ATLANTA, GA – – (Globe Newswire – February 27, 2026) – – A shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (“FBRT” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FBRT). The lawsuit alleges that Defendants issued false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts regarding FBRT’s business, operations, and prospects, including allegations that: (1)  Defendants recklessly overstated FBRT’s prospects; and (2) Defendants recklessly overstated FBRT’s ability to maintain the $0.355 dividend.

If you purchased FBRT’s shares between November 5, 2024 and February 11, 2026, and experienced a significant loss on that investment, you are encouraged to discuss your legal rights by contacting Corey D. Holzer, Esq. at cholzer@holzerlaw.com, by toll-free telephone at (888) 508-6832, or by visiting the firm’s website at www.holzerlaw.com/case/franklin-bsp-realty-trust/ for more information.

The deadline to ask the court to be appointed lead plaintiff in the case is April 27, 2026.