Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to be held virtually.

• Stockholders of record as of May 18, 2026, are eligible to attend and vote.

• Proxy materials and annual report are available online, with options to request paper or email copies.

• Multiple voting methods are available: internet, mail, telephone, and during the virtual meeting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eight directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation as described in the proxy statement.

• Provision to conduct any other business properly brought before the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eight nominees listed for election to the board, including Mark C. Biderman, Pamela G. Carlton, Brenna Haysom, Robert A. Kasdin, Katherine G. Newman, Stuart A. Rothstein, Michael E. Salvati, and Carmencita N.M. Whonder.