On April 1, 2020, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. appointed Kenneth J. Bacon as a Class III director, effective as of April 1, 2020. There was no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Bacon and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Bacon was appointed as a director. Mr. Bacon was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee and Corporate Governance Committee.