Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Armour Residential REIT, Inc. (ARMOUR) was submitted on September 16, 2011. The report discloses a corporate action regarding the declaration of monthly dividends for the fourth quarter of 2011.
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: $0.11 per share per month.
- Applicable Period: October, November, and December 2011.
Material Changes
This filing announces the establishment of a dividend payment schedule for the fourth quarter of 2011. 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 beyond the dividend announcement. The payment schedule is as follows:
| Holder of Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2011 | October 28, 2011 |
| November 15, 2011 | November 29, 2011 |
| December 15, 2011 | December 29, 2011 |
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total quarterly dividend payout ($0.33 per share) against the company's cash position in the most recent 10-Q or 10-K.
- Confirm the ex-dividend dates, which are not explicitly listed in this text but are typically a few business days prior to the record dates.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration rationale.