Ellington Financial Upsizes Senior Notes Offering to $150M at 7.663% Yield
EFC is trading near its 52-week low of $11.275 (14% above the low).
Summary
Ellington Financial priced $150 million of additional 7.375% senior notes due 2030, upsized from $100 million, at a 7.663% yield to maturity. Proceeds will repay repo borrowings and fund new investments.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · EFC
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Offering Upsized to $150M
Ellington Financial priced $150 million of additional 7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2030, up from the previously announced $100 million.
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Pricing and Yield
Notes were issued at 99.010% of principal amount, resulting in a yield to maturity of 7.663%.
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Use of Proceeds
Net proceeds will repay a portion of outstanding repurchase agreement borrowings and fund purchases of additional assets.
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Closing Date
The offering is expected to close on September 17, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Analysis · EFC · Real Estate & Construction
Ellington Financial priced its additional 7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2030, upsizing the deal from $100 million to $150 million. The notes were issued at 99.010% of par, implying a yield to maturity of 7.663%. Proceeds will repay repurchase agreement borrowings and fund new asset purchases. The upsizing signals strong institutional demand for the credit, but it also increases the company's leverage and interest expense. The offering is expected to close September 17, 2026.
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