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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Raises $6 Million in Direct Offering of Common Stock

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Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) completed a registered direct offering of 395,779 shares at $15.16 per share, raising approximately $6 million in net proceeds. The shares were sold directly to institutional investors under the effective shelf registration statement. The funds will be used to support a robust loan pipeline and for general corporate purposes. Executive Chairman John Mazarakis emphasized a disciplined capital raising approach aimed at funding higher-yielding loans to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states across the U.S.

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  • Raised approximately $6 million to support loan pipeline and corporate purposes.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) ("Chicago Atlantic" or the “Company”), a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, announced that it completed a registered direct offering of 395,779 shares of common stock at a price of $15.16 per share, raising net proceeds of approximately $6 million.

Chicago Atlantic sold shares of common stock directly, without the use of underwriters or placement agents, to institutional investors registered pursuant to its effective shelf registration statement. The Company expects to deploy the proceeds to fund its loan pipeline and for general corporate purposes.

John Mazarakis, Executive Chairman of Chicago Atlantic, noted, “The execution on this equity raise at an accretive value demonstrates our commitment to a disciplined approach to capital raising and deployment. With our strong loan pipeline of higher yielding loans, we expect to continue funding new loan opportunities on an accretive and opportunistic basis.”

About Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ: REFI) is a market-leading mortgage REIT utilizing significant real estate, credit and cannabis expertise to originate senior secured loans primarily to state-licensed cannabis operators in limited-license states in the United States.

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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that reflect our current views and projections with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “guidance,” “estimates,” “projects,” “anticipates,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, including statements about our future growth and strategies for such growth, are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions and are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect our business and financial results is included in our filings with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible to predict those events or how they may affect us. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:
Tripp Sullivan
SCR Partners
(615) 942-7077
IR@REFI.reit


FAQ

What type of offering did Chicago Atlantic complete?

Chicago Atlantic completed a registered direct offering of 395,779 shares of common stock.

How much capital did Chicago Atlantic raise in the recent offering?

The company raised approximately $6 million in net proceeds.

What will the proceeds from the offering be used for?

The proceeds will be used to fund the loan pipeline and for general corporate purposes.

What is the price per share for the recent offering by Chicago Atlantic?

The shares were offered at a price of $15.16 per share.

Who are the investors in the Chicago Atlantic stock offering?

The shares were sold directly to institutional investors.

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