UNITED STATES
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):
June 4, 2014

CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

1-33796

26-0630461

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1211 Avenue of the Americas

Suite 2902

New York, New York

10036

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (646) 454-3759


No Change
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On June 4, 2014 the registrant issued a press release announcing its dividend declaration for the second quarter of 2014 and continuation of its dividend program through the third and fourth quarter of 2014.  The Company also announced its estimated book value as of March 31, 2014.   A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The registrant posted supplemental financial information on the Investor Relations section of its website (www.chimerareit.com).  A copy of the supplemental financial information is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01. Other Events

The registrant expects to file its first quarter 2014 Form 10-Q no later than mid-July 2014 and second quarter 2014 Form 10-Q in August 2014.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d)   Exhibits
 
99.1 Press Release, dated June 4, 2014, issued by Chimera Investment Corporation.
 
99.2 Supplemental Financial Information


SIGNATURES

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.

Chimera Investment Corporation

 
 

 

 

By:

/s/ Rob Colligan

Name:

Rob Colligan

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 
 

Date:

June 4, 2014