We will discuss the regulatory outlook, the post election scenarios for the US cannabis industry, and the potential opportunities for debt capital providers (AFCG, FiSai, and REFI)

Speakers:

Peter Sack, Managing Partner, Chicago Atlantic Group

Dan Neville, CEO, Advanced Flower Capital

Erich Griffin-Mauff, Partner, FiSai Investments

About Chicago Atlantic Group

Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) is an externally managed commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, incorporated on 3/30/21, that became public via an IPO in Dec’21. REFI’s loan portfolio is primarily comprised of senior loans to state-licensed operators in the cannabis industry, secured by real estate, equipment, receivables, licenses, and/or other assets of the borrowers. REFI is externally managed by Chicago Atlantic REIT Manager, LLC (wholly owned by Chicago Atlantic Group, LP), which is paid management fees and incentive compensation.

About Advanced Flower Capital

Advanced Flower Capital is the first NASDAQ-listed commercial mortgage REIT (AFCG) that provides institutional loans to state law compliant cannabis operators in the United States. It aims to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns through investments with significant collateral, modest loan to value and favorable pricing, driving target average portfolio gross yields of 12% – 20%+. It targets direct lending and bridge loan opportunities typically ranging from $10Mn to $100Mn. According to management, AFCG’s robust investment review process includes market research, management underwriting and in-depth due diligence. The management team has collectively structured over $15 billion in loan transactions and taken four companies public. AFCG’s BBB+ investment grade rating was affirmed by Egan-Jones in September 2023. The company is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

About FiSai Investments

FiSai Investments is a U.S.-focused private cannabis fund with approximately $240mm AUM, targeting top Multi-State Operators (MSOs) through primarily senior secured debt, ensuring substantial asset coverage and downside protection. Our mission is to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the rapidly growing cannabis sector while exploring additional investment avenues, including leveraging existing positions, bridge financing, restructurings, equity, and convertible securities.

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