Investment Portfolio - As of December 31, 2024, the majority of the company's investments were Agency-issued pass-through RMBS, primarily backed by fixed-rate single-family mortgage loans [22]. - The company's CMBS investments comprised less than 1% of the investment portfolio as of December 31, 2024, and are backed by multifamily housing loans [24]. - The company’s investment policy limits investment in non-Agency MBS rated BBB+ or lower to 10% of total shareholders' equity [32]. Leverage and Hedging - The company employs leverage to enhance returns, primarily through repurchase agreements, with original terms to maturity ranging from overnight to six months [27]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company did not have more than 10% of equity at risk with any of its repurchase agreement counterparties [28]. - The company’s hedging strategy is dynamic, adjusting based on assessments of U.S. and global economic conditions and monetary policies [30]. Human Capital - The company had 22 full and part-time employees as of December 31, 2024, with an average tenure of 10.8 years and a voluntary turnover rate of 4% over the past three years [41]. - The company’s human capital strategy focuses on creating a supportive and equitable culture to attract and retain skilled employees [40]. Regulatory Compliance - The company’s business model may be impacted by changes in regulatory requirements, including those related to REIT qualifications and the 1940 Act [36]. - The company must derive at least 75% of its gross income from real estate-related sources to maintain its REIT status [52]. - The company is required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to retain its REIT status [46]. - The company must have more than 100 shareholders and not have more than 50% of its shares owned by five or fewer persons to maintain its REIT status [57]. - The company operates under the exemption provided under Section 3(c)(5)(C) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, requiring at least 55% of its assets to be mortgage loans and at least 80% to be real estate-related [58]. Financial Performance - The estimated REIT taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2024, is 99.9 million related to the amortization of net deferred tax hedge gains [47]. - The total dividends declared for tax purposes for the year ended December 31, 2024, is 1.60 per share [50]. - The projected amortization of net deferred tax hedge gains to be recognized as taxable income totals 100.144 million for fiscal year 2025 [49]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company has 1.27707 as ordinary income and $0.30293 as return of capital for the year ended December 31, 2024 [50]. Market Competition - The company reported that competition in the market may reduce the available supply of investments and negatively impact income from these investments [45].
Dynex Capital(DX) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report