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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2026

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland

001-41123

86-3125132

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer

Identification No.)

1680 Michigan Avenue Suite 700 Miami Beach, Florida

33139

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 312 809-7002

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

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Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 12, 2026, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information set forth under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information set forth under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On March 12, 2026, the Company disseminated a presentation to be used in connection with its conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, which will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (eastern time). A copy of the presentation has been posted to the Company’s Investor Relations page of its website and is included herewith as Exhibit 99.2, and by this reference incorporated herein.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information provided herein shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press release dated March 12, 2026.

99.2

Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Supplemental Presentation dated March 12, 2026.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CHICAGO ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC.

Date: March 12, 2026 By: /s/ Peter Sack

Peter Sack, Co-Chief Executive Officer

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UNITED

STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM

8-K

CURRENT

REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2025

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland

001-41123

86-3125132

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS

Employer

Identification No.)

1680 Michigan Avenue Suite 700 Miami Beach, Florida

33139

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 312 809-7002

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

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Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 4, 2025, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information set forth under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information set forth under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 4, 2025, the Company disseminated a presentation to be used in connection with its conference call to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, which will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (eastern time). A copy of the presentation has been posted to the Company’s Investor Relations page of its website and is included herewith as Exhibit 99.2, and by this reference incorporated herein.

The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information provided herein shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press release dated November 4, 2025.

99.2

Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Supplemental Presentation dated November 4, 2025.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CHICAGO

ATLANTIC REAL ESTATE FINANCE, INC.

Date: November 4, 2025 By:

/s/ Peter Sack

Peter Sack, Co-Chief Executive Officer

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