EFC · Ellington Financial Inc.

The shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Stock") of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Issuer") were issued in connection with the incentive fee for the first quarter of 2026 payable to Ellington Financial Management LLC ("EFM"), the Issuer's external manager, pursuant to a management agreement among the Issuer, EFM, and Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLP ("EFCOP").

Of these 1,122,952 common shares, 842,221 common shares are owned directly by EMG Holdings, L.P. ("EMGH") and 280,731 common shares are directly owned by EFM. VC Investments LLC ("VC") is the general partner of EMGH and the managing member of EFM. Michael W. Vranos is the managing member of, and holds a controlling interest in, VC. Michael W. Vranos and VC together share the power to direct the voting and disposition of common shares held by EMGH and EFM, and may be regarded as the beneficial owners of the common shares. Each of Michael W. Vranos and VC disclaims beneficial ownership of any common shares owned beneficially or of record by each other except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein.

On December 31, 2025, Ms. Mumford converted 7,657 OP LTIP Units (as defined below) that were previously granted to her on December 14, 2023 pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of Ellington Financial Inc.'s (the "Company") 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), into 7,657 shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares").

Upon issuance, the 7,657 OP LTIP Units remained forfeitable, subject to Ms. Mumford's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 12, 2024. Once the vesting restrictions lapsed, the OP LTIP Units have been able to be converted, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership, the operating partnership of the Company, designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units have been redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of Common Shares or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were previously issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of the Operating Partnership.

On December 31, 2025, Ms. Mumford converted 7,657 OP LTIP Units (as defined below) that were previously granted to her on December 14, 2023 pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of Ellington Financial Inc.'s (the "Company") 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), into 7,657 shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares").

Represents the conversion of outstanding vested OP LTIP Units into Common Units and the redemption of the Common Units for Common Shares pursuant to the terms thereof. The conversion and redemption do not represent or involve a disposition for value. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership ofEllington Financial LLC (the "Company").

11,654 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 16, 2026 and the remaining 6,555 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 16, 2027. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Stock") or for the cash value of such Common Stock, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

4,372 of the OP LTIP units will vest December 12, 2026.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

14,567 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 16, 2026 and the remaining 21,850 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 16, 2027. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

14,011 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 12, 2026

The 5,544 Common Shares purchased by Dr. Simon on September 11, 2025 are held by his personal broker in an investment retirement account. As of the date of purchase, other than 5,544 shares purchased by Dr. Simon, the 9,198 shares granted on September 10, 2025, the 8,378 Common Shares that were previously issued to Dr. Simon on December 27, 2024, all of the remaining Common Shares held by Dr. Simon were held in the Simon Family Trust (the "Trust"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. Dr. Simon disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 9,198 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 9, 2026. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

The 9,198 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company"), until September 9, 2026. The Common Shares were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

The 9,198 Common Shares issued to Dr. Simon on September 10, 2025 are held at the transfer agent of the Company. As of the date of issuance, other than the 9,198 shares issued to Dr. Simon and the 8,378 Common Shares that were previously issued to Dr. Simon on December 27, 2024, all of the remaining Common Shares held by Dr. Simon were held in the Simon Family Trust (the "Trust"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. Dr. Simon disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

The 9,198 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company"), until September 9, 2026. The Common Shares were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 9,198 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 9, 2026. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

The shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Stock") of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Issuer") were issued in connection with the incentive fee for the first quarter of 2025 payable to Ellington Financial Management LLC ("EFM"), the Issuer's external manager, pursuant to a management agreement among the Issuer, EFM, and Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLP ("EFCOP"), and the Issuer's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

Of these 961,018 common shares, 842,221 common shares are owned directly by EMG Holdings, L.P. ("EMGH") and 118,797 common shares are directly owned by EFM. VC Investments LLC ("VC") is the general partner of EMGH and the managing member of EFM. Michael W. Vranos is the managing member of, and holds a controlling interest in, VC. Michael W. Vranos and VC together share the power to direct the voting and disposition of common shares held by EMGH and EFM, and may be regarded as the beneficial owners of the common shares. Each of Michael W. Vranos and VC disclaims beneficial ownership of any common shares owned beneficially or of record by each other except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of the Company.

Ms. Mumford's 7,657 OP LTIP Units remaining vested on September 13, 2024. The OP LTIP Units may be converted at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of Common Shares or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

On December 27, 2024, Ms. Mumford and Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Exchange Agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") whereby Ms. Mumford exchanged the 8,378 OP LTIP Units (as defined below) that were granted to her on September 11, 2024 pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), for 8,378 shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares"). No other consideration was involved in connection with the Exchange Agreement. The Common Shares were also issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Plan. The 8,378 Common Shares remain forfeitable, subject to Ms. Mumford's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until December 26, 2025.

On December 27, 2024, Dr. Simon and Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Exchange Agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") whereby Dr. Simon exchanged the 8,378 OP LTIP Units (as defined below) that were granted to him on September 11, 2024 pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), for 8,378 shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares"). No other consideration was involved in connection with the Exchange Agreement. The Common Shares were also issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Plan. The 8,378 Common Shares remain forfeitable, subject to Dr. Simon's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until December 26, 2025.

The 8,378 Common Shares issued to Dr. Simon on December 27, 2024 are held at the transfer agent of the Company. All of the remaining Common Shares held by Dr. Simon are held in the Simon Family Trust (the "Trust"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. Dr. Simon disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

On December 27, 2024, Ms. Mumford and Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Exchange Agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") whereby Ms. Mumford exchanged the 8,378 OP LTIP Units (as defined below) that were granted to her on September 11, 2024 pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), for 8,378 shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares"). No other consideration was involved in connection with the Exchange Agreement. The Common Shares were also issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Plan. The 8,378 Common Shares remain forfeitable, subject to Ms. Mumford's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until December 26, 2025.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company.

On December 27, 2024, Dr. Simon and Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") entered into an Exchange Agreement (the "Exchange Agreement") whereby Dr. Simon exchanged the 8,378 OP LTIP Units (as defined below) that were granted to him on September 11, 2024 pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan"), for 8,378 shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares"). No other consideration was involved in connection with the Exchange Agreement. The Common Shares were also issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Plan. The 8,378 Common Shares remain forfeitable, subject to Dr. Simon's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until December 26, 2025.

Upon issuance, the 8,378 OP LTIP Units remained forfeitable, subject to Dr. Simon's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 10, 2025. Once the vesting restrictions lapsed, the OP LTIP Units would have been able to be converted, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units would have been redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of Common Shares or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were previously issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

10,620 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 12, 2025 and the remaining 4,372 of the OP LTIP units will vest December 12, 2026. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Stock") or for the cash value of such Common Stock, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

5,622 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 14, 2025.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

12,934 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 12, 2025 and the remaining 14,011 of the OP LTIP units will vest December 12, 2026. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Stock") or for the cash value of such Common Stock, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

11,916 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 14, 2025.

These shares of Common Stock are held in family trusts established by EMGH partners (other than Mr. Vranos) for which Mr. Vranos acts as trustee. One of the trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has sole voting power, owns 91,822 shares of Common Stock, and did not participate in these reported sales. The other trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has shared voting power, hold the remaining shares of Common Stock; the decision to enter into the reported transactions was made by another trustee who shares voting power in the selling trust with Mr. Vranos. The total holdings in these trusts have also been adjusted to reflect acquisitions resulting from the reinvestment of dividends pursuant to a plan that provides for the regular reinvestment of dividends, is a broad-based plan, does not discriminate in favor of employees of the Company, and operates on substantially the same terms for all plan participants.

These shares of Common Stock are held in family trusts established by EMGH partners (other than Mr. Vranos) for which Mr. Vranos acts as trustee. One of the trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has sole voting power, owns 91,822 shares of Common Stock, and did not participate in these reported sales. The other trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has shared voting power, hold the remaining shares of Common Stock; the decision to enter into the reported transactions was made by another trustee who shares voting power in the selling trust with Mr. Vranos. The total holdings in these trusts have also been adjusted to reflect acquisitions resulting from the reinvestment of dividends pursuant to a plan that provides for the regular reinvestment of dividends, is a broad-based plan, does not discriminate in favor of employees of the Company, and operates on substantially the same terms for all plan participants.

The common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Shares"), of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") are held in the Simon Family Trust (the "Trust"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. Dr. Simon disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company.

The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and were subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company' 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan") and were converted into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units (the "Common Units") on a one-for-one basis and subsequently redeemed for an equivalent number of shares of Common Shares.

Represents the conversion of outstanding vested OP LTIP Units into Common Units and the redemption of the Common Units for Common Shares pursuant to the terms thereof. The conversion and redemption do not represent or involve a disposition for value. The 7,657 OP LTIP Units became convertible on September 12, 2024. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

1. Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

2. The 8,378 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 10, 2025. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of,the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership ofEllington Financial LLC (the "Company").

The 8,378 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 10, 2025. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 8,378 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 10, 2025. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company.

The 8,378 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 10, 2025. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

These shares of Common Stock are held in family trusts established by EMGH partners (other than Mr. Vranos) for which Mr. Vranos acts as trustee. One of the trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has sole voting power, owns 91,822 shares of Common Stock, and did not participate in these reported sales. The other trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has shared voting power, hold the remaining shares of Common Stock; the decision to enter into the reported transactions was made by another trustee who shares voting power in the selling trust with Mr. Vranos. The total holdings in these trusts have been adjusted to reflect an inadvertent error in prior Forms 4.

These shares of Common Stock are held in family trusts established by EMGH partners (other than Mr. Vranos) for which Mr. Vranos acts as trustee. One of the trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has sole voting power, owns 91,822 shares of Common Stock, and did not participate in these reported sales. The other trust, in which Mr. Vranos has shared voting power, holds the remaining shares of Common Stock; the decision to enter into the reported transactions was made by another trustee who shares voting power in that trust with Mr. Vranos.

These shares of Common Stock are held in family trusts established by EMGH partners (other than Mr. Vranos) for which Mr. Vranos acts as trustee. One of the trusts, in which Mr. Vranos has sole voting power, owns 91,822 shares of Common Stock, and did not participate in these reported sales. The other trust, in which Mr. Vranos has shared voting power, holds the remaining shares of Common Stock; the decision to enter into the reported transactions was made by another trustee who shares voting power in that trust with Mr. Vranos.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

11,917 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 14, 2024 and the remaining 11,916 of the OP LTIP units will vest December 14, 2025. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

9,954 of these OP LTIP Units will vest on December 15, 2024.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 7,657 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 13, 2024. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into Common Units on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of Common Shares or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

5,623 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 14, 2024 and the remaining 5,622 of the OP LTIP units will vest December 14, 2025. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

4,754 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 15, 2024.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 7,657 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 13, 2024. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 7,657 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 13, 2024. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company.

The 7,657 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 13, 2024. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into Common Units on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of Common Shares or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2017 Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and were subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company' 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan") and were converted into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units (the "Common Units") on a one-for-one basis and subsequently redeemed for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares").

Represents the conversion of outstanding vested OP LTIP Units into Common Units and the redemption of the Common Units for Common Shares pursuant to the terms thereof. The conversion and redemption do not represent or involve a disposition for value. The 84,720 OP LTIP Units became convertible on the day before the one year anniversary of their respective grant. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

The common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Shares"), of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") are held in the Simon Family Trust (the "Trust"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. Dr. Simon disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company.

The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and were subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company' 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan") and were converted into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units (the "Common Units") on a one-for-one basis and subsequently redeemed for an equivalent number of shares of Common Shares.

Represents the conversion of outstanding vested OP LTIP Units into Common Units and the redemption of the Common Units for Common Shares pursuant to the terms thereof. The conversion and redemption do not represent or involve a disposition for value. The 6,199 OP LTIP Units became convertible on September 12, 2023. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

9,955 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 15, 2023 and the remaining 9,954 of the OP LTIP units will vest December 15, 2024. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

11,094 of these OP LTIP Units will vest on December 16, 2023.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

4,754 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 15, 2023 and the remaining 4,754 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 15, 2024. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

4,695 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 16, 2023.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company.

The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and were subject to the terms and conditions of, the 2017 Plan and were converted into Common Units and then redeemed for Common Shares on a one-for-one basis.

Represents the conversion of outstanding vested OP LTIP Units into Common Units and the redemption of the Common Units for Common Shares pursuant to the terms thereof. The conversion and redemption do not represent or involve a disposition for value. The 4,066 LTIP Units became convertible on September 13, 2022. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 6,199 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 12, 2023. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of,the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 6,199 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 12, 2023. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of,the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

The 6,199 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 12, 2023. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of,the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan. The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

The common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Shares"), of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") are held in the Simon Family Trust (the "Trust"). Dr. Simon is a trustee of the Trust. Dr. Simon and his wife are the beneficiaries of the Trust. Dr. Simon disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company.

The 6,199 OP LTIP Units remain forfeitable, subject to the reporting person's continued service as a member of the board of directors of the Company, until September 12, 2023. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of Common Shares or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan"). The rights to convert OP LTIP Units into Common Units and redeem such Common Units do not have expiration dates.

The shares of common stock ("Common Stock") of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Issuer") were issued in connection with the fourth quarter 2021 incentive fee payable to Ellington Financial Management LLC ("EFM"), the Issuer's manager, pursuant to a management agreement between the Issuer and EFM, and the Issuer's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

Of these 927,141 shares of Common Stock, 842,221 of them are owned directly by EMG Holdings, L.P. ("EMGH") and 84,920 of them are directly owned by EFM. VC Investments LLC ("VC") is the general partner of EMGH and the managing member of EFM. Michael W. Vranos is the managing member of, and holds a controlling interest in, VC. Mr. Vranos and VC together share the power to direct the voting and disposition of shares of Common Stock held by EMGH and EFM, and may be regarded as the beneficial owners of the shares of Common Stock. Each of Michael W. Vranos and VC disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares of Common Stock owned beneficially or of record by each other except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

11,095 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 16, 2022 and the remaining 11,094 of the OP LTIP units will vest December 16, 2023. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

9,606 of these OP LTIP Units will vest on December 17, 2022.

Represents a separate non-voting class of limited liability company interests ("OP LTIP Units") of Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership of Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company").

4,696 of the OP LTIP Units will vest on December 16, 2022 and the remaining 4,695 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 16, 2023. The OP LTIP Units may be converted, upon lapse of the vesting restrictions described above, at the election of the holder, or at any time at the election of the Company, into limited liability company interests of the Operating Partnership designated as common units ("Common Units") on a one-for-one basis. Subject to certain conditions, the Common Units are redeemable by the holder for an equivalent number of shares of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Shares") or for the cash value of such Common Shares, at the Company's election. The OP LTIP Units were issued pursuant to, and are subject to the terms and conditions of, the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2017 Plan").

4,992 of the OP LTIP units will vest on December 17, 2022.