Chicago Atlantic Chief Executive Officer Peter Sack to Participate in Fireside Chat with Zuanic and Associates
Rhea-AI Summary
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) and Chicago Atlantic BDC (NASDAQ: LIEN) announced that Chief Executive Officer Peter Sack will participate in a fireside chat with Zuanic and Associates on Jan 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The event is virtual and open to registrants; registration and additional event details are available via the provided links. Investors and stakeholders can attend the session to hear management commentary and Q&A in real time.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, REFI declined 0.40%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
REFI is up 0.4% with mixed peer moves: MITT +1.49%, AOMR +0.9%, while ACRE -0.8%, SEVN -0.34%, ACR -1.07%, indicating stock-specific trading rather than a unified sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -1.4% | Declared Q4 2025 dividend of $0.47 per share. |
| Nov 04 | Earnings results | Positive | -1.3% | Reported Q3 2025 earnings and portfolio metrics. |
| Oct 17 | Insider purchases | Positive | +6.2% | Directors and officers bought about 54,000 shares on market. |
| Oct 16 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | -2.0% | Announced Q3 2025 earnings release and call timing. |
| Sep 15 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +1.1% | Declared Q3 2025 dividend of $0.47 per share. |
Recent history shows negative reactions to dividends and earnings, while insider open-market buying drew a notably positive response.
Over the last few months, REFI announced recurring dividends of $0.47 per share (annualized $1.88), Q3 2025 results with net interest income of $13.69M and diluted EPS of $0.42, and an active insider buying campaign where officers and directors acquired about 54,000 shares for roughly $673,000. Dividend and earnings releases on Sep 15, Oct 16, Nov 4, and Dec 19 often saw modest negative or muted price reactions, whereas the October insider purchases on Oct 17 coincided with a stronger positive move.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a CEO fireside chat, signaling ongoing investor outreach rather than a fundamental shift. The event offers management a forum to discuss portfolio performance, dividend sustainability, and credit trends, complementing prior disclosures on Q3 2025 results and recent insider purchases. Investors may watch for any new qualitative comments on loan quality, leverage, and deployment pipeline, as these areas have featured prominently in recent filings and earnings updates.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI), and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIEN) announced that Chief Executive Officer Peter Sack will participate in a fireside chat moderated by Zuanic and Associates later today at 2:00 p.m. ET.
For those interested in attending the virtual event, please register at the link: Zuanic Webinar Registration. Additional information about the event is available at the following link: Fireside Chat Info.
About Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. is a market-leading commercial mortgage REIT utilizing significant real estate, credit and cannabis expertise to originate senior secured loans primarily to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states in the United States.
About Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize risk-adjusted returns on equity for its stockholders by investing primarily in direct loans to privately held middle-market companies, with a primary focus on cannabis companies. The Company is managed by Chicago Atlantic BDC Advisers, LLC, an investment manager focused on the cannabis industry and other niche or underfollowed sectors.
REFI and LIEN are part of the Chicago Atlantic platform, which has offices in Chicago, Miami, New York, and London. For more information, please visit www.refi.reit and lien.chicagoatlantic.com.
Contact LIEN:
Lisa Kampf
SCR Partners, LLC
LIEN@chicagoatlantic.com
Contact REFI:
Tripp Sullivan
SCR Partners, LLC
IR@REFI.reit
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