Ellington Financial Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Ellington Financial Inc. announced on April 7, 2026 (via a Form 8-K and press release) that its Board of Directors declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of April 30, 2026. The Form 8‑K was signed by JR Herlihy, Chief Financial Officer, and the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.13 per share (common stock).
• Record date: April 30, 2026.
• Payment date: May 29, 2026.
• Filing: Form 8‑K dated April 7, 2026; press release included as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters
This is a current cash distribution decision by Ellington Financial’s Board and is relevant to income-focused shareholders and investors tracking the company’s dividend policy. The declaration affects which shareholders will receive the payout (those on the April 30 record date) but does not guarantee future dividends beyond this declared payment.