ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORPORATION (NYSE:ANH) Files An 8-K Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
Item 3.03
On December 31, 2018, Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (“Anworth”) announced that in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 6.25% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), the conversion rate of the Series B Preferred Stock has increased from 5.1740 shares of Anworth’s common stock to 5.2588 shares of its common stock effective January 2, 2019.
As previously announced on December 14, 2018, the Board of Directors of Anworth declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.13 per share, which is payable on January 29, 2019 to holders of record of Anworth’s common stock as of the close of business on December 31, 2018.When Anworth pays a cash dividend during any quarterly fiscal period to its holders of common stock in an amount that results in an annualized common stock dividend yield greater than 6.25% (the dividend yield on the Series B Preferred Stock), the conversion rate on the Series B Preferred Stock is adjusted based on a formula specified in the Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of the Series B Preferred Stock.As a result of this dividend, the conversion rate of the Series B Preferred Stock has increased from 5.1740 shares of Anworth’s common stock to 5.2588 shares of its common stock effective January 2, 2019.
On December 31, 2018, Anworth issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 6.25% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”), the conversion rate of the Series B Preferred Stock has increased from 5.1740 shares of Anworth’s common stock to 5.2588 shares of its common stock effective January 2, 2019.
A copy of the Press Release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
As discussed therein, the Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and, as such, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions.These forward-looking statements relate to Anworth’s current expectations and are subject to the limitations and qualifications set forth in the press release as well as in Anworth’s other documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, that actual events and/or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (a) | Not Applicable. |
| (b) | Not Applicable. |
| (c) | Not Applicable. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Press Release dated December 31, 2018 announcing an increase to the conversion rate of Anworth’s 6.25% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock effective January 2, 2019. |
ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORP Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 a51919585ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Anworth Announces Increase to Series B Preferred Stock Conversion Rate SANTA MONICA,…
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About ANWORTH MORTGAGE ASSET CORPORATION (NYSE:ANH)
Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company’s investment objective is to provide risk-adjusted total returns to its stockholders over the long-term through dividends and through capital appreciation. Its strategy is to invest in residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and residential mortgage loans. Its principal business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders based upon the spread between the interest income on its mortgage assets and its borrowing costs to finance its acquisition of those assets. It finances residential mortgage loans through asset-backed securities issued by the consolidated securitization trusts. It also has a small portfolio of residential real estate properties. The Company is engaged in investing in, financing and managing a portfolio of residential mortgage-backed securities and residential mortgage loans. It is managed and advised by Anworth Management, LLC (Manager).