Company: ADAMM
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001273685-25-000038
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Company: ADAMAS TRUST, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form: DEF 14A
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 evaluate our current performance and trends using the metrics that management uses to operate our business. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies, who may use different calculations. Because these measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Our GAAP financial results and the reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures included in this proxy statement to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP are set forth in Annex A hereto and should be carefully evaluated.

| PROXY SUMMARY |

#### Proposal Roadmap
The following proposals will be voted on at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders:

| Proposal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |     | Board Recommendation |     | For More Information |
| Proposal No. 1: Election of Directors                                                                                                                                                                                                    
 To elect the seven directors nominated and recommended by the Board of Directors of the Company, each to serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until such time as their respective successors are elected and qualified |     | For each director    |     | Page18               |
| Proposal No. 2: Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation                                                                                                                                                            
 To hold an advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation                                                                                                                                                                 |     | For                  |     | Page24               |
| Proposal No.3:Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Named Executive Officer Compensation                                                                                                                            
 To hold an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on named executive officer compensation                                                                                                                               |     | Every year           |     | Page25               |
| Proposal No.4: Ratification, Confirmation and Approval of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                                                                   
 To consider and act upon a proposal to ratify, confirm, and approve the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025                              |     | For                  |     | Page26               |

#### How to Vote Your Shares
Your vote is important, and we urge you to cast your vote as soon as possible. You may vote through the internet, by telephone, by mailing your completed proxy card (or voting instruction form, if you hold your shares through a broker, bank, or other nominee), or online during the Annual Meeting. For additional information regarding voting, refer to the section of this proxy statement captioned "Voting" .

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