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On 7 Aug 2025 Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) filed a Form 8-K disclosing two board-level actions. Under Item 5.02, the Board expanded from 15 to 16 directors and appointed Sarah Bond as a new member. Bond has no related-party transactions and will receive the Company’s standard director compensation.

Item 7.01 reports that the Board increased the existing share repurchase authorization by 43 million additional shares, effective immediately. The action signals confidence in future cash flow and provides flexibility to enhance earnings per share, although it does not obligate actual repurchases.

Press releases covering the director appointment (Ex. 99.1) and buyback authorization (Ex. 99.2) are furnished but not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

Il 7 agosto 2025 Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) ha presentato un modulo 8-K comunicando due decisioni a livello del consiglio di amministrazione. Ai sensi del Punto 5.02, il Consiglio è passato da 15 a 16 membri nominando Sarah Bond come nuovo membro. Bond non ha transazioni con parti correlate e riceverà la consueta retribuzione prevista per i direttori della Società.

Il Punto 7.01 riporta che il Consiglio ha aumentato l'autorizzazione esistente per il riacquisto di azioni di 43 milioni di azioni aggiuntive, con effetto immediato. Questa decisione indica fiducia nei flussi di cassa futuri e offre flessibilità per migliorare l'utile per azione, anche se non obbliga a riacquisti effettivi.

Le comunicazioni stampa relative alla nomina del direttore (Es. 99.1) e all'autorizzazione al riacquisto (Es. 99.2) sono fornite, ma non sono considerate depositate ai sensi dell'Exchange Act.

El 7 de agosto de 2025, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) presentó un Formulario 8-K divulgando dos acciones a nivel del consejo. Según el Punto 5.02, la Junta se amplió de 15 a 16 directores y nombró a Sarah Bond como nuevo miembro. Bond no tiene transacciones con partes relacionadas y recibirá la compensación estándar para directores de la Compañía.

El Punto 7.01 informa que la Junta aumentó la autorización existente para la recompra de acciones en 43 millones de acciones adicionales, con efecto inmediato. Esta acción señala confianza en el flujo de caja futuro y proporciona flexibilidad para mejorar las ganancias por acción, aunque no obliga a recompras reales.

Se proporcionan comunicados de prensa sobre el nombramiento del director (Ex. 99.1) y la autorización de recompra (Ex. 99.2), pero no se consideran presentados bajo la Exchange Act.

2025� 8� 7� Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN)은 � 가지 이사� 결정 사항� 공시하는 Form 8-K� 제출했습니다. 항목 5.02� 따라 이사회는 이사 수를 15명에� 16명으� 확대하고 Sarah Bond� � 이사� 임명했습니다. Bond� 관� 당사� 거래가 없으� 회사� 표준 이사 보수� 받게 됩니�.

항목 7.01에서� 이사회가 기존 주식 재매� 승인 한도� 추가� 4,300� � 늘렸으며 즉시 효력� 발생한다� 보고했습니다. � 조치� 미래 현금 흐름� 대� 신뢰� 나타내며 주당순이익을 향상시킬 유연성을 제공하지� 실제 재매� 의무� 없습니다.

이사 임명(Ex. 99.1) � 주식 재매� 승인(Ex. 99.2)� 관� 보도자료가 제공되었으나 증권거래법상 제출� 것으� 간주되지 않습니다.

Le 7 août 2025, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) a déposé un formulaire 8-K dévoilant deux décisions au niveau du conseil d'administration. Selon l'Article 5.02, le conseil est passé de 15 à 16 administrateurs et a nommé Sarah Bond comme nouveau membre. Bond n'a aucune transaction avec des parties liées et recevra la rémunération standard des administrateurs de la société.

L'Article 7.01 rapporte que le conseil a augmenté l'autorisation existante de rachat d'actions de 43 millions d'actions supplémentaires, avec effet immédiat. Cette décision témoigne de la confiance dans les flux de trésorerie futurs et offre une flexibilité pour améliorer le bénéfice par action, sans toutefois engager des rachats effectifs.

Les communiqués de presse relatifs à la nomination de l'administratrice (Ex. 99.1) et à l'autorisation de rachat (Ex. 99.2) sont fournis, mais ne sont pas considérés comme déposés conformément au Exchange Act.

Am 7. August 2025 reichte Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) ein Formular 8-K ein, in dem zwei Maßnahmen auf Vorstandsebene bekanntgegeben wurden. Unter Punkt 5.02 erweiterte der Vorstand die Anzahl der Direktoren von 15 auf 16 und ernannte Sarah Bond als neues Mitglied. Bond hat keine Transaktionen mit verbundenen Parteien und erhält die übliche Vergütung für Direktoren des Unternehmens.

Punkt 7.01 berichtet, dass der Vorstand die bestehende Genehmigung zum Rückkauf von Aktien um 43 Millionen zusätzliche Aktien mit sofortiger Wirkung erhöht hat. Diese Maßnahme signalisiert Vertrauen in zukünftige Cashflows und schafft Flexibilität zur Steigerung des Gewinns je Aktie, verpflichtet jedoch nicht zu tatsächlichen Rückkäufen.

Pressemitteilungen zur Ernennung der Direktorin (Ex. 99.1) und zur Rückkaufgenehmigung (Ex. 99.2) werden bereitgestellt, gelten jedoch nicht als unter dem Exchange Act eingereicht.

Positive
  • Board approved an additional 43 million-share repurchase authorization, enhancing capital return capacity and potentially boosting EPS and share price.
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  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: 43 M-share buyback authorization strengthens capital return flexibility; director addition neutral-to-positive for governance; impact modestly accretive.

The additional 43 million-share authorization—about 12 % of TSN’s 359 million diluted shares outstanding—expands the remaining buyback pool and can support EPS if executed during price weakness. It also signals management’s confidence in liquidity after recent margin pressure in protein markets. However, no timetable or funding source was provided, so near-term cash deployment remains uncertain. The Sarah Bond appointment has negligible financial impact but adds strategic technology expertise, potentially aiding operational efficiency. Overall effect is mildly positive for shareholder value.

TL;DR: Board grows to 16; Sarah Bond adds diversity and tech background; no conflicts; governance outlook incrementally better.

Expanding the board and naming Bond—who brings digital transformation experience—aligns with best-practice refreshment cycles. Absence of related-party dealings reduces independence concerns. Compensation follows standard policy, maintaining pay parity. While not a transformative shift, the move incrementally strengthens oversight and strategy execution capacity, supporting long-term governance quality.

Il 7 agosto 2025 Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) ha presentato un modulo 8-K comunicando due decisioni a livello del consiglio di amministrazione. Ai sensi del Punto 5.02, il Consiglio è passato da 15 a 16 membri nominando Sarah Bond come nuovo membro. Bond non ha transazioni con parti correlate e riceverà la consueta retribuzione prevista per i direttori della Società.

Il Punto 7.01 riporta che il Consiglio ha aumentato l'autorizzazione esistente per il riacquisto di azioni di 43 milioni di azioni aggiuntive, con effetto immediato. Questa decisione indica fiducia nei flussi di cassa futuri e offre flessibilità per migliorare l'utile per azione, anche se non obbliga a riacquisti effettivi.

Le comunicazioni stampa relative alla nomina del direttore (Es. 99.1) e all'autorizzazione al riacquisto (Es. 99.2) sono fornite, ma non sono considerate depositate ai sensi dell'Exchange Act.

El 7 de agosto de 2025, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) presentó un Formulario 8-K divulgando dos acciones a nivel del consejo. Según el Punto 5.02, la Junta se amplió de 15 a 16 directores y nombró a Sarah Bond como nuevo miembro. Bond no tiene transacciones con partes relacionadas y recibirá la compensación estándar para directores de la Compañía.

El Punto 7.01 informa que la Junta aumentó la autorización existente para la recompra de acciones en 43 millones de acciones adicionales, con efecto inmediato. Esta acción señala confianza en el flujo de caja futuro y proporciona flexibilidad para mejorar las ganancias por acción, aunque no obliga a recompras reales.

Se proporcionan comunicados de prensa sobre el nombramiento del director (Ex. 99.1) y la autorización de recompra (Ex. 99.2), pero no se consideran presentados bajo la Exchange Act.

2025� 8� 7� Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN)은 � 가지 이사� 결정 사항� 공시하는 Form 8-K� 제출했습니다. 항목 5.02� 따라 이사회는 이사 수를 15명에� 16명으� 확대하고 Sarah Bond� � 이사� 임명했습니다. Bond� 관� 당사� 거래가 없으� 회사� 표준 이사 보수� 받게 됩니�.

항목 7.01에서� 이사회가 기존 주식 재매� 승인 한도� 추가� 4,300� � 늘렸으며 즉시 효력� 발생한다� 보고했습니다. � 조치� 미래 현금 흐름� 대� 신뢰� 나타내며 주당순이익을 향상시킬 유연성을 제공하지� 실제 재매� 의무� 없습니다.

이사 임명(Ex. 99.1) � 주식 재매� 승인(Ex. 99.2)� 관� 보도자료가 제공되었으나 증권거래법상 제출� 것으� 간주되지 않습니다.

Le 7 août 2025, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) a déposé un formulaire 8-K dévoilant deux décisions au niveau du conseil d'administration. Selon l'Article 5.02, le conseil est passé de 15 à 16 administrateurs et a nommé Sarah Bond comme nouveau membre. Bond n'a aucune transaction avec des parties liées et recevra la rémunération standard des administrateurs de la société.

L'Article 7.01 rapporte que le conseil a augmenté l'autorisation existante de rachat d'actions de 43 millions d'actions supplémentaires, avec effet immédiat. Cette décision témoigne de la confiance dans les flux de trésorerie futurs et offre une flexibilité pour améliorer le bénéfice par action, sans toutefois engager des rachats effectifs.

Les communiqués de presse relatifs à la nomination de l'administratrice (Ex. 99.1) et à l'autorisation de rachat (Ex. 99.2) sont fournis, mais ne sont pas considérés comme déposés conformément au Exchange Act.

Am 7. August 2025 reichte Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) ein Formular 8-K ein, in dem zwei Maßnahmen auf Vorstandsebene bekanntgegeben wurden. Unter Punkt 5.02 erweiterte der Vorstand die Anzahl der Direktoren von 15 auf 16 und ernannte Sarah Bond als neues Mitglied. Bond hat keine Transaktionen mit verbundenen Parteien und erhält die übliche Vergütung für Direktoren des Unternehmens.

Punkt 7.01 berichtet, dass der Vorstand die bestehende Genehmigung zum Rückkauf von Aktien um 43 Millionen zusätzliche Aktien mit sofortiger Wirkung erhöht hat. Diese Maßnahme signalisiert Vertrauen in zukünftige Cashflows und schafft Flexibilität zur Steigerung des Gewinns je Aktie, verpflichtet jedoch nicht zu tatsächlichen Rückkäufen.

Pressemitteilungen zur Ernennung der Direktorin (Ex. 99.1) und zur Rückkaufgenehmigung (Ex. 99.2) werden bereitgestellt, gelten jedoch nicht als unter dem Exchange Act eingereicht.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2025
ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3456926-0489289
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
53 Forest Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203698-1200
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
EFC
The New York Stock Exchange
6.750% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
EFC PR A
The New York Stock Exchange
6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
EFC PR BThe New York Stock Exchange
8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
EFC PR CThe New York Stock Exchange
7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred StockEFC PRDThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company    
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ¨




Item 8.01.    Other Events
On August 7, 2025, Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on September 30, 2025 to common stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025.
A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and the information related to the dividend is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith this Current Report on Form 8-K.

99.1   Press release dated August 7, 2025
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)




SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
   ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.
Date: August 7, 2025 By: /s/ JR Herlihy
   JR Herlihy
   Chief Financial Officer



FAQ

What did Tyson Foods (TSN) disclose in its 8-K dated August 7 2025?

The filing announced Sarah Bond’s appointment to the Board and a 43 million-share increase in the company’s repurchase authorization.

How many additional shares can Tyson Foods now repurchase?

The Board authorized 43 million more shares under its existing buyback program.

Who is the new director appointed to Tyson Foods� Board?

Sarah Bond joined the Board, bringing the total number of directors to 16.

Are there any related-party transactions involving Sarah Bond?

No. The 8-K states Bond is not party to any reportable transactions under Item 404(a).

Which exhibits accompany the 8-K filing?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release on Bond’s appointment; Exhibit 99.2 covers the share repurchase increase; Exhibit 104 is the iXBRL cover page file.
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