UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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BENEFIT STREET PARTNERS REALTY TRUST, INC.
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Your vote is needed!May 18,2020 Fellow Stockholder, We recently distributed proxy materials regarding the Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 28, 2020. As of the date of t his letter, we have not received voting instructions for your account. Your vote is very important regardless of the number of shares you own. To avoid adjournments and additional solicitation costs, you are encouraged to vote your shares as soon as possible. Voting is quick and easy. You may vote your shares online. over the phone. or by mail by following the instructions listed at the bottom of this letter. Please note that votes must be received by May 27th at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Thank you for your time and support. Sincerely, Richard Byrne Chairman and Chief Executive Officer FOUR WAYS TO VOTE PROXY QUESTIONS?Call l -855-601-2252 ONLINE WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM/BSPRT Please have your proxy card in hand when accessing the website. There are easy-to-follow directions to help you complete the electronic voting instruction form.PHONE WITHOUT A PROXY CARD Call l-855-601-2252 Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET to speak with a proxy specialist. WITH A PROXY CARD Call1-800-690-6903 with a touch-tone phone to vote using an automated system. QRCODEWITH A SMARTPHONE Vote by scanning the Quick Response Code or “QR Code” on the Proxy Card/VIF enclosed. MAIL VOTE PROCESSING Mark, sign and date your ballot and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided.
