X0306 4 2019-05-30 0001409493 CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP CIM 0001418488 DONLIN PAUL C/O: CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION 520 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022 true Common Stock 2019-05-30 4 A 0 16161 0 A 205002 D Common Stock 135000 I By - Donlin Financial LLC Common Stock 4000 I By - Donlin 2008 Family Trust Series A Preferred Stock 1000 D Series B Preferred Stock 1000 D Series C Preferred Stock 1000 D Represents shares of Chimera common stock underlying restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The RSUs are scheduled to vest on the earlier of (1) the first anniversary of the grant date, May 30, 2020, or (2) the date of the next annual stockholder's meeting, and shall be settled 100% in shares of Chimera common stock. The reporting person does not intend to report the vesting of the RSUs nor the delivery of the shares of common stock. Each RSU has the economic equivalent of one share of Chimera common stock. The reporting person has elected to defer the shares under the Company's Stock Deferral Plan until the earlier of (1) January 31, 2031 or (2) separation from service. Mr. Donlin is the managing member of Donlin Financial LLC and retains a 2% ownership interest. The remaining interests are owned by a grantor trust for the benefit of his children. /s/ Paul Donlin 2019-06-03