Ellington Financial (EFC) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting held virtually to enable broader participation and ease of access for all shareholders.

• Introduction of board members and the representative from the independent public accounting firm.

• Formal business conducted as outlined in the notice and proxy statement sent to shareholders.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board nominees included Ronald Simon, Laurence Penn, Lisa Mumford, Edward Resendez, and Stephen J. Dannhauser.

• CEO expressed gratitude for the board's dedication and highlighted the board's growing responsibilities over 19 years.

Shareholder proposals

• Four proposals considered: election of directors, advisory vote on executive compensation, ratification of PwC as auditor, and approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.