VERO BEACH, Fla., March 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR, ARR PrA and ARR PrB) (NYSE MKT: ARR.WS) ("ARMOUR" or the "Company") today confirmed the initial cash dividend for the Company's 7.875% Series B Preferred Stock for the period from the date of original issuance on February 12, 2013 to March 27, 2013, as described below.
| Q1 2013 Dividend Information | |||
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date |
| March 2013 | $0.2461 | March 15, 2013 | March 27, 2013 |
The Company also previously confirmed the regular monthly dividend on its 8.250% Series A Preferred Stock for March 2013 of $0.171875 per share, payable on March 26, 2013 to holders of record on March 15, 2013.
About ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
ARMOUR is a Maryland corporation that invests primarily in hybrid adjustable rate, adjustable rate and fixed rate residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored entities. ARMOUR is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Residential Management LLC. ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, commencing with ARMOUR's taxable year ended December 31, 2009.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov/, or the Company website www.armourreit.com or by directing requests to: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc., 3001 Ocean Drive, Suite 201, Vero Beach, Florida 32963, Attention: Investor Relations.