Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting commenced with introductions of board members, officers, and representatives from the independent auditor.

• Rules of conduct and agenda were outlined, including a Q&A session after formal business.

• Confirmation of quorum and proper notice of meeting were provided.

Shareholder proposals

• Election of two class two directors for three-year terms until 2029 was proposed.

• Ratification of Ernst & Young as independent auditor for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was proposed.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation as described in the 2026 proxy statement was proposed.

Overview of voting outcomes

• Both director nominees were elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.

• Ernst & Young's selection as auditor for 2026 was ratified.

• Executive compensation was approved on a non-binding advisory basis.

• Final voting results will be annexed to the meeting minutes and published on Form 8-K.