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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. reports developments as a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust focused on real estate-backed credit. The company originates senior secured loans primarily to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license U.S. markets, with news centered on portfolio activity, loan yields, borrower credit conditions, leverage and the cannabis regulatory environment.
Recurring updates include quarterly financial results, earnings conference calls, common stock dividend declarations and annual tax reporting for REIT distributions. Company announcements also address capital structure items such as secured revolving credit facility borrowings and senior unsecured notes, along with investment activity tied to its commercial mortgage portfolio.
Chicago Atlantic BDC (NASDAQ: LIEN) reported Q2 2026 total investment income of $14.0 million and net investment income of $7.7 million, or $0.34 per share, with net assets from operations increasing by $6.1 million, or $0.27 per share.
As of June 30, 2026, total assets were $344.0 million and net asset value per share was $13.26. The investment portfolio stood at $334.8 million across 37 companies, with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 16.0% and no loans on non-accrual status.
LIEN had $73.9 million of liquidity and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09x. The board declared a Q3 2026 dividend of $0.34 per share, matching the Q2 dividend and marking the seventh consecutive quarter at that level. The company also filed a $500 million shelf registration statement and agreed to merge with Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) in an NAV-for-NAV stock transaction expected, subject to approvals and conditions, to close in Q4 2026.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $7.5 million, or $0.34 per share, and distributable earnings of $9.3 million, or $0.43 diluted per share. Net interest income was $12.8 million and regular dividends declared totaled $0.47 per share.
Total loan principal outstanding rose to $453.1 million across 26 portfolio companies, with a gross unlevered weighted average yield to maturity of 15.8% and a debt/equity ratio of 46.6%. The current expected credit loss reserve increased to $9.4 million.
On July 9, 2026, Chicago Atlantic issued 4,306,754 shares (about 16.8% of post-issuance shares) to Koach in exchange for approximately $62.5 million in second lien notes bearing 12.0% interest and secured by 32 cannabis-related properties. The company also highlighted its pending NAV-based stock-for-stock merger with Chicago Atlantic BDC (NASDAQ: LIEN), under which, using March 31, 2026 NAVs and before subsequent adjustments, former REFI stockholders would be expected to own about 50.5% of LIEN at closing, currently targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) will release its second quarter 2026 results, for the period ended June 30, 2026, before the market opens on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. A public conference call and live audio webcast will follow that day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accessible by phone and via the Investor Relations section of www.refi.reit, with an online replay available for one year.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) completed a financing transaction in which Koach Properties Manager issued approximately $62.5 million of second-lien notes secured by 32 cannabis-leased retail properties in exchange for 4,306,754 newly issued REFI common shares valued at $14.53 per share.
The notes carry a 10.0% cash interest rate plus 2.0% PIK, an exit fee equal to 2.5x each note’s commitment amount, and a weighted average maturity of about 12 years. According to the company, the structure gives REFI long-term exposure to Koach’s retail portfolio and cannabis tenants, which it views as leased at attractive capitalization rates versus broader retail markets, while both parties expect to continue collaborating on future retail property financings.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for the second quarter of 2026.
This equals an annualized dividend rate of $1.88 per common share, payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Key metrics: net income $4.84M, distributable earnings $9.83M, portfolio principal $413.59M, gross unlevered yield 15.8%, and book value per share $14.39. The company declared regular dividends of $0.47 per share and reported liquidity of approximately $54M with $59M available on its secured revolving credit facility. Management highlighted loan protection via fixed rates or floors and noted federal rescheduling of medical cannabis as a potential credit tailwind.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) announced its first quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call schedule. The Company will issue its earnings release and supplemental financial information before market open on May 7, 2026, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
The live conference call and webcast are set for 9:00 a.m. ET on May 7, 2026. Dial-in numbers and an online webcast in the Investor Relations section at www.refi.reit will be available; a replay will be archived for one year.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for Q1 2026, equal to an annualized rate of $1.88 per common share. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at close of business on March 31, 2026.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) reported Q4 2025 and full-year results on March 12, 2026. Key highlights: net interest income of $14.24M in Q4 and $55.39M for 2025, distributable earnings diluted of $1.88 for 2025, and regular dividends declared totaling $1.88 per share for the year. Portfolio principal was $411.1M at year end with unfunded commitments rising to $31.1M. Management noted a $616M new investment pipeline and available liquidity of approximately $50.0M as of March 12, 2026.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) will release fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results before market open on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with a same‑day conference call and live webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET.
The company said supplemental financial information will accompany the release, and a replay of the webcast will be archived online for one year.