redwood trust inc (R2V) Snapshot

Redwood Trust, Inc. announced that Scott Chisholm, a Managing Director, will be resigning from employment with the Company effective July 1, 2013. Mr. Chisholm joined Redwood in September 2009 to help build Redwood's platform for commercial real estate mortgage debt investments and originations. During his tenure at Redwood, Mr. Chisholm reported to Redwood's President, Brett Nicholas, and commercial real estate mortgage debt investments and originations were subject to approval under Redwood's Chief Investment Officer, Fred Matera. Following Mr. Chisholm's resignation, Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Matera will continue to lead Redwood's commercial platform.

Redwood Trust, Inc. at the Annual Meeting held on May 16, 2013, stockholders approved an amendment to the company’s Charter to increase the number of shares of capital stock authorized for issuance from 165,000,000 to 180,000,000. The amendment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors on March 21, 2013. The Articles of Amendment to the Charter became effective upon filing with the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, which occurred on May 16, 2013.

Redwood Trust, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors authorized the declaration of a second quarter regular dividend of $0.28 per share. The second quarter 2013 dividend is payable on June 28, 2013 to stockholders of record on June 14, 2013.