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Ellington Credit Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary20 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved a 19.7% annualized economic return in the first full quarter as a registered closed-end fund, with GAAP net income of $10.2 million ($0.27 per share) and strong performance in CLO equity and mezzanine investments.

  • CLO portfolio grew 27% to $316.9 million, driven by incremental purchases of U.S. mezzanine debt and active capital redeployment after selling legacy mortgage holdings.

  • Declared monthly distributions of $0.08 per share, with a distribution rate of 17.2% based on the August 18, 2025 closing price.

  • Benefited from the closed-end fund structure, enhancing tax efficiency and investment focus.

  • Completed the sale of all remaining mortgage-related investments with minimal NAV impact.

Financial highlights

  • Net asset value (NAV) per share was $6.12 as of June 30, 2025; cash and cash equivalents totaled $36.6 million.

  • GAAP net income was $10.2 million ($0.27 per share); adjusted net investment income was $6.6 million ($0.18 per share).

  • NAV-based total return for the quarter was 19.7% annualized.

  • Received $15.9 million in recurring cash distributions from the investment portfolio.

  • CLO portfolio purchases totaled $90.6 million, with $15.9 million in sales during the quarter.

Outlook and guidance

  • Projected that monthly net investment income will cover the $0.08 monthly distribution starting in September as capital is further deployed.

  • Plans to issue long-term unsecured debt to provide additional leverage and boost earnings.

  • Management expects ample dry powder for deployment to boost NII in coming months.

  • Plans to maintain a diversified CLO portfolio, with allocations between equity and debt adjusted based on market opportunities.

  • Majority of CLO holdings expected to remain dollar-denominated, with selective non-dollar investments based on relative value.

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Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a real estate investment trust that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities. The company’s portfolio includes agency and non-agency RMBS, with an investment strategy focused on income generation and capital preservation. The company is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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