Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Closing of $201 Million Offering of Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

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Arbor Realty Trust, with the stock symbol ABR, has successfully closed its public offering of 8,050,000 shares of 6.25% Series F Preferred Stock, raising gross proceeds of $201 million. This includes the full exercise of an over-allotment option for an additional 1,050,000 shares. The proceeds will be utilized for business investments and general corporate purposes. Raymond James & Associates managed the offering, which was registered under an existing SEC shelf registration statement. The Company emphasizes its role as a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender.

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• Raised $201 million through the public offering to strengthen capital.
• The offering included the exercise of a full over-allotment option, indicating strong demand.

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UNIONDALE, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:ABR) announced today the closing of its public offering of 8,050,000 shares of its 6.25% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”), liquidation preference $25.00 per share, which amount includes 1,050,000 shares of the Series F Preferred Stock issued upon the exercise in full by the underwriters of their over-allotment option on October 7, 2021, for gross proceeds of $201 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses.

The Company intends to use the remaining net proceeds to make investments relating to its business and for general corporate purposes.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

The offering was made pursuant to the Company’s existing effective shelf registration statement, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering of these securities was made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the prospectus and accompanying final prospectus supplement relating to these securities may be obtained by contacting Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Attention: Syndicate, 880 Carillon Parkway St. Petersburg, FL 33716, by telephone at (800) 248-8863, or by email at prospectus@raymondjames.com.

About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for multifamily, single-family rental (SFR) portfolios, and other diverse commercial real estate assets. Headquartered in New York, Arbor manages a multibillion-dollar servicing portfolio, specializing in government-sponsored enterprise products. Arbor is a leading Fannie Mae DUS® lender, Freddie Mac Optigo® Seller/Servicer, and an approved FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) lender. Arbor’s product platform also includes bridge, CMBS, mezzanine and preferred equity loans.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the offering. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include, but are not limited to, changes in economic conditions generally, and the real estate markets specifically, in particular, due to the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic, continued ability to source new investments, changes in interest rates and/or credit spreads, and other risks detailed in the prospectus supplement relating to the offering and the documents incorporated by reference therein, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Contact: Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Paul Elenio, Chief Financial Officer 516-506-4422 pelenio@arbor.com

FAQ

What is the recent public offering by Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)?

Arbor Realty Trust announced a public offering of 8,050,000 shares of its 6.25% Series F Preferred Stock, raising $201 million.

How will Arbor Realty Trust use the proceeds from its offering?

The proceeds from the offering will be used for business investments and general corporate purposes.

Who managed the public offering for Arbor Realty Trust (ABR)?

Raymond James & Associates acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

What are the key features of the Series F Preferred Stock offered by Arbor Realty Trust?

The Series F Preferred Stock has a fixed-to-floating rate and a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share.

What risks are associated with Arbor Realty Trust's forward-looking statements?

The risks include changes in economic conditions, real estate market fluctuations, and the impact of COVID-19.