M&A
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SSIC to acquire $130M loan portfolio, issue 65-75% of stock to Chicago Atlantic
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.
- Loan portfolio comprises 24 loans valued at $130M as of Jan 1, 2024; up to $43M in additional loans may be added pre-closing.
- SSIC will issue new common stock representing 65-75% of outstanding shares to CALP in exchange for the loan portfolio.
- Transaction requires SSIC stockholder approval; parties have reciprocal termination rights with a $6,046,613 termination fee.
- Silver Spike Capital, LLC, a major SSIC stockholder, agreed under a Voting Agreement to vote all shares in favor of the transaction.
- Closing conditions include effectiveness of a registration statement and NASDAQ listing of newly issued shares.