Arlington Asset Investment Corp.

Ellington Financial Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on generating attractive, risk-adjusted returns for shareholders through diverse investments in financial assets. Their investment portfolio includes residential and commercial mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, consumer loans, asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, derivatives, strategic debt and equity investments in loan originators, and other strategic investments. The company is externally managed and advised by Ellington Financial Management LLC, an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C., a registered investment advisor with over 29 years of experience in diversified credit, mortgage, and related markets.

Ellington Financial benefits from its manager's deep expertise and robust risk management systems, including a proprietary portfolio management system called "ELLiN." They also utilize derivatives and hedging instruments to manage credit, interest rate, and foreign currency risk. The company emphasizes a disciplined and analytical approach to fixed income investing, utilizing proprietary models and research. Ellington Financial is committed to corporate social responsibility, with a focus on environmental sustainability, employee engagement, and community involvement.

Ellington Financial offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust health and wellness programs, opportunities for personal growth with training and continuing education reimbursement, and support for professional development through mentorship programs and affinity groups, such as a women's networking group.

Ellington Financial Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) dedicated to generating attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for its stockholders by acquiring and managing a diverse portfolio of mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets. The company invests in a broad spectrum of assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, consumer loans, collateralized loan obligations, derivatives, and strategic debt and equity investments in loan origination companies.

Ellington Financial promotes a culture of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to corporate responsibility. They foster a supportive environment for their employees, providing robust health and wellness programs, training opportunities for personal growth, and mentorship programs. Ellington is committed to diversity and inclusion, actively seeking to enhance gender, racial, and ethnic diversity within their organization. They also encourage employees to give back to the community through matching gift programs and other charitable initiatives.

Ellington Financial is committed to corporate social responsibility, recognizing the importance of environmental, social and governance ("ESG") factors. They believe that implementing ESG policies will benefit their employees, support long-term stockholder performance, and positively impact the environment and society. Ellington Financial's manager has a standing ESG Committee addressing issues like environmental impact, workforce diversity, employee engagement, and community involvement. They have engaged a women-owned recruiting firm focused on women and minority recruiting on college campuses and are committed to enhancing gender, racial, and ethnic diversity throughout their organization.