"This transaction combines two complementary portfolios, and we look forward to working closely with the Ellington Financial team to complete the acquisition and deliver value for our stockholders." Anticipated Benefits to Ellington Financial and Arlington Stockholders from the Acquisition: Additional information on the transaction and the anticipated effects on Ellington Financial can be found in Ellington Financial's investor deck relating to the acquisition posted on Ellington Financial's website. The investor deck is also being furnished by Ellington Financial in a Current Report on Form 8-K being filed by Ellington Financial with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on the date hereof.