Every 8-K that Ellington Credit Closed End Fund (EARN) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Ellington Credit Company (EARN) reported that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common distribution of $0.08 per share, with the distribution payable on October 30, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.
The company describes itself as a non-diversified closed-end fund that invests primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches, and is externally managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C.
Ellington Credit Company reported a return to profitability for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with GAAP net income of $12.3 million, or $0.33 per share, compared with a net loss of $32.3 million, or $0.86 per share, in the prior quarter. Net asset value per share was $4.18, including quarterly distributions of $0.24 per share.
Net investment income was $6.1 million, or $0.16 per share, and adjusted net investment income was $5.7 million, or $0.15 per share, down from $7.3 million in the prior quarter. The CLO portfolio had a fair value of $334.1 million, with a weighted average GAAP yield of 11.9% and a weighted average projected yield of 16.6% based on fair value.
The company received $17.6 million in recurring cash distributions from the CLO portfolio, or $0.47 per share, and raised $2.6 million through issuance of 579,416 common shares at a 5% weighted average premium to NAV. Total investments were $334.5 million, supported by $205.9 million of outstanding debt, including reverse repurchase agreements and unsecured borrowings.
Ellington Credit Company reported that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common distribution of $0.08 per share. The distribution is payable on September 30, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026. The company furnished a press release detailing this distribution as an exhibit. Ellington Credit Company is described as a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches, and is externally managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group.
Ellington Credit Company announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on August 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of July 31, 2026. The company, a non-diversified closed-end fund listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EARN, primarily invests in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches.
Ellington Credit Company held its annual shareholder meeting on June 25, 2026. Shareholders elected six trustees, each receiving about 6.7 million votes in favor and roughly 0.5–0.6 million votes withheld, with additional broker non-votes recorded.
Shareholders also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending March 31, 2027, with 21,741,032 votes for, 649,202 against, and 668,410 abstentions. This auditor ratification was considered a routine matter under New York Stock Exchange rules, so no broker non-votes occurred on this proposal.
Ellington Credit Company disclosed that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend will be paid on July 31, 2026 to common shareholders who are on record as of June 30, 2026.
The company is a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks current income and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches and leveraging Ellington Management Group’s fixed-income expertise.
Ellington Credit Company reported a difficult quarter for the period ended March 31, 2026, with a GAAP net loss of $32.3 million, or $(0.86) per share. Net asset value per share was $4.09, including quarterly distributions of $0.24 per share.
Core earnings remained positive: net investment income was $5.1 million, or $0.13 per share, and Adjusted net investment income was $7.3 million, or $0.19 per share. The CLO portfolio had a fair value of $307.9 million, with a weighted average GAAP yield of 12.5% based on amortized cost.
Market volatility and spread widening in CLO equity drove large unrealized losses, particularly in equity tranches. To strengthen its capital structure, the company issued $54.0 million of unsecured notes bearing 8.50% interest and maturing in 2031, contributing to total outstanding debt of $220.3 million as of quarter end.
Ellington Credit Company announced that its Board of Trustees declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
The company describes itself as a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches and managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group.
Ellington Credit Company declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of April 30, 2026.
The fund is a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches, and is externally managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group.
Ellington Credit Company has completed a public offering of $50 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.50% Notes due 2031, with underwriters holding an option to buy up to an additional $7.5 million of notes. The notes are general unsecured obligations, pay interest at 8.50% annually in quarterly installments beginning June 30, 2026, and mature on March 30, 2031 at 100% of principal. They are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ELLA in $25 denominations and can be redeemed at par, plus accrued interest, at Ellington Credit’s option on or after March 30, 2028. The indenture includes asset coverage covenants tied to the Investment Company Act of 1940 and allows issuance of additional notes with identical terms. The transaction closed on March 30, 2026.
Ellington Credit Company entered an underwriting agreement for an underwritten public offering of $50 million aggregate principal amount of 8.50% notes due 2031. The notes are expected to mature on March 30, 2031 and may be redeemed at the Fund’s option on or after March 30, 2028.
The Fund granted underwriters a 30-day option to buy up to an additional $7.5 million principal amount of these notes. Net proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including purchasing additional assets aligned with its investment strategy and repaying short-term reverse repurchase borrowings.
The notes have been rated ‘BBB’ by Egan-Jones Ratings Company and are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ELLA”, with closing of the offering expected on March 30, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Ellington Credit Company reported that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2026 to common shareholders who are on record as of March 31, 2026.
The company describes itself as a non-diversified closed-end fund investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches, and being externally managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group.
Ellington Credit Company reported a difficult third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, posting a GAAP net loss of $21.1 million, or $(0.56) per share, compared with net income of $4.3 million, or $0.11 per share, in the prior quarter. The loss was driven mainly by $27.5 million in unrealized losses on CLO investments and additional losses from credit and foreign currency hedges, which more than offset net investment income.
Net investment income was $7.8 million, or $0.21 per share, down from $8.5 million, or $0.23 per share, in the September 30, 2025 quarter; adjusted net investment income matched those figures. Net asset value per share fell to $5.19 as of December 31, 2025, including distributions of $0.24 per share during the quarter.
The CLO portfolio had a fair value of $369.5 million, with CLO debt at $176.9 million and CLO equity at $192.6 million, and carried a weighted average GAAP yield of 13.7% and a weighted average projected yield of 14.6%. The company received $19.1 million, or $0.51 per share, in recurring cash distributions and continued declaring monthly common distributions of $0.08 per share into early 2026.
Ellington Credit Company announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.
The company describes itself as a non-diversified closed-end fund that seeks attractive current yields and risk-adjusted total returns by investing primarily in corporate collateralized loan obligations, focusing on mezzanine debt and equity tranches, and is externally managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group.
Ellington Credit Company reported that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend on its common shares. The dividend is $0.08 per share and will be paid on February 27, 2026 to common shareholders who are on record as of January 30, 2026. The company furnished a press release with these details as an exhibit, signaling its intention to continue providing regular cash returns to holders of its common stock.
Ellington Credit Company announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share. The dividend will be paid on January 30, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of December 31, 2025. This provides investors with ongoing monthly income based on their current shareholdings as of the stated record date.
Ellington Credit Company filed a Form 8-K to announce that it has released its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. On November 19, 2025, the company issued a press release detailing its operating results and financial condition for that quarter, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this report for Regulation FD and Item 2.02 disclosure purposes.
Ellington Credit Company announced a monthly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2025 to common shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025. The company disclosed the dividend in connection with a press release furnished as an exhibit.
This update confirms the Board of Trustees’ ongoing monthly distribution and provides key dates for eligibility and payment. Shareholders on the record date will receive the stated cash amount per common share on the scheduled payment date.
Ellington Credit Company reported that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share. This dividend will be paid on November 28, 2025 to common shareholders who are on record as of October 31, 2025.
The company also noted that it issued a press release on October 7, 2025 with further details, which is included as an exhibit to this report.
Ellington Credit Company disclosed that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.08 per share on its common shares of beneficial interest. The dividend will be payable on October 31, 2025 to common shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025. The company furnished a related press release as an exhibit, providing additional details on the dividend announcement.
Ellington Credit Company furnished an 8-K current report to share information about its latest quarterly performance. On August 19, 2025, the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and attached that release as Exhibit 99.1.
The company states that the information about results of operations and financial condition in Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished under Regulation FD and will not be treated as filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated by reference in another filing.