Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Armour Residential REIT, Inc. (ARMOUR) was submitted on April 3, 2014. The report addresses Item 8.01 (Other Events) regarding the confirmation of dividend declarations for the second quarter of 2014.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on dividend distribution rates.
- Common Stock Dividend: $0.05 per share per month for the three months of Q2 2014.
- Series A Preferred Stock Dividend: $0.171875 per share per month for the three months of Q2 2014.
- Series B Preferred Stock Dividend: $0.1640625 per share per month for the three months of Q2 2014.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against prior periods to determine material changes in dividend rates or financial performance.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing confirms the payment schedule for the declared dividends but does not include forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or specific risk factors beyond the standard regulatory context.
| Security Class | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | April 15, 2014 | April 29, 2014 |
| Common Stock | May 15, 2014 | May 29, 2014 |
| Common Stock | June 16, 2014 | June 27, 2014 |
| Series A Preferred | April 15, 2014 | April 28, 2014 |
| Series A Preferred | May 15, 2014 | May 27, 2014 |
| Series A Preferred | June 15, 2014 | June 27, 2014 |
| Series B Preferred | April 15, 2014 | April 28, 2014 |
| Series B Preferred | May 15, 2014 | May 27, 2014 |
| Series B Preferred | June 15, 2014 | June 27, 2014 |
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact number of shares held to calculate total dividend entitlements for Q2 2014.
- Confirm the record dates to ensure eligibility for the upcoming payments.
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for any additional context regarding the dividend declaration.
- Check subsequent filings for any changes to the dividend policy or financial condition.