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Directors and Officers of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Purchase 54,000 Shares of Common Stock on the Open Market

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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) announced that its officers and directors purchased approximately 54,000 shares on the open market over the last three weeks at an approximate value of $673,000.

After the purchases, officers and directors beneficially own approximately 1,770,000 shares, representing about 8.2% of fully diluted common shares outstanding. Management framed the purchases as a signal of confidence in the company’s portfolio valuation and execution of its strategy.

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  • Insider purchases of 54,000 shares over three weeks
  • Total insider investment of approximately $673,000
  • Officers and directors now hold 1,770,000 shares (8.2%) of fully diluted shares

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News Market Reaction – REFI

+6.18%
2 alerts
+6.18% Session close to close
+2.7% Peak Tracked
$262.38M Market Cap
0.0x Rel. Volume

In the Oct 17 session, REFI gained 6.18%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.7% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

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CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) (“Chicago Atlantic” or the “Company”), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, today announced that its Officers and Directors have purchased approximately 54,000 shares at an approximate value of $673,000 in the last three weeks. Chicago Atlantic Officers and Directors now beneficially own approximately 1,770,000 shares representing approximately 8.2% of fully diluted common shares outstanding.

Peter Sack, Co-Chief Executive Officer, noted, “The Officers and Directors are proud to show our confidence in the Company’s opportunities and in the execution on our commitment to generating strong risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. Similar to past instances when the market’s valuation has been disconnected with the value of our portfolio, we can find no better way to demonstrate that confidence ourselves than by purchasing shares in the open market.”

About Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) 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. REFI is part of the Chicago Atlantic platform, which has offices in Chicago, Miami, New York, and London and has closed over $2.8 billion in credit and equity investments to date.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect our current views and projections with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “guidance,” “estimates,” “projects,” “anticipates,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward- looking statements. These forward-looking statements, including statements about our future growth and strategies for such growth, are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions and are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect our business and financial results is included in our filings with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible to predict those events or how they may affect us. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
Tripp Sullivan
SCR Partners
IR@REFI.reit


FAQ

How many shares did Chicago Atlantic officers and directors buy on October 17, 2025?

They purchased approximately 54,000 shares on the open market over the prior three weeks.

What is the dollar value of the insider purchases by Chicago Atlantic (REFI)?

The purchases totalled about $673,000 in market value.

What percentage of Chicago Atlantic (REFI) do officers and directors now own after the purchases?

Officers and directors beneficially own approximately 8.2% of fully diluted common shares.

Does the Chicago Atlantic insider buying signal confidence for REFI shareholders?

Company executives described the purchases as a demonstration of confidence in the portfolio and execution.

When did Chicago Atlantic report the insider purchases for REFI?

The disclosure was announced on October 17, 2025.

Where were Chicago Atlantic officers and directors buying REFI shares?

The purchases were made on the open market over the three weeks before the announcement.