Arbor Realty (NYSE: ABR) director gets 1,452 RSUs as dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LAZAR MELVIN F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Arbor Realty Trust director Melvin F. Lazar reported receiving 1,452 fully vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) of common stock on March 24, 2026. These RSUs were granted in lieu of a dividend equivalent on his existing RSUs that was paid by the company on the same date.

According to his pre-established deferral election, Mr. Lazar has deferred receipt of the underlying common shares and related dividend equivalents until his board service ends, or earlier if there is a change in control. Following this grant, he holds 52,694 RSUs directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LAZAR MELVIN F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC.

333 EARLE OVINGTON BLVD, SUITE 900

(Street)

UNIONDALE NEW YORK 11553

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC [ ABR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/24/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/24/2026		A(1)		1,452		(1)	(1)	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	1,452	$7.46	52,694	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On March 24, 2026, Mr. Lazar received 1,452 fully vested Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") in lieu of the dividend equivalent due on Mr. Lazar's existing RSUs and paid by the Company on March 24, 2026. Mr. Lazar has elected to defer his dividend equivalents and receipt of the common stock into which the RSUs are converted until his service as a director is terminated, or sooner upon a change in control, pursuant to a pre-established deferral election.

	/s/ Maysa Vahidi, Attorney-in-Fact for Melvin F. Lazar	03/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) disclose for Melvin F. Lazar?

Arbor Realty Trust reported that director Melvin F. Lazar received 1,452 fully vested RSUs on March 24, 2026. These units were granted as a dividend equivalent on his existing RSUs, paid by the company on the same date.

How many Restricted Stock Units did Melvin F. Lazar receive from Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)?

Melvin F. Lazar received 1,452 fully vested Restricted Stock Units tied to Arbor Realty Trust common stock. The RSUs represent a dividend equivalent on his existing RSUs, rather than a cash dividend, and increase his deferred equity-based compensation.

Why did Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) grant 1,452 RSUs to director Melvin F. Lazar?

The 1,452 RSUs were granted to Melvin F. Lazar in lieu of a cash dividend equivalent on his existing RSUs. Instead of receiving the dividend in cash, he was issued fully vested RSUs representing that dividend value on March 24, 2026.

When will Melvin F. Lazar receive Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) common shares for these RSUs?

Under his deferral election, Melvin F. Lazar will receive the Arbor Realty Trust common shares underlying these RSUs when his service as a director ends, or sooner if there is a change in control, rather than immediately upon grant.

How many Arbor Realty Trust RSUs does Melvin F. Lazar hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this grant, Melvin F. Lazar holds 52,694 RSUs directly. This total includes the newly received 1,452 fully vested RSUs tied to Arbor Realty Trust common stock and reflects his equity-based position following the March 24, 2026 award.

Are the new Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) RSUs for Melvin F. Lazar immediately vested and settled?

The 1,452 RSUs are fully vested as of March 24, 2026, but settlement is deferred. Mr. Lazar elected to delay receiving the underlying common shares and dividend equivalents until his board service ends or a change in control occurs.