CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP - 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Chimera Investment Corporation on August 1, 2017. The report serves as a current disclosure pursuant to Regulation FD regarding a corporate action announced on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The primary financial data disclosed is the declaration of cash dividends:
- Common Stock: $0.50 per share
- Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: $0.50 per share
- Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock: $0.50 per share
Material Changes
The filing announces the declaration of the third quarter cash dividend. No comparative financial data or material changes to prior period performance are included in this specific report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It strictly reports the dividend declaration event.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date and payment date for the declared dividends by reviewing the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the total number of outstanding shares for Common, Series A, and Series B stock to calculate total dividend liability.
- Review the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K for underlying financial performance supporting the dividend declaration.