Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation Declares Second Quarter Dividend of $0.04 Per Share

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Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE: WMC) has declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per share for Q2 2022, payable on July 25, 2022 to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2022. The ex-dividend date is June 30, 2022. As of May 31, 2022, the estimated GAAP book value per share was approximately $2.58, subject to fluctuation based on market conditions and operational results. This estimate is unaudited and may change significantly.

Positive

• Declared cash dividend of $0.04 per share, enhancing shareholder returns.
• Estimates GAAP book value at $2.58 per share, indicating potential asset stability.

Negative

• Estimation of GAAP book value is unaudited and subject to significant fluctuations.
• Potential market volatility and uncertainties related to COVID-19 may impact future performance.

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: WMC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per share for the second quarter of 2022. Today’s dividend is payable on July 25, 2022 to common shareholders of record as of July 1, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of June 30, 2022.

In addition, the Company estimates that its GAAP book value per share, as of May 31, 2022, was approximately $2.58. The May 31, 2022 estimated GAAP book value is unaudited, has not been verified or reviewed by any third party and is subject to normal quarterly reconciliation and other procedures. Further, the estimated book value is as of May 31, 2022 and does not include the dividend announced today. GAAP book value will fluctuate with market conditions, the results of the Company’s operations and other factors. The Company’s current GAAP book value may be materially different from the May 31, 2022 estimated GAAP book value.

ABOUT WESTERN ASSET MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation is a real estate investment trust that invests in, acquires and manages a diverse portfolio of assets, with a focus on residential real estate related investments, including non-qualified mortgage loans, non-agency RMBS and other related investments. The Company’s investment strategy may change, subject to the Company’s stated investment guidelines, and is based on its manager Western Asset Management Company, LLC's perspective of which mix of portfolio assets it believes provide the Company with the best risk-reward opportunities at any given time. The Company is externally managed and advised by Western Asset Management Company, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. Please visit the Company’s website at www.westernassetmcc.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" For these statements, the Company claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in such sections. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company’s control. In particular, it is difficult to fully assess the impact of COVID-19 at this time due to, among other factors, uncertainty regarding the severity and duration of the outbreak domestically and internationally and the effectiveness of federal, state and local governments’ efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and respond to its direct and indirect impact on the U.S. economy and economic activity. Other factors are described in Risk Factors section of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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Investor Relations Contact:

Larry Clark, CFA

Financial Profiles, Inc.

(310) 622-8223

lclark@finprofiles.com

Source: Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for WMC in Q2 2022?

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation declared a dividend of $0.04 per share for Q2 2022.

When will the WMC dividend be paid?

The dividend will be paid on July 25, 2022.

What is the record date for the WMC dividend?

The record date for the dividend is July 1, 2022.

What is the estimated GAAP book value per share for WMC?

The estimated GAAP book value per share as of May 31, 2022, is approximately $2.58.

What is the ex-dividend date for WMC?

The ex-dividend date for the WMC dividend is June 30, 2022.