Ellington Credit Co 10-K

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholders Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Market Information Our common shares have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "EARN" since May 1, 2013. Holders of Our Common Shares Based upon a review of a securities position listing as of the close of business on June 6, 2025, we had an aggregate of 107 holders of record and holders of our common shares who are nominees for an undetermined number of beneficial owners. Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Total Numbers of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid Per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Approximate Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025 — $ — — 725,808 February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 — — — 725,808 March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025 167,476 5.84 167,476 558,332 Total 167,476 $ 5.84 167,476 558,332 On June 13, 2018, our Board approved the adoption of a share repurchase program under which we were authorized to repurchase up to 1.2 million common shares (the "2018 Share Repurchase Program"). The 2018 Share Repurchase Program allowed us to make repurchases from time to time on the open market or in negotiated transactions, including through Rule 10b5-1 plans prior to the Conversion. Repurchases were at our discretion, subject to applicable law, share availability, price and our financial performance, among other considerations. Subsequent to March 31, 2025, as a result of the Conversion, we are no longer able to utilize the 2018 Share Repurchase Program. Item 6. [Reserved] 60