1. RC declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share. 2. Dividends strengthen balance sheet and improve financial flexibility. 3. Preferred stock dividends of Series C and E also announced. 4. Dividends align with company's recovery strategy for profitability. 5. Financial performance may influence investor confidence in RC.
The declaration of a dividend often signals financial stability. History shows dividends can attract investors, leading to price increases.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock and Operating Partnership unit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. This dividend is payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025.
"The quarter's dividend aligns with the Company's continued commitment to strengthen the balance sheet, maintain financial flexibility, and position the business for a timely recovery in profitability," said Thomas Capasse, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends on its 6.25% Series C Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), and its 6.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series E Preferred Stock").
The dividend of $0.390625 per share of Series C Preferred Stock is payable on January 15, 2026, to Series C Preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025.
The dividend of $0.40625 per share of Series E Preferred Stock is payable on January 30, 2026, to Series E Preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 31, 2025.
About Ready Capital Corporation
Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services lower-to-middle-market investor and owner occupied commercial real estate loans. The Company specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor, construction, and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program and government guaranteed loans focused on the United States Department of Agriculture. Headquartered in New York, New York, the Company employs approximately 500 professionals nationwide.
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