Director — Richard J. Lampen: The filing discloses the routine retirement of a Class I director, which is a standard board composition change rather than the departure of a senior executive officer.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Director — Justyn Feldman and Sanghyun Lee: Two new directors were appointed to the Board of Directors.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure. As previously disclosed, on November 14, 2025, a Verified Stockholder Derivative Complaint, Barbara Strougo derivatively on behalf of Douglas Elliman, Inc. vs. Howard M. Lorber, et al. (the “Strougo Litigation”), was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Court”) on behalf of Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”), as nominal defendant, against certain of the Company’s current and former directors and officers (the “Individual Defendants”). The c…

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant Dismissal of Current Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm On April 6, 2026, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered certified public accounting firm, effective April 6, 2026, in order to change the Company’s principal accountant. The decision to change principal accountants was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on the recom…

Amendments to executive employment agreements, including salary increases and severance benefits.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Director — Patrick J. Bartels Jr., Scott Vogel: Two directors resigned, and one new director was appointed.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

David K. Chene: The filing pertains to a director designated under a securities purchase agreement and does not indicate a genuine departure or management change.

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets On the Closing Date, DER entered into the Equity Purchase Agreement pursuant to which DER consummated the DEPM Sale as described above under

of this Current Report on Form 8-K does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Equity Purchase Agreement, a copy of which will be filed by the Company in a future annual or periodic report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. BofA Securities served as exclusive financial advisor to the Company. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as the Company’s legal advisors. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Sta…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the related Exhibit attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the related Exhibit attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the related Exhibit attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Assumption Miami Office Lease On December 20, 2024, Douglas Elliman Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into that certain 4th amendment to office lease agreement (the “ 4th Amendment ”) with Vector Group Ltd., a Delaware corporation (the “ Assignor ”) and Frost Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the “ Landlord ”), whereby the Company agreed to assume all of Assignor’s obligations and rights (the “ Assumption ”) under that cer…

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer — Richard J. Lampen: Richard J. Lampen retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer but will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.

Director — Scott Vogel: Appointment of Scott Vogel as a Class III director to fill an existing vacancy on the Board.

Chief Executive Officer — Michael Liebowitz: The company hired a new CEO with significant compensation and equity incentives.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the related Exhibit attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Senior Vice President – Enterprise Efficiency and Chief Technology Officer — James D. Ballard: Mr. Ballard's employment was mutually terminated with a severance package.

Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary — James Bryant Kirkland III: Mr. Kirkland was promoted to a higher executive role with expanded responsibilities and new compensation terms.

The sole purpose of this Amendment is to indicate and file under the correct 8-K

Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary — James Bryant Kirkland III: Mr. Kirkland was promoted to a higher position with expanded responsibilities and new compensation terms.