Form 4 Filing for John P. Hollihan III

This filing details a Form 4 submission by John P. Hollihan III, a director at Armour Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR). On May 19, 2026, Mr. Hollihan was granted 17,140 phantom shares under the company's 2009 Stock Incentive Plan. These shares are set to vest over a five-year period, with 857 shares vesting quarterly from May 20, 2026, through February 20, 2031. Each vested phantom share entitles the holder to one share of ARR common stock. The filing also notes that these unvested phantom shares will fully vest upon the occurrence of death, disability, or a change in control of the company. In certain resignation or retirement scenarios, the unvested shares may be retained if specific age and service criteria are met. Mr. Hollihan has the option to use shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations and is entitled to dividend equivalents on the phantom shares, either in cash or additional stock.