Chicago Atlantic BDC

LIEN

Market cap $229M

Chicago Atlantic BDC remains a Hold due to weak dividend coverage and increased reliance on PIK interest income. LIEN's portfolio is heavily concentrated in the cannabis sector, with 78% exposure, and benefits from 100% senior secured loans. Recent earnings show stable net investment income but rising expenses and PIK income, signaling potential stress among portfolio companies.

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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIEN ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Bernardino M Colonna - President Peter S. Sack - Chief Executive Officer Thomas Napoleon Geoffroy - Interim Chief Financial Officer Tripp Sullivan - Corporate Participant Conference Call Participants Operator Good day, and welcome to the Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (“LIEN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced details for the release of its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

LIEN offers a high 12.6% yield and unique cannabis industry focus, but faces growth and regulatory risks in the current environment. Dividend coverage has weakened, with net investment income barely covering distributions, raising concerns about sustainability and potential for a cut. Portfolio quality remains solid with no non-accruals and reduced PIK income, but limited growth and high rates constrain NAV expansion.

Chicago Atlantic BDC Inc. (NASDAQ:LIEN ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 14, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Tripp Sullivan - Investor Relations, SCR Partners Peter Sack - Chief Executive Officer Martin Rodgers - Chief Financial Officer Dino Colonna - President Conference Call Participants Pablo Zuanic - Zuanic Associates Operator Good day. And welcome to the Chicago Atlantic BDC First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.34 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.34. This compares to loss of $0.01 per share a year ago.

NEW YORK, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (“LIEN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIEN), a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

CHICAGO ATL BDC (LIEN) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.