Arbor Realty Trust Announces Tax Treatment of 2025 Dividends

Core Viewpoint - Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. has announced the tax treatment of its 2025 dividend distributions for both common and preferred shares, indicating that 100% of the distributions will be classified as dividend income for tax reporting purposes [1]. Common Shares Distribution - The total distribution per common share for 2025 is $1.33, with the breakdown as follows: - March 21, 2025: $0.43 (Non-Qualified: $0.19, Qualified: $0.24) - May 30, 2025: $0.30 (Non-Qualified: $0.13, Qualified: $0.17) - August 29, 2025: $0.30 (Non-Qualified: $0.13, Qualified: $0.17) - November 26, 2025: $0.30 (Non-Qualified: $0.13, Qualified: $0.17) [1]. Preferred Shares Distribution - For the 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, the total distribution per share for 2025 is $1.593750, detailed as follows: - January 30, 2025: $0.398438 (Non-Qualified: $0.178369, Qualified: $0.220069) - April 30, 2025: $0.398438 (Non-Qualified: $0.178369, Qualified: $0.220069) - July 30, 2025: $0.398438 (Non-Qualified: $0.178369, Qualified: $0.220069) - October 30, 2025: $0.398438 (Non-Qualified: $0.178369, Qualified: $0.220069) [1]. - For the 6.25% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, the total distribution per share for 2025 is $1.562500, with similar quarterly distributions as follows: - January 30, 2025: $0.390625 (Non-Qualified: $0.174871, Qualified: $0.215754) - April 30, 2025: $0.390625 (Non-Qualified: $0.174871, Qualified: $0.215754) - July 30, 2025: $0.390625 (Non-Qualified: $0.174871, Qualified: $0.215754) - October 30, 2025: $0.390625 (Non-Qualified: $0.174871, Qualified: $0.215754) [1]. - For the 6.25% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, the total distribution per share for 2025 is also $1.562500, with identical quarterly distributions as the Series E [2][3]. Tax Reporting and Compliance - Arbor Realty Trust will not pass through any excess inclusion income to shareholders for 2025, meaning no portion of the dividends should be treated as excess inclusion income for federal tax purposes [4]. - The company does not issue K-1s for holders of common and preferred stock, and shareholders are advised to consult their financial advisors for 1099 form information [4][5]. Company Overview - Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, specializing in loan origination and servicing for various real estate assets, including multifamily and single-family rental portfolios [6]. - The company manages a multibillion-dollar servicing portfolio and is recognized as a leading lender for government-sponsored enterprise products [6].