John A. Lambiase to Retire from the Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Board of Directors

Wellington J. Denahan

NEW YORK, NY --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY) today announced that John A. Lambiase will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Mr. Lambiase is a non-independent director and has served on the board of directors since January 1997. His departure will be effective on the day of the Company’s 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

“I want to thank John for taking a chance on a new startup some 17 years ago. Over his many years of service, he has provided valuable expertise, sound judgment and solid guidance,” said Wellington J. Denahan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Annaly. “I hope he can now truly enjoy his retirement.”

Annaly’s principal business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its shareholders from its investments.

 Annaly is a Maryland corporation that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Annaly is managed and advised by Annaly Management Company LLC.

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Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

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