Trevor Cranston

Bose George

Crispin Love

Eric Hagen

Matthew Erdner

Randy Binner

Douglas Harter

Francesco Labetti

Matthew Howlett

Randolph Binner

- Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) declared a **$0.13 per share monthly dividend** for October 2025, which translates to an annual yield of approximately **11.6%**.  **[1411342_f7f4e1473bed4659adbc48af90a9365c]**  However, analysts express concerns about the dividend's sustainability due to a high payout ratio exceeding net income.  **[1411342_f7f4e1473bed4659adbc48af90a9365c]** 
- The company recently priced **$400 million in senior notes**, a strategic move aimed at supporting operations and potentially enhancing financial flexibility.  **[1411342_f7f4e1473bed4659adbc48af90a9365c]** 
- As of July 2025, Ellington Financial's net asset value (NAV) was **$13.46 per share**, and its Return on Equity (ROE) stands at **8.85%**.  **[1411342_f7f4e1473bed4659adbc48af90a9365c]** 
- Analyst ratings for Ellington Financial are classified as **'Hold'**, with a price target of **$14.00**, indicating a neutral market sentiment.  **[1411342_f7f4e1473bed4659adbc48af90a9365c]**

Ellington Financial Declares October Dividend and Announces Senior Notes Pricing

- Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) announced the closing of its offering of **$400 million** in aggregate principal amount of **7.375% senior unsecured notes** due **September 30, 2030** on October 6, 2025.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-044314_efc-exxhynotesofferingxclo.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-044314_efc-20251006.htm:1]** 
- The notes are senior unsecured obligations of EFC's subsidiaries and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the company.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-044314_efc-exxhynotesofferingxclo.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-044314_efc-20251006.htm:1]** 
- The net proceeds from the offering are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying a portion of borrowings under outstanding repurchase agreements and funding purchases of additional assets.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-044314_efc-exxhynotesofferingxclo.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-044314_efc-20251006.htm:1]** 
- The indenture for the notes includes covenants, such as requiring the company to maintain a ratio of Consolidated Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Indebtedness of at least **1.20 to 1.0**.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-044314_efc-20251006.htm:2]**

Ellington Financial Announces Closing of Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

- Ellington Financial Inc. has **closed an offering of $400 million** in aggregate principal amount of **7.375% senior unsecured notes** due **September 30, 2030**.  **[1411342_1187943db23c43938bbdda6f6a064c1f_0]** 
- The notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Issuers and are **fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ellington Financial Inc.**.  **[1411342_1187943db23c43938bbdda6f6a064c1f_0]** 
- The company expects to use the net proceeds for **general corporate purposes**, including **repaying a portion of borrowings** under outstanding repurchase agreements and **funding purchases of additional assets**.  **[1411342_1187943db23c43938bbdda6f6a064c1f_0]** 
- The notes were offered only to **qualified institutional buyers** under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S, as they were not registered under the Securities Act.  **[1411342_1187943db23c43938bbdda6f6a064c1f_0]**

Ellington Financial Closes Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

- Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) announced the pricing of an offering of **$400 million** in aggregate principal amount of **7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2030**.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-043277_efc-exxhynotesofferingxpri.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-043277_efc-20250930.htm:1]** 
- The offering is expected to close on **October 6, 2025**, with net proceeds to be used for **general corporate purposes**, including repaying existing borrowings and funding additional asset purchases.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-043277_efc-exxhynotesofferingxpri.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-043277_efc-20250930.htm:1]**

Ellington Financial Prices Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

- **Ellington Financial (EFC)** priced an offering of **$400 million** in aggregate principal amount of **7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2030**.  **[1411342_a177bb6a48374a4d9f3fa3bc29e09fa6_0]** 
- The offering is expected to close on **October 6, 2025**.  **[1411342_a177bb6a48374a4d9f3fa3bc29e09fa6_0]** 
- The company intends to use the net proceeds for **general corporate purposes**, including repaying a portion of borrowings under repurchase agreements and funding purchases of additional assets.  **[1411342_a177bb6a48374a4d9f3fa3bc29e09fa6_0]**

Ellington Financial Prices Senior Unsecured Notes

- Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) announced a proposed offering of **$400 million** in aggregate principal amount of **senior unsecured notes due 2030** on September 29, 2025.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-043003_efc-exxhynotesofferingxlau.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-043003_efc-20250929.htm:1]** 
- The notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Issuers and will be **fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company**.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-043003_efc-exxhynotesofferingxlau.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-043003_efc-20250929.htm:1]** 
- The net proceeds from the offering are expected to be used for **general corporate purposes**, including repaying a portion of borrowings under outstanding repurchase agreements and funding purchases of additional assets.  **[1411342_0001628280-25-043003_efc-exxhynotesofferingxlau.htm:0]** **[1411342_0001628280-25-043003_efc-20250929.htm:1]**

Ellington Financial Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes

- **Ellington Financial Inc.** announced a plan to offer **$400 million** in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due **2030**.  **[1411342_81bd1219ee22480881d4d6b878e1847b_0]** 
- The notes will be issued by certain subsidiaries and are **fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Ellington Financial Inc.**.  **[1411342_81bd1219ee22480881d4d6b878e1847b_0]** 
- The company expects to use the net proceeds for **general corporate purposes**, including repaying a portion of borrowings under outstanding repurchase agreements and funding purchases of additional assets.  **[1411342_81bd1219ee22480881d4d6b878e1847b_0]**

Ellington Financial Announces Proposed Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

- Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of **$13.46** as of **July 31, 2025**.  **[1411342_bfc5ef0e7f62416086bdfb2b2b041ade_0]** 
- This estimate incorporates the effect of a previously announced monthly dividend of **$0.13** per share, which is scheduled to be paid on **August 29, 2025**, to shareholders of record on **July 31, 2025**.  **[1411342_bfc5ef0e7f62416086bdfb2b2b041ade_0]** 
- The company cautioned that the estimated book value per common share is subject to change upon completion of valuation procedures and may not be indicative of future results.  **[1411342_bfc5ef0e7f62416086bdfb2b2b041ade_0]**