MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the Company's executive compensation at the 2026-06-03 meeting.
“For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 48,100,115 2,135,819 671,107 23,418,611”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. — fact timeline
Source-grounded facts extracted from MFA FINANCIAL, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-06-03 meeting.
“For Against Abstentions 73,275,772 690,827 359,053”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Election of two Class I directors to serve on the Board until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at the 2026-06-03 meeting.
“Laurie S. Goodman 48,746,159 1,930,702 230,180 23,418,611 Richard C. Wald 48,370,172 2,287,586 249,283 23,418,611”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income GAAP net loss to common stockholders and participating securities for the first quarter of $(11.4) million, or $(0.11) p.
“MFA generated a GAAP net loss to common stockholders and participating securities for the first quarter of $(11.4) million, or $(0.11) per basic and diluted common share.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC.: Filed two Articles Supplementary classifying and designating shares of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, increasing authorized shares (effective 2025-08-13).
“On August 13, 2025, the Company filed, with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of the State of Maryland (the “SDAT”), two Articles Supplementary (the “Articles Supplementary”) to the Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended and supplemented, classifying and designating (i) 4,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued Common Stock, as the Series B Preferred Stock, and (ii) 4,000,000 shares of the Company’s authorized but unissued Common Stock, as the Series C Preferred Stock.”
Christopher Small was elected as Director at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“On March 4, 2025, MFA Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Christopher Small as a director of the Company effective as of such date.”
Bryan Wulfsohn changed role as Chief Investment Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“Following Mr. Kristjansson’s departure from the Company , Mr. Wulfsohn will become sole Chief Investment Officer in addition to his role as President of the Company.”
Lori Samuels was appointed as Chief Loan Operations Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“Also on August 21, 2024, the Company announced that Lori Samuels, a Senior Vice President of MFA, has been appointed as Chief Loan Operations Officer of the Company, effective September 3, 2024.”
Gudmundur Kristjansson departed as Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Investment Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“On August 21, 2024, the Company announced that Gudmundur Kristjansson, MFA’s Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Investment Officer, will step down from his positions and leave the Company effective November 22, 2024.”
Craig L. Knutson changed role as President at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“Mr. Knutson will no longer serve as President”
Bryan Wulfsohn was appointed as President at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“On August 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Bryan Wulfsohn, MFA’s Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Investment Officer, as President of the Company, effective September 3, 2024.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $15.0 million, EPS $0.14 per basic and diluted common share.
“MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024: · MFA generated GAAP net income for the first quarter of $15.0 million, or $0.14 per basic and diluted common share.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. incurred senior notes of $75 million aggregate principal amount at 9.000% per year maturing August 15, 2029.
“On April 17, 2024, MFA Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), completed the issuance and sale of $75 million aggregate principal amount of its 9.000% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), in a public offering”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. entered into Third Supplemental Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association (effective 2024-04-17).
“The Notes were issued under the indenture, dated June 3, 2019 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the third supplemental indenture, dated April 17, 2024 (the “Third Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), by and between the Company and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Piper Sandler & Co. valued at $75 million (effective 2024-04-15).
“The Notes were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”), dated as of April 15, 2024, by and among the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Securities LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Piper Sandler & Co. as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (collectively, the “Underwriters”), whereby the Company agreed to sell to the Underwriters and the Underwriters agreed to purchase from the Company, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Underwriting Agreement, the Notes.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. entered into Distribution Agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, UBS Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC valued at up to $300,000,000 (effective 2024-02-29).
“On February 29, 2024, MFA Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and among (i) the Company and (ii) Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, UBS Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (the “Sales Agents”).”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income $81.5 million, or $0.80 per basic and $0.76 per diluted common share, EPS $0.80 per basic and $0.76 per diluted common share.
“MFA generated GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of $81.5 million, or $0.80 per basic and $0.76 per diluted common share.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. incurred senior notes of $115 million aggregate principal amount with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Piper Sandler & Co. and UBS Securities LLC at 8.875% per year maturing February 15, 2029.
“On January 11, 2024, MFA Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), completed the issuance and sale of $115 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.875% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), in a public offering pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3ASR”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. entered into Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association valued at $115 million (effective 2024-01-11).
“The Notes were issued under the indenture, dated June 3, 2019 (the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by the second supplemental indenture, dated January 11, 2024 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture,” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), by and between the Company and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. entered into Underwriting Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Piper Sandler & Co. and UBS Securities LLC valued at $115 million (effective 2024-01-08).
“The Notes were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”), dated as of January 8, 2024, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Piper Sandler & Co. and UBS Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (collectively, the “Underwriters”), whereby the Company agreed to sell to the Underwriters and the Underwriters agreed to purchase from the Company, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Underwriting Agreement, the Notes.”
Bryan Doran was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“Effective December 13, 2023, Bryan Doran, was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of MFA Financial, Inc.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income GAAP net loss for the third quarter of $64.7 million, or $0.64 per basic and diluted common share, EPS $0.64 per basic and diluted common share.
“MFA generated a GAAP net loss for the third quarter of $64.7 million, or $0.64 per basic and diluted common share.”
Michael C. Roper was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“On September 8, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Michael C. Roper as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective at the close of business on September 15, 2023.”
Stephen D. Yarad resigned as Chief Financial Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“On September 8, 2023, Stephen D. Yarad, Chief Financial Officer of MFA Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), submitted his resignation of employment with the Company effective at the close of business on September 15, 2023, in connection with his acceptance of an offer of employment with another company.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income GAAP net loss for the second quarter of $34.1 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted common share, EPS $0.34 per basic and diluted common share.
“MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results NEW YORK - MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA ) today provided its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Second Quarter 2023 financial results update: ● MFA generated a GAAP net loss for the second quarter of $34.1 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted common share.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Advisory (non-binding) proposal regarding the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“Proposal 5. The advisory (non-binding) recommendation of the frequency of future votes on MFA’s executive compensation received the following votes: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 52,287,583 248,758 465,827 276,103 22,798,126”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Approval of the MFA Financial, Inc. Equity Compensation Plan, as amended and restated at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“Proposal 4. The proposal to consider the Company’s Equity Compensation Plan (which amended and restated of the Company’s previous equity compensation plan) was approved, based on the following votes: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 50,713,385 2,198,266 366,620 22,798,126”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Advisory (non-binding) resolution to approve the Company's executive compensation at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“Proposal 3. The proposal to consider, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the Company’s executive compensation was approved, based on the following votes: For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 50,844,661 2,080,159 353,451 22,798,126”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“Proposal 2. The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, was approved, based on the following votes: For Against Abstentions 74,544,999 1,025,240 506,158”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. shareholders approved Election of two Class I directors to serve until 2026 at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“Proposal 1. The two nominees for election to the Board were elected to serve on the Board until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualify, based on the following votes: Name of Class I Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Laurie S. Goodman 50,464,923 2,650,544 162,804 22,798,126 Richard C. Wald 51,888,356 1,230,381 159,534 22,798,126”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported first quarter 2023 results: net income $64.6 million, EPS $0.63 per basic common share ($0.62 per diluted common share).
“MFA generated GAAP net income for the first quarter of $64.6 million, or $0.63 per basic common share ($0.62 per diluted common share).”
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).
“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”).”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income ($1.5) million, EPS $(0.02) per common share.
“MFA generated a GAAP loss for the fourth quarter of ($1.5) million, or $(0.02) per common share.”
MFA FINANCIAL, INC. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: net income ($63.2) million, EPS ($0.62) per common share.
“MFA generated a GAAP loss for the third quarter of ($63.2) million, or ($0.62) per common share.”
Michael Roper was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“Effective December 31, 2021, Michael Roper, a Senior Vice President of MFA Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), was also appointed Chief Accounting Officer of the Company.”
Sheila A. Stamps was elected as Director at MFA FINANCIAL, INC..
“On December 15, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of MFA Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Sheila A. Stamps as a director of the Company effective as of such date.”
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