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[Form 4] Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Arbor Realty Trust director Melvin F. Lazar received 856 fully vested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on August 29, 2025, as dividend equivalents on his existing RSUs. The reported transaction shows an attributable value of $11.94 per share, and after the award Mr. Lazar beneficially owns 34,940 shares of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). Mr. Lazar elected to defer the dividend equivalents and the issuance of common stock underlying the RSUs until his service as a director ends or earlier upon a change in control, under a pre-established deferral election. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on September 3, 2025.

Il direttore di Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, ha ricevuto 856 Unità Azionarie Vincolate (RSU) pienamente consolidate il 29 agosto 2025, come equivalenti di dividendo sulle RSU esistenti. La transazione riportata indica un valore attribuibile di $11,94 per azione e, dopo l'assegnazione, il sig. Lazar possiede beneficiariamente 34.940 azioni di Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). Il sig. Lazar ha scelto di differire gli equivalenti di dividendo e l'emissione delle azioni ordinarie sottostanti le RSU fino alla cessazione del suo incarico di amministratore o, anticipatamente, in caso di cambio di controllo, in base a una elezione di differimento preesistente. Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 3 settembre 2025.

El director de Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, recibió 856 Unidades de Acciones Restringidas (RSU) totalmente consolidadas el 29 de agosto de 2025, como equivalentes de dividendo sobre sus RSU existentes. La operación reportada muestra un valor atribuible de $11.94 por acción y, tras la adjudicación, el Sr. Lazar posee beneficiariamente 34,940 acciones de Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). El Sr. Lazar optó por diferir los equivalentes de dividendo y la emisión de las acciones ordinarias subyacentes a las RSU hasta el cese de su cargo como director o antes en caso de un cambio de control, conforme a una elección de diferimiento preestablecida. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 3 de septiembre de 2025.

Arbor Realty Trust의 이사 멜빈 F. 라자르(Melvin F. Lazar)는 기존 RSU에 대한 배당 등가로 2025년 8월 29일에 완전 귀속된 제한주식단위(RSU) 856주를 수령했습니다. 보고된 거래에서는 주당 귀속 가치를 $11.94로 표시했으며, 수여 이후 라자르 씨는 Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.(ABR) 주식 34,940주를 실질적으로 보유하게 되었습니다. 라자르 씨는 사전에 설정한 이연 선출에 따라 배당 등가와 RSU에 기초한 보통주 발행을 이사직 종료 시점 또는 지배권 변경 발생 시 조기 발행까지 이연하기로 선택했습니다. Form 4는 2025년 9월 3일 대리인(법정대리인)에 의해 서명되었습니다.

Le directeur d'Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, a reçu 856 unités d'actions restreintes (RSU) pleinement acquises le 29 août 2025, en tant qu'équivalents de dividendes sur ses RSU existantes. La transaction déclarée indique une valeur attribuable de 11,94 $ par action et, après l'attribution, M. Lazar détient bénéficiairement 34 940 actions d'Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). M. Lazar a choisi de différer les équivalents de dividendes et l'émission des actions ordinaires sous-jacentes aux RSU jusqu'à la fin de son mandat d'administrateur ou plus tôt en cas de changement de contrôle, conformément à une option de report préétablie. Le formulaire 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 3 septembre 2025.

Vorstandsmitglied von Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, erhielt am 29. August 2025 856 voll unverfallbare Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) als Dividendenäquivalente auf seine bestehenden RSUs. Die gemeldete Transaktion weist einen zurechenbaren Wert von $11,94 pro Aktie aus, und nach der Zuteilung besitzt Herr Lazar wirtschaftlich 34.940 Aktien von Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). Herr Lazar hat sich entschieden, die Dividendenäquivalente und die Ausgabe der den RSUs zugrundeliegenden Stammaktien gemäß einer zuvor festgelegten Stundungswahl bis zum Ende seiner Tätigkeit als Direktor oder bis zu einem früheren Zeitpunkt im Fall eines Kontrollwechsels aufzuschieben. Das Formular 4 wurde am 3. September 2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterzeichnet.

Positive
  • Director alignment: Mr. Lazar received vested RSUs, increasing his beneficial stake to 34,940 shares, which reinforces alignment with shareholders.
  • No cash outlay: The acquisition resulted from dividend equivalents converted to RSUs, indicating compensation was settled in equity rather than cash.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Director received dividend-equivalent RSUs and deferred their distribution under an established plan; routine governance disclosure.

This filing documents a non-cash compensation event where a director converted dividend equivalents into 856 vested RSUs and elected deferral of shares until termination or change in control. Such elections are common governance mechanisms to align director incentives and manage tax timing. The disclosure is straightforward, shows no acceleration or special one-time grant beyond dividend equivalents, and contains clear vesting/delivery conditions tied to service or corporate change events.

TL;DR: Insider beneficial ownership increased modestly by 856 RSUs to 34,940 shares; no cash transaction reported.

The Form 4 reports an acquisition code for dividend-equivalent RSUs with a per-share value noted at $11.94 and a post-transaction beneficial ownership of 34,940 shares. This represents a routine, immaterial increase in director ownership relative to typical institutional holdings and does not indicate market-moving insider buying or selling. The deferral election delays actual share issuance, which may affect short-term float but is unlikely to be material to valuation by itself.

Il direttore di Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, ha ricevuto 856 Unità Azionarie Vincolate (RSU) pienamente consolidate il 29 agosto 2025, come equivalenti di dividendo sulle RSU esistenti. La transazione riportata indica un valore attribuibile di $11,94 per azione e, dopo l'assegnazione, il sig. Lazar possiede beneficiariamente 34.940 azioni di Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). Il sig. Lazar ha scelto di differire gli equivalenti di dividendo e l'emissione delle azioni ordinarie sottostanti le RSU fino alla cessazione del suo incarico di amministratore o, anticipatamente, in caso di cambio di controllo, in base a una elezione di differimento preesistente. Il Modulo 4 è stato firmato da un procuratore il 3 settembre 2025.

El director de Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, recibió 856 Unidades de Acciones Restringidas (RSU) totalmente consolidadas el 29 de agosto de 2025, como equivalentes de dividendo sobre sus RSU existentes. La operación reportada muestra un valor atribuible de $11.94 por acción y, tras la adjudicación, el Sr. Lazar posee beneficiariamente 34,940 acciones de Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). El Sr. Lazar optó por diferir los equivalentes de dividendo y la emisión de las acciones ordinarias subyacentes a las RSU hasta el cese de su cargo como director o antes en caso de un cambio de control, conforme a una elección de diferimiento preestablecida. El Formulario 4 fue firmado por un apoderado el 3 de septiembre de 2025.

Arbor Realty Trust의 이사 멜빈 F. 라자르(Melvin F. Lazar)는 기존 RSU에 대한 배당 등가로 2025년 8월 29일에 완전 귀속된 제한주식단위(RSU) 856주를 수령했습니다. 보고된 거래에서는 주당 귀속 가치를 $11.94로 표시했으며, 수여 이후 라자르 씨는 Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.(ABR) 주식 34,940주를 실질적으로 보유하게 되었습니다. 라자르 씨는 사전에 설정한 이연 선출에 따라 배당 등가와 RSU에 기초한 보통주 발행을 이사직 종료 시점 또는 지배권 변경 발생 시 조기 발행까지 이연하기로 선택했습니다. Form 4는 2025년 9월 3일 대리인(법정대리인)에 의해 서명되었습니다.

Le directeur d'Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, a reçu 856 unités d'actions restreintes (RSU) pleinement acquises le 29 août 2025, en tant qu'équivalents de dividendes sur ses RSU existantes. La transaction déclarée indique une valeur attribuable de 11,94 $ par action et, après l'attribution, M. Lazar détient bénéficiairement 34 940 actions d'Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). M. Lazar a choisi de différer les équivalents de dividendes et l'émission des actions ordinaires sous-jacentes aux RSU jusqu'à la fin de son mandat d'administrateur ou plus tôt en cas de changement de contrôle, conformément à une option de report préétablie. Le formulaire 4 a été signé par un mandataire le 3 septembre 2025.

Vorstandsmitglied von Arbor Realty Trust, Melvin F. Lazar, erhielt am 29. August 2025 856 voll unverfallbare Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) als Dividendenäquivalente auf seine bestehenden RSUs. Die gemeldete Transaktion weist einen zurechenbaren Wert von $11,94 pro Aktie aus, und nach der Zuteilung besitzt Herr Lazar wirtschaftlich 34.940 Aktien von Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR). Herr Lazar hat sich entschieden, die Dividendenäquivalente und die Ausgabe der den RSUs zugrundeliegenden Stammaktien gemäß einer zuvor festgelegten Stundungswahl bis zum Ende seiner Tätigkeit als Direktor oder bis zu einem früheren Zeitpunkt im Fall eines Kontrollwechsels aufzuschieben. Das Formular 4 wurde am 3. September 2025 von einem Bevollmächtigten unterzeichnet.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
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 NY 11553

(City) (State) (Zip)
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)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/29/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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) 08/29/2025 A(1) 856 (1) (1) Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 856 $11.94 34,940 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On August 29, 2025, Mr. Lazar received 856 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 August 29, 2025. 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 09/03/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Melvin F. Lazar report on the Form 4 for ABR?

He reported receipt of 856 fully vested RSUs on 08/29/2025, increasing his beneficial ownership to 34,940 shares.

Were the RSUs paid in cash or stock for ABR director Melvin F. Lazar?

The RSUs were issued in lieu of dividend equivalents and converted into equity; no cash payment was reported.

When will Mr. Lazar receive the common stock underlying the RSUs?

He elected to defer receipt until his director service ends or sooner upon a change in control, per a pre-established deferral election.

What was the per-share value noted for the RSU transaction on the Form 4?

The filing shows a value of $11.94 per share for the reported RSUs.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact, Maysa Vahidi, on 09/03/2025.
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