MFA Financial amends bylaws to align with universal proxy rules and enhance stockholder nomination procedures

MFA FINANCIAL, INC.

Bylaws amended to require nominating stockholders to disclose intent to solicit proxies under Rule 14a-19.
Company may disregard proxies/votes if stockholder fails to comply with universal proxy rule requirements.
Clarified that stockholders may vote by proxy executed in compliance with Maryland law and company bylaws.
Board may now hold stockholder meetings by remote communication.
Other technical and administrative changes adopted effective April 18, 2023.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

MFA FINANCIAL, INC.: The Board approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company's Bylaws, enhancing disclosure and procedural requirements for stockholder nominations, proxy voting, and other technical changes (effective 2023-04-18).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2023-04-18

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On and effective as of April 18, 2023, the Board of Directors of MFA Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company’s Bylaws (the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”).

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