Form 4 Filing for Hamilton Thomas Edward

Hamilton Thomas Edward, a director at ANNALLY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (NLY), acquired 8,641 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on June 10, 2026. These DSUs convert to Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. The settlement of these DSUs has been deferred by Mr. Hamilton until after his termination of service. Following this acquisition, Mr. Hamilton directly owns 32,500 shares of Common Stock and indirectly owns 82,500 shares through the Cure FA Foundation, Inc. The total number of DSUs reported reflects the aggregate amount granted net of any conversions.