AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN)

Chicago Atlantic BDC Q1 net investment income rises to $10.0 million, $0.44 a share

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Chicago Atlantic BDC reported first-quarter 2026 results, with net investment income of $10.0 million, or $0.44 per weighted average share, up from $8.3 million, or $0.36 per share, in the prior quarter. Net asset value per share rose to $13.33 from $13.30, but a $1.4 million net unrealized depreciation on investments reduced the net increase in net assets from operations to $8.5 million.

Key points

  • Total investment income was $16.7 million, compared with $14.2 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
  • Net increase in net assets from operations was $8.5 million, or $0.37 per share, including $1.4 million of net unrealized depreciation.
  • The board declared a $0.34 per share dividend for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, payable July 10, 2026 to holders of record on June 26, 2026.
  • On May 11, 2026, the company filed a shelf registration statement that would allow it to issue up to $500 million of securities once declared effective.

The filing

CompanyChicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 14, 2026, 7:05 AM ET
Accession number0001213900-26-056216

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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