CHMI.NYSECherry Hill Mortgage Investment CORP

Form 4: Cherry Hill Mortgage Director Increases Stake with Significant Stock Grant

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Insider Transaction Report 2 July 2025 8:15 PM

📋All filings for Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment CORP

Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. Director Sharon L. Cook acquired 36,630 shares of common stock through a grant, increasing her direct beneficial ownership to 56,143 shares.

Better than expectedA director increasing their stake, even through a grant, is generally viewed positively as it aligns their interests with shareholders and signals confidence in the company's future.

Summary

Sharon L. Cook, a Director of Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. (CHMI), acquired 36,630 shares of the company's common stock.
The transaction occurred on June 30, 2025, with a reported price of $0 per share, indicating a stock grant rather than a cash purchase.
Following this acquisition, Ms. Cook directly beneficially owns a total of 56,143 shares of Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. common stock.
The filing was signed by Apeksha Patel, Attorney in Fact, on July 2, 2025, under a Power of Attorney dated June 27, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The acquisition of a significant number of shares by a director, even if a grant, generally indicates confidence in the company's future and aligns management interests with shareholders, which is a positive signal.

Positives

A director increasing their stake in the company, even through a grant, aligns their interests more closely with shareholders.
The increase in beneficial ownership by a director can signal confidence in the company's future prospects.

Negatives

The shares were acquired at a price of $0, indicating a grant rather than a direct cash purchase, which might be viewed differently than an open market buy.

Risks

The Power of Attorney explicitly states that neither the Company nor the Attorney-in-Fact assumes liability for the undersigned's responsibility to comply with Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act or Rule 144, nor for any failure to comply or for disgorgement of profits under Section 16(b).
The Power of Attorney does not relieve the undersigned from responsibility for compliance with their obligations under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details an individual insider transaction, specifically a stock grant to a director, which is a common form of executive compensation in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. While not directly indicative of broader industry trends, such grants are part of standard corporate governance and compensation practices aimed at aligning management interests with shareholder value in the financial and real estate sectors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
NA	NA	NA	NA	NA

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Power of Attorney Grant	Sharon L. Cook granted a Power of Attorney to Jay Lown and Apeksha Patel to prepare, execute, and submit SEC filings (including Forms 3, 4, 5, Schedules 13D, 13G, and Forms 144) on her behalf.	06/27/2025	Streamlines the process for the director to comply with SEC reporting requirements for beneficial ownership and insider transactions, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

Legal Proceedings

Related Party Transactions

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The increase in director ownership may be perceived positively, signaling management's alignment with shareholder interests and confidence in the company's performance.

Next Steps

Key Dates

Date	Description
06/27/2025	Date Power of Attorney was executed by Sharon L. Cook.
06/30/2025	Date of the reported transaction where Sharon L. Cook acquired common stock.
07/02/2025	Date the Form 4 filing was signed by the Attorney in Fact.

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Keywords

Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp, CHMI, Sharon L. Cook, Director, Insider Transaction, Stock Grant, Beneficial Ownership, SEC Form 4, Corporate Governance, Real Estate Investment Trust, REIT

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