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title: "LIEN: All-stock merger forms a $613M BDC, boosting scale and growth in cannabis lending"
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# LIEN: All-stock merger forms a $613M BDC, boosting scale and growth in cannabis lending

A merger between two specialty finance platforms will create a scaled BDC with a $613M pro-forma NAV, focused on senior secured lending in the cannabis and lower middle markets. The all-stock deal, expected to close in Q4 2026, aims for enhanced growth, efficiency, and shareholder value.

Original document: Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. \[LIEN\] Press release — Jun. 18 2026

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