Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. on December 20, 2011, covering events that occurred on December 15, 2011, and December 19, 2011. The filing addresses changes to the Company's Board of Directors.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Resignation: On December 15, 2011, John J. Robbins resigned as a Class II director and Chairman of the Audit Committee.
- Appointment: On December 19, 2011, the Board appointed Melvin F. Lazar as a Class II director to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Robbins.
- Committee Role: Mr. Lazar was simultaneously appointed as the new Chairman of the Audit Committee.
- Background: Mr. Lazar previously served as a Class II director and Audit Committee Chairman from November 2003 until May 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or specific risk factors beyond the standard disclosure of the director transition.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the effective dates of the resignation and appointment (December 15 and December 19, 2011).
- Verify the new composition of the Audit Committee under Chairman Melvin F. Lazar.
- Review Mr. Lazar's prior tenure and qualifications given his return to the Board.
- Note that no financial data is included in this specific filing; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for financial status.