Ellington Credit Co current report, 08 March 2016

SEC Filing Summary: Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT on March 8, 2016. The report addresses a corporate event occurring on the same date regarding a dividend declaration for the first quarter of 2016.

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 declaration.

  • Dividend Declaration: $0.45 per share for the first quarter of 2016.
  • Record Date: March 31, 2016.
  • Payment Date: April 25, 2016.

Material Changes

The filing reports the declaration of a quarterly dividend. No material changes to operations, financial condition, or capital structure compared to prior periods are detailed in this specific report.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or discussion of unusual items. It strictly reports the dividend event and includes a press release as an exhibit.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the record date of March 31, 2016, to confirm eligibility for the $0.45 per share dividend.
  • Confirm the payment date of April 25, 2016, for cash flow planning.
  • Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K text.
  • Note that this filing does not contain updated financial performance data; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for revenue and balance sheet details.