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Silver Spike Investment (SSIC) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report

Investment Portfolio - As of September 30, 2024, the investment portfolio had an aggregate fair value of approximately 55.8million,consistingof55.8 million, consisting of 43.4 million in first lien, senior secured loans, 11.7millioninseniorsecurednotes,and11.7 million in senior secured notes, and 0.7 million in equity securities across seven portfolio companies[89]. - The investment portfolio as of December 31, 2023, had an aggregate fair value of approximately 54.1million,with54.1 million, with 46.0 million in first lien, senior secured loans and 8.1millioninseniorsecurednotesacrossfiveportfoliocompanies[89].AsofSeptember30,2024,theinvestmentportfoliosfairvaluewas8.1 million in senior secured notes across five portfolio companies[89]. - As of September 30, 2024, the investment portfolio's fair value was 55,788,511, compared to 54,120,000onDecember31,2023,indicatinganincreaseinportfoliovalue[94].Thelargestportfoliocompanyrepresented35.654,120,000 on December 31, 2023, indicating an increase in portfolio value[94]. - The largest portfolio company represented 35.6% of the total fair values of investments as of September 30, 2024, down from 38.7% on December 31, 2023[93]. - The investment portfolio's industry composition as of September 30, 2024, was 96.6% in Wholesale Trade and 3.4% in Real Estate Services[92]. - The geographic distribution of the portfolio as of September 30, 2024, showed 43.8% in the West and 42.7% in the Midwest[91]. - The company had no loans in the portfolio placed on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, indicating stable credit performance[97]. - The company’s investments may not have readily available market quotations, leading to potential fluctuations in fair value assessments[121]. - As of September 30, 2024, 100% of the company's portfolio investments are categorized at Level 3, requiring significant estimates for fair value assessment[106]. Investment Strategy - The company focuses on investing in the cannabis industry, with a strategy to partner with private equity firms and entrepreneurs to provide credit and equity financing alternatives[83]. - The investment strategy includes four primary sub-strategies: Cannabis, Growth Capital & Technology, Esoteric & Asset-Based Lending, and Liquidity Solutions[85]. - The company aims to maximize risk-adjusted returns on equity for shareholders by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity investments[82]. - The company expects to invest in loans primarily to private leveraged lower middle-market and middle-market companies[82]. - The company may invest in "covenant-lite" loans, which provide borrowers more freedom and may increase the risk of loss compared to loans with complete financial maintenance covenants[82]. - The Company expanded its investment strategy to include investments outside of the cannabis and health and wellness sectors, effective April 22, 2024[114]. Financial Performance - Total investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately 3.2 million, up from 2.9millioninthesameperiodof2023,reflectingagrowthofabout8.92.9 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of about 8.9%[98]. - The company reported a total interest income of 2,686,771 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 2,885,725forthesameperiodin2023,showingadecreaseofapproximately6.92,885,725 for the same period in 2023, showing a decrease of approximately 6.9%[98]. - The company generated fee income of 489,176 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, significantly higher than 31,250inthesameperiodof2023,indicatingimprovedfeegenerationcapabilities[98].TotaloperatingexpensesfortheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024,were31,250 in the same period of 2023, indicating improved fee generation capabilities[98]. - Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were 7,557,191, representing a 123% increase compared to 3,381,392forthesameperiodin2023[99].Netinvestmentincomewasapproximately3,381,392 for the same period in 2023[99]. - Net investment income was approximately 0.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, down from 1.6millioninthesameperiodof2023,primarilyduetotransactionfeesof1.6 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to transaction fees of 2.4 million related to the Loan Portfolio Acquisition[99]. - The net change in unrealized appreciation on investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was 187,324,comparedto187,324, compared to 166,012 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a positive trend[94]. - The company reported a gross unrealized appreciation of 282,329andgrossunrealizeddepreciationof282,329 and gross unrealized depreciation of (95,005) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024[100]. Expenses and Fees - The company expects general and administrative expenses to increase in dollar terms during periods of asset growth but decline as a percentage of total assets during such periods[87]. - Management fees decreased by 2% to 745,876fortheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024,comparedto745,876 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 760,473 in the same period of 2023[99]. - Income-based incentive fees saw a significant decline of 69%, totaling 328,503fortheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024,downfrom328,503 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from 1,051,741 in 2023[99]. - Legal expenses decreased by 40% to 200,073fortheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024,comparedto200,073 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 334,308 in the same period of 2023[99]. - The Company entered into a new expense limitation agreement, capping operating expenses at an annualized rate of 2.15% of net assets through September 30, 2025[117]. Liquidity and Capital Structure - Cash resources as of September 30, 2024, were approximately 30.1million,downfrom30.1 million, down from 32.6 million as of December 31, 2023, with no indebtedness reported[101]. - The company maintains adequate liquidity to fund its unfunded commitments through existing cash and cash equivalents[108]. - The company’s shares have traded at prices both above and below the net asset value per share, indicating potential market volatility[110]. - The company intends to pay quarterly distributions to stockholders, subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and dependent on various financial factors[110]. - The company declared a quarterly dividend of 0.25pershareforthethirdquarterof2024,withtotaldividendspaidamountingto0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2024, with total dividends paid amounting to 1,553,676[113]. Market and Risk Factors - The Company is subject to financial market risks, including valuation risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk due to global political tensions[120]. - As of September 30, 2024, 75.6% of the company's debt investments were floating-rate based on PRIME, while 24.4% were fixed-rate investments[122]. - For the year ended December 31, 2023, a 300 basis points increase in interest rates would result in an increase of 1,264innetincome[124].A200basispointsincreaseininterestrateswouldleadtoanincreaseof1,264 in net income[124]. - A 200 basis points increase in interest rates would lead to an increase of 843 in net income for the same period[124]. - A 100 basis points increase in interest rates would result in an increase of 421innetincome[124].A100basispointsdecreaseininterestrateswouldleadtoadecreaseof421 in net income[124]. - A 100 basis points decrease in interest rates would lead to a decrease of 400 in net income[124]. Corporate Governance and Changes - The Company has undergone a leadership change, with Andreas Bodmeier becoming CEO and Umesh Mahajan serving as Co-Chief Investment Officer[117]. - The Company has been renamed "Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc." with a new ticker symbol "LIEN," effective October 2, 2024[119]. - The effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures was confirmed as of the end of the reporting period[126]. - The company reported no changes in internal control over financial reporting that materially affected its operations during the three months ended September 30, 2024[127]. - The company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings that could materially affect its financial condition[128]. Shareholder and Investment Activities - The Company issued 16,605,372 shares of common stock to Chicago Atlantic Loan Portfolio, LLC in exchange for a Loan Portfolio valued at 219,621,125asofSeptember28,2024[114].TheCompanydidnotrepurchaseanyequitysecuritiesduringtheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2024[114].TheCompanyhasadoptedan"optout"dividendreinvestmentplan(DRIP),issuingsharesunderthisplanduringtheninemonthsendedSeptember30,2023,withatotalof33sharesissued[115].Thecompanyhasoutstandingcommitmentstofundinvestmentstotaling219,621,125 as of September 28, 2024[114]. - The Company did not repurchase any equity securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024[114]. - The Company has adopted an "opt out" dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), issuing shares under this plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, with a total of 33 shares issued[115]. - The company has outstanding commitments to fund investments totaling 1.5 million as of September 30, 2024, with no unfunded commitments identified as of December 31, 2023[108].