Form 4: Ivan Kaufman Transfers ABR Shares to Wholly-Owned LLC

Arbor Realty Trust's Chairman, CEO, and President, Ivan Kaufman, transferred common and preferred stock, along with partnership units, to his wholly-owned LLC for administrative convenience, with no change in beneficial ownership.

Summary

• Ivan Kaufman, the Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President of Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (ABR), reported a change in beneficial ownership.
• On November 17, 2025, Mr. Kaufman transferred 334,700 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, from direct ownership to IK Main LLC.
• He also transferred 80,161 shares of Special Voting Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, from direct ownership to IK Main LLC.
• Additionally, 80,161 Partnership Common Units were transferred from direct ownership to IK Main LLC.
• IK Main LLC is a limited liability company wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Kaufman.
• The transfers were made for administrative convenience and did not involve a sale of securities or any change in Mr. Kaufman's overall beneficial ownership.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Kaufman indirectly beneficially owns 388,700 shares of Common Stock and 80,161 shares of Special Voting Preferred Stock through IK Main LLC.
• He also directly owns 1,655,116 shares of Common Stock.
• Mr. Kaufman disclaims beneficial ownership of 2,535,870 shares of Common Stock and 10,483,930 shares of Special Voting Preferred Stock held by Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports an administrative transfer of securities by an insider to a wholly-owned entity, explicitly stating no change in beneficial ownership or sale of securities. This is a neutral event with no direct positive or negative implications for the company's financial health or operational outlook.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance were provided in this filing.

Management Comments

• The transfer of shares from direct ownership to IK Main LLC, a limited liability company wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Kaufman, was made for administrative convenience.
• The transfer did not involve a sale of securities or change in beneficial ownership.

Industry Context

This filing represents a routine insider transaction, specifically an administrative transfer of securities by a key executive to a wholly-owned entity. Such transfers are common for personal asset management and typically do not reflect changes in the company's operational performance or strategic direction, nor do they indicate broader industry trends.

Related Party Transactions

• Transfer of Common Stock, Special Voting Preferred Stock, and Partnership Common Units from Ivan Kaufman's direct ownership to IK Main LLC, a limited liability company wholly owned and managed by Mr. Kaufman.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minimal impact as the beneficial ownership of the securities remains with Ivan Kaufman; the transfer is administrative and does not represent a sale or change in economic interest.
• Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: No direct impact from this administrative transfer of personal holdings.

Key Dates

Keywords

Arbor Realty Trust, ABR, Ivan Kaufman, Form 4, beneficial ownership, insider transaction, common stock, preferred stock, partnership units