ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces Guidance for October 2025 Dividend Rate Per Common Share

Core Points - ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per Common share for October 2025 [1] - The record date for the dividend is October 15, 2025, and the payment date is October 30, 2025 [2] - ARMOUR is required to distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to maintain its tax status as a real estate investment trust [3] - The company primarily invests in fixed rate, adjustable rate, and hybrid adjustable rate residential mortgage-backed securities [4] Dividend Information - The October 2025 cash dividend is set at $0.24 per Common share [1] - The holder of record date is October 15, 2025, with a payment date of October 30, 2025 [2] Tax Matters - ARMOUR's tax status as a REIT requires timely distribution of ordinary taxable income [3] - Dividends exceeding current tax earnings and profits are generally not taxable to common stockholders [3] Company Overview - ARMOUR invests in mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises [4] - The company is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, which is registered with the SEC [4]