ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On October 30, 2012 Capstead Mortgage Corporation ("Capstead", or the "Registrant") announced a $100 million common share repurchase program and the suspension of its at-the-market, continuous offering program used to issue common shares. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

In addition, Capstead has updated its presentation materials to be used in meetings with the investment community. The materials are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and are also available on our website at www.capstead.com.

Capstead has also created a third quarter 2012 investor fact sheet to be used in meetings with the investment community and for general marketing purposes. The fact sheet is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is also available on our website at www.capstead.com.

The information referenced in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the Exhibits referenced in Item 9.01 below) is being "furnished" under "Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure" and, as such, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed by Capstead pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press release issued by Capstead Mortgage Corporation dated October 30, 2012 announcing a $100 million common share repurchase program.

99.2 Investor presentation with information as of September 30, 2012.

99.3 Third quarter 2012 investor fact sheet.