G5DkraW1Qh_KXKwJCICIcuEh7DLkqdcPVjF5oxQ69picvxS-szQZvfA3zXv7wr7LoOwPXZbJZIixa4BoVNefkCfQtrXlXgEQT1A=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> is a New York-based plaintiffs' law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation. The firm's efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars. Additional information about the firm can be found at Kirby McInerney LLP's <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=e0EF4Y8behrNpsFjPkIotSaqDx4-Sgip3q561WoQ_0YnZGDwreG3LB4w78Abdj34chLm7s7IE6OgTOEESH4llA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.</p>  <p align="justify">This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.</p>  <p align="justify">Contacts<br></br>Kirby McInerney LLP        <br></br>Lauren Molinaro, Esq.<br></br>212-699-1171<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WnB2nv8XMx_d1iQSN1ZHEySBL7Fky7Es3ish20wAbDefboGR_TxFfdV6K8qMwrNfHCArhx1Owgc8CCeTDJr3IuC0lO82EtaDJCodSviriGA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kmllp.com</a><br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WnB2nv8XMx_d1iQSN1ZHE9IaviEHGNlp3kG5oU9hOjBxHt68QxSaQgoBo4k2rUR0BYq3n3GuPLMDUj78w7dJIEQeJipCYXLtPbmkxT9vJQA5TKoW1iZDbmN9w-EdFUTfKdTZaLbXquUpFFWtdKkoJQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://securitiesleadplaintiff.com/</a><br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ayPwQSYYVBe5fmJuitlpX3pc94H94rzLy5PreNsw2ERxhvGsZKrvJWvnNRAgEPNMQi0x5dl_R_M9Ql5RAMdCya4WPWVbMabGDwIqgm5NZHNWF8atJ7WvVPRB7S9Bn7yf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTY3NDA2NSM3NDkwODc4IzIwMjA2Njk="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/MmQyMGU2NmYtNmM0YS00MzkzLWJjNDEtNGM0ZDA5ZmMxYmJkLTEwMzE5OTctMjAyNi0wMy0xOC1lbg==/tiny/Kirby-McInerney-LLP.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/192da1d1-643f-4eee-b850-dde5b9f2b00f"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/192da1d1-643f-4eee-b850-dde5b9f2b00f/small/linkedin-logo-300x300-png.png" border="0" width="147" height="147" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Franklin BSP Realty Trust is under a securities class action alleging misleading statements about its dividend sustainability and overall prospects. The forthcoming deadline of April 27, 2026, for lead plaintiff applications may impact investor sentiment and share price as legal developments unfold.

REMINDER: Franklin BSP Realty Trust Investors With Significant Losses Must Act By April 27, 2026 - Contact Kirby McInerney

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