orc8k20130228.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2013
Orchid Island Capital, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Maryland
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001-35236
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27-3269228
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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3305 Flamingo Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (772) 231-1400
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 28, 2013, Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (“Orchid”) announced that the proceeds from the recently completed initial public offering of its common stock have been fully deployed into agency mortgage backed securities. A copy of Orchid’s press release announcing the foregoing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 28, 2013
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 28, 2013
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ORCHID ISLAND CAPITAL, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Robert E. Cauley
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Robert E. Cauley
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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