Shareholders to Vote on New Equity Incentive Plan with 9.6% Potential Dilution

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Ellington Financial Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement, seeking shareholder approval for a new equity incentive plan that could result in approximately 9.6% potential dilution.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for May 28, 2026, to vote on key proposals.

• New Equity Incentive Plan Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on the approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which authorizes the issuance of 12,000,000 common shares.

• Significant Potential Dilution

  The proposed equity incentive plan represents a potential dilution of approximately 9.6% of the company's currently outstanding common shares.

• Routine Governance Matters

  Other proposals include the election of five directors, an advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

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The definitive proxy statement outlines proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, with the most significant being the approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan, if approved, would authorize the issuance of 12 million common shares, representing a potential dilution of approximately 9.6% based on current outstanding shares. While equity incentive plans are crucial for talent retention and alignment of interests, this level of potential dilution is substantial and warrants investor attention. The plan does include several good governance provisions, such as double-trigger change in control vesting and a one-year minimum vesting period. Other proposals, including director elections, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and auditor ratification, are routine.