Ready Capital Corporation, Merger Sub, and Anworth completed the Merger pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. On March 19, 2021, Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the size of Ready Capital's board of directors was increased by one member upon the closing of the merger, and Dominique Mielle, an independent director of Anworth, was appointed to Ready Capital's board of directors. Ms. Mielle to serve until Ready Capital's 2021 annual meeting of stockholders and until her successor is duly elected and qualified.