Form 4 Filing for Edward Resendez

Edward Resendez, a director at Ellington Financial Inc., acquired 10,181 OP LTIP Units on September 9, 2026. These units, issued under the company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, are non-voting and subject to forfeiture until September 8, 2027, contingent on continued service. The OP LTIP Units can be converted into common units on a one-to-one basis and are ultimately redeemable for common stock or cash. Following this transaction, Resendez directly owns 76,548 OP LTIP Units and 2,500 shares of Common Stock. The filing also notes the transaction details for the OP LTIP Units, including their nature, acquisition code, and post-transaction ownership figures.