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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · CION Investment Corp (CION)

CION discloses non-binding LOI for planned separation and merger of David's Bridal unit Pearl

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

CION Investment Corporation furnished a press release from its portfolio company David's Bridal, which signed a non-binding letter of intent to separate its Pearl digital wedding platform and combine it with SPAC K&F Growth Acquisition Corp. II. The LOI values Pearl at a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $350 million, and CION has proposed a $25 million anchor investment in a $75 million PIPE, subject to definitive documentation; no definitive agreement exists yet and closing is anticipated in the first half of 2027.

Key points

  • Non-binding LOI with K&F Growth Acquisition Corp. II; pro forma enterprise value of Pearl approximately $350 million
  • CION has proposed a $25 million anchor investment in a $75 million PIPE, subject to definitive documentation
  • No definitive agreement yet; closing currently anticipated in the first half of 2027
  • K&F shareholder vote on extension is scheduled for November 3, 2026

The filing

CompanyCION Investment Corp (CION)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 22, 2026, 10:40 AM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-118023

Items reported: 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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