Ivan Kaufman holds 7.2% of Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) with 15.1M shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. insider Ivan Kaufman reported beneficial ownership of 15,143,777 shares of common stock, representing 7.2% of the class as of the event date 12/31/2025. This filing reflects his position as a significant shareholder in the company.

Kaufman has sole voting and dispositive power over 2,123,977 shares and shared voting and dispositive power over 13,019,800 shares. The ownership includes shares held directly by him, by IK Main LLC (wholly owned and managed by Kaufman), and by Arbor Commercial Mortgage.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

038923108

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 038923108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ivan Kaufman

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,123,977.00
6	Shared Voting Power 13,019,800.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,123,977.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 13,019,800.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

15,143,777.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 900, Uniondale, New York, 11553
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Ivan Kaufman
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 900 Uniondale, New York 11553
(c)	Citizenship: United States of America
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: 038923108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: Ivan Kaufman beneficially owns 15,143,777 shares of common stock held directly by Mr. Kaufman, directly held by IK Main LLC (wholly owned and manged by Ivan Kaufman) and directly held by Arbor Commerical Mortgage.
(b)	Percent of class: 7.2%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,123,977
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 13,019,800
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,123,977
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 13,019,800
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.	Certifications:
	Not Applicable

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Ivan Kaufman

Signature:	/s/ Ivan Kaufman
Name/Title:	Ivan Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What percentage of Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) does Ivan Kaufman own?

Ivan Kaufman beneficially owns 7.2% of Arbor Realty Trust’s common stock. This represents 15,143,777 shares and establishes him as a major shareholder with significant influence through both direct holdings and entities he owns or manages.

How many Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) shares does Ivan Kaufman beneficially own?

Ivan Kaufman beneficially owns 15,143,777 shares of Arbor Realty Trust common stock. These shares are held directly, through IK Main LLC (wholly owned and managed by him), and through Arbor Commercial Mortgage.

What voting power does Ivan Kaufman have over ABR shares?

Ivan Kaufman has sole voting power over 2,123,977 shares and shared voting power over 13,019,800 shares of Arbor Realty Trust. This structure shows substantial control over how a large block of shares is voted.

What dispositive power does Ivan Kaufman hold over Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) shares?

Ivan Kaufman has sole dispositive power over 2,123,977 shares and shared dispositive power over 13,019,800 shares. Dispositive power refers to the ability to decide whether and how the shares are sold or otherwise transferred.

Which entities hold Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) shares for Ivan Kaufman?

The 15,143,777 beneficially owned shares are held directly by Ivan Kaufman, by IK Main LLC (wholly owned and managed by him), and by Arbor Commercial Mortgage. These holdings together make up his reported ownership stake.

What is the event date for Ivan Kaufman’s reported ABR ownership?

The Schedule 13G reports ownership as of 12/31/2025, the date of the event requiring the filing. This date anchors when his 7.2% beneficial ownership level in Arbor Realty Trust was measured for disclosure.