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Armour Residential REIT (ARR) director receives 17,140 phantom stock units under incentive plan

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BELL MARC H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Armour Residential REIT, Inc. director Marc H. Bell reported a compensation-related award of 17,140 units of phantom stock. Each phantom stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Armour common stock and will settle in an equal number of shares after vesting.

The grant vests over five years under a time-based schedule: 857 phantom shares vest beginning on May 20, 2026, with an additional 857 vesting on each following August 20, November 20, February 20 and May 20 through February 20, 2031. After this date, all 17,140 units will have vested, assuming service-based conditions are met.

The filing notes accelerated vesting upon death, disability, or a change in control, and potential continued vesting in certain retirement or resignation scenarios when age and service conditions are satisfied. Following this award, Bell directly holds 34,624 units of phantom stock. The reporting person is also entitled to dividend equivalents in cash or stock on each phantom share.

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Insider BELL MARC H
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Phantom Stock 17,140 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock — 34,624 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reporting person was granted an aggregate of 17,140 phantom shares under ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.'s ("ARMOUR") Fourth Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan pursuant to the time-based vesting schedule as follows. The phantom shares will vest over a five-year period as follows: 857 phantom shares shall vest beginning on May 20, 2026, with an additional 857 phantom shares vesting on each following August 20, November 20, February 20 and May 20, through February 20, 2031, at which time all such shares of phantom stock shall have vested. Upon vesting, the reporting person will be entitled to an equal number of shares of ARMOUR common stock within 30 days. The reporting person's unvested phantom stock will fully and automatically vest upon the reporting person's death, disability, and in the event of a change in control of ARMOUR. Upon termination of the reporting person's service with ARMOUR, all unvested phantom stock shall be forfeited by the reporting person. In the event of a resignation or retirement, provided the sum of the reporting person's age and years of service is equal to or greater than 70, the reporting person will retain his or her unvested stock awards which will remain subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this report, subject to satisfactory continuing fulfillment of certain conditions and related tax consequences and risks specified in the reporting person's grant agreement. The reporting person also has the right to elect to have withholding taxes or a portion thereof, as the case may be, satisfied by reducing the number of shares of common stock to be issued to the reporting person by some or all of such shares. With respect to each phantom share, the reporting person will receive a cash payment in an amount equal to the cash dividend distributions paid in the ordinary course on a share of ARMOUR common stock. The reporting person also has the right to elect in lieu of the cash dividend payment a number of shares of common stock equal to the dividend payment payable divided by the fair market value of a share of ARMOUR common stock on the date of the dividend payment. Each unit of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of ARMOUR common stock.
Phantom stock granted 17,140 units Grant of phantom stock units to director on May 19, 2026
Post-grant phantom stock holdings 34,624 units Total phantom stock units directly held after award
Initial vesting tranche 857 units First vesting date May 20, 2026
Final vesting date February 20, 2031 Date by which all 17,140 phantom units are scheduled to vest
phantom stock financial
"The reporting person was granted an aggregate of 17,140 phantom shares under ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.'s Fourth Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan"
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Fourth Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"The reporting person was granted an aggregate of 17,140 phantom shares under ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.'s Fourth Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan"
change in control financial
"The reporting person's unvested phantom stock will fully and automatically vest upon the reporting person's death, disability, and in the event of a change in control of ARMOUR."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
withholding taxes financial
"The reporting person also has the right to elect to have withholding taxes or a portion thereof satisfied by reducing the number of shares of common stock to be issued"
Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.
cash dividend distributions financial
"With respect to each phantom share, the reporting person will receive a cash payment in an amount equal to the cash dividend distributions paid in the ordinary course on a share of ARMOUR common stock."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
BELL MARC H
(Last)(First)(Middle)
6800 BROKEN SOUND PARKWAY
SUITE 200
(Street)
BOCA RATON FLORIDA 33487
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Armour Residential REIT, Inc. [ ARR ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock(1)(2)(3)(4)(1)(4)05/19/2026A17,140 (1)(2) (1)(2)Common Stock17,140$0(1)(4)34,624(1)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reporting person was granted an aggregate of 17,140 phantom shares under ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.'s ("ARMOUR") Fourth Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Incentive Plan pursuant to the time-based vesting schedule as follows. The phantom shares will vest over a five-year period as follows: 857 phantom shares shall vest beginning on May 20, 2026, with an additional 857 phantom shares vesting on each following August 20, November 20, February 20 and May 20, through February 20, 2031, at which time all such shares of phantom stock shall have vested. Upon vesting, the reporting person will be entitled to an equal number of shares of ARMOUR common stock within 30 days.
2. The reporting person's unvested phantom stock will fully and automatically vest upon the reporting person's death, disability, and in the event of a change in control of ARMOUR. Upon termination of the reporting person's service with ARMOUR, all unvested phantom stock shall be forfeited by the reporting person. In the event of a resignation or retirement, provided the sum of the reporting person's age and years of service is equal to or greater than 70, the reporting person will retain his or her unvested stock awards which will remain subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this report, subject to satisfactory continuing fulfillment of certain conditions and related tax consequences and risks specified in the reporting person's grant agreement.
3. The reporting person also has the right to elect to have withholding taxes or a portion thereof, as the case may be, satisfied by reducing the number of shares of common stock to be issued to the reporting person by some or all of such shares. With respect to each phantom share, the reporting person will receive a cash payment in an amount equal to the cash dividend distributions paid in the ordinary course on a share of ARMOUR common stock. The reporting person also has the right to elect in lieu of the cash dividend payment a number of shares of common stock equal to the dividend payment payable divided by the fair market value of a share of ARMOUR common stock on the date of the dividend payment.
4. Each unit of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of ARMOUR common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Marc H. Bell05/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Armour Residential REIT (ARR) director Marc H. Bell report?

Marc H. Bell reported receiving 17,140 units of phantom stock as a compensation award. These units track Armour Residential REIT common stock and will convert into the same number of shares as they vest over a five-year schedule, subject to service conditions and plan terms.

How does the 17,140 phantom stock grant for ARR’s Marc H. Bell vest over time?

The 17,140 phantom shares vest in 857-share installments starting May 20, 2026. Additional 857-share tranches vest on each following August 20, November 20, February 20 and May 20 through February 20, 2031, when the full award is scheduled to be vested.

What happens to Marc H. Bell’s ARR phantom stock if he dies, becomes disabled, or there is a change in control?

All of Marc H. Bell’s unvested phantom stock will fully and automatically vest upon death, disability, or a change in control of Armour Residential REIT. This means remaining unvested units immediately become vested and eligible to settle into common shares under the plan’s terms.

Can Marc H. Bell’s unvested ARR phantom stock continue vesting after resignation or retirement?

Unvested phantom stock may continue vesting if resignation or retirement occurs and his age plus years of service equal or exceed 70. In that case, unvested awards can keep vesting on the original schedule, subject to conditions, tax consequences, and risks in the grant agreement.

How are dividends treated on the Armour Residential REIT phantom stock held by Marc H. Bell?

For each phantom share, Marc H. Bell receives a cash amount equal to regular cash dividends on Armour common stock. He may instead elect additional common shares equal to the dividend amount divided by the stock’s fair market value on the dividend payment date, under the plan.

What does each unit of phantom stock represent for Armour Residential REIT (ARR)?

Each unit of phantom stock is the economic equivalent of one share of Armour Residential REIT common stock. Upon vesting, each unit entitles the holder to receive one share of common stock within 30 days, aligning director compensation closely with shareholder outcomes over time.