Chicago Atlantic (REFI) insider purchase: 8,150 shares acquired

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI): Co‑Chief Executive Officer and Director Peter Sack reported an open‑market purchase of 8,150 shares of common stock on 10/14/2025 at $12.43 per share. Following the transaction, he beneficially owned 81,257 shares.

The filing also notes a previously granted award of 28,398 restricted shares on April 1, 2025 under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vesting in three equal annual installments over 12, 24, and 36 months.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sack Peter

(Last) (First) (Middle)

CHICAGO ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE INC

1680 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SUITE 700

(Street)

MIAMI BEACH FL 33139

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. [ REFI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Co-Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/14/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/14/2025		P		8,150	A	$12.43	81,257(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On April 1, 2025, Mr. Sack was awarded 28,398 restricted shares of common stock under the Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Pursuant to the terms of the award agreement, the 28,398 restricted shares of common stock will vest over a three-year period, with one-third of the restricted stock vesting after 12 months, 24 months and 36 months, respectively.

	/s/ Peter Sack	10/16/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who filed the Form 4 for REFI?

Co‑Chief Executive Officer and Director Peter Sack filed the Form 4.

What did the REFI insider purchase?

He bought 8,150 shares of common stock at $12.43 on 10/14/2025.

How many REFI shares does the insider own after the trade?

Following the transaction, he beneficially owned 81,257 shares.

What is the insider’s role at REFI?

He serves as Co‑Chief Executive Officer and is a Director.

Does the filing mention any equity awards?

Yes. On April 1, 2025, he was awarded 28,398 restricted shares, vesting over three years in equal annual installments.

What equity plan covered the restricted stock grant?

The award was under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan.