CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP 8-K

What Happened

• On February 11, 2026, Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) announced the declaration of its first-quarter cash dividends. The board declared a common stock dividend of $0.45 per share and dividends for four preferred stock series.
• The announced preferred dividends are: Series A (8.00% cumulative redeemable) $0.50 per share; Series B (8.00% fixed-to-floating) $0.6078 per share; Series C (7.75% fixed-to-floating) $0.5423 per share; Series D (8.00% fixed-to-floating) $0.5820 per share. The company furnished a press release dated February 11, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 to its Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Declaration date: February 11, 2026 (reported on Form 8-K, Item 7.01).
• Common dividend: $0.45 per common share for Q1 2026.
• Preferred dividends declared by series:
  • Series A: $0.50 per share (8.00% cumulative redeemable)
  • Series B: $0.6078 per share (8.00% fixed-to-floating)
  • Series C: $0.5423 per share (7.75% fixed-to-floating)
  • Series D: $0.5820 per share (8.00% fixed-to-floating)

Why It Matters

• These declarations confirm Chimera’s board-approved cash distributions for the quarter, directly affecting income for common and preferred shareholders.
• For income-oriented investors, the announced per-share amounts determine expected cash payouts once record and payment dates are set (see the company’s press release or investor relations for those dates).
• Regular dividend declarations are a key signal about the company’s cash return policy; investors should review Chimera’s filings and disclosures for any related updates (payment dates, ex-dividend dates, or changes in policy).