Ellington Credit Co current report, 15 December 2015

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT - Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT on December 15, 2015. The filing reports a corporate event regarding a dividend declaration for the fourth quarter of 2015.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the dividend amount.

  • Dividend Declaration: $0.45 per share for the fourth quarter of 2015.
  • Record Date: December 31, 2015.
  • Payment Date: January 25, 2016.

Material Changes

The filing does not disclose material changes to financial performance, operations, or capital structure compared to prior periods. It solely announces the Board of Trustees' declaration of the quarterly dividend.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the standard dividend announcement.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Verify the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility for the $0.45 per share payment.
  • Confirm the record date of December 31, 2015, for shareholder eligibility.
  • Note the payment date of January 25, 2016, for cash flow planning.
  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K text.