Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025, in a virtual-only format, with instructions for participation and voting provided to all shareholders.

• Shareholders of record as of April 1, 2025, are entitled to vote on key proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.

• Proxy materials, annual report, and voting instructions are available online and by request.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four Class I directors are nominated for election to serve until the 2028 annual meeting.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2025 is up for vote.

• Advisory, non-binding vote on named executive officer compensation is included.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2026 annual meeting by December 18, 2025.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of ten members divided into three classes, with staggered three-year terms.

• Eight directors are considered independent under NYSE standards.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, Corporate Governance, and Special Financing, each with defined roles and independent membership.

• Lead Director role facilitates communication between independent directors and management.

• Directors are encouraged, but not required, to attend the annual meeting.