Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Armour Residential REIT, Inc. (ARMOUR) was submitted on March 7, 2012. The report discloses a corporate action regarding the declaration of cash dividends for the second 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.
- Total Q2 2012 Dividend: $0.30 per share (three monthly payments).
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or discuss material changes in operating results versus prior periods. The primary event is the establishment of the dividend schedule for the upcoming quarter.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management announced the dividend schedule via a press release (Exhibit 99.1). No forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies are detailed within the text of this specific 8-K filing.
Dividend Schedule
| Holder of Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2012 | April 27, 2012 |
| May 15, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| June 15, 2012 | June 28, 2012 |
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend dates for the April, May, and June 2012 payments to ensure eligibility.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration.
- Consult the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K for comprehensive financial performance data, as this 8-K does not contain revenue or earnings figures.