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CION Ares Management LLC announced an increase in the distribution rate for its CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund (CADC) effective April 1, 2023. The Class I share class distribution rate rose to 8.30% on NAV, reflecting a 45% increase since January 2022. The Fund focuses on floating rate credit investments, benefiting from higher rates. CION co-CEO Mark Gatto emphasized the Fund's flexible management approach aimed at providing value in all market conditions and meeting income needs for investors. CADC invests in both liquid and illiquid credit investments, leveraging Ares' extensive resources.

CION Investment Corporation (CION) reported solid financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. Net investment income was $0.43 per share, while earnings per share stood at $0.17. The company declared a first quarter 2023 distribution of $0.34 per share, reflecting a 9.7% increase from Q4 2022. As of year-end, total debt outstanding was $958 million, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08x. CION's investments at fair value totaled $1.749 billion across 113 portfolio companies. The firm completed an $80.7 million public offering of unsecured Series A Notes, which was oversubscribed. Additionally, share repurchases totaled approximately $8.7 million.

CION Investments, in collaboration with Ares Management Corporation, has announced an increase in distribution rates for the CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund (CADC), effective April 1, 2023. The annualized distribution rate for Class I shares will rise to 8.25%, reflecting a 15% hike from previous rates. This marks the fourth increase in distribution rates within the past year, highlighting the Fund's robust income generation capabilities. Additionally, CADC has priced $150 million in preferred shares, intended for investments and corporate purposes. The Fund employs a dynamic asset allocation strategy, enhancing its market adaptability.

CION Investment Corporation (NYSE: CION) has priced an offering of $82.0 million in Series A Unsecured Notes due 2026. The notes will have a maximum interest rate tied to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus a credit spread of 3.82%, paid quarterly starting May 31, 2023. The offering is set to close with trading commencing on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on February 27, 2023. CION intends to utilize the proceeds for investments and general corporate purposes. Notably, the offering was oversubscribed at 1.3 times, reflecting strong demand from Israeli institutional investors.

CION Investment Corporation (NYSE: CION) has announced it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2022 on March 16, 2023. The results will be disclosed prior to the financial markets opening, followed by an earnings conference call scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day. CION aims to enhance investor understanding through this call, and a slide presentation will be available on their website post-announcement. As of September 30, 2022, CION managed approximately $1.9 billion in assets, focusing on senior secured loans primarily to U.S. middle-market companies.

CION Investments and Ares Management Corporation have announced the CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund (CADC) has achieved a significant six-year milestone since its inception on January 26, 2017. As of December 31, 2022, CADC managed approximately $3.6 billion in assets, boasting a notable annualized distribution rate increase of over 26%, from $1.39 to $1.76 per share in 2022. CION Co-CEO Michael Reisner emphasized their commitment to providing individual investors with access to institutional-quality credit alternatives. The Fund employs a dynamic asset allocation approach to maximize risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.

CION Ares Management has announced an increase in distribution rates for the CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund (CADC), effective January 1, 2023. The Class I shares will now offer an annualized distribution rate of 7.29%, representing a 10% increase. Over the past year, the distribution for Class I shares has risen from $1.39 to $1.76 per share, reflecting a growth of more than 26%. CION attributes this performance to its dynamic allocation process and defensive positioning.

CION Investment Corporation (NYSE: CION) has declared a special cash distribution of $0.27 per share for the year ending December 31, 2022. This amount is a 35% increase from the previous year's distribution of $0.20. The payment will be made on January 31, 2023, to shareholders of record as of December 30, 2022. The increase reflects strong portfolio performance and is part of the company’s strategy focusing on first lien investments in U.S. middle-market companies.

CION Investment Corporation (CION) reported a solid Q3 2022 performance, declaring a regular distribution of $0.31 per share to be paid on December 8, 2022. Key highlights include a net investment income of $0.45 per share and an earnings per share of $0.60. The net asset value per share rose to $16.26, reflecting strong portfolio management and a favorable market environment. The company maintained a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05x and had total investments valued at $1.797 billion across 119 companies.