Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Proxy filing summary

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of four directors: Ivan Kaufman, Melvin F. Lazar, Camie Wilkens, and John Natalone to the board for the upcoming term.

• Amendment and restatement of the 2024 Amended Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan to authorize an additional 8,000,000 shares for issuance.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation for named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

• Authorization for the proxy holder to vote on any other matters that may properly come before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting for all nominated directors and all proposals presented.

• Virtual annual meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, with online, phone, mail, and virtual voting options.

Executive compensation and say-on-pay

• Advisory vote included to approve compensation of named executive officers as detailed in the proxy statement.