---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001253986-26-000009"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ABR"
cik: "0001253986"
company_name: "ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:38:23.927528+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Arbor Realty director Joseph Martello retires; John Natalone appointed to board

## Summary
- Joseph Martello retired from board effective Dec 31, 2025 after 22 years; resignation not due to any disagreement.
- John Natalone elected Class II director effective Jan 5, 2026 to fill vacancy.
- Board determined Natalone is not independent under listing standards; he will not serve on any board committees.
- Natalone's director compensation follows the program described in April 2025 proxy statement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001253986-26-000009
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ABR
- cik: 0001253986
- company_name: ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1253986/000125398626000009/0001253986-26-000009-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1253986/000125398626000009/abr-20251229.htm

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