Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH) announced today that its
board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.32
per share for the second quarter of 2009. The common stock dividend is
payable on August 19, 2009 to common stockholders of record as of the
close of business on July 24, 2009.
Also, in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 8.625% Series A
Cumulative Preferred Stock, or Series A Preferred Stock, the board of
directors declared a Series A Preferred Stock dividend of $0.539063 per
share for the third quarter of 2009. The Series A Preferred Stock
dividend is payable on October 15, 2009 to holders of record of Series A
Preferred Stock as of the close of business on September 30, 2009. The
dividend reflects the accrual from July 1, 2009 through September
30, 2009, or 90 days of a 360-day year.
Also, in accordance with the terms of Anworth’s 6.25% Series B
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, or Series B Preferred Stock, the
board of directors declared a Series B Preferred Stock dividend of
$0.390625 per share for the third quarter of 2009. The Series B
Preferred Stock dividend is payable on October 15, 2009 to holders of
record of Series B Preferred Stock as of the close of business on
September 30, 2009. The dividend reflects the accrual from July 1, 2009
through September 30, 2009, or 90 days of a 360-day year.
About Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation
Anworth is a mortgage real estate investment trust which invests
primarily in securities guaranteed by the U.S. Government, such as
Ginnie Mae, or guaranteed by federally sponsored enterprises, such as
Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Anworth generates income for distribution to
shareholders primarily based on the difference between the yield on its
mortgage assets and the cost of its borrowings. The Company’s common
stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ANH.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon our
current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Our actual
results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and
uncertainties, including increases in the prepayment rates on the
mortgage loans securing our mortgage-backed securities, our ability to
use borrowings to finance our assets, risks associated with investing in
mortgage-related assets, including changes in business conditions and
the general economy, our ability to maintain our qualification as a real
estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes, and
management’s ability to manage our growth. Our Annual Report on Form
10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, certain Current Reports on Forms
8-K, and other SEC filings discuss some of the important risk factors
that may affect our business, results of operations and financial
condition. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any
forward-looking statements for any reason.
Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation
John T. Hillman
310-255-4438
or 310-255-4493
jhillman@anworth.com
http://www.anworth.com
