Ellington Financial Inc. Furnishes Press Release Under Regulation FD

What Happened
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) filed a Current Report on Form 8‑K dated August 24, 2026, disclosing that the company furnished a press release to the public under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The filing also includes Item 9.01 (Exhibits), with Exhibit 99.1 being the press release dated August 24, 2026. The report was signed by JR Herlihy, Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of Ellington Financial Inc.

Key Details

• Filing date: August 24, 2026 (Form 8‑K).
• Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure — the company furnished material via public press release.
• Item 9.01: Exhibits — Exhibit 99.1 is the August 24, 2026 press release.
• Report signed by JR Herlihy, Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K indicates Ellington publicly disclosed information via a press release and complied with Regulation FD to prevent selective disclosure to analysts or investors. The filing itself does not present financial results or executive changes; investors should review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for the substance of the announcement.