Financial Data and Key Metrics - Adjusted distributable earnings for Q3 2023 was $0.57 per weighted average diluted share, up from $0.55 in Q2 [54] - Q3 earnings per weighted average diluted common share was $0.54, compared to $0.47 in Q2 [60] - Net interest income for Q3 remained consistent with the prior quarter at approximately $13.7 million [63] - The book value as of September 30th increased to $15.17 per common share, compared with $15.06 as of June 30th [68] - The dividend payout ratio for Q3 was approximately 83%, with year-to-date distributions at 80% of taxable income [54] Business Line Data and Key Metrics - Total gross originations increased by $35 million in Q3, with $33 million funded to new borrowers, partially offset by $11 million in principal repayments [30] - The loan portfolio had total commitments of $356 million across 27 portfolio companies, with a weighted average yield to maturity of 19.3% [48] - The portfolio was 81% floating rate, down from 88% last quarter, due to three new fixed-rate loans originated in Q3 [49] - Approximately 74% of the portfolio is fully secured by real estate collateral, with a weighted average real estate coverage of 1.5x [68] Market Data and Key Metrics - The pipeline of actionable deals increased to over $600 million from $400 million last quarter, driven by activity in Maryland, Missouri, and Ohio [14] - The company remains focused on core markets with strong moats and operators excelling in fundamentals [15] - Positive momentum was observed in Western states, with wholesale prices showing signs of stabilization [38] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company reaffirmed its 2023 outlook based on results through the first nine months of the year [4] - The company is exploring social equity initiatives in other states, leveraging its scale and expertise in real estate, operational, financial, legal, and credit underwriting [47] - The company believes that larger banks entering the cannabis industry will still prefer proven lenders like Chicago Atlantic due to the learning curve and regulatory hurdles [44] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautiously optimistic, citing positive developments in several states and the potential rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III [43] - The company expects the elimination of 280E to improve operator profitability and free cash flow, attracting more equity capital [29] - The company aims to approach leverage equal to 100% of book equity, with a near-term target of 50% [52] Other Important Information - The company funded approximately $19 million of the REIT's $50 million commitment to the Social Equity Investment Fund in Q3 [28] - Loan number 9, which was moved to nonaccrual, is expected to be resolved through a sale, with bids anticipated to exceed the carrying value [58][65] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on Ohio and other new states - Maryland, Ohio, and Missouri are seeing significant movement, with Ohio's recent ballot passing being particularly encouraging [66] Question: Shift to fixed-rate loans - The company does not expect to move to a fixed-rate structure but acknowledges the benefits of having floors in a declining rate environment [5] Question: Creditworthiness and yield compression - The company has not observed yield compression and expects actual yields to remain stable [11] Question: Loan number 9 resolution - The company expects to resolve Loan number 9 through a sale, with bids anticipated to exceed the carrying value [58][65] Question: Dividend and special dividend - The company is on track to pay a special dividend in Q4, targeting a distribution of 90% to 100% of net income [75] Question: Industry outlook and capital needs - The company believes the industry has bottomed out, with positive momentum in Western states and potential for increased capital needs in new states [38][78]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 001-41123 CHICAGO ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or o ...

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NASDAQ:REFI) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Tripp Sullivan - Investor Relations John Mazarakis - Executive Chairman Tony Cappell - Chief Executive Officer Andreas Bodmeier - Co-President and Chief Investment Officer Peter Sach - Co-President Phil Silverman - Interim Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Smith - Lake Street Mitchel Penn - Oppenheimer Operator Thank you for standing by. Welcome to ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 001-41123 CHICAGO ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 86-3125 ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 001-41123 CHICAGO ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 86-312 ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 001-41123 CHICAGO ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 86-3125132 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer inco ...

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