>>> KKR Financial 3Q EPS Below Est., Raises Div.

KKR Financial 3Q EPS Below Est., Raises Div. KKR Financial 3Q EPS 16c, est. 38c. * 3Q rev. $128.7m vs $146.0m est. (1 est.); says yields compressed, CLOs amortized * Loan and securities interest income $93.5m vs $120.8my/y * Oil & Gas rev. $32.4m vs $21.5m y/y * Boosts div. to 22c from 21c * Call 5pm 877-303-4382.