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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. Declares $0.34 Cash Dividend for Third Quarter 2026

Chicago Atlantic BDC declares $0.34 quarterly cash dividend, underscoring commitment to shareholder returns

By Derek Hwang
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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed specialty finance company focusing on direct loans primarily to privately held middle-market companies in the cannabis sector, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share for Q3 2026. The dividend record date is September 25, 2026, with payment on October 9, 2026. The company emphasizes maximizing risk-adjusted returns and is managed by Chicago Atlantic BDC Advisers, LLC, which targets cannabis and niche sectors.

Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. Declares $0.34 Cash Dividend for Third Quarter 2026
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Key Points

  • Declared a $0.34 per share cash dividend for Q3 2026, indicating steady income for shareholders.
  • Focuses investments primarily in privately held middle-market companies, with a primary emphasis on the cannabis industry.
  • Operates as a regulated business development company and investment company under U.S. federal tax rules, providing a structured investment vehicle exposure to niche industries.

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 (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 that the Company’s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The following are the key dates for the dividends:

Record DateSeptember 25, 2026Payment DateOctober 9, 2026 

About Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.

The Company is a specialty finance company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize risk-adjusted returns on equity for its stockholders by investing primarily in direct loans to privately held middle-market companies, with a primary focus on cannabis companies. The Company is managed by Chicago Atlantic BDC Advisers, LLC, an investment manager focused on the cannabis industry and other niche or underfollowed sectors. For more information, please visit chicagoatlanticbdc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company, its current and prospective portfolio investments, its industry, its beliefs and opinions, and its assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “may,” “continue,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “targets,” “projects,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predicts” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date on which the Company makes them. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law.

Contact:
Tripp Sullivan
Lisa Kampf
SCR Partners, LLC
[email protected]


Risks

  • The company’s focus on the cannabis sector exposes it to regulatory and market volatility risks inherent in this highly regulated and evolving industry.
  • Forward-looking statements highlight uncertainties related to market conditions, portfolio performance, and other external factors that may affect dividend sustainability and company operations.
  • Economic downturns or shifts in credit markets affecting middle-market loans could impact company performance and dividend payments.

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