Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Armour Residential REIT, Inc. (ARMOUR) was submitted on June 14, 2012. The report discloses a corporate action regarding the declaration of monthly cash dividends for the third quarter of 2012.
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 rate.
- Dividend Rate: $0.10 per share per month.
- Dividend Period: Third quarter of 2012 (July, August, September).
Material Changes
The filing announces the declaration of dividends for the upcoming quarter. 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. The document strictly reports the dividend schedule and incorporates a press release by reference.
Dividend Schedule:
- July: Record Date July 16, 2012; Payment Date July 30, 2012.
- August: Record Date August 15, 2012; Payment Date August 30, 2012.
- September: Record Date September 14, 2012; Payment Date September 27, 2012.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend dates for the July, August, and September 2012 payments to ensure eligibility.
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration not present in the 8-K text.
- Consult the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K filing for comprehensive financial performance data, as this 8-K does not contain revenue or earnings figures.