Company: ARI
Filing Date: 2025-04-29
Form Type: DEFA14A
Source: 0001193125-25-104061
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Company: Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-29
Form: DEFA14A
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box:

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.Annual Meeting will be held virtually via live webcast.Please visit https://web.viewproxy.com/apollocref/2025Annual Meeting of StockholdersApollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. PLEASE VOTE NOW!Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, registerand obtain directions to attend the meeting go to:https://web.viewproxy.com/apollocref/2025.To register to attend the meeting or vote your proxy while visitingthis site, you will need the 11 digit control number in the box onthis page.To attend the meeting, you must register by 11:59 p.m. EasternTime, on June 6, 2025. A unique link to access the meetingwebcast will be emailed to you after registration.This communication presents only an overview of the morecomplete proxy materials that are available to you on theinternet. This is not a proxy card. You cannot use this notice tovote your shares. We encourage you to access and review allof the important information contained in the proxy materialsbefore