Ellington Credit Co (EARN) sets up up to $125 million at-the-market share sale program
Ellington Credit Company entered an equity distribution agreement on October 23, 2026, allowing it to sell up to $125 million of common shares through four sales agents, at its discretion and with no obligation to sell. Agent commissions are up to 2.0% of gross sales, and proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, including acquiring investments; the sales could dilute existing shareholders, though the filing does not quantify any dilution.
Key points
- Program size: up to $125,000,000 in aggregate offering price of common shares, with no obligation to sell
- Agents: Citizens JMP Securities, B. Riley Securities, Lucid Capital Markets and Armstrong Securities
- Agent commissions: up to 2.0% of gross sales price
- Shares sold under registration statement declared effective October 21, 2026; proceeds for general corporate purposes
The filing
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