Ellington Financial Files 8-K, Furnishes Press Release

What Happened
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on July 23, 2026, furnishing a press release pursuant to Regulation FD under Item 7.01. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K. The report is signed by J.R. Herlihy, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Item 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure furnished (press release) on July 23, 2026.
• Item 9.01: Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated July 23, 2026, furnished with this 8-K.
• The Form 8-K was executed and filed on July 23, 2026, signed by CFO J.R. Herlihy.
• The filing furnishes (does not file) the press release under Reg FD; review the exhibit for the full announcement.

Why It Matters
Furnishing a press release under Regulation FD signals Ellington is widely distributing information the company considers material or newsworthy; investors should read Exhibit 99.1 to see the specific content (e.g., operational updates, financial commentary, or other announcements). This 8-K itself does not include additional financial statements or other itemized disclosures—so for any earnings, executive changes, mergers, or material transactions, check the press release and any subsequent filings.