Orchid Island Capital (ORC) director reports 3,472 deferred units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. reported a routine insider equity award for one of its directors. On 01/02/2026, the director acquired 3,472 deferred stock units at a price of $0 per unit, as shown in the derivative securities table. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Orchid Island Capital common stock.

The deferred stock units are fully vested but will only be paid out upon a change of control of the company or the director’s death, disability, or separation from service as a director. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owns 46,728 derivative securities in the form of deferred stock units, held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bitting W Coleman

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	3,472	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 46,728 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The deferred stock units are 100% vested but do not become payable until the earlier to occur of a change of control or the reporting person's death, disability, or separation from service as a director of the Issuer.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Bitting W Coleman

(Last) (First) (Middle)

849 STONE BRIDGE SPRINGS DR.

(Street)

WILDWOOD MO 63005

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. [ ORC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	01/02/2026		A		3,472		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	3,472	$0	46,728	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. The deferred stock units are 100% vested but do not become payable until the earlier to occur of a change of control or the reporting person's death, disability, or separation from service as a director of the Issuer.

	/s/ W Coleman Bitting	01/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Orchid Island Capital (ORC) report on this Form 4?

The filing shows that a director acquired 3,472 deferred stock units of Orchid Island Capital, Inc. on 01/02/2026 at a price of $0 per unit.

What does each deferred stock unit represent for Orchid Island Capital (ORC)?

Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of Orchid Island Capital, Inc.'s common stock, according to the explanation of responses.

When do the Orchid Island Capital (ORC) deferred stock units become payable?

The deferred stock units are 100% vested but become payable only upon the earlier of a change of control of the company or the reporting person's death, disability, or separation from service as a director.

How many deferred stock units does the Orchid Island Capital (ORC) director own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 46,728 derivative securities in the form of deferred stock units, held directly.

Who signed the Orchid Island Capital (ORC) Form 4?

The Form 4 was signed by W Coleman Bitting on 01/02/2026 as the reporting person.

What is the reporting person’s relationship to Orchid Island Capital (ORC)?

The reporting person is identified as a Director of Orchid Island Capital, Inc. on the form.