LIEN Furnishes Q2 2025 Press Release and Earnings Presentation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The company states this information is being furnished, not filed, and that the exhibit is incorporated by reference into the current report.

The company also disseminated an earnings presentation for a conference call and live webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern on August 14, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.2. The report identifies the company’s Nasdaq trading symbol as LIEN, provides its principal executive office address and telephone number, and does not itself include financial figures or metrics (those appear in the attached exhibits).

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine earnings disclosure furnished; no financials in the filing itself, so impact cannot be assessed without exhibits.

The filing informs investors that Chicago Atlantic BDC has released its Q2 2025 results by press release and accompanying presentation. Because the report expressly furnishes the press release and presentation rather than filing them, the document serves primarily as a notice of investor materials rather than a source of financial detail. Materiality to investors depends entirely on the content of Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2; absent those exhibits, no valuation or performance conclusions can be drawn from this report alone.

Investor Relations / Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Standard Reg FD and Item 2.02 disclosure practice; exhibits and webcast distribution are routine investor communications.

The company has followed standard disclosure protocol by furnishing a press release and an earnings presentation and announcing a webcast to discuss Q2 results. The filing clarifies that the materials are furnished and not incorporated by reference into other filings by default. From a governance and communications perspective, this is a routine, compliant disclosure; any assessment of governance implications or financial impact requires review of the attached exhibits.

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

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2025 (August 5, 2025)

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland		001-40564		86-2872887
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

600 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800 New York, New York		10022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 212 905-4923

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		LIEN		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 14, 2025, Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 14, 2025, the Company disseminated an earnings presentation to be used in connection with its conference call and live webcast on August 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The earnings presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press release, dated August 14, 2025.
99.2		Earnings Presentation, dated August 14, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CHICAGO ATLANTIC BDC, INC.
Date: August 14, 2025	By:	/s/ Thomas Geoffroy
		Interim Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) announce in this 8-K?

The company furnished a press release reporting Q2 2025 financial results attached as Exhibit 99.1 and an earnings presentation attached as Exhibit 99.2.

When is the webcast and conference call for Chicago Atlantic BDC Q2 2025 results?

The earnings presentation was disseminated for use in a conference call and live webcast scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern on August 14, 2025.

Are the press release and presentation filed with the SEC?

No. The filing states the press release and presentation are being furnished, not filed, and thus are not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

Where can I find the press release and presentation referenced in the 8-K?

The materials are attached to the Current Report as Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (earnings presentation) and are incorporated by reference in the report.

What is Chicago Atlantic BDC’s ticker symbol and exchange?

The report lists the company’s common stock trading symbol as LIEN on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.