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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Former Invesco General Counsel Dies

Neil Williams, the chairman of Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc., died Sunday of a heart attack. He was 76.

Williams had served as the non-executive chairman of Invesco's board of directors since July 2009. He had previously served as general counsel at Invesco Ltd. from 1999 to 2002. Previously he had been a partner at the law firm Alston & Bird from 1965 through 1999, serving as the firm's managing partner from 1984 to 1996.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Invesco Mortgage Capital team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Neil's family and friends and to the many colleagues whose lives he touched," said Richard King, president and chief executive officer. "All of us who knew or worked with Neil understand the privilege we enjoyed and are deeply saddened by his passing."

Company Press Release

Invesco Ltd. : Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. Offers Condolences on the Passing of Chairman Neil Williams

ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2012 -- The entire Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (NYSE: IVR) team was saddened to learn of the death of Neil Williams, Chairman of its Board of Directors. He was 76.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Invesco Mortgage Capital team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Neil's family and friends and to the many colleagues whose lives he touched," said Richard J. King, President and Chief Executive Officer. "All of us who knew or worked with Neil understand the privilege we enjoyed and are deeply saddened by his passing."

Mr. Williams served as non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors beginning July 2009. Mr. Williams was previously the general counsel of Invesco Ltd. (known then as AMVESCAP PLC) from 1999 to 2002. Mr. Williams was a partner of Alston & Bird LLP from 1965 to 1999 and was managing partner from 1984 through 1996. Mr. Williams received a Bachelor of Arts in 1958 and a J.D. in 1961 from Duke University.

About Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on financing and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and mortgage loans. Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. is externally managed and advised by Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading independent global investment management company. Additional information is available at www.invescomortgagecapital.com.

SOURCE Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc.