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The company changed its legal name to CIM Group, Inc., ceased REIT status, and now operates as a diversified real assets manager with over $30 billion in assets under management.","company_name":"CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.","ticker":"CMRF","filing_date":"2026-06-29","form":"8-K","submitted_at":null,"items":[{"id":11911,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"1.01","item_title":"Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.98,"reasoning":"This disclosure describes the completion of a material acquisition and change of control. CIM Real Estate Finance Trust acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio of investments through a contribution agreement dated June 24, 2026, with CIM Group Holdings receiving 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company. The transaction fundamentally transforms CMFT from a non-listed REIT into a diversified real assets manager managing over $30 billion in assets, with Richard Ressler continuing as CEO and the company changing its legal name to CIM Group, Inc. This is a classic material acquisition and change of control event requiring Item 1.01 disclosure.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":11912,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"2.01","item_title":"Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.98,"reasoning":"This Item 2.01 discloses the completion of a material acquisition in which CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio of investments. The transaction resulted in a change of control, with CIM Group, LLC receiving 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company, and CMFT changing its legal name to CIM Group, Inc. The combined company will manage over $30 billion of assets and operate as a diversified owner, operator, lender, developer and real assets management platform—a fundamental transformation of the registrant's business.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":11913,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"3.02","item_title":"Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 3.02 discloses the issuance of equity securities (New OP Class A LP Units, New OP Class B LP Units, and Special Voting Preferred Shares) pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) exemptions. However, the core transaction disclosed is a material acquisition: CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio in exchange for 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company, with CMFT shareholders retaining 32.5%. This represents a change of control and transformational M\u0026A activity (referenced in Item 1.01), making the equity issuance incidental to the larger acquisition event. The transaction closed June 24, 2026, and fundamentally restructured CMFT into CIM Group, Inc., a diversified real assets manager managing over $30 billion in assets.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":11914,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"3.03","item_title":"Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 3.03 incorporates Items 1.01 and 5.03, which govern material acquisitions and changes in control. The filing discloses CMFT's acquisition of CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio, resulting in a fundamental transformation: CIM Group, LLC receives 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined entity, CMFT shareholders retain 32.5%, and the company changes its legal name to CIM Group, Inc. and ceases REIT status. This is a material change of control and acquisition that materially affects security holders' rights and the registrant's business structure.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":11915,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"5.01","item_title":"Changes in Control of Registrant.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.98,"reasoning":"This Item 5.01 discloses a material acquisition and change of control: CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio, resulting in CIM Group, LLC receiving 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company (renamed CIM Group, Inc.), with existing CMFT shareholders retaining 32.5%. The transaction fundamentally transforms CMFT from a non-listed REIT into a diversified real assets manager managing over $30 billion in assets, representing a clear change of control and material M\u0026A activity.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":11917,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"5.03","item_title":"Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"The Item 5.03 disclosure describes amendments to articles and bylaws, but the supplemental exhibits reveal the core transaction: CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business in a transformational merger completed June 24, 2026, with CIM Group, LLC receiving 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined entity. This is a material acquisition and change of control, with CMFT changing its legal name to CIM Group, Inc. and fundamentally transforming from a non-listed REIT into a diversified real assets manager managing over $30 billion in assets. The articles amendments (authorized shares increase, special voting preferred shares, name change) and bylaw amendments are structural mechanisms to effect this M\u0026A transaction.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":11918,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"7.01","item_title":"Regulation FD Disclosure.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"The filing discloses a material acquisition in which CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio of investments, with CIM Group receiving 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company. The transaction fundamentally transforms CMFT into a diversified real assets manager managing over $30 billion in assets, changes the company's legal name to CIM Group, Inc., and eliminates REIT status. This is a change of control and material M\u0026A activity requiring disclosure under Item 1.01 or 2.01, disclosed here via Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure with supporting press release and investor presentation.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""},{"id":11919,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"8.01","item_title":"Other Events.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"The Item 8.01 disclosure describes a transformational acquisition in which CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio, resulting in a change of control where CIM Group, LLC received 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company. The company changed its legal name to CIM Group, Inc. and will no longer operate as a REIT. This is a material acquisition and change of control transaction completed on June 24, 2026, as confirmed by the press release and transaction summary exhibits.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""}]},{"id":14465,"run_id":12877,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","anchor_item_number":"5.02","event_type":"exec_appointment","event_domain":"governance","is_material":true,"confidence":0.75,"summary":"David Thompson was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Treasurer of CIM Group, Inc. (formerly CMFT) effective June 24, 2026, replacing Nathan D. DeBacker. Thompson received an equity award of 30,433.658 RSUs under the 2024 Manager Plan.","company_name":"CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.","ticker":"CMRF","filing_date":"2026-06-29","form":"8-K","submitted_at":null,"items":[{"id":11916,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"5.02","item_title":"Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.","event_type":"exec_appointment","event_domain":"governance","is_material":true,"confidence":0.75,"reasoning":"David Thompson was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer of CMRF effective June 24, 2026, replacing Nathan D. DeBacker who departed the same day. While both a departure and appointment occurred, the Item 5.02 disclosure centers on Thompson's appointment with detailed biographical information, qualifications, and equity awards (30,433.658 RSUs under the 2024 Manager Plan). The appointment of a CFO with significant real estate and financial management experience is material to investors assessing the registrant's leadership and financial oversight, particularly given the concurrent transformational acquisition disclosed in the supplemental exhibits.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"","ticker":null,"filing_date":""}]}],"classifications":[{"id":11911,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"1.01","item_title":"Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.98,"reasoning":"This disclosure describes the completion of a material acquisition and change of control. 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The combined company will manage over $30 billion of assets and operate as a diversified owner, operator, lender, developer and real assets management platform—a fundamental transformation of the registrant's business.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.","ticker":"CMRF","filing_date":"2026-06-29"},{"id":11913,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"3.02","item_title":"Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 3.02 discloses the issuance of equity securities (New OP Class A LP Units, New OP Class B LP Units, and Special Voting Preferred Shares) pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) exemptions. 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The transaction closed June 24, 2026, and fundamentally restructured CMFT into CIM Group, Inc., a diversified real assets manager managing over $30 billion in assets.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.","ticker":"CMRF","filing_date":"2026-06-29"},{"id":11914,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"3.03","item_title":"Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"Item 3.03 incorporates Items 1.01 and 5.03, which govern material acquisitions and changes in control. 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The appointment of a CFO with significant real estate and financial management experience is material to investors assessing the registrant's leadership and financial oversight, particularly given the concurrent transformational acquisition disclosed in the supplemental exhibits.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.","ticker":"CMRF","filing_date":"2026-06-29"},{"id":11917,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"5.03","item_title":"Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"The Item 5.03 disclosure describes amendments to articles and bylaws, but the supplemental exhibits reveal the core transaction: CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business in a transformational merger completed June 24, 2026, with CIM Group, LLC receiving 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined entity. 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This is a change of control and material M\u0026A activity requiring disclosure under Item 1.01 or 2.01, disclosed here via Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure with supporting press release and investor presentation.","classifier_version":"claude-haiku-4-5-20251001+prompt-a85dd512","taxonomy_version":"v1.3","classified_at":"2026-06-29T11:39:01.113348+00:00","company_name":"CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC.","ticker":"CMRF","filing_date":"2026-06-29"},{"id":11919,"accession_number":"0001193125-26-286851","item_number":"8.01","item_title":"Other Events.","event_type":"ma_activity","event_domain":"operational","is_material":true,"confidence":0.95,"reasoning":"The Item 8.01 disclosure describes a transformational acquisition in which CMFT acquired CIM Group, LLC's real assets management business and portfolio, resulting in a change of control where CIM Group, LLC received 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company. 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