Orchid Island director granted 1,791 deferred units

Parker Ava L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Parker Ava L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Orchid Island Capital director Ava L. Parker received a grant of 1,791 Deferred Stock Units on July 31, 2026, at $6.63 per unit. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock and was issued in lieu of the company’s monthly dividend under her election. The units are 100% vested but become payable only upon a change of control or Parker’s death, disability, or separation from service as a director. Following this award, she holds 124,131 deferred stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,791 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Parker Ava L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units F1, F2, F3	1,791	$6.63	$12K

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 124,131 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
2. F2. The reported shares represent deferred stock units issued in lieu of the Issuer's monthly dividend pursuant to the reporting person's election.
3. F3. 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.

Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 1,791 units Grant price per unit: $6.63 Underlying common shares: 1,791 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred stock units granted 1,791 units Grant to director Ava L. Parker on 2026-07-31

Grant price per unit $6.63 Price per deferred stock unit granted on 2026-07-31

Underlying common shares 1,791 shares Each deferred stock unit corresponds to one share of common stock

Deferred stock units after transaction 124,131 units Total deferred stock units held by Ava L. Parker following the grant

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, change of control, separation from service

3 terms

Deferred Stock Units financial

"The reported shares represent deferred stock units issued in lieu of the Issuer's monthly dividend"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

change of control financial

"payable until the earlier to occur of a change of control or the reporting person's death"

A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.

separation from service financial

"or the reporting person's death, disability, or separation from service as a director"

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What insider transaction did ORC director Ava L. Parker report?

Ava L. Parker reported receiving 1,791 Deferred Stock Units on July 31, 2026. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Orchid Island Capital common stock and was issued in lieu of the company’s monthly dividend under her prior election.

At what price were the deferred stock units granted to the ORC director?

The deferred stock units were granted at $6.63 per unit. This price applies to the 1,791 Deferred Stock Units awarded, each corresponding to one share of Orchid Island Capital common stock under the director’s dividend election.

How many deferred stock units does the ORC director hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, Ava L. Parker holds 124,131 deferred stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock, giving her the same number of future-share rights, subject to the payout conditions described.

What do the deferred stock units reported by ORC’s director represent?

Each deferred stock unit represents a right to receive one share of Orchid Island Capital common stock. These units were issued in lieu of cash dividends and are fully vested but payable only upon certain events, such as departure from the board or a change of control.

When do the ORC director’s deferred stock units become payable?

The deferred stock units are 100% vested but become payable only upon the earlier of a change of control or the director’s death, disability, or separation from service as a director of Orchid Island Capital, as specified in the award terms.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Parker Ava L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10589 VERSAILLES BOULEVARD

(Street)

WELLINGTON FLORIDA 33449

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			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)	07/31/2026		A		1,791(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,791	$6.63	124,131	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The reported shares represent deferred stock units issued in lieu of the Issuer's monthly dividend pursuant to the reporting person's election.

3. 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/ Ava Parker	08/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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