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 June 8, 2026. The filing reports on a corporate action taken by the Board of Directors regarding the declaration of dividends for common and preferred stockholders.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial figures disclosed are the declared dividend amounts per share.
Material Changes
The material event reported is the declaration of the following dividends:
- Common Stock: Monthly dividend of $0.13 per share.
- 6.250% Series B Preferred Stock: Quarterly dividend of $0.390625 per share.
- 8.625% Series C Preferred Stock: Quarterly dividend of $0.5390625 per share.
- 7.00% Series D Preferred Stock: Quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies beyond the dividend declaration. No unusual items were reported.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record dates for each class of stock to ensure eligibility for the declared dividends.
- Confirm the payment dates: July 31, 2026 (Common), July 30, 2026 (Series B and C), and June 30, 2026 (Series D).
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend policy.