Ellington Financial Inc. - EFC STOCK NEWS

Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) has announced a monthly dividend of $0.10 per common share, set for payment on April 26, 2021. The declaration follows an estimated book value of $18.06 per common share as of February 28, 2021, which accounts for the earlier dividend payment scheduled for March 25, 2021. The company cautioned that the estimated book value is subject to significant change due to market fluctuations and other factors, and it undertakes no obligation to update this estimate before the release of subsequent financial statements.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has successfully closed a $251.8 million securitization backed by non-qualified residential mortgage loans. The majority of these loans were acquired from LendSure Mortgage Corp., a strategic equity investment for the Company. The securitization received an AAA rating for its senior tranche from S&P and KBRA. Ellington Financial retained select tranches to meet credit risk retention rules and has the option to call the securitization post-redemption date.

Ellington Financial reported a stellar fourth quarter for 2020 with a net income of $63.2 million, or $1.44 per common share, contributing to a full year net income of $17.2 million, or $0.39 per share. Core earnings stood at $16.0 million, or $0.37 per share. The company's credit strategy gross income was $75.0 million, while the agency's was $6.3 million. With a 7.5% dividend yield based on the latest stock price, Ellington continues to emphasize liquidity and growth in its loan origination businesses.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.10 per common share, scheduled for payment on March 25, 2021. Stockholders on record as of February 26, 2021 will receive this dividend. The company’s estimated book value per common share is $18.05 as of January 31, 2021, which includes the impact of the previous monthly dividend of $0.10, payable on February 25, 2021. Notably, the estimated book value is subject to change and has not been audited.

Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) announced it will release its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, after market close on February 18, 2021. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET on February 19, 2021. Participants can dial in at (877) 241-1233, with international callers at (810) 740-4657, using conference passcode 9333979. The call will also be webcasted live on the Company's website, and a replay will be available from February 19 through March 5, 2021.

Ellington Financial announced the federal income tax treatment of 2020 distributions on common and preferred stock. Total distributions for common stock reached $1.30 per share, with components classified as Qualified REIT Dividends, Qualified Dividends, Capital Gain Distributions, and Return of Capital. For preferred stock, total distributions were $1.725005 per share, including amounts treated as Qualified REIT Dividends and Capital Gain Distributions. Shareholders are advised to consult their tax advisors and verify Form 1099 data for accurate tax reporting.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ronald I. Simon as the new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Thomas F. Robards, who remains an Independent Director. Dr. Simon has been an Independent Director since 2007. Additionally, Stephen J. Dannhauser, former chairman of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, has joined the Board as an Independent Director. Laurence Penn, CEO of EFC, expressed confidence in both leadership appointments, highlighting their expertise and contributions to the company's future growth.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on February 25, 2021, to stockholders of record as of January 29, 2021. Additionally, a quarterly dividend of $0.421875 per share on the 6.750% Series A Preferred Stock will be paid on February 1, 2021. The estimated book value per common share is $17.40 as of December 31, 2020, factoring in the previously announced monthly dividend.

Ellington Financial has declared a monthly dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on January 25, 2021. The dividend is issued to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2020. The estimated book value per common share stands at $16.98 as of November 30, 2020, accounting for the previously announced monthly dividend. However, the estimated book value is subject to material changes due to market volatility and factors arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company warns that its actual financial results may differ from these estimates.