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August 1, 2018 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

EX-99.25 2 ruleprovisionnotice.htm NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on August 13, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a). [ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2

August 1, 2018 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

EX-99.25 2 ruleprovisionnotice.htm NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on August 13, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a). [ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2

August 1, 2018 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

EX-99.25 2 ruleprovisionnotice.htm NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on August 13, 2018, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a). [ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2

July 31, 2018 S-8 POS

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. S-8 POS

S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2018 Registration No.

July 31, 2018 POSASR

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. POSASR

POSASR As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2018 Registration No.

July 31, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Closing of Merger

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Closing of Merger New York, July 31, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced the closing of the previously announced merger between Two Harbors and CYS. Summary • Upon the closing of the merger, each share of CYS common stock was

July 31, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) or Organization

July 27, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organiza

July 27, 2018 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger with Two Harbors Investment Corp.

EX-99.1 2 d587293dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger with Two Harbors Investment Corp. CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) announced that at the special meeting of stockholders held today, its stockholders approved the merger transaction in which Eiger Merger Subsidiary LLC (“Merger Sub”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Two Harbors Inves

July 27, 2018 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger with Two Harbors Investment Corp.

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Stockholders Approve Merger with Two Harbors Investment Corp. CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) announced that at the special meeting of stockholders held today, its stockholders approved the merger transaction in which Eiger Merger Subsidiary LLC (“Merger Sub”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Tw

July 27, 2018 425

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. FORM 8-K (Prospectus)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organiza

July 20, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) or Organization

July 20, 2018 EX-99.2

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Termination of its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan

EX-99.2 3 d573875dex992.htm EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Termination of its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced that CYS has decided to terminate its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan, effective as of July 20, 2018, in connection with the pending merger pursuant to the previously a

July 20, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Proposed Merger

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Proposed Merger New York, July 20, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced the final exchange ratio for the previously announced proposed merger between Two Harbors and CYS. Summary • If the proposed merg

July 20, 2018 425

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. 8-K (Prospectus)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) or Organization

July 20, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Proposed Merger

EX-99.1 2 d573875dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Proposed Merger New York, July 20, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced the final exchange ratio for the previously announced proposed merger between Two Harbors and CYS. Su

July 20, 2018 EX-99.2

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Termination of its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan

EX-99.2 3 d573875dex992.htm EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Termination of its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced that CYS has decided to terminate its Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan, effective as of July 20, 2018, in connection with the pending merger pursuant to the previously a

July 20, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Proposed Merger New York, July 20, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced

twocysfinalexchangeratio Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Proposed Merger New York, July 20, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced the final exchange ratio for the previously announced proposed merger between Two Harbors and CYS. Summary  If the proposed

July 20, 2018 425

TWO / Two Harbors Investment Corp. 8-K EXCHANGE RATIO DETERMINATION (Prospectus)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: July 20, 2018 Two Harbors Investment Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-34506 27-0312904 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer

July 18, 2018 EX-99.3

Case 1:18-cv-11238 Document 1 Filed 06/13/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS PETER ENZINNA, on Behalf of Himself and ) Case No. 1:18-cv-11238 All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) ) CLASS ACTION Plaintiff, ) ) CLASS A

exhibit993 Case 1:18-cv-11238 Document 1 Filed 06/13/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS PETER ENZINNA, on Behalf of Himself and ) Case No.

July 18, 2018 EX-99.1

Case 1:18-cv-11156 Document 1 Filed 06/01/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS X FRAN STONE, Individually and on Behalf of ) All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Civil Action No. ___________ v. ) ) CYS I

exhibit991 Case 1:18-cv-11156 Document 1 Filed 06/01/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS X FRAN STONE, Individually and on Behalf of ) All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Civil Action No.

July 18, 2018 EX-99.2

Case 1:18-cv-11220 Document 1 Filed 06/11/18 Page 1 of 16 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS JORDAN ROSENBLATT, Individually and ) On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) Case No. ______________

EX-99.2 3 exhibit992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Case 1:18-cv-11220 Document 1 Filed 06/11/18 Page 1 of 16 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS JORDAN ROSENBLATT, Individually and ) On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) Case No. ) v. ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ) CYS INVESTMENTS INC., KEVIN E. ) CLASS ACTION GRANT, TANYA S. BEDER, KAREN ) HAMMOND, STEPHEN P.

July 18, 2018 EX-99.5

WALTER PENCHUK 2912 Sweet Brair St. Grapevine, TX 76051 IN THE Individually and On Behalf of All Others CIRCUIT COURT Similarly Situated, FOR Plaintiff, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, v. MARYLAND CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. CaseNo. \/YY9SS1 - 500 Totten Pond Road 6th

exhibit995 WALTER PENCHUK 2912 Sweet Brair St. Grapevine, TX 76051 IN THE Individually and On Behalf of All Others CIRCUIT COURT Similarly Situated, FOR Plaintiff, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, v. MARYLAND CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. CaseNo. \/YY9SS1 - 500 Totten Pond Road 6th Floor Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 Serve on the Resident Agent: JUN 14 2018 The Corporation Trust Incorporated 2405 York Road orerk of the

July 18, 2018 EX-99.4

Case 1:18-cv-01763-CCB Document 1 Filed 06/14/18 Page 1 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division ARTHUR RUSCHER, ) 4015 57th St. East ) Brandenton, Manatee County, FL 34208 ) ) Case No. ______________ P

exhibit994 Case 1:18-cv-01763-CCB Document 1 Filed 06/14/18 Page 1 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division ARTHUR RUSCHER, ) 4015 57th St.

July 18, 2018 425

TWO / Two Harbors Investment Corp. 8-K TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP. MOOTING DISCLOSURES (Prospectus)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: July 17, 2018 Two Harbors Investment Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-34506 27-0312904 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer

July 18, 2018 EX-99.6

Case 1:18-cv-01826-RDB Document 1 Filed 06/19/18 Page 1 of 26 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division SHIVA STEIN, ) 291 Union Street, 5E ) Brooklyn, New York 11231 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) JURY TRIAL DEMA

exhibit996 Case 1:18-cv-01826-RDB Document 1 Filed 06/19/18 Page 1 of 26 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division SHIVA STEIN, ) 291 Union Street, 5E ) Brooklyn, New York 11231 ) ) Case No.

July 18, 2018 EX-99.6

Case 1:18-cv-01826-RDB Document 1 Filed 06/19/18 Page 1 of 26 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF Northern Division SHIVA STEIN, ) 291 Union Street, 5E ) Brooklyn, New York 11231 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. )

EX-99.6 Exhibit 99.6 Case 1:18-cv-01826-RDB Document 1 Filed 06/19/18 Page 1 of 26 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division SHIVA STEIN, ) 291 Union Street, 5E ) Brooklyn, New York 11231 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. ) ) COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., ) OF THE SECURITIES c/o The Corporation Trust, Inc. 2405 ) EXCHANGE AC

July 18, 2018 EX-99.5

STOCKHOLDER CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT

EX-99.5 6 d536736dex995.htm EX-99.5 Exhibit 99.5 WALTER PENCHUK 2912 Sweet Brair St. Date-Stamp and Return Grapevine, TX 76051 IN THE Individually and On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, CIRCUIT COURT Plaintiff, FOR v. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. Case No. V449557 500 Totten Pond Road 6th Floor Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 Serve on the Resident Agent: RECEIVED The Corp

July 18, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

July 18, 2018 EX-99.2

Case 1:18-cv-11220 Document 1 Filed 06/11/18 Page 1 of 16 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS JORDAN ROSENBLATT, Individually and ) On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) Case No. ) v. ) JURY TR

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Case 1:18-cv-11220 Document 1 Filed 06/11/18 Page 1 of 16 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS JORDAN ROSENBLATT, Individually and ) On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) Case No. ) v. ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ) CYS INVESTMENTS INC., KEVIN E. ) CLASS ACTION GRANT, TANYA S. BEDER, KAREN ) HAMMOND, STEPHEN P. JONAS, ) RAYMOND

July 18, 2018 EX-99.3

Case 1:18-cv-11238 Document 1 Filed 06/13/18 Page 1 of 21 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS PETER ENZINNA, on Behalf of Himself and ) Case No. 1:18-cv-11238 All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) ) CLASS ACTION Plaintiff, ) ) CLASS A

EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Case 1:18-cv-11238 Document 1 Filed 06/13/18 Page 1 of 21 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS PETER ENZINNA, on Behalf of Himself and ) Case No. 1:18-cv-11238 All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) ) CLASS ACTION Plaintiff, ) ) CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT vs. ) FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ) FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., ) KEVIN E. GRANT, TANYA S. BEDER, )

July 18, 2018 EX-99.4

Case 1:18-cv-01763-CCB Document 1 Filed 06/14/18 Page 1 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division ARTHUR RUSCHER, ) 4015 57th St. East ) Brandenton, Manatee County, FL 34208 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) J

EX-99.4 Exhibit 99.4 Case 1:18-cv-01763-CCB Document 1 Filed 06/14/18 Page 1 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division ARTHUR RUSCHER, ) 4015 57th St. East ) Brandenton, Manatee County, FL 34208 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. ) ) COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., ) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 c/o The Corpora

July 18, 2018 EX-99.1

Case 1:18-cv-11156-DJC Document 1 Filed 06/01/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS X FRAN STONE, Individually and on Behalf of ) All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Civil Action No. v. ) ) CYS INVESTMEN

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Case 1:18-cv-11156-DJC Document 1 Filed 06/01/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS X FRAN STONE, Individually and on Behalf of ) All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Civil Action No. v. ) ) CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., KEVIN E. ) CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR GRANT, TANYA S. BEDER, KAREN ) VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 14(a) AND HAMMOND, RAYMOND

July 18, 2018 EX-99.6

Case 1:18-cv-01826-RDB Document 1 Filed 06/19/18 Page 1 of 26 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF Northern Division SHIVA STEIN, ) 291 Union Street, 5E ) Brooklyn, New York 11231 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. )

EX-99.6 7 d536736dex996.htm EX-99.6 Exhibit 99.6 Case 1:18-cv-01826-RDB Document 1 Filed 06/19/18 Page 1 of 26 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division SHIVA STEIN, ) 291 Union Street, 5E ) Brooklyn, New York 11231 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. ) ) COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., ) OF THE SECURITIES c/o The Corporation Tr

July 18, 2018 EX-99.3

Case 1:18-cv-11238 Document 1 Filed 06/13/18 Page 1 of 21 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS PETER ENZINNA, on Behalf of Himself and ) Case No. 1:18-cv-11238 All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) ) CLASS ACTION Plaintiff, ) ) CLASS A

EX-99.3 4 d536736dex993.htm EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 Case 1:18-cv-11238 Document 1 Filed 06/13/18 Page 1 of 21 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS PETER ENZINNA, on Behalf of Himself and ) Case No. 1:18-cv-11238 All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) ) CLASS ACTION Plaintiff, ) ) CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT vs. ) FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ) FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., ) KEVIN

July 18, 2018 425

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. 8-K (Prospectus)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

July 18, 2018 EX-99.4

Case 1:18-cv-01763-CCB Document 1 Filed 06/14/18 Page 1 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division ARTHUR RUSCHER, ) 4015 57th St. East ) Brandenton, Manatee County, FL 34208 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) J

EX-99.4 5 d536736dex994.htm EX-99.4 Exhibit 99.4 Case 1:18-cv-01763-CCB Document 1 Filed 06/14/18 Page 1 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND Northern Division ARTHUR RUSCHER, ) 4015 57th St. East ) Brandenton, Manatee County, FL 34208 ) ) Case No. Plaintiff, ) ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED v. ) ) COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., ) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE

July 18, 2018 EX-99.1

Case 1:18-cv-11156-DJC Document 1 Filed 06/01/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS X FRAN STONE, Individually and on Behalf of ) All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Civil Action No. v. ) ) CYS INVESTMEN

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Case 1:18-cv-11156-DJC Document 1 Filed 06/01/18 Page 1 of 22 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS X FRAN STONE, Individually and on Behalf of ) All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Civil Action No. v. ) ) CYS INVESTMENTS, INC., KEVIN E. ) CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR GRANT, TANYA S. BEDER, KAREN ) VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 14(a) AND HAMMOND, RAYMOND

July 18, 2018 EX-99.5

STOCKHOLDER CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT

EX-99.5 Exhibit 99.5 WALTER PENCHUK 2912 Sweet Brair St. Date-Stamp and Return Grapevine, TX 76051 IN THE Individually and On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, CIRCUIT COURT Plaintiff, FOR v. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. Case No. V449557 500 Totten Pond Road 6th Floor Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 Serve on the Resident Agent: RECEIVED The Corporation Trust Incorporated 2

July 18, 2018 EX-99.2

Case 1:18-cv-11220 Document 1 Filed 06/11/18 Page 1 of 16 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS JORDAN ROSENBLATT, Individually and ) On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) Case No. ) v. ) JURY TR

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Case 1:18-cv-11220 Document 1 Filed 06/11/18 Page 1 of 16 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS JORDAN ROSENBLATT, Individually and ) On Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, ) ) Plaintiff, ) Case No. ) v. ) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED ) CYS INVESTMENTS INC., KEVIN E. ) CLASS ACTION GRANT, TANYA S. BEDER, KAREN ) HAMMOND, STEPHEN P. JONAS, ) RAYMOND

July 13, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 13, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation) (Commi

July 13, 2018 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Board Of Directors Declares Interim Common Stock Dividend Of $0.090870 Per Share

EX-99.1 2 d474999dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Board Of Directors Declares Interim Common Stock Dividend Of $0.090870 Per Share The Board of Directors of CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today declared an interim common stock dividend. The Board of Directors of CYS has declared a cash dividend of $0.090870 per share of common stock. The common stock dividend will b

July 13, 2018 425

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. FORM 8-K (Prospectus)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 13, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation) (Commi

July 13, 2018 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Board Of Directors Declares Interim Common Stock Dividend Of $0.090870 Per Share

EX-99.1 2 d474999dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Board Of Directors Declares Interim Common Stock Dividend Of $0.090870 Per Share The Board of Directors of CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today declared an interim common stock dividend. The Board of Directors of CYS has declared a cash dividend of $0.090870 per share of common stock. The common stock dividend will b

June 22, 2018 DEFM14A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. DEFM14A

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June 12, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Special Meetings of Stockholders

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Special Meetings of Stockholders New York, June 12, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced that Two Harbors will hold a special meeting of its stockholders (the “Two Harbors Special Meeting”) on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m

June 12, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

June 12, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Special Meetings of Stockholders

EX-99.1 2 d607450dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Special Meetings of Stockholders New York, June 12, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced that Two Harbors will hold a special meeting of its stockholders (the “Two Harbors Special Meeting”) on Frida

June 12, 2018 425

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. FORM 8-K (Prospectus)

425 1 d607450d8k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2018 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of

June 12, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Special Meetings of Stockholders New York, June 12, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced that Two

twoandcysinvestmentsinca Two Harbors Investment Corp. and CYS Investments, Inc. Announce Special Meetings of Stockholders New York, June 12, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”) and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”) today announced that Two Harbors will hold a special meeting of its stockholders (the “Two Harbors Special Meeting”) on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 9:00

June 12, 2018 425

TWO / Two Harbors Investment Corp. 8-K SPECIAL MEETING AND RECORD DATE ANNOUNCEMENT (Prospectus)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: June 12, 2018 Two Harbors Investment Corp. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-34506 27-0312904 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer

May 14, 2018 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 d588370d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2018 (May 11, 2018) CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdi

April 27, 2018 EX-10.4

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Richard E. Cleary

EX-10.4 6 d577910dex104.htm EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF RICHARD E. CLEARY This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF RICHARD E, CLEARY (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Richard E. Cleary (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive and the Com

April 27, 2018 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among Two Harbors Investment Corp., Eiger Merger Subsidiary LLC, and CYS Investments, Inc., dated as of April 25, 2018*

EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER among TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP., EIGER MERGER SUBSIDIARY LLC and CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. Dated as of April 25, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I CERTAIN DEFINITIONS 2 1.1 Certain Definitions 2 1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere 2 ARTICLE II THE MERGER 5 2.1 The Merger 5 2.2 Closing 5 2.3 Effect of the Merger 5 2.4 Organizational Docum

April 27, 2018 EX-10.1

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Kevin E. Grant

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF KEVIN E. GRANT This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF KEVIN E. GRANT (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Kevin E. Grant (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive and the Company entered into that certain Employ

April 27, 2018 EX-10.2

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Jack DeCicco

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF JACK DECICCO This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF JACK DECICCO (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Jack DeCicco (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive and the Company entered into that certain Employment A

April 27, 2018 EX-10.3

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Thomas A. Rosenbloom

EX-10.3 5 d577910dex103.htm EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF THOMAS A. ROSENBLOOM This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF THOMAS A. ROSENBLOOM (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Thomas A. Rosenbloom (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive an

April 27, 2018 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 26, 2018 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation) (Commission

April 27, 2018 EX-10.4

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Richard E. Cleary

EX-10.4 6 d577910dex104.htm EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF RICHARD E. CLEARY This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF RICHARD E, CLEARY (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Richard E. Cleary (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive and the Com

April 27, 2018 425

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. 8-K (Prospectus)

425 1 d577910d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 26, 2018 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incor

April 27, 2018 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among Two Harbors Investment Corp., Eiger Merger Subsidiary LLC, and CYS Investments, Inc., dated as of April 25, 2018*

EX-2.1 2 d577910dex21.htm EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER among TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP., EIGER MERGER SUBSIDIARY LLC and CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. Dated as of April 25, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I CERTAIN DEFINITIONS 2 1.1 Certain Definitions 2 1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere 2 ARTICLE II THE MERGER 5 2.1 The Merger 5 2.2 Closing 5 2.3 Effect of the Merger

April 27, 2018 EX-10.2

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Jack DeCicco

EX-10.2 4 d577910dex102.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF JACK DECICCO This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF JACK DECICCO (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Jack DeCicco (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive and the Company entered in

April 27, 2018 EX-10.3

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Thomas A. Rosenbloom

EX-10.3 5 d577910dex103.htm EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF THOMAS A. ROSENBLOOM This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF THOMAS A. ROSENBLOOM (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Thomas A. Rosenbloom (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive an

April 27, 2018 EX-10.1

Amendment to Employment Agreement of Kevin E. Grant

EX-10.1 3 d577910dex101.htm EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF KEVIN E. GRANT This AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF KEVIN E. GRANT (“Amendment”) is entered into as of April 25, 2018 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Kevin E. Grant (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, the Executive and the Company ente

April 27, 2018 10-Q

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 C

April 26, 2018 425

TWO / Two Harbors Investment Corp. 425 (Prospectus)

Filed by Two Harbors Investment Corp. Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: CYS Investments, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-33740 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Conference Call Thursday, April 26th, 2018 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Conference Call Thursday, April 26th, 2018 Operator: G

April 26, 2018 425

TWO / Two Harbors Investment Corp. 8-K (Prospectus)

QuickLinks - Click here to rapidly navigate through this document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 26, 2018 EX-10.1

Fourth Amendment to Management Agreement, dated April 25, 2018.

QuickLinks - Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT This FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (this "Fourth Amendment") is made as of April 25, 2018 (the "Effective Date") by and among TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP., a Maryland corporation, on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries (the "Company"), TWO HARBORS O

April 26, 2018 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among Two Harbors Investment Corp., Eiger Merger Subsidiary LLC and CYS Investments, Inc., dated as of April 25, 2018.*

QuickLinks - Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER among TWO HARBORS INVESTMENT CORP., EIGER MERGER SUBSIDIARY LLC and CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. Dated as of April 25, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I CERTAIN DEFINITIONS 2 1.1 Certain Definitions 2 1.2 Terms Defined Elsewhere 2 ARTICLE II THE MERGER 4 2.1 The Merger 4 2.2 Cl

April 26, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire CYS Investments, Inc.

EX-99.1 2 d576167dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire CYS Investments, Inc. New York, April 26, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”), a leading hybrid mortgage real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”), an Agency mortgage REIT, announced today that they have enter

April 26, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 26, 2018 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation) (Commission

April 26, 2018 EX-99.2

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Investor Call April 26 , 2018

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Investor Call April 26 , 2018 Safe Harbor Statement FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, reade

April 26, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire CYS Investments, Inc.

EX-99.1 2 d576167dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire CYS Investments, Inc. New York, April 26, 2018 – Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”), a leading hybrid mortgage real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”), an Agency mortgage REIT, announced today that they have enter

April 26, 2018 EX-99.2

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Investor Call April 26 , 2018

EX-99.2 3 d576167dex992.htm EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Investor Call April 26 , 2018 Safe Harbor Statement FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projecti

April 26, 2018 425

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. 8-K (Prospectus)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 26, 2018 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation) (Commission

April 26, 2018 425

TWO / Two Harbors Investment Corp. 8-K (Prospectus)

425 1 a18-1228018k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 26, 2018 (April 25, 2018) Two Harbors Investment Corp. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Maryland 001-34506 27-0312904 (State or O

April 26, 2018 EX-99.2

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Investor Call A p r i l 2 6 , 2 0 1 8

EX-99.2 3 a18-122801ex99d2.htm EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Investor Call A p r i l 2 6 , 2 0 1 8 Safe Harbor Statement FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates a

April 26, 2018 EX-99.1

Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire CYS Investments, Inc.

EX-99.1 2 a18-122801ex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Two Harbors Investment Corp. Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire CYS Investments, Inc. New York, April 26, 2018 — Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO) (“Two Harbors”), a leading hybrid mortgage real estate investment trust (“REIT”), and CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”), an Agency mortgage REIT, announced today that they have en

April 25, 2018 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2018 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – April 25, 2018 – CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 (the "First Quarter"). First Quarter 2018 Summary Results • March 31, 2018 book value per common share of $7.41, a

April 25, 2018 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2018 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

March 29, 2018 DEFA14A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. DEFA14A

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, fo

March 29, 2018 DEF 14A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 d510640ddef14a.htm DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐

March 23, 2018 CORRESP

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. CORRESP

CORRESP March 23, 2018 VIA EDGAR Ms. Shannon Sobotka, Staff Accountant Office of Real Estate and Commodities United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: CYS Investments, Inc. Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 Filed February 15, 2018 File No. 1-33740 Dear Ms. Sobotka: This letter is submitted in r

February 15, 2018 EX-12.1

Statement re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends

Exhibit 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 Fixed charges(1) $ 114,616 $ 74,279 $ 46,129 $ 33,825 $ 52,763 Preferred stock dividends 20,812 20,812 20,813 20,812 15

February 15, 2018 EX-21.1

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Subsidiaries of Registrant Subsidiary State of Incorporation CYS Insurance Services, LLC, a Tennessee Limited Liability Company, the sole member of which is CYS Investments, Inc. Tennessee

February 15, 2018 EX-10.13

2018 Incentive Compensation Plan

EX-10.13 2 a20171231ex1013.htm EXHIBIT 10.13 Exhibit 10.13 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. 2018 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN CYS Investments, Inc.’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) is a plan under which eligible employees of CYS Investments, Inc. (the “Company”) may receive bonus awards representing the opportunity to receive a payment in accordance with, and subject to the terms of, the Plan (

February 15, 2018 10-K

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CYS Investments, Inc. (E

February 14, 2018 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2017 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2017 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? February 14, 2018 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended (the "Fourth Quarter") and the year ended December 31, 2017 . Fourth Quarter 2017 Highlights ? December 31,

February 14, 2018 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2018 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

February 8, 2018 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

cysinvestmentsinc.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4 )* Name of issuer: CYS Investments Inc Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 12673A108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2017 Check the appropriate box to des

January 30, 2018 8-K

Current Report

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2018 (January 29, 2018) CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Inco

December 12, 2017 8-K

Current Report

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organ

October 26, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-337

October 26, 2017 EX-3.7

Amended and Restated Bylaws of CYS Investments, Inc.

Exhibit 3.7 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ARTICLE I OFFICES Section 1. PRINCIPAL OFFICE. The principal office of CYS Investments, Inc. (the “Corporation”) in the State of Maryland shall be located at such place as the Board of Directors may designate. Section 2. ADDITIONAL OFFICES. The Corporation may have additional offices, including a principal executive office, at such plac

October 25, 2017 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? October 25, 2017 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 (the " Third Quarter"). Third Quarter 2017 Summary Results ? September 30, 2017 book value per commo

October 25, 2017 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Co

September 15, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organiza

September 15, 2017 424B2

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE Title of each class of securities to be registered Amount to be Registered(1) Proposed maximum offering price per share(2) Proposed maximum aggregate offering Price(2) Amount of registration fee Common Stock ($0.01 par

424B2 1 d456321d424b2.htm 424B2 Table of Contents CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE Title of each class of securities to be registered Amount to be Registered(1) Proposed maximum offering price per share(2) Proposed maximum aggregate offering Price(2) Amount of registration fee Common Stock ($0.01 par value) 10,000,000 $8.7975 $87,975,000 $10,196.30 (1) Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act,

September 11, 2017 EX-99.1

Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on manag

EX-99.1 Investment Outlook September 2017 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference September 11, 2017 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer and President Exhibit 99.1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amen

September 11, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d443874d8k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 11, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdictio

August 4, 2017 EX-1.1

CYS Investments, Inc. 20,000,000 Shares of Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: August 4, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Description of Securities 1 SECTION 2. Placements 2 SECTION 3. Sale of Placement Securities by the Placement Agen

EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 CYS Investments, Inc. 20,000,000 Shares of Common Stock EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Dated: August 4, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Description of Securities 1 SECTION 2. Placements 2 SECTION 3. Sale of Placement Securities by the Placement Agent 3 SECTION 4. Suspension of Sales 4 SECTION 5. Representations and Warranties 4 SECTION 6. Sale and Delivery to the Placement Agen

August 4, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Org

August 4, 2017 424B5

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE Title of each class of securities to be registered Amount to be registered Proposed maximum offering price per unit(1) Proposed maximum aggregate offering price Amount of registration fee(2) Common Stock, $0.01 par val

424B5 Table of Contents CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE Title of each class of securities to be registered Amount to be registered Proposed maximum offering price per unit(1) Proposed maximum aggregate offering price Amount of registration fee(2) Common Stock, $0.

July 27, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CY

July 26, 2017 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commi

July 26, 2017 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 a20170630exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – July 26, 2017 – CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 (the "Second Quarter"). Second Quarter 2017 Summary Results • June 3

May 22, 2017 EX-12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

EX-12.1 EXHIBIT 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Fixed charges(1) $ 21,221 $ 74,279 $ 46,129 $ 33,825 $

May 22, 2017 S-3ASR

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2017

S-3ASR Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 22, 2017 Registration No.

May 22, 2017 EX-4.6

CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (For [Subordinated]* Debt Securities) Dated as of , 20

EX-4.6 2 d399740dex46.htm EX-4.6 Exhibit 4.6 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. TO , Trustee Indenture (For [Subordinated]* Debt Securities) Dated as of , 20 * Bracketed language throughout this Indenture will be inserted in the Indenture in the event that subordinated Debt Securities are issued. TABLE OF CONTENTS† Page RECITAL OF THE COMPANY 1 Article I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION

May 16, 2017 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2017 (May 12, 2017) CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporatio

May 9, 2017 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 cysinvestb-13ga.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* CYS Investments Inc. Series B 7.50% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A306 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Ad

April 21, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 C

April 19, 2017 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a201703318kearningsrelease.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other juri

April 19, 2017 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? April 19, 2017 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 (the " First Quarter"). First Quarter 2017 Summary Results ? March 31, 2017 book value per common share of $8.26

March 31, 2017 DEFA14A

CYS Investments DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 d347326ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Prox

March 31, 2017 DEF 14A

CYS Investments DEF 14A

DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

February 17, 2017 EX-12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

Exhibit 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Fixed charges(1) $ 74,279 $ 46,129 $ 33,825 $ 52,763 $ 44,117 Preferred stock dividends 20,812 20,813 20,812 15,854 2,4

February 17, 2017 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CYS Investments, Inc. (E

February 17, 2017 EX-21.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Subsidiaries of Registrant Subsidiary State of Incorporation CYS Insurance Services, LLC, a Tennessee Limited Liability Company, the sole member of which is CYS Investments, Inc. Tennessee

EX-21.1 4 a20161231ex211.htm EXHIBIT 21.1 Exhibit 21.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Subsidiaries of Registrant Subsidiary State of Incorporation CYS Insurance Services, LLC, a Tennessee Limited Liability Company, the sole member of which is CYS Investments, Inc. Tennessee

February 17, 2017 EX-10.15

2017 Incentive Compensation Plan

Exhibit 10.15 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. 2017 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN CYS Investments, Inc.’s 2017 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) is a plan under which eligible employees of CYS Investments, Inc. (the “Company”) may receive bonus awards representing the opportunity to receive a payment in accordance with, and subject to the terms of, the Plan (“Bonus Awards”). The amount, if any, that wil

February 15, 2017 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2017 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

February 15, 2017 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2016 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2016 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? February 15, 2017 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended (the "Fourth Quarter") and the year ended December 31, 2016 . Fourth Quarter 2016 Highlights ? December 31,

February 13, 2017 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* CYS Investments Inc. Series B 7.50% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A306 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of P

February 9, 2017 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 cysinvestmentsinc.htm SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 3 )* Name of issuer: CYS Investments Inc Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 12673A108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2016 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

January 10, 2017 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* CYS Investments Inc. Series A 7.75% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A207 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of P

October 28, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-337

October 26, 2016 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? October 26, 2016 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (the " Third Quarter"). Third Quarter 2016 Summary Results ? September 30, 2016 book value per common shar

October 26, 2016 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2016 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

September 27, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 27, 2016 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organiza

September 27, 2016 EX-99.1

Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on manag

EX-99.1 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer and President Investment Outlook September 2016 JMP Securities Financial Services and Real Estate Conference September 27, 2016 Exhibit 99.1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act o

September 12, 2016 EX-99.1

Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on manag

EX-99.1 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer and President Investment Outlook September 2016 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference September 12, 2016 Exhibit 99.1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amen

September 12, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2016 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or

July 28, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CY

July 27, 2016 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a201606308kearningsrelease.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2016 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other juris

July 27, 2016 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? July 27, 2016 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 (the " Second Quarter"). Second Quarter 2016 Summary Results ? June 30, 2016 book value per common share of $9.55

June 23, 2016 CORRESP

CYS Investments ESP

CORRESP June 23, 2016 VIA EDGAR Mr. Daniel L. Gordon, Senior Assistant Chief Accountant Office of Real Estate and Commodities United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: CYS Investments, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015 Filed February 17, 2016 File No. 1-33740 Dear Mr. Gordon: This letter i

June 1, 2016 EX-24

EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Thomas A.

May 16, 2016 8-K

CYS Investments 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2016 (May 13, 2016) CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporatio

May 4, 2016 DEFA14A

CYS Investments DEFA14A

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement

May 4, 2016 DEFA14A

CYS Investments DEFA14A

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, fo

April 26, 2016 10-Q/A

CYS Investments 10-Q/A (Quarterly Report)

10-Q/A 1 a10-qa.htm 10-Q/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commi

April 26, 2016 EX-10.1

CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. 2016 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

EX-10.1 2 a20160331exhibit101.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. 2016 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN CYS Investments, Inc.’s 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) is a plan under which eligible employees of CYS Investments, Inc. (the “Company”) may receive bonus awards representing the opportunity to receive a payment in accordance with, and subject to the terms of, the Plan

April 22, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 a2016033110-q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Comm

April 20, 2016 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 a201603318kearningsrelease.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2016 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other juri

April 20, 2016 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 a20160331exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – April 20, 2016 – CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 (the "First Quarter"). First Quarter 2016 Summary Results • March 31, 201

March 30, 2016 DEF 14A

CYS Investments DEF 14A

DEF 14A 1 d151658ddef14a.htm DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨

March 30, 2016 DEFA14A

CYS Investments DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

February 18, 2016 EX-10.1

EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AGREEMENT This EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is entered into by CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the ?Company?), and Frances R. Spark, an individual (the ?Executive?), on February 10, 2016, to be effective on the Effective Date (as defined below), in order to recite the agreed terms relative to Executive?s decision to volu

February 18, 2016 EX-10.2

Employment Agreement, dated February 18, 2016, between the Company and Jack DeCicco

EX-10.2 3 d141934dex102.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), is entered into on February 18, 2016, and will become effective on March 7, 2016 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Jack DeCicco (the “Executive”) and CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”). WHEREAS, the Company desires to hire the Executive as an employee o

February 18, 2016 8-K

CYS Investments FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2016 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

February 18, 2016 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Retirement of Frances R. Spark as Chief Financial Officer and Hiring of Jack DeCicco as Successor

EX-99.1 4 d141934dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Retirement of Frances R. Spark as Chief Financial Officer and Hiring of Jack DeCicco as Successor NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—On February 18, 2016, CYS Investments, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Frances R. Spark, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will retire from her positions with the Company, e

February 17, 2016 EX-21.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Subsidiaries of Registrant Subsidiary State of Incorporation CYS Insurance Services, LLC Tennessee

Exhibit 21.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Subsidiaries of Registrant Subsidiary State of Incorporation CYS Insurance Services, LLC Tennessee

February 17, 2016 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CYS Investments, Inc. (E

February 17, 2016 EX-12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

Exhibit 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Fixed charges(1) $ 46,129 $ 33,825 $ 52,763 $ 44,117 $ 18,789 Preferred stock dividends 20,813 20,812 15,854 2,405 — (2

February 12, 2016 SC 13G/A

CYS Investments 3G/A (Passive Acquisition of More Than 5% of Shares)

SC 13G/A 1 cysinvesta-13ga.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* CYS Investments Inc. Series A 7.75% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A207 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Ad

February 12, 2016 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* CYS Investments Inc. Series B 7.50% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A306 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of P

February 10, 2016 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2015 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2015 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? February 10, 2016 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended (the "Fourth Quarter") and the year ended December 31, 2015 . Fourth Quarter 2015 Highlights ? December 31,

February 10, 2016 8-K

CYS Investments 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2016 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

February 10, 2016 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 cysinvestments.htm SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 2 )* Name of issuer: CYS Investments Inc Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 12673A108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2015 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which th

October 23, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 a2015093010-q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to .

October 21, 2015 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results

Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2015 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? October 21, 2015 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) ("CYS", "we", "our", or the "Company") today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 (the " Third Quarter"). Third Quarter 2015 Summary Results ? September 30, 2015 book value per common shar

October 21, 2015 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

October 6, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2015 (September 30, 2015) CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction o

September 21, 2015 EX-99.1

Investment Outlook

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Investment Outlook September 2015 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer and President JMP Securities Financial Services and Real Estate Conference September 21, 2015 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities E

September 21, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 21, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or

September 17, 2015 EX-99.1

Investment Outlook

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Investment Outlook September 2015 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer and President Barclays Global Financial Services Conference September 17, 2015 Forward -Looking Statements This presentation contains forward -looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as am

September 17, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 17, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Orga

July 23, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 a2015063010-q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commi

July 22, 2015 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

July 22, 2015 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results

2015.06.30 Exhibit991 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? July 22, 2015 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (?CYS?, "we", "our", or the ?Company?) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (the "Second Quarter"). Second Quarter 2015 Summary Results ? June 30, 2015 book value per common s

July 15, 2015 CORRESP

CYS Investments ESP

CORRESP July 15, 2015 VIA EDGAR Mr. Jaime G. John, Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: CYS Investments, Inc. Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 Filed on February 17, 2015 File No. 1-33740 Dear Mr. John: This letter is submitted in response to the comment of the Staff of the Divisi

June 2, 2015 EX-99.1

Investment Outlook

EX-99.1 2 d936057dex991.htm EX-99.1 Investment Outlook June 2015 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer and President KBW Mortgage Finance Conference June 2, 2015 Exhibit 99.1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as a

June 2, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d936057d8k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of I

May 19, 2015 8-K

CYS Investments FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organ

May 19, 2015 EX-99.1

Investment Outlook

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Investment Outlook May 2015 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer and President Wells Fargo Securities Specialty Finance Conference May 19, 2015 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,

May 11, 2015 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2015 (May 8, 2015) CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation

April 24, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 a2015033110-q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Comm

April 22, 2015 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

2015.03.31 8K EarningsRelease UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of

April 22, 2015 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2015 Financial Results

2015.03.31 Exhibit991 Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2015 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY ? April 22, 2015 ? CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (?CYS?, "we", "our", or the ?Company?) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 (the "First Quarter"). First Quarter 2015 Summary Results ? March 31, 2015 book value per common s

March 27, 2015 DEF 14A

CYS Investments NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT

DEF 14A 1 d893091ddef14a.htm NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the

March 27, 2015 DEFA14A

CYS Investments DEFA14A

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, fo

February 17, 2015 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CYS Investments, Inc. (E

February 17, 2015 EX-12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

Exhibit 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Fixed charges(1) $ 33,825 $ 52,763 $ 44,117 $ 18,789 $ 5,056 Preferred stock dividends 20,812 15,854 2,405 — (2) — (2)

February 13, 2015 SC 13G

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CYS Investments Inc. Series A 7.75% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A207 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Pe

February 13, 2015 SC 13G

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CYS Investments Inc. Series B 7.50% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A306 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Pe

February 11, 2015 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

February 11, 2015 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2014 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2014 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – February 11, 2015– CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. Fourth Quarter 2014 Highlights • December 31, 2014 book value per common share of $10.50, after declari

February 10, 2015 SC 13G/A

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 cysinvestmentsinc.htm SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 1 )* Name of issuer: CYS Investments Inc Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 12673A108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2014 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

January 16, 2015 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2015 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organi

November 13, 2014 EX-99.1

Kevin Grant

EX-99.1 2 d820737dex991.htm EX-99.1 Kevin Grant Chief Executive Officer Investment Outlook Banking and Financial Services Conference November 13, 2014 EXHIBIT 99.1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are

November 13, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organ

October 23, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-337

October 20, 2014 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

October 20, 2014 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – October 20, 2014 – CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”, "we", "our", or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Third Quarter 2014 Summary Results • September 30, 2014 book value per common share of $10.14, after declaring a

October 16, 2014 EX-99.1

Majority Voting and Director Resignation Policy

EX-99.1 2 d806519dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Majority Voting and Director Resignation Policy In an uncontested election of directors, any nominee who receives a greater number of votes “withheld” from his or her election than votes “for” his or her election shall, within five (5) business days following the certification of the stockholder vote, tender his or her written resignation to the Cha

October 16, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or O

September 30, 2014 EX-99.1

Kevin Grant

EX-99.1 Kevin Grant Chief Executive Officer September 30, 2014 Investment Outlook JMP Securities Financial Services & Real Estate Conference Exhibit 99.1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on m

September 30, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Orga

September 8, 2014 EX-99.1

Kevin Grant

EX-99.1 Kevin Grant Chief Executive Officer Barclays Global Financial Services Conference September 8, 2014 Exhibit 99.1 Investment Outlook Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on management’s be

September 8, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organ

July 22, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CY

July 21, 2014 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – July 21, 2014 – CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS”, "we", "our", or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. Second Quarter 2014 Summary Results • June 30, 2014 book value per common share of $10.31 after declaring a $0.32 divide

July 21, 2014 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

June 16, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Orga

June 3, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 8-K

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organizati

June 3, 2014 EX-99.1

Kevin Grant

EX-99.1 2 d738646dex991.htm EX-99.1 Kevin Grant Chief Executive Officer KBW Mortgage Finance Conference June 3, 2014 Exhibit 99.1 Investment Outlook Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on manage

May 23, 2014 S-3ASR

- S-3ASR

S-3ASR Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 23, 2014 Registration No.

May 23, 2014 EX-12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

EX-12.1 EXHIBIT 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated: Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Year Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Fixed charges(1) $ 28,346 $ 52,763 $ 44,117 $ 18,789 $ 5,056 $ 4,461 Preferre

May 23, 2014 EX-4.6

CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. (For [Subordinated]* Debt Securities) Dated as of , 20

EX-4.6 Exhibit 4.6 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. TO , Trustee Indenture (For [Subordinated]* Debt Securities) Dated as of , 20 * Bracketed language will be inserted in the Indenture under which subordinated Debt Securities will be issued. TABLE OF CONTENTS† Page RECITAL OF THE COMPANY 1 ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 1 Section 1.01. Definitions. 1 Section 1.02. Complianc

May 20, 2014 EX-99.1

Kevin Grant

EX-99.1 Kevin Grant Chief Executive Officer Wells Fargo Securities Research & Economics Specialty Finance Conference May 20, 2014 Investment Outlook Exhibit 99.1 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are ba

May 20, 2014 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d730196d8k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of I

May 19, 2014 CORRESP

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Response Letter May 19, 2014 VIA EDGAR Mr. Daniel L. Gordon, Branch Chief United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: CYS Investments, Inc. Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 Filed on February 14, 2014 File No. 1-33740 Dear Mr. Gordon: This letter is submitted in response to the comments of the Staff

May 15, 2014 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 d726207d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2014 (May 9, 2014) CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdic

May 15, 2014 EX-10.1

CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. 2014 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. 2014 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN CYS Investments, Inc.’s 2014 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) is a plan under which eligible employees of CYS Investments, Inc. (the “Company”) may receive bonus awards representing the opportunity to receive a payment in accordance with, and subject to the terms of, the Plan (“Bonus Awards”). The amount, if any, t

April 23, 2014 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 a2014033110q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commi

April 22, 2014 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

EX-99.1 2 a20140331exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT Exhibit 99.1 CORRECTING and REPLACING CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Financial Results NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Apr. 21, 2014- Twelfth paragraph, starting at the second line should read: As of March 31, 2014, the Company had entered into interest rate swap contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $5.8 billion, a weighted average f

April 22, 2014 8-K/A

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

April 21, 2014 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

April 21, 2014 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2014 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – April 21, 2014 – CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. First Quarter 2014 Summary Results • March 31, 2014 book value per common share of $9.68 after declaring a $0.32 dividend per common

March 28, 2014 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

DEF 14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the registrant x Filed by a party other than the registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, fo

February 14, 2014 SC 13G

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 cysinvestb.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CYS Investments Inc. Series B 7.50% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A306 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Address an

February 14, 2014 EX-12.1

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS

Exhibit 12.1 RATIO OF EARNINGS TO COMBINED FIXED CHARGES AND PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS The following table sets forth our ratios of earnings to combined fixed charges and preferred stock dividends for each of the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Fixed charges(1) $ 52,763 $ 44,117 $ 18,789 $ 5,056 $ 4,461 Preferred stock dividends 15,854 2,405 — (2) — (2) — (2) Co

February 14, 2014 EX-10.8

STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (Independent Director)

EX-10.8 2 a20131231ex108.htm EXHIBIT 10.8 Exhibit 10.8 STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (Independent Director) THIS STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made effective as of the day of , 20 (the “Date of Grant”), between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”). R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the CYS Investments, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentiv

February 14, 2014 SC 13G

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / International Value Advisers, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* CYS Investments Inc. Series A 7.75% Pfd (Name of Issuer) Common Stock pfd (Title of Class of Securities) 12673A207 (CUSIP Number) International Value Advisers, LLC, 717 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Pe

February 14, 2014 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CYS In

February 12, 2014 SC 13G

CYS / CYS Investments, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

cysinvestmentsinc.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 0 )* Name of issuer: CYS Investments Inc Title of Class of Securities: REIT CUSIP Number: 12673A108 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2013 Check the appropriate box to des

February 10, 2014 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2013 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2013 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – February 10, 2014– CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Fourth Quarter 2013 Highlights • December 31, 2013 net asset value per common share of $9.24 per share

February 10, 2014 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2014 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

November 12, 2013 EX-99.1

Investment Outlook - November 2013

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Investment Outlook - November 2013 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer 2013 Banking and Financial Services Conference November 12, 2013 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are

November 12, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2013 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organizat

October 18, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 a2013093010q.htm 10-Q Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . C

October 16, 2013 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – October 16, 2013– CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Third Quarter 2013 Summary Results • September 30, 2013 net asset value per common share of $10.10 after declaring a $0.34 divid

October 16, 2013 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2013 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

September 10, 2013 EX-99.1

Investment Outlook -

EX-99.1 Investment Outlook - September 2013 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer Exhibit 99.1 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference September 10, 2013 Forward Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that

September 10, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2013 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or

July 19, 2013 EX-10.4

Form of Restricted Stock Award for Employees without Employment Agreements

Exhibit 10.4 STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT THIS STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made effective as of the day of 201 (the “Date of Grant”), by and between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”). R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the CYS Investments, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which Plan is incorporated herein by r

July 19, 2013 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-33740 CY

July 19, 2013 EX-10.1

2013 Equity Incentive Plan

EX-10.1 3 a20130630ex101equityincent.htm 2013 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Exhibit 10.1 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. 2013 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Article I DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................... 1 1.01. Affiliate...................................................................................................

July 19, 2013 EX-10.2

Form of Restricted Stock Award for Directors

Exhibit 10.2 STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (Independent Director) THIS STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made effective as of the day of , 2013 (the “Date of Grant”), between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”). R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the CYS Investments, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which Plan is incor

July 19, 2013 EX-10.3

Form of Restricted Stock Award for Employees with Employment Agreements

Exhibit 10.3 STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT THIS STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made effective as of the day of 201 (the “Date of Grant”), between CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and (the “Participant”). R E C I T A L S: WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the CYS Investments, Inc. 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which Plan is incorporated herein by referenc

July 19, 2013 EX-3.2

Articles Supplementary Reclassifying Authorized but Unissued Shares of Preferred Stock

EX-3.2 2 a20130630ex32artsuppreclas.htm ARTICLE SUPPLEMENTARY Exhibit 3.2 CYS INVESTMENTS, INC. ARTICLES SUPPLEMENTARY CYS Investments, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Corporation”), hereby certifies to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland that: FIRST: Under a power contained in Article VI of the charter of the Corporation (the “Charter”), the Board of Directors, by duly

July 17, 2013 EX-99.1

CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Exhibit 99.1 CYS Investments, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results For Immediate Release NEW YORK, NY – July 17, 2013– CYS Investments, Inc. (NYSE: CYS) (“CYS” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Second Quarter 2013 Summary Results • June 30, 2013 net asset value per common share of $10.20 after declaring a $0.34 dividend per com

July 17, 2013 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2013 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil

June 26, 2013 S-8

- FORM S-8

S-8 1 d560187ds8.htm FORM S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2013 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 20-4072657 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IR

June 5, 2013 EX-99.1

dbAccess Global Financial Services Investor Conference

EX-99.1 dbAccess Global Financial Services Investor Conference June 5, 2013 Investment Outlook - June 2013 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer Exhibit 99.1 Forward Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that ar

June 5, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d549235d8k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2013 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of I

June 4, 2013 EX-99.1

Investment Outlook -

EX-99.1 Investment Outlook - June 2013 Kevin E. Grant, CFA Chief Executive Officer KBW Mortgage Finance Conference June 4, 2013 Exhibit 99.1 Forward Looking Statements 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on management’s

June 4, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2013 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organ

May 16, 2013 EX-99.1

Wells Fargo Securities Research & Economics

EX-99.1 Wells Fargo Securities Research & Economics Specialty Finance Conference May 16, 2013 Exhibit 99.1 Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, current ex

May 16, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2013 CYS Investments, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-33740 20-4072657 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organ

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