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Douglas Elliman Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Douglas Elliman Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

DOUG Douglas Elliman Inc. JSON
Shareholder Votes

Douglas Elliman Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 3: Advisory vote on executive compensation (the “say-on-pay” vote). The advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers received the following votes: For Against Abstain (1) Broker Non-Votes (1) 34,611,231 21,224,428 7,954,183 13,202,845”
Shareholder Votes

Douglas Elliman Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of EisnerAmper LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Ratification of the appointment of EisnerAmper LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. The selection of the independent registered public accounting firm received the following votes: For Against Abstain (1) 73,917,755 3,006,249 68,682”
Shareholder Votes

Douglas Elliman Inc. shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Election of directors. Each of the directors nominated was elected based on the following votes: Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-Votes (1) Michael S. Liebowitz 49,539,304 14,250,538 13,202,845 Mark D. Zeitchick 35,627,229 28,162,613 13,202,845”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the three months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $214.3 million, net income $16.3 million, EPS $0.19 per diluted common share.

“sheet, we are well-positioned to drive long-term growth and stockholder value as market conditions improve.” Q1 2026 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS First quarter 2026 revenues were $214.3 million, compared to revenues of $253.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. The year-over-year comparison of revenues was impacted by a difficult comparable due to an unusually strong”
Auditor Changes

Douglas Elliman Inc. engaged EisnerAmper LLP as its auditor.

“On April 6, 2026, the Board on the recommendation of the Audit Committee appointed EisnerAmper LLP (“Eisner”) as the Company’s independent registered certified public accounting firm for the Company’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.”
Auditor Changes

Douglas Elliman Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“On April 6, 2026, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered certified public accounting firm, effective April 6, 2026”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue $1.033 billion, net income $15.2 million, EPS $0.17 per diluted common share.

“Year ended December 31, 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2025, revenues were $1.033 billion, compared to revenues of $995.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company recorded operating income of $45.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to operating loss of $68.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net income attributed to Douglas Elliman for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $15.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted common share, compared to net loss of $76.3 million, or $0.91 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the three months ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue $245.4 million, net income $68.6 million, EPS $0.68 per diluted common share.

“Three months ended December 31, 2025. Fourth quarter 2025 revenues were $245.4 million, compared to revenues of $243.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company recorded operating income of $67.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to an operating loss of $16.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income attributed to Douglas Elliman for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $68.6 million, or $0.68 per diluted common share, compared to net loss of $6.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2024.”
M&A Transactions

Douglas Elliman Inc. completed a disposition involving PMG Holdings, Inc. for $85 million (closed 2025-10-24).

“to the Equity Purchase Agreement, DER agreed to sell, transfer, assign and convey to the Purchaser all of the equity interests in DEPM in exchange for a base purchase price of $85 million, subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, transaction expenses and working capital amounts at Closing. In connection with the DEPM Sale and the redemption of the”

Scott Vogel was appointed as Class III director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On November 26, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “ Company ”) appointed Scott Vogel as a Class III director to the Board to fill an existing vacancy on the Board.”

Michael Liebowitz was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On November 24, 2024, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an employment agreement, effective as of October 22, 2024 (the “Liebowitz Employment Agreement”), with Michael Liebowitz, which sets forth the terms and conditions of his employment as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.”

James D. Ballard departed as Senior Vice President – Enterprise Efficiency and Chief Technology Officer at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On October 30, 2024, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”) and James D. Ballard, the Company’s Senior Vice President – Enterprise Efficiency and Chief Technology Officer, mutually agreed to terminate Mr. Ballard’s employment, effective immediately.”

James Bryant Kirkland III changed role as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“O n October 30, 2024, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into an employment agreement, effective as of October 7, 2024 (the “ Kirkland Employment Agreement ”), with James Bryant Kirkland III, which sets forth the terms and conditions of his employment as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.”

James Bryant Kirkland III changed role as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“Employment Agreement with James Bryant Kirkland III O n October 30, 2024, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into an employment agreement, effective as of October 7, 2024 (the “ Kirkland Employment Agreement ”), with James Bryant Kirkland III, which sets forth the terms and conditions of his employment as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.”

Scott Durkin was terminated as President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On October 25, 2024, Scott Durkin, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, was terminated, effectively immediately.”

Michael Liebowitz was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On October 22, 2024, the Board appointed Michael Liebowitz, an existing director of the Company, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (and principal executive officer) and Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, to fill the vacancies created by Mr. Lorber’s resignation.”

Howard M. Lorber resigned as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and President at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On October 21, 2024, Howard M. Lorber notified the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “ Company ”) of his resignation as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective immediately.”

Lynn Mestel resigned as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“Ronald J. Kramer and Lynn Mestel resigned from the Board and all committees thereof.”

Ronald J. Kramer resigned as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“Ronald J. Kramer and Lynn Mestel resigned from the Board and all committees thereof.”

Patrick J. Bartels Jr. was appointed as Class III Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On July 2, 2024, effective immediately after Closing, the Board appointed David K. Chene and Patrick J. Bartels Jr. as Class III directors”

David K. Chene was appointed as Class III Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“On July 2, 2024, effective immediately after Closing, the Board appointed David K. Chene and Patrick J. Bartels Jr. as Class III directors”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $200.2 million, net income $41.5 million, EPS $0.50 per diluted common share.

“Kirkland III, Douglas Elliman Inc. 305-579-8000 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS First Quarter 2024 Highlights: • Consolidated revenues of $200.2 million compared to $214.0 million in the prior year quarter ◦ Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment reported gross transaction value of approximately $7.1 billion, compared to”
Material Agreements

Douglas Elliman Inc. entered into Settlement Agreement with the settlement class valued at $7.75 million within 30 business days of preliminary approval, as well as two $5 million contingent (effective 2024-04-26).

“On April 26, 2024, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiary, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC (collectively, “Douglas Elliman”), entered into a settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) to resolve on a nationwide basis the pending class action litigations, Gibson v. NAR, No. 4:23-cv-00788-SRB (W.D. Mo.) and Umpa v. NAR, 4:23-cv-00945-SRB (W.D. Mo.) (the “Lawsuits”).”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $955.6 million, net income Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman of $42.6 million, EPS $0.52 per diluted common share.

“For the year ended December 31, 2023, revenues were $955.6 million, compared to revenues of $1.15 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company recorded an operating loss of $64.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to an operating loss of $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $42.6 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share, compared to a loss of $5.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2022.”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the three months ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $214.1 million, net income Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman of $14.8 million, EPS $0.18 per diluted common share.

“Fourth quarter 2023 revenues were $214.1 million, compared to revenues of $207.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company recorded an operating loss of $23.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to a loss of $21.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $14.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted common share, compared to a loss of $18.4 million, or $0.23 per diluted common share, in the fourth quarter of 2022.”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported financial results for three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

“On November 7, 2023, Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE:DOUG) (the "Company" or "Douglas Elliman") announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the six months ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $489.9 million, net income $22.8 million, EPS $0.28 per diluted common share.

“to Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment of $2.5 million, compared to $24.4 million in the prior year quarter First Half 2023 Highlights: • Consolidated revenues of $489.9 million, compared to $673.3 million in the prior year period ◦ Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment achieved gross transaction value of approximately $17.2 billion, compared”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the three months ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $275.9 million, net income $5.2 million, EPS $0.06 per diluted common share.

“Kirkland III, Douglas Elliman Inc. 305-579-8000 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS Second Quarter 2023 Highlights: • Consolidated revenues of $275.9 million compared to $364.4 million in the prior year quarter ◦ Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment achieved gross transaction value of approximately $9.9 billion, compared to”
Shareholder Votes

Douglas Elliman Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation (the "say-on-pay" vote) at the 2023-07-27 meeting.

“Proposal 3: Advisory vote on executive compensation (the “say-on-pay” vote). The advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers received the following votes: For Against Abstain (1) Broker Non-Votes (1) 48,420,697 18,802,176 586,692 10,315,598 (1) Under the Company's governing documents, abstentions and broker non-votes have no effect on the outcome of the matter acted on.”
Shareholder Votes

Douglas Elliman Inc. shareholders approved Approval of ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-07-27 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Approval of ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. The selection of the independent registered public accounting firm received the following votes: For Against Abstain (1) 76,532,181 1,431,228 161,754 (1) Under the Company's governing documents, abstentions have no effect on the outcome of the matter acted on.”
Shareholder Votes

Douglas Elliman Inc. shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2023-07-27 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Election of directors. Each of the directors nominated was elected based on the following votes: Nominee For Withheld Broker Non-Votes (1) Michael S. Liebowitz 53,142,309 14,667,256 10,315,598 Mark D. Zeitchick 48,062,514 19,747,051 10,315,598 (1) Under the Company's governing documents, broker non-votes have no effect on the outcome of the matter acted on.”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported three months ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $214.0 million, net income $17.6 million, EPS $0.23 per diluted common share.

“First quarter 2023 revenues were $214.0 million, compared to revenues of $308.9 million for the first quarter of 2022. The Company recorded an operating loss of $23.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to operating income of $7.9 million for the first quarter of 2022. Net loss attributed to Douglas Elliman for the first quarter of 2023 was $17.6 million, or $0.23 per diluted common share, compared to net income of $6.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2022.”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported the three months ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $214.0 million, net income $15.1 million, EPS $0.20 per diluted common share.

“Kirkland III, Douglas Elliman Inc. 305-579-8000 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS First Quarter 2023 Highlights: • Consolidated revenues of $214.0 million compared to $308.9 million in the prior year quarter ◦ Douglas Elliman’s real estate brokerage segment achieved gross transaction value of approximately $7.3 billion compared to”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

“On March 9, 2023, Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE:DOUG) (the “Company” or “Douglas Elliman”) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.”
Governance Changes

Douglas Elliman Inc.: Amended Bylaws to clarify procedural mechanics for stockholder nominations, including Rule 14a-19 compliance, proxy card color, and stockholder list updates consistent with DGCL amendments (effective 2022-11-30).

“On November 30, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Douglas Elliman Inc. adopted amendments to its Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended, the “ Bylaws ”) effective as of such date, to (i) clarify and further enhance procedural mechanics in connection with stockholder nominations of directors”
Earnings Releases

Douglas Elliman Inc. reported financial results for three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

“On November 3, 2022, Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE:DOUG) (the “Company” or “Douglas Elliman”) announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.”

Richard J. Lampen was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“In connection with the appointment of Richard J. Lampen as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Douglas Elliman, Mr. Lampen and Douglas Elliman entered into an employment agreement dated January 10, 2022, which became effective as of December 29, 2021.”

Howard M. Lorber was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“In connection with the appointment of Howard M. Lorber as President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”), Mr. Lorber and Douglas Elliman entered into an employment agreement dated January 10, 2022, which became effective as of December 29, 2021.”

Lynn Mestel was elected as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“The following persons have been elected as directors of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”): Designated as Class I directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Richard J. Lampen • Wilson L. White Designated as Class II directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Michael S. Liebowitz • Mark D. Zeitchick Designated as Class III directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Howard M. Lorber • Ronald J. Kramer • Lynn Mestel”

Ronald J. Kramer was elected as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“The following persons have been elected as directors of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”): Designated as Class I directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Richard J. Lampen • Wilson L. White Designated as Class II directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Michael S. Liebowitz • Mark D. Zeitchick Designated as Class III directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Howard M. Lorber • Ronald J. Kramer • Lynn Mestel”

Howard M. Lorber was elected as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“The following persons have been elected as directors of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”): Designated as Class I directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Richard J. Lampen • Wilson L. White Designated as Class II directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Michael S. Liebowitz • Mark D. Zeitchick Designated as Class III directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Howard M. Lorber • Ronald J. Kramer • Lynn Mestel”

Mark D. Zeitchick was elected as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“The following persons have been elected as directors of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”): Designated as Class I directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Richard J. Lampen • Wilson L. White Designated as Class II directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Michael S. Liebowitz • Mark D. Zeitchick Designated as Class III directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Howard M. Lorber • Ronald J. Kramer • Lynn Mestel”

Michael S. Liebowitz was elected as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“The following persons have been elected as directors of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”): Designated as Class I directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Richard J. Lampen • Wilson L. White Designated as Class II directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Michael S. Liebowitz • Mark D. Zeitchick Designated as Class III directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Howard M. Lorber • Ronald J. Kramer • Lynn Mestel”

Wilson L. White was elected as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“The following persons have been elected as directors of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”): Designated as Class I directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Richard J. Lampen • Wilson L. White Designated as Class II directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Michael S. Liebowitz • Mark D. Zeitchick Designated as Class III directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Howard M. Lorber • Ronald J. Kramer • Lynn Mestel”

Richard J. Lampen was elected as Director at Douglas Elliman Inc..

“The following persons have been elected as directors of Douglas Elliman Inc. (“Douglas Elliman”): Designated as Class I directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2022 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Richard J. Lampen • Wilson L. White Designated as Class II directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2023 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Michael S. Liebowitz • Mark D. Zeitchick Designated as Class III directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of Douglas Elliman stockholders: • Howard M. Lorber • Ronald J. Kramer • Lynn Mestel”

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