Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (NASDAQ: REFI) posts Q2 update and merger details
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. furnished information on August 11, 2026 related to its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company provided a press release as Exhibit 99.1 and an earnings supplemental presentation as Exhibit 99.2, both furnished rather than filed, limiting their use under securities laws.
The communication also describes a proposed merger of the company with and into Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) under an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated June 17, 2026, unanimously approved by both boards based on special committee recommendations. It notes that LIEN has filed a Form N-14 registration statement containing a joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and urges stockholders of both LIEN and the company to read those materials when available. The communication emphasizes that it does not constitute an offer or solicitation for any securities or votes.
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Exhibit 99.1: 99.1
Exhibit 99.2: 99.2
Exhibit 104: 104
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Exhibit 99.1
99.1
Press release dated August 11, 2026 announcing second quarter 2026 results
Exhibit 99.2
99.2
Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Supplemental Presentation dated August 11, 2026
Exhibit 104
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document
Key Terms
Regulation FD Disclosure, Form N-14, Proxy Statement/Prospectus, participants in the solicitation, +1 more
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Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On August 11, 2026, the Company disseminated a presentation"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
Form N-14 regulatory
"LIEN filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form N-14 on July 31, 2026"
Proxy Statement/Prospectus regulatory
"which includes a joint proxy statement of LIEN and the Company and a prospectus of LIEN (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”)"
A proxy statement or prospectus is a document that companies send to shareholders to provide important information about upcoming decisions or investments, such as voting on company issues or offering new shares to the public. It helps investors understand the details and risks involved, enabling them to make informed choices about their ownership or involvement with the company.
participants in the solicitation regulatory
"and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies"
People or firms who actively seek to influence shareholders’ choices in a corporate action—such as a vote, merger, proxy contest, or tender offer. This can include company insiders, advisers, bankers, lawyers and professional solicitors who contact investors to persuade them. Investors care because knowing who is doing the persuading reveals potential conflicts, resources and credibility behind the campaign, much like checking who is organizing a political campaign before accepting its message.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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FAQ
What did Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) disclose on August 11, 2026?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance furnished a press release and an earnings supplemental presentation covering its second-quarter 2026 results, identifying them as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, and stated these materials are furnished, not filed, under securities laws.
How is the proposed merger involving REFI and Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) described?
The communication describes a proposed merger of REFI with and into Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) under a Merger Agreement dated June 17, 2026, unanimously approved by both boards on special committee recommendations, with details contained in a Form N-14 Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
Where can REFI and LIEN stockholders find the Proxy Statement/Prospectus for the merger?
Investors are directed to obtain the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and related documents free of charge at www.sec.gov or via the investor relations websites www.investors.chicagoatlanticbdc.com for LIEN and www.investors.refi.reit for Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance.
Does the REFI August 11, 2026 communication constitute an offer to sell securities?
No. The communication explicitly states it is not an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, and that any offer would be made only by a prospectus meeting Securities Act requirements or in an exempt transaction.
Are REFI’s Q2 2026 financial figures included in this Form 8-K text?
The exact Q2 2026 financial figures are not detailed here; instead, the company points to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and supplemental presentation (Exhibit 99.2) that contain those results and are incorporated by reference as furnished materials.
How are the furnished materials about REFI’s Q2 2026 results treated under U.S. securities laws?
The company states that the information under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished, not filed, and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and is not incorporated into Securities Act filings unless specifically referenced.