ARI to delist from NYSE around November 6, 2026 and dissolve via Maryland liquidating trust

Last day of NYSE trading for ARI common stock is expected to be November 6, 2026; the Company expects to file Form 25 with the SEC and NYSE on or about October 27, 2026.

ARI expects to deregister with the SEC on November 9, 2026 and terminate its existence by voluntary dissolution; after dissolution, the Liquidating Trust is expected to file only annual Form 10-K (using unaudited financial statements and the Company's SEC file number) and current Form 8-K reports.

Beneficial Interests of the Liquidating Trust will be distributed to ARI stockholders on a one-for-one basis; the Interests will not trade on the NYSE or any other exchange and will not be represented by certificates.

ACREFI Management, LLC (an indirect subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc.) or an affiliate is expected to be retained as manager of the Liquidating Trust.

Stockholders approved the Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution at the special meeting held September 29, 2026.

Source 8-K was filed October 16, 2026; tax consequences are addressed in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed August 24, 2026 for the September 29, 2026 special meeting.