Chimera Investment Corporation Decalres Dividend of $0.14

The Board of Directors of Chimera Investment Corporation CIM declared the first quarter 2011 common stock cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. This dividend is payable April 28, 2011 to common shareholders of record on March 31, 2011. The ex-dividend date is March 29, 2011. The Board of Directors of Chimera Investment Corporation CIM declared the first quarter 2011 common stock cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. This dividend is payable April 28, 2011 to common shareholders of record on March 31, 2011. The ex-dividend date is March 29, 2011.