VERO BEACH, Fla., March 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR, ARR PrA and ARR PrB) (NYSE MKT: ARR.WS) ("ARMOUR" or the "Company") today announced a Q2 2013 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company's Common Stock of $0.07 per share. The Company also confirmed the Q2 2013 monthly cash dividends for the Company's Series A and Series B Preferred Stock.
Q2 2013 Common Stock Dividend Information | |||||||
Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | ||||
April 2013 | $0.07 | April 15, 2013 | April 29, 2013 | ||||
May 2013 | $0.07 | May 15, 2013 | May 30, 2013 | ||||
June 2013 | $0.07 | June 14, 2013 | June 27, 2013 | ||||
Q2 2013 Series A Preferred Stock Dividend Information | |||||||
Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | ||||
April 2013 | $0.171875 | April 15, 2013 | April 29, 2013 | ||||
May 2013 | $0.171875 | May 15, 2013 | May 27, 2013 | ||||
June 2013 | $0.171875 | June 14, 2013 | June 27, 2013 | ||||
Q2 2013 Series B Preferred Stock Dividend Information | |||||||
Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | ||||
April 2013 | $0.1640625 | April 15, 2013 | April 29, 2013 | ||||
May 2013 | $0.1640625 | May 15, 2013 | May 27, 2013 | ||||
June 2013 | $0.1640625 | June 14, 2013 | June 27, 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.