Annaly Capital Management Director Scott Wede Receives 8,641 Deferred Stock Units

This Form 4 filing reports that Scott Wede, a director of Annaly Capital Management, received 8,641 deferred stock units (DSUs) on June 10, 2026. The DSUs convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis one year after the grant date, unless the director elects deferred settlement until after termination of service. Following this transaction, Wede holds a total of 26,185 DSUs. The filing notes that Wede has elected deferred settlement for all reported DSUs. The director does not hold any direct common stock positions. This represents equity compensation granted to a board member under the company's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.