On January 26, 2016, Bernice E. Bell was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of American Capital Agency Corp. In connection with her promotion, Ms. Bell will now be the company's new principal accounting officer. Prior to January 26, 2016, John R. Erickson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company, served as the company's principal accounting officer.

Mr. Erickson will remain Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company and Ms. Bell will continue to report to Mr. Erickson. Ms. Bell, previously served as the Vice President and Controller of the company since 2011.