Chicago Atlantic BDC (LIEN) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, to be held virtually for stockholders of record as of April 25, 2025.

• Focus on maximizing risk-adjusted returns through direct loans to privately held middle-market companies, primarily in the cannabis sector.

• Managed by an adviser specializing in cannabis and niche sectors.

• Forward-looking statements highlight risks, uncertainties, and no guarantee of future performance.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Stockholders will vote to re-elect Supurna VedBrat to the board for a term ending at the 2028 annual meeting.

• Ratification of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Supurna VedBrat nominated for re-election to the board, with term extending to 2028 upon approval.

• Board and management, including adviser employees, are participants in proxy solicitation.