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[8-K] Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Reports Material Event

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Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) filed an 8-K announcing a board change. On 27 June 2025 the Board appointed Samir Desai—currently EVP & Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch—as an independent Class III director. His initial term runs until the 2027 annual meeting, after which he is expected to stand for re-election. Desai will sit on the Board’s Technology Committee, bringing extensive omnichannel retail and IT leadership experience from Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group and Intertex Apparel Group. To accommodate the appointment, the Board’s size rises from ten to eleven directors. Compensation will mirror that of Arhaus’s other non-employee directors and no related-party transactions were reported. Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL cover page) accompanies the filing.

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando una modifica nel consiglio di amministrazione. Il 27 giugno 2025, il Consiglio ha nominato Samir Desai—attualmente EVP e Chief Digital and Technology Officer presso Abercrombie & Fitch—come direttore indipendente di Classe III. Il suo mandato iniziale durerà fino all'assemblea annuale del 2027, dopo la quale è previsto che si ricandidi. Desai farà parte del Comitato Tecnologico del Consiglio, apportando una vasta esperienza nella leadership omnicanale e IT maturata in Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group e Intertex Apparel Group. Per accogliere questa nomina, la dimensione del Consiglio passa da dieci a undici membri. La sua retribuzione sarà allineata a quella degli altri direttori non dipendenti di Arhaus e non sono state segnalate operazioni con parti correlate. Alla comunicazione è allegato l'Exhibit 104 (pagina di copertura Inline XBRL).

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un cambio en la junta directiva. El 27 de junio de 2025, la Junta nombró a Samir Desai—actualmente EVP y Chief Digital and Technology Officer en Abercrombie & Fitch—como director independiente de Clase III. Su mandato inicial se extiende hasta la reunión anual de 2027, después de la cual se espera que se postule para la reelección. Desai formará parte del Comité de Tecnología de la Junta, aportando una amplia experiencia en liderazgo omnicanal y TI adquirida en Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group y Intertex Apparel Group. Para acomodar este nombramiento, el tamaño de la Junta aumentó de diez a once miembros. La compensación será equivalente a la de los demás directores no empleados de Arhaus y no se reportaron transacciones con partes relacionadas. El Exhibit 104 (página de portada Inline XBRL) acompaña la presentación.

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS)는 이사회 변경을 발표하는 8-K 보고서를 제출했습니다. 2025년 6월 27일, 이사회는 현재 Abercrombie & Fitch의 EVP 겸 최고 디지털 및 기술 책임자인 Samir Desai를 독립적인 3등급 이사로 임명했습니다. 그의 초기 임기는 2027년 연례 회의까지이며, 이후 재선에 출마할 예정입니다. Desai는 이사회의 기술 위원회에 참여하여 Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group, Intertex Apparel Group에서 쌓은 광범위한 옴니채널 리테일 및 IT 리더십 경험을 제공할 것입니다. 이번 임명을 위해 이사회 규모는 10명에서 11명으로 늘어났습니다. 보수는 Arhaus의 다른 비임원 이사들과 동일하며, 관련 당사자 거래는 보고되지 않았습니다. 제출 서류에는 Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL 표지 페이지)가 첨부되어 있습니다.

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ : ARHS) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un changement au sein du conseil d'administration. Le 27 juin 2025, le conseil a nommé Samir Desai—actuellement EVP et Chief Digital and Technology Officer chez Abercrombie & Fitch—en tant que directeur indépendant de classe III. Son mandat initial court jusqu'à l'assemblée annuelle de 2027, après quoi il devrait se représenter. Desai siégera au comité technologique du conseil, apportant une vaste expérience en leadership omnicanal et informatique acquise chez Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group et Intertex Apparel Group. Pour permettre cette nomination, la taille du conseil passe de dix à onze membres. Sa rémunération sera alignée sur celle des autres administrateurs non salariés d'Arhaus et aucune transaction avec des parties liées n'a été signalée. Le dépôt est accompagné de l'Exhibit 104 (page de couverture Inline XBRL).

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) hat ein 8-K Formular eingereicht, in dem eine Änderung im Vorstand bekanntgegeben wird. Am 27. Juni 2025 ernannte der Vorstand Samir Desai—derzeit EVP und Chief Digital and Technology Officer bei Abercrombie & Fitch—als unabhängiges Direktor der Klasse III. Seine erste Amtszeit läuft bis zur Jahreshauptversammlung 2027, wonach er voraussichtlich zur Wiederwahl antritt. Desai wird im Technologienausschuss des Vorstands sitzen und umfangreiche Erfahrung in Omnichannel-Handel und IT-Leadership von Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group und Intertex Apparel Group einbringen. Um die Ernennung zu ermöglichen, erhöht sich die Anzahl der Vorstandsmitglieder von zehn auf elf. Die Vergütung entspricht der der anderen nicht angestellten Direktoren von Arhaus, und es wurden keine Geschäfte mit verbundenen Parteien gemeldet. Dem Bericht liegt Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL-Titelseite) bei.

Positive
  • Independent director with deep digital retail expertise appointed, supporting Arhaus’s omnichannel strategy.
  • Board expanded to 11 members, enhancing governance breadth without diluting independence.
  • No related-party transactions or conflicts disclosed, minimizing governance risk.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine but positive governance move; adds tech depth without conflicts.

The 8-K reflects sound governance practice. Adding an independent director with proven digital expertise aligns with shareholder interests as Arhaus continues omnichannel expansion. The increase to 11 directors keeps the board size manageable and maintains independence ratios. No compensation anomalies or related-party issues were disclosed, limiting risk. Financial impact is indirect and long-term, so materiality is modest.

TL;DR: Desai’s digital retail track record could accelerate Arhaus’s tech roadmap.

Samir Desai led tech transformations at Abercrombie & Fitch and Equinox, focusing on e-commerce, data analytics and customer experience—areas critical for furniture retailers moving online. His presence on the Technology Committee signals Arhaus’s intent to deepen digital capabilities, potentially driving higher online conversion and omnichannel traffic over time. While strategic upside exists, immediate earnings impact is negligible.

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) ha presentato un modulo 8-K annunciando una modifica nel consiglio di amministrazione. Il 27 giugno 2025, il Consiglio ha nominato Samir Desai—attualmente EVP e Chief Digital and Technology Officer presso Abercrombie & Fitch—come direttore indipendente di Classe III. Il suo mandato iniziale durerà fino all'assemblea annuale del 2027, dopo la quale è previsto che si ricandidi. Desai farà parte del Comitato Tecnologico del Consiglio, apportando una vasta esperienza nella leadership omnicanale e IT maturata in Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group e Intertex Apparel Group. Per accogliere questa nomina, la dimensione del Consiglio passa da dieci a undici membri. La sua retribuzione sarà allineata a quella degli altri direttori non dipendenti di Arhaus e non sono state segnalate operazioni con parti correlate. Alla comunicazione è allegato l'Exhibit 104 (pagina di copertura Inline XBRL).

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) presentó un formulario 8-K anunciando un cambio en la junta directiva. El 27 de junio de 2025, la Junta nombró a Samir Desai—actualmente EVP y Chief Digital and Technology Officer en Abercrombie & Fitch—como director independiente de Clase III. Su mandato inicial se extiende hasta la reunión anual de 2027, después de la cual se espera que se postule para la reelección. Desai formará parte del Comité de Tecnología de la Junta, aportando una amplia experiencia en liderazgo omnicanal y TI adquirida en Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group y Intertex Apparel Group. Para acomodar este nombramiento, el tamaño de la Junta aumentó de diez a once miembros. La compensación será equivalente a la de los demás directores no empleados de Arhaus y no se reportaron transacciones con partes relacionadas. El Exhibit 104 (página de portada Inline XBRL) acompaña la presentación.

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS)는 이사회 변경을 발표하는 8-K 보고서를 제출했습니다. 2025년 6월 27일, 이사회는 현재 Abercrombie & Fitch의 EVP 겸 최고 디지털 및 기술 책임자인 Samir Desai를 독립적인 3등급 이사로 임명했습니다. 그의 초기 임기는 2027년 연례 회의까지이며, 이후 재선에 출마할 예정입니다. Desai는 이사회의 기술 위원회에 참여하여 Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group, Intertex Apparel Group에서 쌓은 광범위한 옴니채널 리테일 및 IT 리더십 경험을 제공할 것입니다. 이번 임명을 위해 이사회 규모는 10명에서 11명으로 늘어났습니다. 보수는 Arhaus의 다른 비임원 이사들과 동일하며, 관련 당사자 거래는 보고되지 않았습니다. 제출 서류에는 Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL 표지 페이지)가 첨부되어 있습니다.

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ : ARHS) a déposé un formulaire 8-K annonçant un changement au sein du conseil d'administration. Le 27 juin 2025, le conseil a nommé Samir Desai—actuellement EVP et Chief Digital and Technology Officer chez Abercrombie & Fitch—en tant que directeur indépendant de classe III. Son mandat initial court jusqu'à l'assemblée annuelle de 2027, après quoi il devrait se représenter. Desai siégera au comité technologique du conseil, apportant une vaste expérience en leadership omnicanal et informatique acquise chez Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group et Intertex Apparel Group. Pour permettre cette nomination, la taille du conseil passe de dix à onze membres. Sa rémunération sera alignée sur celle des autres administrateurs non salariés d'Arhaus et aucune transaction avec des parties liées n'a été signalée. Le dépôt est accompagné de l'Exhibit 104 (page de couverture Inline XBRL).

Arhaus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARHS) hat ein 8-K Formular eingereicht, in dem eine Änderung im Vorstand bekanntgegeben wird. Am 27. Juni 2025 ernannte der Vorstand Samir Desai—derzeit EVP und Chief Digital and Technology Officer bei Abercrombie & Fitch—als unabhängiges Direktor der Klasse III. Seine erste Amtszeit läuft bis zur Jahreshauptversammlung 2027, wonach er voraussichtlich zur Wiederwahl antritt. Desai wird im Technologienausschuss des Vorstands sitzen und umfangreiche Erfahrung in Omnichannel-Handel und IT-Leadership von Abercrombie & Fitch, Equinox Group und Intertex Apparel Group einbringen. Um die Ernennung zu ermöglichen, erhöht sich die Anzahl der Vorstandsmitglieder von zehn auf elf. Die Vergütung entspricht der der anderen nicht angestellten Direktoren von Arhaus, und es wurden keine Geschäfte mit verbundenen Parteien gemeldet. Dem Bericht liegt Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL-Titelseite) bei.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 2, 2025
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
001-32136
20-0057959
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 900
Uniondale, NY
11553
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 506-4200
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolsName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareABRNew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable, par value $0.01 per shareABR-PDNew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 6.25% Series E Cumulative Redeemable, par value $0.01 per shareABR-PENew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, 6.25% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable, par value $0.01 per shareABR-PFNew York Stock Exchange


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o



Item 8.01    Other Events.
On July 2, 2025, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Parent”) announced that its subsidiary, Arbor Realty SR, Inc. (the “Issuer”), has priced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to non-United States persons in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. A copy of the press release announcing the pricing of the offering is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The offer and sale of the Notes and the related guarantee have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and, unless so registered, the Notes and the related guarantee may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.



Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit NumberExhibit
99.1
Press release, dated July 2, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC.
Date: July 2, 2025By:/s/ Paul Elenio
Name:Paul Elenio
Title:Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

Why did Arhaus (ARHS) file an 8-K on 2 July 2025?

The company reported the 27 June 2025 appointment of Samir Desai as an independent director, triggering Item 5.02 disclosure.

Who is the new Arhaus board member and what is his background?

Samir Desai is EVP & Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch and has over 20 years of retail technology leadership experience.

How long will Samir Desai serve on Arhaus’s Board?

He will serve as a Class III director until the 2027 Annual Meeting, when he is expected to stand for re-election.

Will Desai receive special compensation for joining the Board?

No. His compensation will match that of existing non-employee directors as outlined in Arhaus’s 2025 proxy statement.

Did the board size change with this appointment?

Yes. The Board increased from ten to eleven seats to accommodate Desai’s addition.

Are there any related-party transactions involving Samir Desai and Arhaus?

Arhaus reported none under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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