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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance is rated Buy, with a forward yield likely to reset post-merger with Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN). The merger is NAV-for-NAV, with an illustrative exchange ratio of ~1.085 LIEN shares per REFI share, and both stocks trade at a 23% discount to NAV. Post-merger, a sustainable dividend is projected at $0.37–$0.40 per quarter, implying a 15–16% yield—lower than the current 17%, but still attractive.

CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share for the third quarter of 2026. The regular quarterly dividend, which equates to an annualized rate of $1.88 per common share, is payable on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2026.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (“LIEN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Operating Highlights   For the Three Months Ended (Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)* June 30, 2026 March 31, 2026   Total Amount Per Share Total Amount Per Share Total investment income $14.0 $0.61 $16.7 $0.73 Net investment income $7.7 $0.34 $10.0 $0.44 Net change in unrealized gains (losses) $(1.6) $(0.07) $(1.4) $(0.06) Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $6.1 $0.27 $8.5 $0.37 *totals may not foot due to rounding.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance NASDAQ: REFI reported second-quarter distributable earnings of $0.44 per basic weighted average common share, below its $0.47 quarterly dividend, as early loan repayments temporarily delayed the redeployment of capital.

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago.

CHICAGO, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) ("Chicago Atlantic" or the “Company”), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, announced details for the release of its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Issued 4,306,754 common shares at price of $14.53 per share in exchange for approximately $62,500,000 of second lien notes secured by thirty-two retail properties Issued 4,306,754 common shares at price of $14.53 per share in exchange for approximately $62,500,000 of second lien notes secured by thirty-two retail properties

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NasdaqGM: REFI) and Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NasdaqGM: LIEN). Upon completion of the proposed transaction, REFI shareholders would own approximately 50.5% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are.