Apollo Commercial Real Estate (ARI) director Scott S. Prince to leave Board after next meeting

Q: What form did Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) use for this Board announcement?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance used a Form 8-K to disclose that director Scott S. Prince will not stand for re-election. Form 8-K is used to report significant current events to investors between regular quarterly or annual reports.

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. reported that director Scott S. Prince has informed the company he will not stand for re-election to the Board at the next annual meeting of stockholders. The company stated that Mr. Prince’s decision is not due to any dispute or disagreement regarding its operations, policies or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Terms

Board of Directors, annual meeting of stockholders, Form 8-K, Emerging Growth Company

4 terms

Board of Directors financial

"a director on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc."

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"he will not be standing for re-election to the Board at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders"

Form 8-K regulatory

"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

Emerging Growth Company regulatory

"Emerging Growth Company On May 14, 2026, Scott S. Prince, a director"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/15/2026 - 05:26 PM

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 14, 2026

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

001-34452

27-0467113

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)


c/o Apollo Global Management, Inc.
9 West 57th Street, 42nd Floor
New York, New York		10019
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 515-3200

n/a

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	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

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

ARI

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 ☐

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. ☐

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 14, 2026, Scott S. Prince, a director on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company that he will not be standing for re-election to the Board at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Prince’s decision to not stand for re-election to the Board was not the result of any dispute or disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

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.


Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

By:		/s/ Stuart A. Rothstein
Name:		Stuart A. Rothstein
Title:		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 15, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What Board change did Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) disclose?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance disclosed that director Scott S. Prince will not stand for re-election at the next annual stockholder meeting. The company emphasized his decision is not related to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

Did Scott S. Prince resign from the ARI Board immediately?

Scott S. Prince did not resign immediately; he informed Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance that he will not stand for re-election at the next annual meeting. He is expected to continue serving as a director until that meeting occurs.

Did Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance report any dispute with Scott S. Prince?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance stated that Scott S. Prince’s decision not to stand for re-election was not the result of any dispute or disagreement. This includes matters relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices, according to the disclosure.

What form did Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) use for this Board announcement?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance used a Form 8-K to disclose that director Scott S. Prince will not stand for re-election. Form 8-K is used to report significant current events to investors between regular quarterly or annual reports.

Who signed the Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance 8-K about the Board change?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance by Stuart A. Rothstein, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. His signature indicates the filing was authorized and made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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