Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. announced that director Andrew Silberstein resigned from the Board effective May 11, 2026, in connection with his retirement from Almanac Realty Investors. At Almanac’s request and pursuant to its right to designate a director while it holds at least 4.9% of CMTG common stock, the Board appointed D. Pike Aloian on May 11, 2026 to fill the vacancy.

Key Details

• Andrew Silberstein’s resignation effective May 11, 2026; stated not due to any disagreement with the company.
• D. Pike Aloian appointed to the Board effective May 11, 2026 and will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting on June 3, 2026.
• Aloian is nominated as Almanac’s designee for reelection at the June 3, 2026 Annual Meeting; the company will file a proxy supplement to reflect the substitute nominee.
• No related-party transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure involve Mr. Aloian; the company expects to enter its standard director indemnification agreement with him.

Why It Matters
This is a board-level personnel change tied to an institutional stockholder’s designation right, not an operational or management change. Investors should note the continuity of the Almanac designee on the Board and the upcoming vote at the June 3, 2026 Annual Meeting where Mr. Aloian is nominated for reelection. There are no disclosed disputes or material transactions connected to the appointment.