Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Chimera Investment Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 5, 2026
Reporting Period: Event-based report regarding third-quarter dividend declarations.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt metrics. The primary financial data disclosed relates to dividend declarations for the third quarter of 2026:
- 8.00% Series A Preferred Stock: $0.50 per share
- 8.00% Series B Preferred Stock: $0.6111 per share
- 7.75% Series C Preferred Stock: $0.5578 per share
- 8.00% Series D Preferred Stock: $0.5984 per share
The filing lists outstanding securities including Common Stock (CIM) and various Senior Notes (CIMN, CIMO, CIMP) but provides no current balance sheet values or liquidity ratios.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to operations, revenue, or debt levels compared to prior periods. The sole material event is the declaration of cash dividends for the specified preferred stock series.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The registrant issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the dividend declarations. No forward-looking guidance or outlook is provided in this specific 8-K text.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this filing. The document notes that the press release is furnished but not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date and payment date for the declared dividends by reviewing the full press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the total number of outstanding shares for each preferred series to calculate total dividend obligations.
- Review the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K for comprehensive liquidity, leverage, and earnings data not included in this 8-K.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the actual payment of these dividends.