Arbor Realty Trust holders back directors, pay

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its virtual annual stockholders meeting held on May 20, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. reported the results of its virtual annual stockholders meeting held on May 20, 2026. Stockholders elected four Class II directors—Ivan Kaufman, Melvin F. Lazar, Carrie Wilkens and John Natalone—to serve until the 2029 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.

Investors also approved an amendment and restatement of Arbor’s 2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as described in the 2026 proxy statement. They ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 and approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Arbor’s named executive officers.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Votes for Ivan Kaufman: 68,498,197 votes Votes for Melvin F. Lazar: 64,958,257 votes Plan amendment approval votes: 58,454,616 votes for +3 more

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Votes for Ivan Kaufman 68,498,197 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting

Votes for Melvin F. Lazar 64,958,257 votes Election as Class II director at 2026 annual meeting

Plan amendment approval votes 58,454,616 votes for Amendment and restatement of 2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan

Auditor ratification votes 124,762,097 votes for Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as 2026 auditor

Executive pay approval votes 39,887,705 votes for Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Executive pay votes against 31,506,549 votes against Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation

Key Terms

virtual annual meeting of stockholders, Class II directors, 2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, independent registered public accounting firm, +2 more

6 terms

virtual annual meeting of stockholders financial

"Arbor held its virtual annual meeting of stockholders."

Class II directors financial

"approved the election of ... as Class II directors"

2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan financial

"approved the amendment and restatement of Arbor's 2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Arbor's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

named executive officers financial

"approved the compensation of Arbor’s named executive officers as disclosed in the 2026 proxy statement"

Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.

broker non-votes financial

"For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

FAQ

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What did Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) stockholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected four Class II directors through the 2029 annual meeting, approved changes to the 2024 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis.

Which directors were elected at Arbor Realty Trust’s 2026 annual meeting?

Stockholders elected Ivan Kaufman, Melvin F. Lazar, Carrie Wilkens and John Natalone as Class II directors, each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.

What equity plan change did Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) stockholders approve?

Stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of Arbor’s 2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, as described in the 2026 proxy statement, with 58,454,616 votes for, 13,333,267 against, 974,156 abstentions and 56,674,381 broker non-votes.

Who is Arbor Realty Trust’s independent auditor for 2026?

Stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Arbor’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 124,762,097 votes for, 3,604,103 against and 1,070,220 abstentions recorded in the vote results.

How did Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) stockholders vote on executive compensation?

Stockholders approved the compensation of Arbor’s named executive officers on an advisory basis, with 39,887,705 votes for, 31,506,549 against, 1,367,785 abstentions and 56,674,381 broker non-votes, as reported in the meeting’s voting results.

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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): May 20, 2026

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:

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-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 class

Trading symbols

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

ABR

New York Stock Exchange

Preferred Stock, 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable, par value $0.01 per share

ABR-PD

New York Stock Exchange

Preferred Stock, 6.25% Series E Cumulative Redeemable, par value $0.01 per share

ABR-PE

New York Stock Exchange

Preferred Stock, 6.25% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable, par value $0.01 per share

ABR-PF

New 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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 20, 2026, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (“Arbor”) held its virtual annual meeting of stockholders. At the meeting, the stockholders voted, as indicated below, on the following proposals:

1. The stockholders approved the election of Mr. Ivan Kaufman, Mr. Melvin F. Lazar, Ms. Carrie Wilkens and Mr. John Natalone as Class II directors, each to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.

Nominee						For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
Ivan Kaufman						68,498,197						3,392,735						871,107						56,674,381
Melvin F. Lazar						64,958,257						6,935,230						868,552						56,674,381
Carrie Wilkens						52,419,768						19,516,914						825,357						56,674,381
John Natalone						69,020,040						2,887,472						854,527						56,674,381

2. The stockholders approved the amendment and restatement of Arbor's 2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan as disclosed in the 2026 proxy statement.

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
58,454,616						13,333,267						974,156						56,674,381

3. The stockholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Arbor's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

For						Against						Abstain
124,762,097						3,604,103						1,070,220

4. The stockholders approved the compensation of Arbor’s named executive officers as disclosed in the 2026 proxy statement.

For						Against						Abstain						Broker Non-Votes
39,887,705						31,506,549						1,367,785						56,674,381

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number						Exhibit
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (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: May 20, 2026			By:			/s/ Paul Elenio
			Name:			Paul Elenio
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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