Business Context and Reporting Period
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (Nasdaq: REFI) filed a Form 8-K on June 3, 2022, reporting matters approved at its June 2, 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The company is incorporated in Maryland and is an emerging growth company.
Voting Results and Key Matters
- Director elections: Stockholders elected all nine nominees to one-year terms expiring at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
- Independent auditor: Stockholders ratified the appointment of BDO USA LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
| Proposal | Votes For | Votes Against | Withheld/Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor appointment | 14,807,610 | 904 | 1,125 |
Director Election Vote Totals
| Nominee | For | Withheld |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Bodmeier | 13,568,465 | 67,675 |
| John Mazarakis | 13,564,015 | 72,125 |
| Anthony Cappell | 13,622,216 | 13,924 |
| Peter Sack | 13,558,606 | 77,534 |
| Jason Papastavrou | 13,314,997 | 321,143 |
| Frederick C. Herbst | 13,622,216 | 13,924 |
| Donald E. Gulbrandsen | 13,437,947 | 198,193 |
| Brandon Konigsberg | 13,621,735 | 14,405 |
| Michael L. Steiner | 13,437,947 | 198,193 |
Financial Metrics and Material Changes
This filing is limited to annual meeting voting results. It does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, financial guidance, or other operating metrics, and it does not report material changes versus a prior comparable period.
Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items
The filing contains no new management outlook, risk disclosures, contingencies, or unusual financial items. The auditor ratification relates to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
Investor Verification Items
- Verify the nine elected directors’ continued service and term expiration at the 2023 Annual Meeting.
- Confirm BDO USA LLP’s appointment and review subsequent filings for audit opinions or changes in auditors.
- Review the company’s periodic financial filings for operating performance, leverage, liquidity, and guidance, which are not covered in this 8-K.