Ellington Financial Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Ellington Financial Inc. on March 7, 2024. The filing reports on dividend declarations made by the Board of Directors on the same date.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It exclusively details dividend declarations for common and preferred stock classes.
Material Changes
The primary event reported is the declaration of dividends for the upcoming payment periods. No other material changes to operations or financial condition are disclosed in this specific filing.
Dividend Declarations and Outlook
The Board declared the following dividends:
- Common Stock: Monthly dividend of $0.13 per share. Payable April 25, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 29, 2024.
- 6.750% Series A Preferred: Quarterly dividend of $0.421875 per share. Payable April 30, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 29, 2024.
- 6.250% Series B Preferred: Quarterly dividend of $0.390625 per share. Payable April 30, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 29, 2024.
- 8.625% Series C Preferred: Quarterly dividend of $0.5390625 per share. Payable April 30, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 29, 2024.
- 7.00% Series D Preferred: Quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share. Payable April 1, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 20, 2024.
- 8.250% Series E Preferred: Quarterly dividend of $0.515625 per share. Payable April 1, 2024, to stockholders of record as of March 20, 2024.
The filing does not contain management commentary on future outlook, risks, or contingencies beyond the dividend announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record dates (March 20 or March 29, 2024) to confirm eligibility for the declared dividends.
- Confirm the payment dates (April 1, April 25, or April 30, 2024) for cash flow planning.
- Review the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K text.
- Check subsequent filings for quarterly financial results, as this 8-K does not contain performance data.