Armour Residential REIT Expands At-The-Market Offering by $273.7 Million, Totaling Over $409 Million

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Armour Residential REIT has significantly expanded its at-the-market (ATM) common stock offering, adding 15 million new shares for a potential $273.7 million, bringing the total available under the program to over 23.2 million shares with an aggregate value exceeding $409 million.

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• Expanded ATM Offering

  Armour Residential REIT increased its at-the-market (ATM) common stock offering by 15,000,000 newly registered shares, valued at approximately $273.7 million based on January 26, 2026 prices.

• Total Potential Capital Raise

  The total number of shares available for sale under the Amended Sales Agreement is now 23,244,198, with a maximum aggregate offering price of $409,168,394.13.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The offering represents a potential dilution of approximately 19.5% of the company's current outstanding common stock.

• Purpose of Funds

  Net proceeds from the offering will be used to acquire additional mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and other mortgage-related assets, and for general corporate purposes, including funding monthly cash dividends.

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This 424B5 filing announces a substantial expansion of Armour Residential REIT's existing at-the-market (ATM) common stock offering program. The company is adding 15 million newly registered shares, valued at approximately $273.7 million based on recent trading prices, to its existing ATM program. This brings the total potential offering to 23,244,198 shares, with a maximum aggregate value exceeding $409 million. This represents a significant potential dilution of approximately 19.5% based on the company's current outstanding shares. While ATM offerings provide flexibility for capital raises, this expansion, following previous amendments, indicates ongoing capital needs for the REIT. The proceeds are intended for acquiring additional mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and other mortgage-related assets, as well as for general corporate purposes, including funding monthly cash dividends. Raising capital when the stock is trading near its 52-week high is a strategic move to minimize dilution impact per share. However, the sheer scale of the potential offering creates an overhang on the stock.