Director Keneth J. Bacon Defers Cash Compensation, Receives Restricted Stock Units

Kenneth J. Bacon, a director at ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC (ABR), has elected to defer his cash compensation earned in 2026. This deferred compensation will be paid out in January 2028, or sooner upon a change in control or termination of his director services. In lieu of this cash compensation, Mr. Bacon received 5,555 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 30, 2026. These RSUs are fully vested and were granted under the director deferred compensation plan. The RSUs are equivalent to the value of his deferred cash compensation, with a reported price per share of $5.40. Following this transaction, Mr. Bacon holds 35,845 shares. This filing is a Form 4, indicating a change in beneficial ownership.