Ellington Financial to Redeem All Series A Preferred Stock, Completing Refinancing

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced the redemption of all 4.6 million outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock, a move funded by its recent common stock offering to optimize its capital structure.

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• Preferred Stock Redemption Announced

  Ellington Financial Inc. will redeem all 4,600,000 outstanding shares of its 6.750% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock on February 27, 2026.

• Significant Capital Structure Optimization

  The redemption is valued at $115 million ($25.00 per share plus accrued dividends), representing a substantial capital management action to reduce fixed obligations.

• Follows Recent Common Stock Offering

  This redemption finalizes the use of proceeds from the common stock offering initiated on January 26, 2026, and finalized on January 27, 2026, which was primarily intended to fund this preferred stock redemption.

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This 8-K filing confirms Ellington Financial's plan to redeem its 6.750% Series A Preferred Stock, a significant capital management action. The redemption, valued at $115 million, follows the company's recent common stock offering which was explicitly intended to fund this initiative. By redeeming the preferred stock, the company reduces its fixed dividend obligations and simplifies its capital structure, which is generally viewed positively by investors. This action completes a major refinancing effort, improving financial flexibility.