UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
December 20, 2004 (December 16, 2004)
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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 001-32136 20-0057959
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard, Suite 900 Uniondale, New York 11553
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(516) 832-8002
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On December 20, 2004, Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company), announced the
pricing on December 16, 2004 of a collateralized debt obligation by two
subsidiaries of the Company.
A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
99.1 Press Release, dated December 20, 2004.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 20, 2004 ARBOR REALTY TRUST, INC.
By: /s/ Frederick C. Herbst
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Name: Frederick C. Herbst
Title: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
99.1 Press Release, dated December 20, 2004.