UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _ to _

Commission File Number 814-00941

CION Investment Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	45-3058280
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
100 Park Avenue, 25th Floor
New York, New York	10017
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(212) 418-4700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 $0.001 per share	CION	The New York Stock Exchange
7.50% Notes due 2029	CICB	The New York Stock Exchange
7.50% Notes due 2031	CICC	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☑
Smaller reporting company ☐
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.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

☐ Yes ☐ No

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of April 29, 2026 was 49,789,210.

CION INVESTMENT CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements 1
Consolidated Balance Sheets 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations 2
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity 3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 4
Consolidated Schedules of Investments 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 27

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 67
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 83
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 85

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 86
Item 1A. Risk Factors 86
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 86
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 86
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 86
Item 5. Other Information 86
Item 6. Exhibits 87
Signatures 90

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

| | March 31, 2026
(unaudited) | December 31, 2025 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assets | | |
| Investments, at fair value: | | |
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $1,247,546 and $1,238,358, respectively) | $ 1,147,711 | $ 1,158,985 |
| Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost of $369,689 and $360,895, respectively) | 372,821 | 364,335 |
| Controlled investments (amortized cost of $347,478 and $342,843, respectively) | 278,942 | 289,670 |
| Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,964,713 and $1,942,096, respectively) | 1,799,474 | 1,812,990 |
| Cash | 9,248 | 8,159 |
| Interest and fees receivable on investments | 33,062 | 27,979 |
| Receivable due on investments sold and repaid | 227 | 3,699 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,950 | 1,973 |
| Total assets | $ 1,843,961 | $ 1,854,800 |
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | |
| Liabilities | | |
| Financing arrangements (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $16,661 and $14,263, respectively) | $ 1,158,183 | $ 1,125,580 |
| Payable for investments purchased | 6,636 | 2,529 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 813 | 785 |
| Interest payable | 8,489 | 5,764 |
| Accrued management fees | 6,104 | 6,423 |
| Accrued subordinated incentive fee on income | 2,728 | 3,882 |
| Accrued administrative services expense | 1,372 | 2,182 |
| Share repurchases payable | — | 27 |
| Total liabilities | 1,184,325 | 1,147,172 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 4 and Note 11) | | |
| Shareholders' Equity | | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 50,301,813 and 51,420,629 shares issued and 50,301,813 and 51,417,866 shares outstanding, respectively | 50 | 51 |
| Capital in excess of par value | 994,778 | 1,004,496 |
| Accumulated distributable losses | (335,192) | (296,919) |
| Total shareholders' equity | 659,636 | 707,628 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 1,843,961 | $ 1,854,800 |
| Net asset value per share of common stock at end of period | $ 13.11 | $ 13.76 |

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

| | Three Months Ended
March 31, | | Year Ended
December 31,
2025 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | 2026
(unaudited) | 2025
(unaudited) | |
| Investment income | | | |
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | | | |
| Interest income | $ 23,686 | $ 34,120 | $ 123,768 |
| Paid-in-kind interest income | 5,488 | 8,359 | 29,782 |
| Fee income | 2,874 | 3,783 | 9,447 |
| Dividend income | 453 | 506 | 2,660 |
| Non-controlled, affiliated investments | | | |
| Interest income | 2,060 | 1,975 | 8,550 |
| Paid-in-kind interest income | 4,986 | 3,148 | 13,627 |
| Fee income | — | — | 975 |
| Dividend income | 3,345 | 191 | 5,645 |
| Controlled investments | | | |
| Interest income | 6,378 | 3,792 | 30,896 |
| Paid-in-kind interest income | 267 | — | 5,821 |
| Fee income | — | 200 | 9,650 |
| Total investment income | 49,537 | 56,074 | 240,821 |
| Operating expenses | | | |
| Management fees | 6,105 | 6,625 | 26,076 |
| Administrative services expense | 1,376 | 1,279 | 5,180 |
| Subordinated incentive fee on income | 2,728 | 4,084 | 19,736 |
| General and administrative | 1,962 | 1,836 | 6,334 |
| Interest expense | 24,413 | 22,998 | 90,540 |
| Total operating expenses | 36,584 | 36,822 | 147,866 |
| Net investment income before taxes | 12,953 | 19,252 | 92,955 |
| Income tax expense (benefit), including excise tax | 89 | — | (85) |
| Net investment income after taxes | 12,864 | 19,252 | 93,040 |
| Realized and unrealized gains (losses) | | | |
| Net realized gains (losses) on: | | | |
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | 78 | 2,294 | (39,569) |
| Non-controlled, affiliated investments | 159 | — | — |
| Net realized gains (losses) | 237 | 2,294 | (39,569) |
| Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on: | | | |
| Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments | (25,511) | (30,662) | (42,242) |
| Non-controlled, affiliated investments | 4,740 | (8,429) | 10,757 |
| Controlled investments | (15,361) | (25,160) | (42,617) |
| Net change in unrealized depreciation | (36,132) | (64,251) | (74,102) |
| Net realized and unrealized losses | (35,895) | (61,957) | (113,671) |
| Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | $ (23,031) | $ (42,705) | $ (20,631) |
| Per share information—basic and diluted | | | |
| Net decrease in net assets per share resulting from operations | $ (0.45) | $ (0.80) | $ (0.39) |
| Net investment income per share | $ 0.25 | $ 0.36 | $ 1.78 |
| Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | 50,803,697 | 53,073,211 | 52,341,612 |

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	Common Stock		Capital in Excess of Par Value	Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings	Total Shareholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount
Balance at December 31, 2024 (audited)	53,189,269	$ 53	$ 1,021,684	$ (200,927)	$ 820,810
Repurchases of common stock	(185,862)	—	(2,172)	—	(2,172)
Net investment income	—	—	—	19,252	19,252
Net realized gains on investments	—	—	—	2,294	2,294
Net unrealized losses on investments	—	—	—	(64,251)	(64,251)
Distributions declared and payable ($0.36 per share)	—	—	—	(19,149)	(19,149)
Balance at March 31, 2025 (unaudited)	53,003,407	53	1,019,512	(262,781)	756,784
Repurchases of common stock	(699,565)	(1)	(6,555)	—	(6,556)
Net investment income	—	—	—	16,922	16,922
Net realized losses on investments	—	—	—	(32,376)	(32,376)
Net unrealized gains on investments	—	—	—	42,770	42,770
Distributions declared and payable ($0.36 per share)	—	—	—	(18,934)	(18,934)
Balance at June 30, 2025 (unaudited)	52,303,842	52	1,012,957	(254,399)	758,610
Repurchases of common stock	(330,324)	—	(3,256)	—	(3,256)
Net investment income	—	—	—	38,567	38,567
Net realized losses on investments	—	—	—	(9,605)	(9,605)
Net unrealized gains on investments	—	—	—	6,916	6,916
Distributions declared and payable ($0.36 per share)	—	—	—	(18,726)	(18,726)
Balance at September 30, 2025 (unaudited)	51,973,518	52	1,009,701	(237,247)	772,506
Repurchases of common stock	(555,652)	(1)	(5,205)	—	(5,206)
Net investment income	—	—	—	18,299	18,299
Net realized gains on investments	—	—	—	118	118
Net unrealized losses on investments	—	—	—	(59,537)	(59,537)
Distributions declared and payable ($0.36 per share)	—	—	—	(18,552)	(18,552)
Balance at December 31, 2025 (audited)	51,417,866	51	1,004,496	(296,919)	707,628
Repurchases of common stock	(1,116,053)	(1)	(9,718)	—	(9,719)
Net investment income	—	—	—	12,864	12,864
Net realized gains on investments	—	—	—	237	237
Net unrealized losses on investments	—	—	—	(36,132)	(36,132)
Distributions declared and payable ($0.30 per share)	—	—	—	(15,242)	(15,242)
Balance at March 31, 2026 (unaudited)	50,301,813	$ 50	$ 994,778	$ (335,192)	$ 659,636

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026
(unaudited)	2025
(unaudited)	2025
Operating activities:
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations	$ (23,031)	$ (42,705)	$ (20,631)
Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets resulting from operations to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net accretion of discount on investments	(1,660)	(1,796)	(25,652)
Proceeds from principal repayment of investments	37,436	36,045	349,209
Purchase of investments	(65,579)	(64,895)	(263,997)
Paid-in-kind interest and dividends capitalized	(11,494)	(12,053)	(52,178)
Decrease (increase) in short term investments, net	18,956	14,842	(47,192)
Proceeds from sale of investments	—	13,385	18,517
Net realized (gain) loss on investments	(237)	(2,294)	39,569
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments	36,132	64,251	74,102
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,000	1,799	7,523
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable on investments	(5,121)	(180)	481
(Increase) decrease in receivable due on investments sold and repaid	3,472	1,918	(734)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets	23	232	(708)
Increase (decrease) in payable for investments purchased	4,107	877	1,510
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses	28	(44)	(249)
Increase (decrease) in interest payable	2,725	(1,769)	(2,480)
Increase (decrease) in accrued management fees	(319)	(136)	(338)
Increase (decrease) in accrued administrative services expense	(810)	(1,462)	176
Increase (decrease) in subordinated incentive fee on income payable	(1,154)	120	(82)
Increase (decrease) in share repurchase payable	(27)	(40)	(13)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(4,553)	6,095	76,833
Financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock	(9,719)	(2,172)	(17,190)
Shareholders' distributions paid	(15,242)	(2,663)	(78,024)
Repayments under financing arrangements	(100,000)	(20,000)	(170,000)
Borrowings under financing arrangements	135,000	20,000	192,500
Debt issuance costs paid	(4,397)	(1,210)	(3,630)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	5,642	(6,045)	(76,344)
Net increase in cash	1,089	50	489
Cash, beginning of period	8,159	7,670	7,670
Cash, end of period	$ 9,248	$ 7,720	$ 8,159
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$ 19,901	$ 22,968	$ 85,442
Supplemental non-cash operating activities:
Restructuring of portfolio investment	$ 39,164	$ 16,880	$ 135,757
Investments received in settlement of fee income	$ 2,346	$ —	$ 21,156
Cash interest receivable exchanged for additional securities	$ —	$ 4,266	$ 16,676

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 208.5%
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.(s)(v)	S+725, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2029	Capital Equipment	$ 10,148	$ 10,148	$ 10,148
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.(s)(v)	S+725, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2029	Capital Equipment	2,000	2,000	2,000
Allen Media, LLC(v)	S+550, 0.00% SOFR Floor	2/10/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	8,567	8,554	7,603
American Clinical Solutions LLC(s)(t)(v)	S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	30,141	30,366	24,113
American Clinical Solutions LLC(p)(s)	0.00% Unfunded	6/30/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,000	—	(600)
American Health Staffing Group, Inc.(m)	Prime+500	11/19/2028	Services: Business	13,439	13,427	13,439
American Health Staffing Group, Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	11/19/2028	Services: Business	2,500	(3)	—
Anchor QEA, Inc.(m)(v)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/25/2032	Environmental Industries	10,016	9,916	9,916
Anchor QEA, Inc.(v)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/25/2032	Environmental Industries	1,029	1,011	1,019
Anchor QEA, Inc.	1.00% Unfunded	3/25/2028	Environmental Industries	5,463	(27)	(55)
Anchor QEA, Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	3/25/2032	Environmental Industries	792	—	(8)
Ancile Solutions, Inc.(m)(v)	S+1000, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/11/2026	High Tech Industries	10,192	10,177	12,357
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.(t)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	11/15/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	13,138	13,137	12,643
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.(t)	10.00%	11/15/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	28,506	26,217	21,237
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.(q)(t)	1.00%	11/15/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	26,393	3,663	—
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC(r)(t)(u)(x)	S+500, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2025	Metals & Mining	15,383	15,389	10,403
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC(r)(t)(u)(x)	S+1000, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2025	Metals & Mining	6,606	6,606	6,383
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC(m)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/11/2029	Construction & Building	14,481	14,481	14,481
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC	1.00% Unfunded	7/11/2026	Construction & Building	2,210	—	—
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC(m)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/11/2029	Construction & Building	2,975	2,958	2,975
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	7/11/2029	Construction & Building	2,600	—	—
Atlas Supply LLC(x)(z)	13.00%	4/29/2025	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5,000	5,000	3,727
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.(v)	S+750, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/12/2029	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12,479	10,987	11,013
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.(v)	S+800, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/12/2029	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	691	587	597
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.(n)(v)	S+625, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/12/2028	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	7,962	7,876	7,574
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.(v)	S+850, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/12/2027	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	4,046	3,907	4,016
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.(t)(v)	S+850, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/12/2027	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	1,092	1,092	1,077
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.(t)(v)	S+735, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/12/2027	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	3,044	3,044	2,945
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.(t)(v)	S+850, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/12/2027	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	449	449	443
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+675, 2.00% SOFR Floor	2/7/2027	Services: Business	19,435	19,309	19,411
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC(v)	S+675, 2.00% SOFR Floor	2/7/2027	Services: Business	2,190	2,102	2,188
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	2/7/2027	Services: Business	1,619	—	(2)
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.(t)(u)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2026	Services: Business	17,500	17,499	15,174
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.(t)(u)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2026	Services: Business	4,665	4,528	4,327
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.(t)(u)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2026	Services: Business	478	478	443
Bradshaw International Parent Corp.(n)(u)	S+575, 1.00% SOFR Floor	10/21/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	12,597	12,495	12,518
Bradshaw International Parent Corp.	0.50% Unfunded	10/21/2026	Consumer Goods: Durable	1,844	(5)	(12)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Cabi, LLC(m)(u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2028	Retail	12,866	12,831	12,802
Carestream Health, Inc.(r)(t)(v)	S+450, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	8,564	8,500	8,564
Celerity Acquisition Holdings, LLC(m)(t)(v)	S+850, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/28/2026	Services: Business	16,161	16,158	16,121
Cennox, Inc.(m)(n)(w)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/4/2029	Services: Business	38,356	38,140	36,965
Cennox, Inc.(p)	0.00% Unfunded	5/4/2029	Services: Business	30	—	(1)
Cennox, Inc.(w)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/4/2029	Services: Business	2,989	2,989	2,880
Cennox, Inc.(w)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/4/2029	Services: Business	1,970	1,970	1,899
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC(h)(s)(t)	14.00%	12/21/2027	Diversified Financials	36,037	36,037	36,037
Community Tree Service, LLC(m)(o)(v)	S+800, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/17/2027	Construction & Building	24,770	24,852	24,894
Core Health & Fitness, LLC(m)(n)(u)	S+800, 3.00% SOFR Floor	6/17/2029	Consumer Goods: Durable	19,650	19,441	20,190
CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions, LLC(m)(u)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2028	High Tech Industries	14,775	14,655	14,775
CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	6/30/2028	High Tech Industries	2,209	(17)	—
CSC ServiceWorks East, LLC(n)(v)	S+543, 0.50% SOFR Floor	9/4/2030	Services: Business	1,869	1,869	1,869
CSC ServiceWorks East, LLC(n)(v)	S+400, 0.50% SOFR Floor	9/4/2030	Services: Business	19,865	16,994	16,637
David's Bridal, Inc.(s)(v)	S+600, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	16,747	16,747	16,684
David's Bridal, Inc.(s)(v)	S+650, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	92,881	92,881	82,084
David's Bridal, Inc.(s)(v)	S+600, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	12,000	12,000	10,530
David's Bridal, Inc.(g)(s)(v)	S+650, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	10,000	9,651	9,805
David's Bridal, Inc.(s)	0.00%	12/31/2026	Retail	3,000	—	(368)
David's Bridal, Inc.(s)(y)	0.00%	12/21/2027	Retail	3,820	3,771	3,376
Dependable Acquisition Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+650, 2.50% SOFR Floor	3/9/2032	Construction & Building	18,250	18,250	18,250
Dependable Acquisition Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	9/9/2028	Construction & Building	5,000	—	—
Dermcare Management, LLC(m)(u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2028	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	9,050	8,974	9,050
Dermcare Management, LLC(m)(u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2028	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,122	4,086	4,122
Dermcare Management, LLC(u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2028	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,343	1,343	1,343
Emerald Technologies (U.S.) Acquisitionco, Inc.(n)(u)	S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/29/2027	Services: Business	2,719	2,700	1,903
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC(u)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2030	Media: Diversified & Production	34,335	34,335	34,335
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC(j)(aa)	5.00%	5/18/2037	Media: Diversified & Production	—	—	252
ESP Associates, Inc.(m)(u)	S+650, 1.50% SOFR Floor	7/24/2028	Construction & Building	8,467	8,382	8,467
ESP Associates, Inc.(u)	S+650, 1.50% SOFR Floor	7/24/2028	Construction & Building	197	171	197
ESP Associates, Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	7/24/2028	Construction & Building	1,118	—	—
FuseFX, LLC(m)(t)(u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	21,728	21,728	15,252
Future Pak, LLC(m)(n)(u)	S+625, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	23,375	23,375	23,433
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+575, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/17/2027	Environmental Industries	26,995	26,914	26,956
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc.(v)	S+575, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/17/2027	Environmental Industries	861	852	859
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc.	1.00% Unfunded	3/17/2027	Environmental Industries	1,632	—	(3)
Heritage Power, LLC(t)(u)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/20/2028	Energy: Electricity	1,209	1,209	1,197
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP(t)(u)(x)	S+1200, 2.00% SOFR Floor	4/30/2025	Services: Consumer	28,323	28,317	27,898
Homer City Generation, L.P.(t)	15.00%	4/16/2028	Energy: Electricity	19,009	19,076	18,249
Homer City Generation, L.P.(t)	17.00%	4/16/2028	Energy: Electricity	16,170	16,169	16,332

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
HW Acquisition, LLC(q)(r)(t)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/28/2026	Capital Equipment	5,841	5,685	—
HW Acquisition, LLC(r)(t)	Prime+500	9/28/2026	Capital Equipment	6,106	6,005	7,983
HW Acquisition, LLC(p)(r)	0.00% Unfunded	9/28/2026	Capital Equipment	441	—	136
ICA Foam Holdings, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/5/2026	Containers, Packaging & Glass	18,626	18,626	18,602
Inotiv, Inc.(t)(v)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	11/5/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	20,414	20,137	17,777
Instant Web, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/23/2029	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	58,699	58,699	35,219
Instant Web, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/23/2029	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	2,736	2,736	2,633
Instant Web, LLC(r)	Prime+375, 4.00% Prime Floor	2/23/2029	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	611	611	620
Instant Web, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/23/2029	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	1,746	1,746	1,680
Instant Web, LLC(r)	0.50% Unfunded	2/23/2029	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	1,731	—	(65)
Instant Web, LLC(r)	0.50% Unfunded	2/23/2029	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	865	—	(32)
Invincible Boat Company LLC(m)(t)(u)	S+750, 1.50% SOFR Floor	3/31/2028	Consumer Goods: Durable	13,586	13,544	11,090
Invincible Boat Company LLC(u)	S+750, 1.50% SOFR Floor	3/31/2028	Consumer Goods: Durable	1,197	1,197	977
Ironhorse Purchaser, LLC(m)(n)(u)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Services: Business	6,810	6,785	6,810
Ironhorse Purchaser, LLC(n)(u)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Services: Business	1,775	1,769	1,775
Ironhorse Purchaser, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	9/30/2027	Services: Business	816	(2)	—
Isagenix International, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/14/2028	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	10,516	10,516	4,982
JP Intermediate B, LLC(m)(s)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/31/2031	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	27,159	27,159	23,425
JP Intermediate B, LLC(m)(s)(v)	S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2030	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	6,872	6,872	6,872
JP Intermediate B, LLC(s)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/31/2031	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	2,563	175	2,166
K&N Parent, Inc.(t)(u)	S+825, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	6,095	6,095	5,608
K&N Parent, Inc.(m)(u)	S+800, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/16/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	4,135	4,083	4,212
Klein Hersh, LLC(i)(u)	S+800, 0.50% SOFR Floor	4/27/2028	Services: Business	23,026	21,293	21,586
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.(m)(r)(t)(v)	S+594, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2029	Services: Business	16,374	16,374	13,406
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.(n)(r)(t)(v)	S+594, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2029	Services: Business	5,219	5,022	5,115
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.(r)(t)	S+594, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2029	Services: Business	146	73	143
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.(r)	0.50% Unfunded	7/31/2029	Services: Business	580	—	(12)
Lift Brands, Inc.(m)(n)(r)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2026	Services: Consumer	21,141	21,141	21,537
Lift Brands, Inc.(n)(r)	9.50%	9/30/2026	Services: Consumer	7,432	7,402	7,423
Lift Brands, Inc.(n)(r)(t)	9.50%	9/30/2026	Services: Consumer	8,447	8,375	8,352
Live Comfortably Borrower LLC(u)	S+1000, 3.00% SOFR Floor	9/19/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	21,815	21,549	19,033
Lux Credit Consultants LLC(m)(q)(t)(v)	S+725, 1.50% SOFR Floor	4/29/2028	Automotive	19,013	18,508	3,446
Lux Credit Consultants LLC(q)(t)(v)	S+725, 1.50% SOFR Floor	4/29/2028	Automotive	2,045	1,991	371
Lux Credit Consultants LLC(q)(t)(v)	S+725, 1.50% SOFR Floor	4/29/2028	Automotive	919	895	167
MacNeill Pride Group Corp.(m)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2026	Services: Consumer	16,120	16,145	16,120
MacNeill Pride Group Corp.(n)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2026	Services: Consumer	5,945	5,945	5,945

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Metrc Inc.(m)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2031	High Tech Industries	13,433	13,183	13,433
Metrc Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	9/30/2031	High Tech Industries	2,250	(41)	—
Metrc Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	9/30/2027	High Tech Industries	2,250	(45)	—
Newbury Franklin Industrials LLC(m)(v)	S+700, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/11/2029	Capital Equipment	7,926	7,834	7,847
Newbury Franklin Industrials LLC(v)	S+700, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/11/2029	Capital Equipment	903	893	894
Newbury Franklin Industrials LLC	1.00% Unfunded	12/11/2029	Capital Equipment	1,066	—	(11)
NewsCycle Solutions, Inc.(q)(v)	S+100, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2026	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	14,084	11,417	6,479
OpCo Borrower, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/26/2029	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	27,091	27,013	27,091
Optio Rx, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+1000, 2.50% SOFR Floor	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	735	735	724
Optio Rx, LLC(r)	0.50% Unfunded	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	658	—	(10)
Optio Rx, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+1000, 2.50% SOFR Floor	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	15,412	15,412	15,181
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.(h)(v)	S+625, 0.50% SOFR Floor	5/25/2028	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	13,468	13,404	13,468
PRA Acquisition, LLC(m)(v)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/12/2028	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	17,461	17,461	17,461
RA Outdoors, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	12,312	12,312	9,788
RA Outdoors, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	1,177	1,143	936
RA Outdoors, LLC(r)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	753	753	599
RA Outdoors, LLC(r)(p)	0.00% Unfunded	6/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	330	—	(68)
Riddell, Inc. / All American Sports Corp.(m)(n)(a)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/29/2029	Consumer Goods: Durable	15,024	14,841	14,911
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P.(t)(u)(x)	S+1200, 2.00% SOFR Floor	4/30/2025	Services: Consumer	2,654	2,660	2,614
RumbleOn, Inc.(m)(t)(v)	S+775, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Automotive	2,405	2,399	2,404
RumbleOn, Inc.(m)(t)(v)	S+775, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Automotive	7,968	7,782	7,968
SHF Holdings, Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	1/22/2030	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	18,033	18,033	18,033
SHF Holdings, Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	1/22/2030	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	1,739	—	—
Sleep Opco, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	11/7/2030	Retail	17,895	17,895	17,895
Sleep Opco, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	11/7/2030	Retail	2,060	—	—
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	19,965	19,957	7,412

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,774	1,774	659
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,141	1,064	423
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,083	1,083	402
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	825	825	827
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	904	837	335
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	125	125	126
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(p)	0.00% Unfunded	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	125	—	—
STATinMED, LLC(q)(r)(t)(u)	S+950, 2.00% SOFR Floor	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	21,316	11,709	—
STATinMED, LLC(r)(aa)	0.00%	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,004	1,004	507
STATinMED, LLC(r)(aa)	0.00%	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	498	498	1,806
STATinMED, LLC(r)(aa)	0.00%	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	224	224	188
STATinMED, LLC(r)(aa)	0.00%	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	218	218	1,102
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC(m)(u)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	12,492	12,492	12,492
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC(n)(u)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	3,000	3,000	3,000
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC(m)(u)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	1,507	1,507	1,507
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC(u)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	825	825	825
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC	0.38% Unfunded	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	1,425	—	—
Straine Dental Management, LLC(m)(u)	S+742, 2.00% SOFR Floor	11/25/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	11,759	11,653	11,641
Straine Dental Management, LLC	0.25% Unfunded	5/25/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,618	—	(36)
Straine Dental Management, LLC(u)	S+724, 2.00% SOFR Floor	11/25/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	123	105	122
Tactical Air Support, Inc.(m)(u)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	11,100	11,100	11,100
Tactical Air Support, Inc.(m)(u)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	1,925	1,925	1,925
Tactical Air Support, Inc.(m)(u)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	1,850	1,818	1,850
Tactical Air Support, Inc.	0.75% Unfunded	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	2,000	—	—
Thrill Holdings LLC(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/27/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	18,217	18,217	13,669
Thrill Holdings LLC	0.50% Unfunded	5/27/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	1,739	—	(404)
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.(u)	S+400, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2029	Services: Business	7,488	7,488	7,385
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.(p)	0.00% Unfunded	10/28/2026	Services: Business	780	—	—
Trademark Global, LLC(q)(r)(t)(v)	S+850, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2027	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	21,266	19,288	10,128
Trammell, P.C.(t)(u)	S+1550, 2.00% SOFR Floor	4/28/2026	Services: Consumer	17,963	17,963	17,963
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.(q)(t)(v)	S+1100, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/16/2025	Services: Business	1,525	1,426	542
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.(q)(t)(v)	S+1100, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/16/2025	Services: Business	325	304	115
Wok Holdings Inc.(m)(n)(u)	S+625, 0.00% SOFR Floor	9/3/2029	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	24,257	23,731	23,105
WorkGenius, Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+700, 0.50% SOFR Floor	6/7/2027	Services: Business	22,741	22,741	22,741
WorkGenius, Inc.(v)	S+700, 0.50% SOFR Floor	6/7/2027	Services: Business	750	746	750
WorkGenius, Inc.(m)(v)	S+700, 0.50% SOFR Floor	6/7/2027	Services: Business	7,421	7,421	7,421
Xenon Arc, Inc.(m)(v)	S+575, 0.75% SOFR Floor	12/20/2028	High Tech Industries	3,787	3,758	3,792
Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt					1,531,779	1,375,487
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 0.0%
RA Outdoors, LLC(q)(t)(v)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	2,372	2,218	—
Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt					2,218	—
Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity - 0.8%
Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd. Subordinated Loan(b)(aa)	5.98% Estimated Yield	4/28/2039	Diversified Financials	5,000	4,969	5,033
Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity					4,969	5,033
Unsecured Debt - 1.0%
Klein Hersh, LLC(m)(p)	0.00%	4/27/2032	Services: Business	4,368	988	251
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC(q)(t)	12.50%	5/29/2028	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	25,308	22,860	4,840
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.(t)	11.00%	12/15/2031	Services: Business	1,763	1,763	1,695
Total Unsecured Debt					25,611	6,786

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(e)
Equity - 47.8%
ACS Holdings LLC, Class A-1 Membership Units(o)(p)(s)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	40,415,901 Units	—	—
ALA Holdco LLC, Class A Units(p)(s)		Capital Equipment	9,000 Units	5,432	5,437
ARC Financial Partners, LLC, Membership Interests (25% ownership)(o)(p)(r)		Metals & Mining	NA	—	—
Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Membership Units(aa)		Energy: Oil & Gas	511,255 Units	—	339
Avison Young (Canada) Inc., Class A Preferred Shares (12.5% Return)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8,800,606 Units	11,360	10,473
Avison Young (Canada) Inc., Class F Common Shares(p)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	6,575 Units	3,183	—
Carestream Health Holdings, Inc., Common Stock(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,496,886 Units	24,839	37,602
CF Arch Holdings LLC, Class A Units		Services: Business	380,952 Units	381	705
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Participating Preferred Shares(h)(p)(s)		Diversified Financials	22,072,841 Units	22,073	9,992
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Membership Units (85% ownership)(h)(p)(s)		Diversified Financials	NA	—	—
CTS Ultimate Holdings, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(p)		Construction & Building	849,201 Units	237	582
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC, Preferred Units(p)(s)		Retail	1,000 Units	10,820	9,500
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC, Class A Common Units(p)(s)		Retail	876,920 Units	23,130	5,924
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC, Class B Common Units(p)(s)		Retail	441,441 Units	6,978	2,982
EBSC Holdings LLC, Preferred Units (10% Return)		Consumer Goods: Durable	2,000 Units	2,407	2,488
FWS Parent Holdings, LLC, Class A Membership Interests(p)		Services: Business	35,242 Units	800	627
Heritage Litigation Trust, Restricted Stock(p)		Energy: Electricity	238,375 Units	100	139
Instant Web Holdings, LLC, Class A Common Units(p)(r)		Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	10,819 Units	—	—
IPP Buyer Holdings, LLC, Class A Units(p)(r)		Retail	8,888,354 Units	10,740	10,933
Isagenix Worldwide, Inc., Common Shares(p)(r)		Beverage, Food & Tobacco	787,149 Units	8,987	—
JuicePlus Topco, LLC, Membership Units(p)(s)		Beverage, Food & Tobacco	271,637 Units	31,238	18,835
K&N Holdco, LLC, Membership Units(p)		Consumer Goods: Durable	743,846 Units	8,927	1,488
Language Education Holdings GP LLC, Common Units(p)		Services: Business	366,667 Units	—	—
Language Education Holdings LP, Ordinary Common Units(p)		Services: Business	366,667 Units	825	—
LB NewHoldco LLC, Voting Units(p)		Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	123,568 Units	4,200	332
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC, Membership Units(r)(aa)		Energy: Electricity	1,495,714 Units	12,917	106,525
Mount Logan Capital Inc., Common Stock(f)(h)(aa)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	254,756 Units	3,534	912
New Giving Acquisition, Inc., Common Stock(aa)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,630 Units	633	2,154
New HW Holdings Corp., Preferred Stock(p)(r)		Capital Equipment	14 Units	9,899	—
New HW Holdings Corp., Common Stock(p)(r)		Capital Equipment	119 Units	—	—
NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(aa)		High Tech Industries	111 Units	—	528
NS NWN Holdco LLC, Non-Voting Units(aa)		High Tech Industries	522 Units	—	160
NSG Co-Invest (Bermuda) LP, Partnership Interests(h)(p)		Consumer Goods: Durable	1,575 Units	1,000	1,974
Online Pharmacy Holdings, LLC, Series A Preferred Equity (5% Return)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,762,159 Units	3,279	1,731
Online Pharmacy Holdings, LLC, Series D-1 Common Equity(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,235 Units	—	—
Palmetto Clean Technology, Inc., Warrants(p)		High Tech Industries	724,112 Units	472	9,819
PLBY Group, Inc., Common Stock(f)(h)(p)		Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	2,216,105 Units	5,511	3,369
RumbleOn, Inc., Warrants(p)	8/14/2028	Automotive	60,606 Units	502	292

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(e)
Service Compression Holdings, LLC, Junior Preferred Units(p)		Energy: Oil & Gas	389,001 Units	1,326	1,933
Service Compression Holdings, LLC, Warrants(p)		Energy: Oil & Gas	730,586 Units	1,426	2,725
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Class A Common Stock(p)(r)		Services: Consumer	9,858 Units	3,078	4,399
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Warrants(p)(r)		Services: Consumer	3,996 Units	1,247	1,783
Sopris Topco, LLC, Common Units(p)(r)		Media: Diversified & Production	105 Units	—	—
SRA Parent, LLC, Preferred Units (12% Return)(r)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10,414,785 Units	12,285	12,289
SRA Parent, LLC, Common Units(p)(r)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	167,952 Units	19,985	20,549
STATinMed Parent, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,182 Units	6,182	—
STATinMed Parent, LLC, Class B Preferred Units(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	51,221 Units	3,193	—
TG Parent NewCo LLC, Common Units(o)(p)(r)		Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	9 Units	—	—
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., Common Shares(p)		Services: Business	643,588 Units	8,579	6,124
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., Warrants(p)		Services: Business	36,734 Units	—	96
URS Topco, LLC, Common Equity(p)		Transportation: Cargo	430,540 Units	9,669	12,059
White Tiger NewCo, LLC, Class A Units(p)(r)		Services: Business	76,140 Units	12,664	1,659
WorkGenius, LLC, Class A Units(p)		Services: Business	500 Units	500	350
WorkGenius, LLC, Class A-1 Units(p)		Services: Business	7,567 Units	8,544	5,299
Yak Holding II, LLC, Series A Common Units(aa)		Construction & Building	127,419 Units	—	7
Total Equity				303,082	315,114
Short Term Investments - 14.7%(k)
First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares(m)(n)	3.55%(l)			97,054	97,054
Total Short Term Investments				97,054	97,054
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 272.8%				$ 1,964,713	1,799,474
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (172.8)%					(1,139,838)
NET ASSETS - 100.0%					$ 659,636

a. All of the Company's investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act, except for investments specifically identified as non-qualifying per note h. below. Unless specifically identified in note t. below, investments do not contain a paid-in-kind, or PIK, interest provision.
b. The actual Secured Overnight Financing Rate, or SOFR, for each loan listed may not be the applicable SOFR rate as of March 31, 2026, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a SOFR rate prior to or subsequent to March 31, 2026.
c. Fair value determined in good faith by CION Investment Management, LLC, or CIM, as the Company's valuation designee, subject to oversight of the Company's board of directors (see Note 9 and Note 2), using significant unobservable inputs unless otherwise noted.
d. Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.
e. Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
f. Fair value determined using level 1 inputs.
g. The Company has entered into an agreement with the other lenders to purchase another $20,000 of the funded term loan on January 31, 2027 if certain conditions are satisfied.
h. The investment or a portion thereof is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company's total assets as defined under Section 55 of the 1940 Act. As of March 31, 2026, 96.2% of the Company's total assets represented qualifying assets.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

i. Due to an annual cap in interest in the loan agreement, the all-in-rate on this loan as of March 31, 2026 was 4.26%.
j. In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional residual amounts.
k. Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.
l. 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2026.
m. Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company's wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, 34th Street Funding, LLC, or 34th Street, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, or JPM, as of March 31, 2026 (see Note 8).
n. Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company's wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, or Murray Hill Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with UBS AG, or UBS, as of March 31, 2026 (see Note 8).
o. Investment is held through CIC Holdco, LLC, a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of the Company.
p. Non-income producing security.
q. Investment or a portion thereof was on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2026.
r. Investment determined to be an affiliated investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company's outstanding voting securities but does not control the portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, along with transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2026 in these affiliated investments, were as follows:

Non-Controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2025	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026			Fair Value at March 31, 2026	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)	Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)	Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Net Realized Gain (Loss)	Interest Income(3)	Dividend Income	Fee Income
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	$ —	$ 10,681	$ —	$ (278)	$ 10,403	$ —	$ 339	$ —	$ —
First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	6,315	—	68	6,383	—	227	—	—
ARC Financial, LLC
Membership Interests	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Carestream Health, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	12,913	127	(11,535)	(1,505)	—	(1,079)	414	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	—	8,500	—	64	8,564	—	51	—	—
Carestream Health Holdings Inc.
Common Shares	18,081	3,076	—	16,445	37,602	—	—	—	—
Hollander Intermediate LLC
First Lien Term Loan	14,651	2,361	(20,851)	3,839	—	—	1,143	—	—
HW Acquisition, LLC
Revolving Loan	2,877	606	—	4,636	8,119	—	1	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	3,033	—	—	(3,033)	—	—	—	—	—
Instant Web, LLC
Revolving Loan	2,422	4,394	(4,218)	3	2,601	—	69	—	—
Priming Term Loan	632	—	(11)	(1)	620	—	16	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	35,642	1,557	—	(1,980)	35,219	—	1,557	—	—
First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,567	46	—	2	1,615	—	44	—	—
Instant Web Holdings, LLC
Class A Common Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
IPP Buyer Holdings, LLC
Class A Units	10,755	—	—	178	10,933	—	—	—	—
Isagenix International, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	4,857	236	—	(111)	4,982	—	296	—	—
Isagenix Worldwide, Inc.
Common Shares	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	13,894	140	(40)	(588)	13,406	—	393	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	5,135	50	(13)	(57)	5,115	—	130	—	—
Revolving Loan	(7)	146	—	(8)	131	—	1	—	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

Non-Controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2025	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026			Fair Value at March 31, 2026	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)	Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)	Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Net Realized Gain (Loss)	Interest Income(3)	Dividend Income	Fee Income
Lift Brands, Inc.
Term Loan A	21,682	—	(247)	102	21,537	—	603	—	—
Term Loan B	7,212	109	—	102	7,423	—	172	—	—
Term Loan C	8,006	240	—	106	8,352	—	240	—	—
Live Comfortably Inc.
Common Stock	—	—	—	—	—	1,238	—	—	—
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC
Membership Units	105,657	—	—	868	106,525	—	—	2,991	—
New HW Holdings Corp.
Preferred Stock	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Common Stock	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Online Pharmacy Holdings, LLC
Series A Preferred Equity	3,913	—	—	(2,182)	1,731	—	—	46	—
Series D Preferred Equity	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Optio Rx, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	14,880	533	—	(232)	15,181	—	517	—	—
Revolving Loan	709	26	—	(21)	714	—	25	—	—
RA Outdoors, LLC
Revolving Loan	1,041	32	(25)	(112)	936	—	6	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	10,885	333	—	(1,430)	9,788	—	335	—	—
Delayed Draw Term Loan	(99)	753	—	(123)	531	—	—	—	—
Second Lien Term Loan	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc.
Class A Stock	5,047	—	—	(648)	4,399	—	—	—	—
Warrants	2,046	—	—	(263)	1,783	—	—	—	—
Sopris Topco, LLC
Common Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SRA Parent, LLC
Preferred Equity	11,971	312	—	6	12,289	—	—	308	—
Common Equity	20,289	—	—	260	20,549	—	—	—	—
STATinMED, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	4,200	—	—	(4,200)	—	—	—	—	—
Senior Term Loan	733	—	—	(226)	507	—	186	—	—
Senior Superpriority Term Loan	199	—	—	(11)	188	—	35	—	—
Senior Superpriority Term Note	2,090	—	—	(284)	1,806	—	351	—	—
Senior Superpriority Term Note	—	218	—	884	1,102	—	—	—	—
STATinMed Parent, LLC
Class A Preferred Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Class B Preferred Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
TG Parent NewCo LLC
Common Equity	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Trademark Global, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	9,848	—	(105)	385	10,128	—	(105)	—	—
White Tiger NewCo, LLC
Common Equity	7,574	—	—	(5,915)	1,659	—	—	—	—
Totals	$ 364,335	$ 40,791	$ (37,045)	$ 4,740	$ 372,821	$ 159	$ 7,046	$ 3,345	$ —

(1) Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest, the amortization of unearned income, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.
(2) Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.
(3) Includes PIK interest income.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

s. Investment determined to be a controlled investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company is deemed to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, along with transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2026 in these controlled investments, were as follows:

Controlled Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2025	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026			Fair Value at March 31, 2026	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)	Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)	Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Net Realized Gain (Loss)	Interest Income(3)	Dividend Income	Fee Income
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.
Revolving Loan	$ 1,440	$ 560	$ —	$ —	$ 2,000	$ —	$ 42	$ —	$ —
First Lien Term Loan	10,148	—	—	—	10,148	—	277	—	—
ALA Holdco LLC
Class A Units	5,348	—	—	89	5,437	—	—	—	—
American Clinical Solutions LLC
First Lien Term Loan	23,133	2,299	—	(1,319)	24,113	—	794	—	—
Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	—	—	(600)	(600)	—	4	—	—
Class A-1 Membership Interests	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC
Senior Secured Note	36,037	—	—	—	36,037	—	1,244	—	—
Participating Preferred Shares	13,679	—	—	(3,687)	9,992	—	—	—	—
Common Shares	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
David's Bridal, Inc.
Secured Loan Receivable	2,765	2,250	(1,550)	(89)	3,376	—	25	—	—
Exit First Lien Term Loan	82,548	—	—	(464)	82,084	—	2,389	—	—
Incremental First Lien Term Loan	16,622	—	—	62	16,684	—	421	—	—
Fourteenth Amendment Term Loan	9,792	47	—	(34)	9,805	—	308	—	—
Incremental First Lien Term Loan	9,219	1,000	—	(57)	10,162	—	286	—	—
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC
Preferred Units	9,500	—	—	—	9,500	—	—	—	—
Class A Common Units	9,510	—	—	(3,586)	5,924	—	—	—	—
Class B Common Units	4,787	—	—	(1,805)	2,982	—	—	—	—
JP Intermediate B, LLC
First Out New Money Term Loan	6,889	—	(17)	—	6,872	—	183	—	—
Second Out Term Loan	23,561	—	—	(136)	23,425	—	623	—	—
Third Out Term Loan	1,410	44	—	712	2,166	—	49	—	—
Common Shares	23,282	—	—	(4,447)	18,835	—	—	—	—
Totals	$ 289,670	$ 6,200	$ (1,567)	$ (15,361)	$ 278,942	$ —	$ 6,645	$ —	$ —

(2) Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

(3) Includes PIK interest income.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands)

t. As of March 31, 2026, the below investments contain a PIK interest provision whereby the issuer has either the option or the obligation to make interest payments with the issuance of additional securities. For certain investments, the borrower may toggle between cash and PIK interest payments.

Portfolio Company	Investment Type	Interest Rate
		Cash	PIK	All-in-Rate
American Clinical Solutions LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.00%	3.85%	10.85%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.46%	9.46%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.00%	10.00%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	1.00%	1.00%
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	13.77%	13.77%
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	8.77%	8.77%
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	5.29%	5.85%	11.14%
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	12.17%	12.17%
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	12.79%	12.79%
Carestream Health, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	8.17%	8.17%
Celerity Acquisition Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.00%	5.31%	12.31%
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC	Senior Secured Note	—	14.00%	14.00%
FuseFX, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	4.93%	5.00%	9.93%
Heritage Power, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	3.70%	5.50%	9.20%
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.78%	15.78%
Homer City Generation, L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.00%	15.00%
Homer City Generation, L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	17.00%	17.00%
HW Acquisition, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.66%	9.66%
HW Acquisition, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	11.75%	11.75%
Instant Web, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.79%	10.79%
Invincible Boat Company LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.00%	3.32%	11.32%
Isagenix International, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	2.28%	8.99%	11.27%
K&N Parent, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.03%	5.00%	12.03%
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.17%	3.44%	9.61%
Lift Brands, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.50%	9.50%
Lux Credit Consultants LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.95%	10.95%
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC	Unsecured Note	—	12.50%	12.50%
Optio Rx, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	13.68%	13.68%
RA Outdoors, LLC	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	—	12.81%	12.81%
RA Outdoors, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.89%	10.89%
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.78%	15.78%
RumbleOn, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.68%	1.00%	11.68%
STATinMED, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	13.28%	13.28%
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.	Unsecured Debt	—	11.00%	11.00%
Trademark Global, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	12.46%	12.46%
Trammell, P.C.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	19.28%	19.28%
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.00%	6.18%	16.18%

u. The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month SOFR, which as of March 31, 2026 was 3.66%.
v. The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month SOFR, which as of March 31, 2026 was 3.68%.
w. The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 month SOFR, which as of March 31, 2026 was 3.70%.
x. While the maturity date of this loan has passed, the Company expects all interest and principal to be collected.
y. Investment is accounted for as senior secured debt collateralized by certain accounts receivable of the portfolio company.
z. No interest is being recognized on this security after the maturity date.
aa. Other income producing investment. Other income producing investments include equity securities that have paid dividends within the trailing twelve months, securities with returns based on contractual waterfall structures, and investments structured to generate returns primarily through exit-based MOICs.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 193.7%
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.(s)(v)	S+725, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2029	Capital Equipment	$ 10,148	$ 10,148	$ 10,148
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.(s)(v)	S+725, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2029	Capital Equipment	1,440	1,440	1,440
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.(s)	0.50% Unfunded	12/31/2029	Capital Equipment	560	—	—
Allen Media, LLC(v)	S+550, 0.00% SOFR Floor	2/10/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	8,590	8,570	7,699
American Clinical Solutions LLC(s)(t)(v)	S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	27,871	28,066	23,133
American Health Staffing Group, Inc.(m)	Prime+500	11/19/2026	Services: Business	13,999	13,972	13,999
American Health Staffing Group, Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	11/19/2026	Services: Business	2,500	(4)	—
Ancile Solutions, Inc.(m)(v)	S+1000, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/11/2026	High Tech Industries	10,249	10,212	12,107
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.(t)	10.00% Fixed	11/15/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	27,810	25,213	20,441
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.(t)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	11/15/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	12,955	12,955	12,505
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.(q)(t)	1.00% Fixed	11/15/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	26,327	3,663	—
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC(t)(u)(x)	S+500, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2025	Metals & Mining	15,168	15,174	10,466
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC(t)(u)(x)	S+1000, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2025	Metals & Mining	6,462	6,462	6,171
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC(m)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/11/2029	Construction & Building	14,517	14,517	14,517
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC(m)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/11/2029	Construction & Building	1,812	1,810	1,812
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC	1.00% Unfunded	7/11/2026	Construction & Building	3,380	(4)	—
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	7/11/2029	Construction & Building	2,600	—	—
Atlas Supply LLC(x)(z)	13.00%	4/29/2025	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	5,000	5,000	2,709
Avison Young (USA) Inc.(t)(v)	S+800, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/12/2029	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12,509	10,972	10,804
Avison Young (USA) Inc.(n)(v)	S+625, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/12/2028	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	7,983	7,884	7,553
Avison Young (USA) Inc.(m)(v)	S+850, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/12/2027	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	4,056	3,897	4,016
Avison Young (USA) Inc.(t)(v)	S+850, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/12/2027	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	1,056	1,056	1,038
Avison Young (USA) Inc.(t)(v)	S+800, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/12/2029	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	693	587	587
Avison Young (USA) Inc.(t)(v)	S+735, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/12/2027	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	2,993	2,993	2,881
Avison Young (USA) Inc.(p)	0.00% Unfunded	1/31/2026	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	440	—	(8)
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+675, 2.00% SOFR Floor	2/7/2027	Services: Business	19,486	19,391	19,486
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC(v)	S+675, 2.00% SOFR Floor	2/7/2027	Services: Business	3,333	3,271	3,333
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	2/7/2027	Services: Business	476	(25)	—
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.(t)(u)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2026	Services: Business	17,277	17,275	16,472
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.(t)(u)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2026	Services: Business	1,666	1,643	1,669
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.(t)(u)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2026	Services: Business	472	472	473
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.(t)(u)	0.50% Unfunded	7/31/2026	Services: Business	2,977	—	4
Bradshaw International Parent Corp.(n)(u)	S+575, 1.00% SOFR Floor	10/21/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	12,630	12,510	12,503
Bradshaw International Parent Corp.	0.50% Unfunded	10/21/2026	Consumer Goods: Durable	1,844	(7)	(18)
Cabi, LLC(m)(u)	S+600, 2.00% SOFR Floor	2/28/2027	Retail	12,866	12,813	12,770
Carestream Health, Inc.(r)(v)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	12,913	11,408	12,913

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Celerity Acquisition Holdings, LLC(m)(t)(v)	S+850, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/28/2026	Services: Business	15,950	15,944	15,950
Cennox, Inc.(m)(n)(t)(w)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/4/2029	Services: Business	38,332	38,086	37,852
Cennox, Inc.(t)(w)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/4/2029	Services: Business	2,989	2,989	2,951
Cennox, Inc.(p)	0.00% Unfunded	5/4/2029	Services: Business	30	—	—
Cennox, Inc.(t)(w)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/4/2029	Services: Business	1,970	1,970	1,945
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC(h)(s)(t)	14.00%	12/21/2026	Diversified Financials	36,037	36,037	36,037
Community Tree Service, LLC(m)(o)(v)	S+800, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/17/2027	Construction & Building	24,835	24,840	24,959
Core Health & Fitness, LLC(m)(u)	S+800, 3.00% SOFR Floor	6/17/2029	Consumer Goods: Durable	19,700	19,474	20,094
CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions, LLC (m)(v)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2028	High Tech Industries	14,775	14,639	14,775
CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	6/30/2028	High Tech Industries	982	(22)	—
CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions, LLC(v)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2028	High Tech Industries	1,227	1,230	1,227
David's Bridal, LLC(s)(u)	S+650, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	92,881	92,881	82,548
David's Bridal, LLC(s)(v)	S+600, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	16,747	16,747	16,622
David's Bridal, LLC(g)(s)(v)	S+650, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	10,000	9,604	9,792
David's Bridal, LLC(s)(u)	S+600, 0.00% SOFR Floor	12/21/2027	Retail	11,000	11,000	9,694
David's Bridal, LLC(s)(y)	0.00%	12/21/2027	Retail	1,795	1,773	1,596
David's Bridal, LLC(s)(y)	0.00%	12/21/2027	Retail	1,315	1,298	1,169
David's Bridal, LLC(p)(s)	0.00% Unfunded	12/31/2026	Retail	4,000	—	(475)
Dermcare Management, LLC(m)(u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2028	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	9,074	8,986	9,074
Dermcare Management, LLC(m)(u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2028	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,131	4,090	4,131
Dermcare Management, LLC (u)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2028	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,343	1,343	1,343
Emerald Technologies (U.S.) Acquisitionco, Inc.(n)(v)	S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/29/2027	Services: Business	2,719	2,697	2,246
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC(v)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2030	Media: Diversified & Production	34,472	34,473	34,472
Entertainment Studios P&A LLC(j)(aa)	5.00%	5/18/2037	Media: Diversified & Production	—	—	198
ESP Associates, Inc.(m)(u)	S+650, 1.50% SOFR Floor	7/24/2028	Construction & Building	8,511	8,414	8,510
ESP Associates, Inc.(u)	S+650, 1.50% SOFR Floor	7/24/2028	Construction & Building	197	171	197
ESP Associates, Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	7/24/2028	Construction & Building	1,118	—	—
FuseFX, LLC(m)(t)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	21,451	21,451	20,954
Future Pak, LLC(m)(n)(u)	S+650, 2.00% SOFR Floor	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	23,750	23,750	23,750
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+575, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/17/2027	Environmental Industries	27,065	26,957	27,065
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc.(v)	S+575, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/17/2027	Environmental Industries	863	863	863
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc.	1.00% Unfunded	3/17/2027	Environmental Industries	1,632	(11)	—
Heritage Power, LLC(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/20/2028	Energy: Electricity	1,192	1,192	1,180
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP(t)(u)(x)	S+1200, 2.00% SOFR Floor	4/30/2025	Services: Consumer	27,219	27,214	26,811
Hollander Intermediate LLC(r)(u)	S+300, 3.00% SOFR Floor	9/19/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	18,800	18,490	14,651
Homer City Generation, L.P.(t)	15.00%	4/16/2028	Energy: Electricity	18,331	18,415	17,598

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Homer City Generation, L.P.(t)	17.00%	4/16/2028	Energy: Electricity	15,502	15,501	15,657
HW Acquisition, LLC(q)(r)(t)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/28/2026	Capital Equipment	5,696	5,688	3,033
HW Acquisition, LLC(r)(t)	Prime+500	9/28/2026	Capital Equipment	5,402	5,400	2,877
ICA Foam Holdings, LLC(m)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/5/2026	Containers, Packaging & Glass	18,676	18,676	18,652
Inotiv, Inc.(t)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	11/5/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	20,466	20,075	17,652
Instant Web, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/25/2027	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	57,142	57,142	35,642
Instant Web, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/25/2027	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	2,559	2,559	2,460
Instant Web, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/25/2027	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	1,699	1,699	1,634
Instant Web, LLC(r)(u)	Prime+375, 4.00% Prime Floor	2/25/2027	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	622	622	632
Instant Web, LLC(r)	0.50% Unfunded	2/25/2027	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	973	—	(38)
Instant Web, LLC(r)	0.50% Unfunded	2/25/2027	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	1,731	—	(67)
Invincible Boat Company LLC(m)(t)(u)	S+800, 1.50% SOFR Floor	3/31/2028	Consumer Goods: Durable	13,473	13,443	12,160
Invincible Boat Company LLC(t)(u)	S+750, 1.50% SOFR Floor	3/31/2028	Consumer Goods: Durable	1,117	1,117	1,008
Invincible Boat Company LLC	0.50% Unfunded	8/31/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	80	—	(8)
INW Manufacturing, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+575, 0.75% SOFR Floor	3/25/2027	Services: Business	17,640	17,398	17,464
Ironhorse Purchaser, LLC(n)(u)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Services: Business	6,810	6,779	6,810
Ironhorse Purchaser, LLC(n)(u)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Services: Business	1,857	1,849	1,857
Ironhorse Purchaser, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	9/30/2027	Services: Business	816	(3)	—
Isagenix International, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/14/2028	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	10,279	10,279	4,857
JP Intermediate B, LLC(m)(s)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/31/2031	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	27,159	27,159	23,561
JP Intermediate B, LLC(m)(s)(v)	S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2030	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	6,889	6,889	6,889
JP Intermediate B, LLC(s)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/31/2031	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	1,649	130	1,410
K&N Parent, Inc.(t)(u)	S+825, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	6,020	6,020	5,524
K&N Parent, Inc.(m)(u)	S+800, 1.00% SOFR Floor	2/16/2027	Consumer Goods: Durable	4,146	4,074	4,218
Klein Hersh, LLC(t)(u)	S+850, 0.50% SOFR Floor	4/27/2028	Services: Business	23,048	21,121	20,887
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.(m)(r)(t)(u)	S+594, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2029	Services: Business	16,274	16,274	13,894
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.(n)(r)(t)(u)	S+594, 1.00% SOFR Floor	7/31/2029	Services: Business	5,187	4,984	5,135
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.(r)	0.50% Unfunded	7/31/2029	Services: Business	726	(73)	(7)
Lift Brands, Inc.(m)(n)(r)(u)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2026	Services: Consumer	21,388	21,388	21,682
Lift Brands, Inc.(n)(r)(t)	9.50%	9/30/2026	Services: Consumer	7,321	7,292	7,212
Lift Brands, Inc.(n)(r)(t)	9.50%	9/30/2026	Services: Consumer	8,245	8,135	8,006
Lux Credit Consultants LLC(t)(v)	S+725, 1.50% SOFR Floor	4/29/2028	Automotive	18,508	18,508	14,436
Lux Credit Consultants LLC(t)(v)	S+725, 1.50% SOFR Floor	4/29/2028	Automotive	1,936	1,936	1,510
Lux Credit Consultants LLC(t)(v)	S+725, 1.50% SOFR Floor	4/29/2028	Automotive	883	883	689

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
MacNeill Pride Group Corp.(m)(v)	S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2026	Services: Consumer	16,162	16,174	16,162
MacNeill Pride Group Corp.(n)(v)	S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/22/2026	Services: Consumer	5,961	5,956	5,961
Metrc Inc.(m)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2031	High Tech Industries	13,466	13,203	13,466
Metrc Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	9/30/2027	High Tech Industries	2,250	(43)	—
Metrc Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	9/30/2031	High Tech Industries	2,250	(45)	—
Newbury Franklin Industrials LLC(m)(w)	S+700, 2.00% SOFR Floor	12/11/2029	Capital Equipment	7,946	7,846	7,867
Newbury Franklin Industrials LLC(w)	S+700, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/11/2029	Capital Equipment	906	906	897
Newbury Franklin Industrials LLC	1.00% Unfunded	12/11/2029	Capital Equipment	1,066	(11)	(11)
NewsCycle Solutions, Inc.(q)(v)	S+100, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2026	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	14,161	11,663	7,381
OpCo Borrower, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+625, 1.00% SOFR Floor	4/26/2029	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	27,091	27,001	27,091
Optio Rx, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+1000, 2.50% SOFR Floor	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	14,880	14,880	14,880
Optio Rx, LLC(r)(t)(u)	S+1000, 2.50% SOFR Floor	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	709	709	709
Optio Rx, LLC(r)	0.50% Unfunded	3/21/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	658	—	—
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.(h)(u)	S+625, 0.50% SOFR Floor	5/25/2027	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	14,862	14,763	14,862
PRA Acquisition, LLC(m)(v)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/12/2028	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	17,461	17,461	17,461
RA Outdoors, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	11,978	11,978	10,885
RA Outdoors, LLC(r)(t)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	1,145	1,136	1,041
RA Outdoors, LLC(p)(r)	0.00% Unfunded	6/30/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	1,083	—	(99)
Riddell, Inc. / All American Sports Corp.(m)(n)(o)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	3/29/2029	Consumer Goods: Durable	15,229	15,026	15,114
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P.(t)(u)(x)	S+1200, 2.00% SOFR Floor	4/30/2025	Services: Consumer	2,548	2,553	2,509
RumbleOn, Inc.(m)(t)(v)	S+775, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Automotive	7,948	7,850	7,899
RumbleOn, Inc.(m)(t)(v)	S+775, 1.00% SOFR Floor	9/30/2027	Automotive	2,399	2,396	2,384
SHF Holdings, Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+550, 1.00% SOFR Floor	1/22/2030	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	18,078	18,078	18,078
SHF Holdings, Inc.	0.50% Unfunded	1/22/2030	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	1,739	—	—
Sleep Opco, LLC(m)(n)(v)	S+650, 1.00% SOFR Floor	11/7/2030	Retail	17,940	17,940	17,940
Sleep Opco, LLC	0.50% Unfunded	11/7/2030	Retail	2,060	—	—
Spin Holdco Inc.(n)(v)	S+400, 0.75% SOFR Floor	3/4/2028	Services: Business	11,870	10,512	9,778
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	19,965	19,944	8,136
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,774	1,774	723
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,141	1,058	465
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,083	1,083	441
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	904	838	368
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	825	826	825
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(aa)	0.00%	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	125	125	153
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.(p)	0.00% Unfunded	5/29/2026	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	125	—	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest(b)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
STATinMED, LLC(q)(r)(t)(u)	S+950, 2.00% SOFR Floor	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	20,612	11,709	4,200
STATinMED, LLC(r)(aa)	0.00%	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,004	1,004	733
STATinMED, LLC(r)(aa)	0.00%	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	498	498	2,090
STATinMED, LLC(r)(aa)	0.00%	7/1/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	224	224	199
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC(m)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	12,529	12,530	12,529
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC(m)(v)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	1,511	1,511	1,511
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC(u)	S+675, 1.00% SOFR Floor	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	825	825	825
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC	0.38% Unfunded	8/16/2028	Construction & Building	1,425	—	—
Straine Dental Management, LLC(m)(u)	S+742, 2.00% SOFR Floor	11/25/2030	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	11,759	11,643	11,641
Straine Dental Management, LLC	0.25% Unfunded	5/25/2027	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,741	(18)	(37)
Tactical Air Support, Inc.(m)(v)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	11,250	11,250	11,250
Tactical Air Support, Inc.(m)(v)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	1,950	1,950	1,950
Tactical Air Support, Inc.(m)(v)	S+750, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	1,875	1,840	1,875
Tactical Air Support, Inc.	0.75% Unfunded	12/22/2028	Aerospace & Defense	2,000	—	—
The Men's Wearhouse, LLC(n)(v)	S+575, 0.00% SOFR Floor	2/26/2029	Retail	1,276	1,271	1,282
Thrill Holdings LLC(m)(v)	S+600, 1.00% SOFR Floor	5/27/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	18,217	18,217	14,995
Thrill Holdings LLC	0.50% Unfunded	5/27/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	1,739	—	(285)
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.(t)(u)	S+525, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2029	Services: Business	7,505	7,505	7,401
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.(p)	0.00% Unfunded	10/28/2026	Services: Business	780	—	—
Trademark Global, LLC(q)(r)(t)(v)	S+850, 1.00% SOFR Floor	6/30/2027	Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	20,625	19,393	9,848
Trammell, P.C.(t)(u)	S+1550, 2.00% SOFR Floor	4/28/2026	Services: Consumer	17,714	17,714	17,714
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.(q)(t)(v)	S+1100, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/16/2025	Services: Business	1,525	1,426	702
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.(q)(t)(v)	S+1100, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/16/2025	Services: Business	325	304	149
Wok Holdings Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+625, 0.00% SOFR Floor	9/3/2029	Beverage, Food & Tobacco	24,322	23,758	23,076
WorkGenius, Inc.(m)(n)(v)	S+700, 0.50% SOFR Floor	6/7/2027	Services: Business	20,805	20,805	20,805
WorkGenius, Inc.(v)	S+700, 0.50% SOFR Floor	6/7/2027	Services: Business	750	745	750
WorkGenius, Inc.(m)(v)	S+700, 0.50% SOFR Floor	6/7/2027	Services: Business	7,430	7,430	7,430
Xenon Arc, Inc.(m)(v)	S+575, 0.75% SOFR Floor	12/20/2028	High Tech Industries	3,796	3,778	3,796
Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt					1,494,155	1,370,525
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 0.0%
RA Outdoors, LLC(q)(r)(t)(v)	S+900, 1.00% SOFR Floor	12/31/2027	Media: Diversified & Production	2,295	2,218	—
Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt					2,218	—
Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity - 0.7%
Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd. Subordinated Loan(h)(aa)	5.98% Estimated Yield	4/28/2039	Diversified Financials	5,000	4,969	5,028
Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity					4,969	5,028
Unsecured Debt - 0.9%
Klein Hersh, LLC(m)(p)	0.00%	4/27/2032	Services: Business	4,368	988	153
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC(q)(t)	12.50%	5/26/2028	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	25,308	22,860	4,840
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.(t)	11.00%	12/15/2031	Services: Business	1,715	1,715	1,646
Total Unsecured Debt					25,563	6,639

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation

Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Maturity	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(c)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(c)
Equity - 44.5%
ACS Holdings LLC, Class A-1 Membership Units(p)(s)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	38,415,901 Units	—	—
ALA Holdco LLC, Class A Units(p)(s)		Capital Equipment	9,000 Units	5,432	5,348
ARC Financial Partners, LLC, Membership Interests (25% ownership)(o)(p)(r)		Metals & Mining	NA	—	—
Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Membership Units(aa)		Energy: Oil & Gas	511,255 Units	1,642	2,173
Avison Young (Canada) Inc., Class A Preferred Shares (12.5% Return)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8,800,606 Units	11,021	7,833
Avison Young (Canada) Inc., Class F Common Shares(p)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	6,575 Units	3,183	—
Carestream Health Holdings, Inc., Common Stock(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	617,927 Units	21,762	18,081
CF Arch Holdings LLC, Class A Units(p)		Services: Business	380,952 Units	381	705
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Participating Preferred Shares(h)(p)(s)		Diversified Financials	22,072,841 Units	22,073	13,679
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, Membership Units (85% ownership)(h)(o)(p)(s)		Diversified Financials	NA	—	—
CTS Ultimate Holdings, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(p)		Construction & Building	849,201 Units	237	626
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC, Preferred Units(p)(s)		Retail	1,000 Units	10,820	9,500
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC, Class A Common Units(p)(s)		Retail	876,920 Units	23,130	9,510
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC, Class B Common Units(p)(s)		Retail	441,441 Units	6,978	4,787
EBSC Holdings LLC, Preferred Units (10% Return)		Consumer Goods: Durable	2,000 Units	2,349	2,454
FWS Parent Holdings, LLC, Class A Membership Interests(p)		Services: Business	35,242 Units	800	614
Heritage Litigation Trust, Restricted Stock(p)		Energy: Electricity	238,375 Units	100	131
Instant Web Holdings, LLC, Class A Common Units(p)(r)		Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	10,819 Units	—	—
IPP Buyer Holdings, LLC, Class A Units(p)(r)		Retail	8,888,354 Units	10,740	10,755
Isagenix Worldwide, Inc., Common Shares(p)(r)		Beverage, Food & Tobacco	787,149 Units	8,988	—
JuicePlus Topco, LLC, Membership Units(p)(s)		Beverage, Food & Tobacco	271,637 Units	31,238	23,282
K&N Holdco, LLC, Membership Units(p)		Consumer Goods: Durable	743,846 Units	8,927	1,488
Language Education Holdings GP LLC, Common Units(p)		Services: Business	366,667 Units	—	—
Language Education Holdings LP, Ordinary Common Units(p)		Services: Business	366,667 Units	825	381
LB NewHoldco LLC, Voting Units(p)		Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	123,568 Units	4,200	432
Live Comfortably Inc., Common Stock(p)(r)		Consumer Goods: Durable	8,654 Units	—	—
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC, Membership Units(r)(aa)		Energy: Electricity	1,495,714 Units	12,917	105,657
Mount Logan Capital Inc., Common Stock(f)(h)(aa)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	254,756 Units	3,534	2,102
New Giving Acquisition, Inc., Warrants(aa)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	4,630 Units	633	2,167
New HW Holdings Corp., Preferred Stock(p)(r)		Capital Equipment	14 Units	9,899	—
New HW Holdings Corp., Common Stock(p)(r)		Capital Equipment	119 Units	—	—
NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(aa)		High Tech Industries	111 Units	—	521
NS NWN Holdco LLC, Non-Voting Units(aa)		High Tech Industries	522 Units	—	158
NSG Co-Invest (Bermuda) LP, Partnership Interests(h)(p)		Consumer Goods: Durable	1,575 Units	1,000	1,508
Online Pharmacy Holdings, LLC, Series A Preferred Equity (5% Return)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	3,762,159 Units	3,231	3,913
Online Pharmacy Holdings, LLC, Series D-1 Common Equity(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	1,235 Units	—	—
Palmetto Clean Technology, Inc., Warrants(p)		High Tech Industries	724,112 Units	472	9,906
PLBY Group, Inc., Common Stock(f)(h)(p)		Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	2,216,105 Units	5,511	4,166
RumbleOn, Inc., Warrants(p)	8/14/2028	Automotive	60,606 Units	502	227
Service Compression Holdings, LLC, Junior Preferred Units(p)		Energy: Oil & Gas	389,001 Units	1,327	1,712
Service Compression Holdings, LLC, Warrants(p)		Energy: Oil & Gas	730,586 Units	1,426	2,382
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Class A Common Stock(p)(r)		Services: Consumer	9,858 Units	3,078	5,047
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., Warrants(p)(r)		Services: Consumer	3,996 Units	1,247	2,046
Sopris Topco, LLC, Common Units(p)(r)		Media: Diversified & Production	105 Units	—	—
SRA Parent, LLC, Preferred Units (12% Return)(r)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10,414,785 Units	11,973	11,971
SRA Parent, LLC, Common Units(p)(r)		Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	167,952 Units	19,985	20,289
STATinMed Parent, LLC, Class A Preferred Units(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,182 Units	6,182	—
STATinMed Parent, LLC, Class B Preferred Units(p)(r)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	51,221 Units	3,193	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Portfolio Company(a)	Interest	Industry	Principal/ Par Amount/ Units(e)	Cost(d)	Fair Value(e)
TG Parent NewCo LLC, Common Units(o)(p)(r)		Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	9 Units	—	—
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., Common Shares(p)		Services: Business	643,588 Units	8,579	5,470
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., Warrants(p)		Services: Business	36,734 Units	—	94
URS Topco, LLC, Common Equity(p)		Transportation: Cargo	430,540 Units	9,669	11,986
White Tiger NewCo, LLC, Class A Units(p)(r)		Services: Business	76,140 Units	12,664	7,574
WorkGenius, LLC, Class A-1 Units(p)		Services: Business	5,123 Units	6,833	3,741
WorkGenius, LLC, Class A Units(p)		Services: Business	500 Units	500	365
Yak Holding II, LLC, Series A Common Units(aa)		Construction & Building	127,419 Units	—	7
Total Equity				299,181	314,788
Short Term Investments - 16.4%(k)
First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares	3.64%(l)			116,010	116,010
Total Short Term Investments				116,010	116,010
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 256.2%				$ 1,942,096	1,812,990
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (156.2)%					(1,105,362)
NET ASSETS - 100.0%					$ 707,628

a. All of the Company's investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the 1940 Act, except for investments specifically identified as non-qualifying per note h. below. Unless specifically identified in note t. below, investments do not contain a PIK interest provision.
b. The actual SOFR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable SOFR rate as of December 31, 2025, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a SOFR rate prior to or subsequent to December 31, 2025.
c. Fair value determined in good faith by CIM, as the Company's valuation designee, subject to the oversight of the Company's board of directors (see Note 9 and Note 2), using significant unobservable inputs unless otherwise noted.
d. Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.
e. Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
f. Fair value determined using level 1 inputs.
g. The Company has entered into an agreement with the other lenders to purchase another $20,000 of the funded term loan on January 31, 2027 if certain conditions are satisfied.
h. The investment or a portion thereof is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company's total assets as defined under Section 55 of the 1940 Act. As of December 31, 2025, 95.9% of the Company's total assets represented qualifying assets.
i. Due to an annual cap in interest in the loan agreement, the all-in rate on this loan as of December 31, 2025 was 4.61%.
j. In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional residual amounts.
k. Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.
l. 7-day effective yield as of December 31, 2025.
m. Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company's wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, 34th Street, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with JPM as of December 31, 2025 (see Note 8).
n. Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company's wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Murray Hill Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with UBS as of December 31, 2025 (see Note 8).
o. Investment is held through CIC Holdco, LLC, a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of the Company.
p. Non-income producing security.
q. Investment or a portion thereof was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2025.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

r. Investment determined to be an affiliated investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company's outstanding voting securities but does not control the portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2025 in these affiliated investments, were as follows:

Non-Controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2024	Year Ended December 31, 2025			Fair Value at December 31, 2025	Year Ended December 31, 2025
		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)	Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)	Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Net Realized Gain (Loss)	Interest Income(3)	Dividend Income	Fee Income
American Clinical Solutions LLC
First Lien Term Loan	$ 11,075	$ —	$ (11,075)	$ —	$ —	$ —	$ 436	$ —	$ —
Class A-1 Membership Interests	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ARC Financial, LLC
Membership Interests	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Carestream Health, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	11,172	1,394	(353)	700	12,913	—	1,699	—	—
Carestream Health Holdings Inc.
Common Shares	20,108	—	—	(2,027)	18,081	—	—	—	—
GSC Technologies Inc.
Common Shares	32	—	—	(32)	—	—	—	—	—
Hollander Intermediate LLC
First Lien Term Loan	—	17,119	—	(2,468)	14,651	—	1,389	—	—
HW Acquisition, LLC
Revolving Loan	3,140	2,037	—	(2,300)	2,877	—	589	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	4,794	573	—	(2,334)	3,033	—	577	—	—
Instant Web, LLC
Revolving Loan	2,430	14,017	(13,950)	(75)	2,422	—	283	—	—
Priming Term Loan	573	61	—	(2)	632	—	67	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	36,557	6,191	—	(7,106)	35,642	—	6,192	—	—
First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan	1,458	185	—	(76)	1,567	—	183	—	—
Instant Web Holdings, LLC
Class A Common Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
IPP Buyer Holdings, LLC
Class A Units	11,644	—	—	(889)	10,755	—	—	—	—
Isagenix International, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	9,229	886	—	(5,258)	4,857	—	1,146	—	—
Isagenix Worldwide, Inc.
Common Shares	6,322	—	—	(6,322)	—	—	—	—	—
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.
First Lien Term Loan	—	16,314	(40)	(2,380)	13,894	—	697	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	—	4,971	(8)	172	5,135	—	213	—	88
Revolving Loan	—	(72)	—	65	(7)	—	2	—	—
Lift Brands, Inc.
Term Loan A	22,814	—	(1,426)	294	21,682	—	2,649	—	629
Term Loan B	6,577	648	—	(13)	7,212	—	648	—	138
Term Loan C	7,386	755	(142)	7	8,006	—	758	—	120
Live Comfortably Inc.
Common Stock	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Longview Intermediate Holdings C, LLC
Membership Units	52,166	—	—	53,491	105,657	—	—	4,298	—
New HW Holdings Corp.
Preferred Stock	3,141	—	—	(3,141)	—	—	—	—	—
Common Stock	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Online Pharmacy Holdings, LLC
Series A Preferred Equity	—	3,231	—	682	3,913	—	—	146	—
Series D Preferred Equity	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

Non-Controlled, Affiliated Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2024	Year Ended December 31, 2025			Fair Value at December 31, 2025	Year Ended December 31, 2025
		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)	Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)	Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Net Realized Gain (Loss)	Interest Income(3)	Dividend Income	Fee Income
Optio Rx, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	—	14,880	—	—	14,880	—	1,623	—	—
Revolving Loan	—	709	—	—	709	—	77	—	—
RA Outdoors, LLC
Revolving Loan	—	1,084	—	(43)	1,041	—	40	—	—
First Lien Term Loan	—	11,251	—	(366)	10,885	—	332	—	—
Delayed Draw Term Loan	—	(68)	—	(31)	(99)	—	—	—	—
Second Lien Term Loan	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc.
Class A Stock	5,028	—	—	19	5,047	—	—	—	—
Warrants	2,038	—	—	8	2,046	—	—	—	—
Sopris Topco, LLC
Common Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SRA Holdings, LLC
Unsecured Debt	4,103	—	(4,103)	—	—	—	97	—	—
SRA Parent, LLC
Preferred Equity	9,533	2,449	—	(11)	11,971	—	—	1,201	—
Common Equity	17,277	2,395	—	617	20,289	—	—	—	—
STATinMED, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	4,592	—	—	(392)	4,200	—	—	—	—
Senior Term Loan	942	—	—	(209)	733	—	774	—	—
Senior Superpriority Term Loan	243	—	—	(44)	199	—	54	—	—
Senior Superpriority Term Note	—	498	—	1,592	2,090	—	359	—	—
STATinMed Parent, LLC
Class A Preferred Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Class B Preferred Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
TG Parent NewCo LLC
Common Equity	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Trademark Global, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	14,831	1,298	—	(6,281)	9,848	—	1,293	—	—
White Tiger NewCo, LLC
Common Equity	—	12,664	—	(5,090)	7,574	—	—	—	—
Totals	$ 269,205	$ 115,470	$ (31,097)	$ 10,757	$ 364,335	$ —	$ 22,177	$ 5,645	$ 975

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

s. Investment determined to be a controlled investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company is deemed to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of the portfolio company due to beneficially owning, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 25% of the outstanding voting securities of such portfolio company. Fair value as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2025 in these controlled investments, were as follows:

Controlled Investments	Fair Value at December 31, 2024	Year Ended December 31, 2025			Fair Value at December 31, 2025	Year Ended December 31, 2025
		Gross Additions (Cost)(1)	Gross Reductions (Cost)(2)	Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)		Net Realized Gain (Loss)	Interest Income(3)	Dividend Income	Fee Income
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.
Revolving Loan	$ —	$ 1,440	$ —	$ —	$ 1,440	$ —	$ 14	$ —	$ —
First Lien Term Loan	—	10,148	—	—	10,148	—	151	—	290
ALA Holdco LLC
Class A Units	—	5,432	—	(84)	5,348	—	—	—	—
American Clinical Solutions LLC
First Lien Term Loan	—	25,408	—	(2,275)	23,133	—	2,019	—	50
Class A-1 Membership Interests	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC
Senior Secured Note	36,037	—	—	—	36,037	—	5,045	—	—
Participating Preferred Shares	18,103	—	—	(4,424)	13,679	—	—	—	—
Common Shares	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
David's Bridal, Inc.
Secured Loan Receivable	—	3,180	(1,407)	(177)	1,596	—	46	—	—
Secured Loan Receivable	—	2,346	(1,047)	(130)	1,169	—	19	—	—
Incremental First Lien Term Loan	9,910	8,000	(1,417)	129	16,622	—	1,441	—	273
Fourteenth Amendment Term Loan	—	9,603	—	189	9,792	—	705	—	377
Exit First Lien Term Loan	73,181	15,831	—	(6,464)	82,548	—	11,097	—	—
Incremental First Lien Term Loan	—	11,000	—	(1,781)	9,219	—	51	—	—
David's Bridal Holdings, LLC
Preferred Units	9,575	—	—	(75)	9,500	—	—	—	—
Class A Common Units	24,570	—	—	(15,060)	9,510	—	—	—	—
Class B Common Units	—	6,978	—	(2,191)	4,787	—	—	—	—
JP Intermediate B, LLC
First Lien Term Loan	—	—	—	—	—	—	15,280	—	—
First Out New Money Term Loan	—	6,906	(17)	—	6,889	—	160	—	—
Second Out Term Loan	—	27,159	—	(3,598)	23,561	—	666	—	—
Third Out Term Loan	—	130	—	1,280	1,410	—	23	—	—
Common Shares	—	31,238	—	(7,956)	23,282	—	—	—	8,660
Totals	$ 171,376	$ 164,799	$ (3,888)	$ (42,617)	$ 289,670	$ —	$ 36,717	$ —	$ 9,650

(3) Includes PIK interest income.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2025
(in thousands)

t. As of December 31, 2025, the below investments contain a PIK interest provision whereby the issuer has either the option or the obligation to make interest payments with the issuance of additional securities. For certain investments, the borrower may toggle between cash and PIK interest payments.

Portfolio Company	Investment Type	Interest Rate
		Cash	PIK	All-in-Rate
American Clinical Solutions LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.00%	3.82%	10.82%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.43%	9.43%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.00%	10.00%
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	1.00%	1.00%
Appalachian Resource Company, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	13.82%	13.82%
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.35%	3.85%	11.20%
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	12.35%	12.35%
Avison Young (Canada) Inc./Avison Young (USA) Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	5.49%	6.50%	11.99%
Berlite Holdings, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.99%	5.00%	12.99%
Celerity Acquisition Holdings, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.00%	2.64%	12.64%
Cennox, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.27%	0.25%	10.52%
CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC	Senior Secured Note	—	14.00%	14.00%
FuseFX, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	5.10%	5.00%	10.10%
Hilliard, Martinez & Gonzales, LLP	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.99%	15.99%
Homer City Generation, L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.00%	15.00%
Homer City Generation, L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	17.00%	17.00%
HW Acquisition, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.99%	9.99%
HW Acquisition, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	11.75%	11.75%
Inotiv, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.50%	0.25%	10.75%
Instant Web, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.83%	10.83%
Invincible Boat Company LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	8.00%	3.37%	11.37%
Isagenix International, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	2.50%	8.99%	11.49%
K&N Parent, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	7.08%	5.00%	12.08%
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	6.21%	3.44%	9.65%
Lift Brands, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	9.50%	9.50%
Lucky Bucks Holdings LLC	Unsecured Note	—	12.50%	12.50%
Lux Credit Consultants LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.92%	10.92%
Optio Rx, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	13.73%	13.73%
RA Outdoors, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	10.89%	10.89%
RA Outdoors, LLC	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	—	13.14%	13.14%
Robert C. Hilliard, L.L.P.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	15.99%	15.99%
RumbleOn, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.85%	1.00%	11.85%
STATinMED, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	13.46%	13.46%
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	5.72%	3.25%	8.97%
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.	Unsecured Debt	—	11.00%	11.00%
Trademark Global, LLC	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	12.43%	12.43%
Trammell, P.C.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	—	19.33%	19.33%
Williams Industrial Services Group, Inc.	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	10.00%	6.18%	16.18%

u. The interest rate on these loans is subject to 1 month SOFR, which as of December 31, 2025 was 3.69%.
v. The interest rate on these loans is subject to 3 month SOFR, which as of December 31, 2025 was 3.65%.
w. The interest rate on these loans is subject to 6 month SOFR, which as of December 31, 2025 was 3.57%.
x. While the maturity date of this loan has passed, the Company expects all interest and principal to be collected.
y. Investment is accounted for as senior secured debt collateralized by certain accounts receivable of the portfolio company.
z. No interest is being recognized on this security after the maturity date.
aa. Other income producing investment. Other income producing investments include equity securities that have paid dividends within the trailing twelve months, securities with returns based on contractual waterfall structures, and investments structured to generate returns primarily through exit-based MOICs.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 1. Organization and Principal Business

CION Investment Corporation, or the Company, was incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on August 9, 2011. On December 17, 2012, the Company successfully raised gross proceeds from unaffiliated outside investors of at least $2,500, or the minimum offering requirement, and commenced operations. The Company is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the 1940 Act. The Company elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code.

The Company's investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. The Company's portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured debt, including first lien loans, second lien loans and unitranche loans, and, to a lesser extent, collateralized securities, structured products and other similar securities, unsecured debt, and equity, of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies.

The Company is managed by CION Investment Management, LLC, or CIM, a registered investment adviser and an affiliate of the Company. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Company, CIM oversees the management of the Company's activities and is responsible for making investment decisions for the Company's investment portfolio. On August 5, 2025, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months, commencing August 9, 2025. The Company has also entered into an administration agreement with CIM to provide the Company with administrative services necessary for it to operate. The Company and CIM previously engaged Apollo Investment Management, L.P., or AIM, a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc., or, together with its subsidiaries, Apollo, a leading global alternative investment manager, to act as the Company's investment sub-adviser.

On July 11, 2017, the members of CIM entered into a third amended and restated limited liability company agreement of CIM, or the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, for the purpose of creating a joint venture between AIM and CION Investment Group, LLC, or CIG, an affiliate of the Company. Under the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, AIM became a member of CIM and was issued a newly-created class of membership interests in CIM pursuant to which AIM, among other things, shares in the profits, losses, distributions and expenses of CIM with the other members in accordance with the terms of the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, which results in CIG and AIM each owning a 50% economic interest in CIM.

On July 10, 2017, the Company's independent directors unanimously approved the termination of the investment sub-advisory agreement with AIM, effective as of July 11, 2017. Although the investment sub-advisory agreement and AIM's engagement as the Company's investment sub-adviser were terminated, AIM continues to perform certain services for CIM and the Company. AIM is not paid a separate fee in exchange for such services, but is entitled to receive distributions as a member of CIM as described above.

On December 4, 2017, the members of CIM entered into a fourth amended and restated limited liability company agreement of CIM, or the Fourth Amended CIM LLC Agreement, under which AIM performs certain services for CIM, which include, among other services, providing (a) trade and settlement support; (b) portfolio and cash reconciliation; (c) market pipeline information regarding syndicated deals, in each case, as reasonably requested by CIM; and (d) monthly valuation reports and support for all broker-quoted investments. AIM may also, from time to time, provide the Company with access to potential investment opportunities made available on Apollo's credit platform on a similar basis as other third-party market participants. All of the Company's investment decisions are the sole responsibility of, and are made at the sole discretion of, CIM's investment committee, which consists entirely of CIG senior personnel.

The amended and restated investment advisory agreement was approved by shareholders on August 9, 2021 at the Company's reconvened 2021 annual meeting of shareholders. As a result, on August 10, 2021, the Company and CIM entered into the amended and restated investment advisory agreement in order to implement the change to the calculation of the subordinated incentive fee payable from the Company to CIM that expresses the hurdle rate required for CIM to earn, and be paid, the incentive fee as a percentage of the Company's net assets rather than adjusted capital.

On October 5, 2021, the Company's shares of common stock commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE, under the ticker symbol "CION", or the Listing. As a result, on October 5, 2021, the Company and CIM entered into the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in order to implement the changes to the advisory fees payable from the Company to CIM that became effective upon the Listing that (i) reduced the annual base management fee, (ii) amended the structure of the subordinated incentive fee on income payable by the Company to CIM and reduced the hurdle and incentive fee rates, and (iii) reduced the incentive fee on capital gains payable by the Company to CIM (as described in further detail in Notes 2 and 4). On February 26, 2023, the Company's shares of common stock and the Company's Series A Notes listed and commenced trading in Israel on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Ltd., or the TASE, under the ticker symbol "CION" and "CION B1", respectively. On October 9, 2024, the Company's 7.50% Notes due 2029, or the 7.50% 2029 Notes, listed and commenced trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CICB" and on February 12, 2026, the Company's 7.50% Notes due 2031, or the 7.50% 2031 Notes, listed and commenced trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CICC".

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company is considered an investment company as defined in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, or ASC 946. Accordingly, the required disclosures as outlined in ASC 946 are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company does not consolidate its equity interest in CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC, or CION/EagleTree. See Note 7 for a description of the Company's investment in CION/EagleTree.

The Company evaluates subsequent events through the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.

Segment Reporting

The Company operates through a single operating and reporting segment with an investment objective to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. The chief operating decision makers, or CODMs, are comprised of the Company's co-chief executive officers, chief investment officer and chief financial officer. The CODMs assess the performance and make operating decisions for the Company on a consolidated basis primarily based on the Company's net increase in shareholders' equity resulting from operations, or net income. In addition to numerous other factors and metrics, the CODMs utilize net income as a key metric in making investment policy decisions, managing the Company's portfolio and evaluating the Company's distribution policy. As the Company's operations comprise a single operating and reporting segment, the Company's segment assets are reflected on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as "total assets" and the significant segment expenses are listed on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures, or ASU 2024-03. ASU 2024-03 requires disaggregated disclosure of certain costs and expenses, including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion, within relevant income statement captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect that the application of this guidance will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less. The Company's cash and cash equivalents are held principally at one financial institution and at times may exceed insured limits. The Company periodically evaluates the creditworthiness of this institution and has not experienced any losses on such deposits.

Foreign Currency Translations

The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the foreign exchange rate on the date of valuation, unless otherwise noted. The Company does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Changes in the relationship of foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of these investments and therefore the earnings of the Company.

Short Term Investments

Short term investments include an investment in a U.S. Treasury obligations fund, which seeks to provide current income and daily liquidity by purchasing U.S. Treasury securities and repurchase agreements that are collateralized by such securities. The Company had $97,054 and $116,010 of such investments at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, which are included in investments, at fair value on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and on the consolidated schedules of investments.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Income Taxes

The Company elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. To qualify and maintain qualification as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and distribute to shareholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of the Company's "investment company taxable income", which is generally equal to the sum of the Company's net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses. If the Company continues to qualify as a RIC and continues to satisfy the annual distribution requirement, the Company will not be subject to corporate level federal income taxes on any income that the Company distributes to its shareholders. The Company intends to pay distributions in an amount sufficient to maintain RIC status each year and to avoid any federal income taxes on income. The Company will also be subject to nondeductible federal excise taxes if the Company does not distribute at least 98.0% of net ordinary income, 98.2% of capital gains, if any, and any recognized and undistributed income from prior years for which it paid no federal income taxes.

One of the Company's wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries, CIC Holdco, LLC, or CIC Holdco, has elected to be treated as a taxable entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, CIC Holdco is not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense or benefit, and the related tax assets and liabilities, as a result of its ownership of certain portfolio investments. The income tax expense or benefit, if any, and the related tax assets and liabilities, where material, are reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements. There were no deferred tax assets or liabilities as of March 31, 2026 or December 31, 2025.

Book/tax differences relating to permanent differences are reclassified among the Company's capital accounts, as appropriate. Additionally, the tax character of distributions is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP (see Note 5).

Uncertainty in Income Taxes

The Company evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the consolidated financial statements. Recognition of a tax benefit or liability with respect to an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is "more likely than not" to be sustained assuming examination by the taxing authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions during the periods presented herein.

The Company is subject to examination by U.S. federal, New York State, New York City and Maryland income tax jurisdictions for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Actual results may materially differ from those estimates.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

The fair value of the Company's investments is determined quarterly in good faith by CIM, as the Company's valuation designee, designated by and subject to the oversight of the Company's board of directors pursuant to Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act and pursuant to CIM's consistently applied valuation procedures and valuation process in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, or ASC 820. The Company's board of directors and the audit committee of the board of directors, the latter of which is comprised solely of independent directors, oversees the activities, methodology and processes of the valuation designee. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Inputs used to measure these fair values are classified into the following hierarchy:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by the Company at the measurement date.

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other observable inputs other than quoted prices.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The inputs used in the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Such information may be the result of consensus pricing information or broker quotes that include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by the disclaimer would result in classification as a Level 3 asset, assuming no additional corroborating evidence.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.

Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide disclosures on fair value measurements according to the fair value hierarchy. The level in the fair value hierarchy for each fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each investment. The level assigned to the investment valuations may not be indicative of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in such investments. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the consolidated financial statements may differ materially from the value that would be received upon an actual sale of such investments. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses that the Company ultimately realizes on these investments to materially differ from the valuations currently assigned.

A portion of the Company's investments consist of debt securities that are traded on a private over-the-counter market for institutional investments. CIM attempts to obtain market quotations from at least two brokers or dealers for each investment (if available, otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer or other independent pricing service). CIM typically uses the average midpoint of the broker bid/ask price to determine fair value unless a different point within the range is more representative. Because of the private nature of this marketplace (meaning actual transactions are not publicly reported) and the non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes, the Company believes that these valuation inputs result in Level 3 classification within the fair value hierarchy. As these quotes are only indicative of fair value, CIM benchmarks the implied fair value yield and leverage against what has been observed in the market. If the implied fair value yield and leverage fall within the range of CIM's market pricing matrix, the quotes are deemed to be reliable and used to determine the investment's fair value.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if in the reasonable judgment of CIM, the price of any investment held by the Company and determined in the manner described above does not accurately reflect the fair value of such investment, CIM will value such investment at a price that reflects such investment's fair value and report such change in the valuation to the board of directors or its designee as soon as practicable. Investments that carry certain restrictions on sale will typically be valued at a discount from the public market value of the investment.

Any investments that are not publicly traded or for which a market price is not otherwise readily available are valued at a price that reflects its fair value. With respect to such investments, if CIM is unable to obtain market quotations, the investments are reviewed and valued using one or more of the following types of analyses:

i. Market comparable statistics and public trading multiples discounted for illiquidity, minority ownership and other factors for companies with similar characteristics.
ii. Valuations implied by third-party investments in the applicable portfolio companies.
iii. A benchmarking analysis to compare implied fair value and leverage to comparable market investments.
iv. Discounted cash flow analysis, including a terminal value or exit multiple.

Determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, these notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations, on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Below is a description of factors that CIM may consider when valuing the Company's equity and debt investments where a market price is not readily available:

the size and scope of a portfolio company and its specific strengths and weaknesses;
prevailing interest rates for like securities;
expected volatility in future interest rates;
leverage;
call features, put features, fees and other relevant terms of the debt;
the borrower's ability to adequately service its debt;
the fair market value of the portfolio company in relation to the face amount of its outstanding debt;
the quality of collateral securing the Company's debt investments;
multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, cash flows, net income, revenues or, in some cases, book value or liquidation value; and

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

other factors deemed applicable.

All of these factors may be subject to adjustment based upon the particular circumstances of a portfolio company or the Company's actual investment position. For example, adjustments to EBITDA may take into account compensation to previous owners, or acquisition, recapitalization, and restructuring expenses or other related or non-recurring items. The choice of analyses and the weight assigned to such factors may vary across investments and may change within an investment if events occur that warrant such a change.

When CIM uses the discounted cash flow model to value the Company's investments, such model deemed appropriate by CIM is prepared for the applicable investments and reviewed by designated members of CIM's management team. Such models are prepared at least quarterly or on an as needed basis. The model uses the estimated cash flow projections for the underlying investment and an appropriate discount rate is determined based on the latest financial information available for the borrower, prevailing market trends, comparable analysis and other inputs. The model, key assumptions, inputs, and results are reviewed by designated members of CIM's management team with final approval from the board of directors or its designee.

Consistent with the Company's valuation policy, the Company evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which the Company's investments are trading, in determining fair value.

The Company periodically benchmarks the broker quotes from the brokers or dealers against the actual prices at which the Company purchases and sells its investments. Based on the results of the benchmark analysis and the experience of the Company's management in purchasing and selling these investments, the Company believes that these quotes are reliable indicators of fair value. The Company may also use other methods to determine fair value for securities for which it cannot obtain market quotations through brokers or dealers, including the use of an independent valuation firm. Designated members of CIM's management team and the Company's board of directors or its designee review and approve the valuation determinations made with respect to these investments in a manner consistent with the Company's valuation process.

As a practical expedient, the Company uses net asset value, or NAV, as the fair value for its equity investment in CION/EagleTree. Investments valued using NAV as a practical expedient are excluded from the three-tier fair value hierarchy. CION/EagleTree records its underlying investments at fair value on a quarterly basis in accordance with ASC 820.

Revenue Recognition

Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. The Company records interest and dividend income on an accrual basis beginning on the trade settlement date or the ex-dividend date, respectively, to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. For investments in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations, the Company records income based on the effective interest rate determined using the amortized cost and estimated cash flows, which is updated periodically. Loan origination fees, original issue discounts, or OID, and market discounts/premiums are recorded and such amounts are amortized as adjustments to interest income over the respective term of the loan using the effective interest rate method. Upon the prepayment of a loan or security, prepayment premiums, any unamortized loan origination fees, OID, or market discounts/premiums are recorded as interest income.

The Company has investments in its investment portfolio that contain a PIK interest provision. PIK interest is accrued as interest income if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is collectible and recorded as interest receivable up to the interest payment date. On the interest payment dates, the Company will capitalize the accrued interest receivable attributable to PIK as additional principal due from the borrower. Additional PIK securities typically have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, as the original securities. In order to maintain RIC status, substantially all of this income must be paid out to shareholders in the form of distributions, even if the Company has not collected any cash. For additional information on investments that contain a PIK interest provision, see the consolidated schedules of investments as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

Loans and debt securities, including those that are individually identified as being impaired under Accounting Standards Codification 310, Receivables, or ASC 310, are generally placed on non-accrual status immediately if, in the opinion of management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more. Interest accrued but not collected at the date a loan or security is placed on non-accrual status is reversed against interest income. Interest income is recognized on non-accrual loans or debt securities only to the extent received in cash. However, where there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectability of principal, cash receipts, whether designated as principal or interest, are thereafter applied to reduce the carrying value of the loan or debt security. Loans or securities are restored to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. For full PIK loans, accrual status is restored if future interest and principal payments are reasonably assured.

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly-traded portfolio companies.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Company may receive fees for capital structuring services that are fixed based on contractual terms, are normally paid at the closing of the investment, are generally non-recurring and non-refundable and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the investment. The services that CIM provides vary by investment, but generally include reviewing existing credit facilities, arranging bank financing, arranging equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders, structuring financing from multiple equity investors, restructuring existing loans, raising equity and debt capital, and providing general financial advice, which concludes upon closing of the investment. In certain instances where the Company is invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and does not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to the Company in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loan as interest income.

Other income includes amendment fees that are fixed based on contractual terms and are generally non-recurring and non-refundable and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the transaction. Other income also includes fees for managerial assistance and other consulting services, loan guarantees, commitments, and other services rendered by the Company to its portfolio companies. Such fees are fixed based on contractual terms and are recognized as fee income when earned.

Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

Gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated by using the weighted-average method. The Company measures realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the weighted-average amortized cost of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront fees. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

Capital Gains Incentive Fee

Pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement the Company entered into with CIM, the incentive fee on capital gains earned on liquidated investments of the Company's investment portfolio during operations is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year. Under the investment advisory agreement, such fee equals 17.5% of the Company's incentive fee capital gains (i.e., the Company's realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis), less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees.

On a cumulative basis and to the extent that all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation exceed realized capital gains as well as the aggregate realized net capital gains for which a fee has previously been paid, the Company would not be required to pay CIM a capital gains incentive fee. On a quarterly basis, the Company accrues for the capital gains incentive fee by calculating such fee as if it were due and payable as of the end of such period.

While the investment advisory agreement with CIM neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, pursuant to an interpretation of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants, or AICPA, Technical Practice Aid for investment companies, the Company accrues capital gains incentive fees on unrealized gains. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to CIM if the Company's entire investment portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though CIM is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.

Net (Decrease) Increase in Net Assets per Share

Net (decrease) increase in net assets per share is calculated based upon the daily weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the reporting period.

Distributions

Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the record date. The amount paid as a distribution is declared by the Company's co-chief executive officers and ratified by the board of directors on a quarterly basis. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 3. Share Transactions

The following table summarizes transactions with respect to shares of the Company's outstanding common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025:

	Three Months Ended March 31,				Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026		2025
	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount
Gross shares/proceeds from offerings	—	$ —	—	$ —	—	$ —
Reinvestment of distributions	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total gross shares/proceeds	—	—	—	—	—	—
Share repurchase program	(1,116,053)	(9,719)	(185,862)	(2,172)	(1,771,403)	(17,190)
Net shares/amounts for share transactions	(1,116,053)	$ (9,719)	(185,862)	$ (2,172)	(1,771,403)	$ (17,190)

Since commencing its initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through March 31, 2026, the Company sold 50,301,813 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $1,095,089. The net proceeds include gross proceeds received from reinvested shareholder distributions of $237,451, for which the Company issued 13,523,489 shares of common stock, and gross proceeds paid for shares of common stock repurchased of $297,648, for which the Company repurchased 19,967,554 shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2026, 19,967,554 shares of common stock repurchased had been retired.

Distribution Reinvestment Plan

On September 15, 2021, the Company adopted a distribution reinvestment plan, or the DRP, which became effective as of the Listing. For additional information regarding the terms of the DRP, see Note 5.

Share Repurchase Policy

On September 15, 2021, the Company's board of directors, including the independent directors, approved a share repurchase policy authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $50,000 of its outstanding common stock after the Listing. On June 24, 2022, the Company's board of directors, including the independent directors, increased the amount of shares of the Company's common stock that may be repurchased under the share repurchase policy by $10,000 to up to an aggregate of $60,000. On August 5, 2025, the Company's board of directors, including the independent directors, further increased the amount of shares of the Company's common stock that may be repurchased under the share repurchase policy by $20,000 to up to an aggregate of $80,000. Under the share repurchase policy, the Company may purchase shares of its common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at the Company's discretion. Factors include, but are not limited to, share price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with the Company's general business conditions. The policy may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares of its common stock.

On August 15, 2025, as part of the share repurchase policy, the Company entered into a new trading plan with an independent broker, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, or Wells Fargo, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based in part on historical trading data with respect to the Company's shares. The 10b5-1 trading plan permits common stock to be repurchased at a time that the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan expires on August 15, 2026, and is subject to price, market volume and timing restrictions.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table summarizes the share repurchases completed during the year ended December 31, 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2026:

Period	Total Number of Shares Repurchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Repurchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Repurchased Under Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(1)
2025
January 1 to January 31, 2025	89,466	$11.29	89,466	$ 20,758
February 1 to February 28, 2025	63,383	12.01	63,383	19,998
March 1 to March 31, 2025	33,013	12.13	33,013	19,598
April 1 to April 30, 2025	315,943	9.36	315,943	16,648
May 1 to May 31, 2025	95,782	9.76	95,782	15,714
June 1 to June 30, 2025	287,840	9.26	287,840	13,056
July 1 to July 31, 2025	230,738	9.86	230,738	10,786
August 1 to August 31, 2025(2)	57,331	9.78	57,331	30,226
September 1 to September 30, 2025	42,255	9.96	42,255	29,806
October 1 to October 31, 2025	348,336	9.33	348,336	26,565
November 1 to November 30, 2025	90,964	9.25	90,964	25,725
December 1 to December 31, 2025	116,352	9.59	116,352	24,611
Total for the year ended December 31, 2025	1,771,403		1,771,403
2026
January 1 to January 31, 2026	382,472	$9.45	382,472	$ 21,005
February 1 to February 28, 2026	460,725	8.68	460,725	17,015
March 1 to March 31, 2026	272,856	7.72	272,856	14,915
Total for the three months ended March 31, 2026	1,116,053		1,116,053

(1) Amounts do not include any commissions paid to Wells Fargo on shares repurchased.
(2) Includes an additional $20,000 of shares of the Company's common stock that may be repurchased under the share repurchase policy approved by the board of directors on August 5, 2025.

From April 1, 2026 to April 29, 2026, the Company repurchased 512,603 shares of common stock under the 10b5-1 trading plan for an aggregate purchase price of $3,790, or an average purchase price of $7.39 per share. As of April 29, 2026, 20,086,032 shares of common stock repurchased by the Company had been retired.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 4. Transactions with Related Parties

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025, fees and other expenses incurred by the Company related to CIM and its affiliates were as follows:

Entity	Capacity	Description	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31, 2025
			2026	2025
CIM	Investment adviser	Management fees(1)	$ 6,105	$ 6,625	$ 26,076
CIM	Investment adviser	Incentive fees(1)	2,728	4,084	19,736
CIM	Administrative services provider	Administrative services expense(1)	1,376	1,279	5,180
			$ 10,209	$ 11,988	$ 50,992

(1) Amounts charged directly to operations.

The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with CIM. On August 5, 2025, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months, commencing August 9, 2025. Pursuant to the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement, which became effective upon the Listing on October 5, 2021, CIM is paid an incentive fee based on the Company's performance, as described below, and an annual base management fee equal to 1.5% of the average value of the Company's gross assets (including cash pledged as collateral for the Company's secured financing arrangements, but excluding other cash and cash equivalents so that investors do not pay the base management fee on such assets), to the extent that the Company's asset coverage ratio is greater than or equal to 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity); provided that, the annual base management fee is reduced to 1.0% for any such gross assets purchased with leverage resulting in the Company's asset coverage ratio dropping below 200%. On December 30, 2021, shareholders approved a proposal to reduce the Company's asset coverage ratio to 150%. As a result, commencing on December 31, 2021, the Company is required to maintain asset coverage for its senior securities of 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) rather than 200%. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears and is calculated based on the two most recently completed calendar quarters.

The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part, which is referred to as the subordinated incentive fee on income, is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on "pre-incentive fee net investment income" for the immediately preceding quarter and is subject to a hurdle rate, measured quarterly and expressed as a rate of return on the Company's net assets, equal to 1.625% per quarter, or an annualized rate of 6.5%. "Pre-incentive fee net investment income" means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the period, minus operating expenses for the calendar quarter (including the base management fee, taxes, any expenses payable under the investment advisory agreement and the administration agreement with CIM, and any other operating expenses but excluding the applicable incentive fees). Pre-incentive fee net investment income also includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends, zero coupon securities, and any other income accrued that the Company has not yet received in cash. CIM is not under any obligation to reimburse the Company for any part of the subordinated incentive fee on income CIM received that was based on accrued income that the Company never actually received.

Under the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement, the Company pays to CIM 100% of pre-incentive fee net investment income once the hurdle rate is exceeded until the annualized rate of 7.879% is exceeded, at which point the Company pays to CIM 17.5% of all pre-incentive fee net investment income that exceeds the annualized rate of 7.879%. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded subordinated incentive fees on income of $2,728 and $4,084, respectively. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the liabilities recorded for subordinated incentive fees were $2,728 and $3,882, respectively. The second part of the incentive fee, which is referred to as the capital gains incentive fee, is described in Note 2.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Company accrues the capital gains incentive fee based on net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation; however, under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the fee payable to CIM is based on net realized gains and unrealized depreciation and no such fee is payable with respect to unrealized appreciation unless and until such appreciation is actually realized. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company had no liability for and did not record any capital gains incentive fees.

On April 1, 2018, the Company entered into an administration agreement with CIM pursuant to which CIM furnishes the Company with administrative services including accounting, investor relations and other administrative services necessary to conduct its day-to-day operations. CIM is reimbursed for administrative expenses it incurs on the Company's behalf in performing its obligations, provided that such reimbursement is for the lower of CIM's actual costs or the amount that the Company would have been required to pay for comparable administrative services in the same geographic location. Such costs are reasonably allocated to the Company on the basis of assets, revenues, time records or other reasonable methods. The Company does not reimburse CIM for any services for which it receives a separate fee or for rent, depreciation, utilities, capital equipment or other administrative items allocated to a person with a controlling interest in CIM. On August 5, 2025, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the administration agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months commencing August 9, 2025.

On January 1, 2019, the Company entered into a servicing agreement with Apollo Investment Administration, L.P., or AIA, pursuant to which AIA furnished the Company with administrative services including, but not limited to, loan and high yield trading services, trade and settlement support, and supplementary investment valuation information. AIA was reimbursed for administrative expenses it incurred on the Company's behalf in performing its obligations, provided that such reimbursement was reasonable, and costs and expenses incurred were documented. The servicing agreement may be terminated at any time, without the payment of any penalty, by either party, upon 60 days' written notice to the other party.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the total liability payable to CIM and its affiliates was $10,204 and $12,487, respectively, which primarily related to fees earned by CIM during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

In the event that CIM undertakes to provide investment advisory services to other clients in the future, it will strive to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner consistent with the Company's investment objective and strategies so that the Company will not be disadvantaged in relation to any other client of the investment adviser or its senior management team. However, it is currently possible that some investment opportunities will be provided to other clients of CIM rather than to the Company.

Indemnifications

The investment advisory agreement and the administration agreement each provide certain indemnifications from the Company to the other relevant parties to such agreements. The Company's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these agreements and believes the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

Note 5. Distributions

Effective September 28, 2017, the Company's board of directors delegated to management the authority to determine the amount, record dates, payment dates and other terms of distributions to shareholders, which will be ratified by the board of directors on a quarterly basis. On September 15, 2021, management changed the timing of declaring and paying base distributions to shareholders from monthly to quarterly commencing with the fourth quarter of 2021. On November 3, 2025, management changed the timing of paying base distributions to shareholders from quarterly to monthly commencing in January 2026. Monthly base distributions will be declared quarterly in advance. Base distributions in respect of future months and any supplemental or special distributions will be evaluated by management and the board of directors based on circumstances and expectations existing at the time of consideration.

The Company's management declared and the Company's board of directors ratified distributions for 4 and 3 record dates during the year ended December 31, 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2026, respectively.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table presents distributions per share that were declared during the year ended December 31, 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2026:

Three Months Ended	Distributions
	Per Share	Amount
2025
March 31, 2025 (one record date)	$ 0.36	$ 19,149
June 30, 2025 (one record date)	0.36	18,934
September 30, 2025 (one record date)	0.36	18,726
December 31, 2025 (one record date)	0.36	18,552
Total distributions for the year ended December 31, 2025	$ 1.44	$ 75,361
2026
March 31, 2026 (three record dates)	$ 0.30	$ 15,242
Total distributions for the three months ended March 31, 2026	$ 0.30	$ 15,242

On March 9, 2026, the Company's co-chief executive officers declared base distributions of $0.10 per share for each of April, May and June 2026, which were paid or will be payable to shareholders as follows:

Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
March 9, 2026	April 10, 2026	April 24, 2026	$ 0.10
March 9, 2026	May 15, 2026	May 29, 2026	0.10
March 9, 2026	June 12, 2026	June 26, 2026	0.10
			$ 0.30

On May 4, 2026, the Company's co-chief executive officers declared base distributions of $0.10 per share for each of July, August and September 2026, which will be payable to shareholders as follows:

Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
May 4, 2026	July 17, 2026	July 31, 2026	$ 0.10
May 4, 2026	August 14, 2026	August 28, 2026	0.10
May 4, 2026	September 11, 2026	September 25, 2026	0.10
			$ 0.30

On September 15, 2021, the Company adopted the DRP, which became effective as of the Listing. Shareholders enrolled in the DRP receive distributions as declared by the Company in additional shares of its common stock unless such shareholder affirmatively elects to receive an entire distribution in cash by notifying (i) such shareholder's financial adviser; or (ii) if such shareholder has a registered account maintained at the Company's transfer agent, the plan administrator. With respect to distributions to participating shareholders under the DRP, the Company reserves the right to either issue new shares or cause the plan administrator to purchase shares in the open market in connection with implementation of the DRP. Unless the Company, in its sole discretion, otherwise directs DST Asset Management Solutions, Inc., the plan administrator, (A) if the per share "market price" (as defined in the DRP) is equal to or greater than the estimated NAV per share on the payment date for the distribution, then the Company will issue shares at the greater of (i) the estimated NAV or (ii) 95% of the market price, or (B) if the market price is less than the estimated NAV, then, in the Company's sole discretion, (i) shares will be purchased in open market transactions for the accounts of participating shareholders to the extent practicable, or (ii) the Company will issue shares at the estimated NAV. Pursuant to the terms of the DRP, the number of shares to be issued to a participating shareholder will be determined by dividing the total dollar amount of the distribution payable to a participating shareholder by the price per share at which the Company issues such shares; provided, however, that shares purchased in open market transactions by the plan administrator will be allocated to a participating shareholder based on the weighted average purchase price, excluding any brokerage charges or other charges, of all shares purchased in the open market with respect to such distribution.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

If a shareholder receives distributions in the form of common stock pursuant to the DRP, such shareholder generally will be subject to the same federal, state and local tax consequences as if they elected to receive distributions in cash. If the Company’s common stock is trading at or below NAV, a shareholder receiving distributions in the form of additional common stock will be treated as receiving a distribution in the amount of cash that such shareholder would have received if they had elected to receive the distribution in cash. If the Company’s common stock is trading above NAV, a shareholder receiving distributions in the form of additional common stock will be treated as receiving a distribution in the amount of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock. The shareholder’s basis for determining gain or loss upon the sale of common stock received in a distribution will be equal to the total dollar amount of the distribution payable to the shareholder. Any stock received in a distribution will have a holding period for tax purposes commencing on the day following the day on which the shares of common stock are credited to the shareholder’s account.

The following table provides information concerning the Company’s purchases of shares of its common stock in the open market during the year ended December 31, 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2026 pursuant to the DRP in order to satisfy the reinvestment portion of the Company’s distributions:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
2025
January 1 to January 31, 2025	19,368	$ 11.49	19,368	(1)
February 1 to February 28, 2025	—	—	—	—
March 1 to March 31, 2025	—	—	—	—
April 1 to April 30, 2025	159,518	9.13	159,518	(1)
May 1 to May 31, 2025	—	—	—	—
June 1 to June 30, 2025	151,264	9.29	151,264	(1)
July 1 to July 31, 2025	—	—	—	—
August 1 to August 31, 2025	—	—	—	—
September 1 to September 30, 2025	136,868	10.07	136,868	(1)
October 1 to October 31, 2025	—	—	—	—
November 1 to November 30, 2025	—	—	—	—
December 1 to December 31, 2025	136,151	10.08	136,151	(1)
Total for the year ended December 31, 2025	603,169	$ 9.67	603,169	(1)
2026
January 1 to January 31, 2026	41,483	$ 9.21	41,483	(1)
February 1 to February 28, 2026	47,550	8.11	47,550	(1)
March 1 to March 31, 2026	58,144	6.83	58,144	(1)
Total for the three months ended March 31, 2026	147,177	$ 7.91	147,177	(1)

(1) See the description of the DRP above.

The Company may fund its distributions to shareholders from any sources of funds available to the Company, including borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, and dividends or other distributions paid to it on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies. Any such distributions can only be sustained if the Company maintains positive investment performance in future periods. There can be no assurances that the Company will maintain such performance in order to sustain these distributions or be able to pay distributions at all. The Company has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table reflects the sources of distributions on a GAAP basis that the Company has declared on its shares of common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025:

Source of Distribution	Three Months Ended March 31,						Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026			2025
	Per Share	Amount	Percentage	Per Share	Amount	Percentage	Per Share	Amount	Percentage
Net investment income	$ 0.30	$ 15,242	100.0 %	$ 0.36	$ 19,149	100.0 %	$ 1.44	$ 75,361	100.0 %
Total distributions	$ 0.30	$ 15,242	100.0 %	$ 0.36	$ 19,149	100.0 %	$ 1.44	$ 75,361	100.0 %

It is the Company's policy to comply with all requirements of the Code applicable to RICs and to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. In addition, by distributing during each calendar year at least 90% of its "investment company taxable income", which is generally equal to the sum of the Company's net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses, the Company intends not to be subject to corporate level federal income tax. Accordingly, no federal income tax provision was required for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company will also be subject to nondeductible federal excise taxes of 4% if the Company does not distribute at least 98.0% of net ordinary income, 98.2% of capital gains, if any, and any recognized and undistributed income from prior years for which it paid no federal income taxes.

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with the Code and federal tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. These book/tax differences, which could be material, are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investments held by the Company. Permanent book/tax differences result in reclassifications to capital in excess of par value, accumulated undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed realized gain on investments.

The determination of the tax attributes of the Company's distributions is made annually as of the end of the Company's fiscal year based upon the Company's taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. The tax characteristics of distributions to shareholders are reported to shareholders annually on Form 1099-DIV. All distributions for 2025 were characterized as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The tax components of accumulated earnings or losses for the current year will be determined at year end. As of December 31, 2025, the components of accumulated income (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

	December 31, 2025
Undistributed ordinary income	$ 1,856
Other accumulated losses(1)	(70,218)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments	(226,676)
Total accumulated losses	$ (295,038)

(1) Includes short term capital loss carryforwards of $0 and long term capital loss carryforwards of $66,847.

As of March 31, 2026, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was $123,878; the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value was $387,848; the net unrealized depreciation was $263,970; and the aggregate cost of securities for Federal income tax purposes was $2,063,444.

As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was $109,542; the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value was $336,218; the net unrealized depreciation was $226,676; and the aggregate cost of securities for Federal income tax purposes was $2,039,666.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 6. Investments

The composition of the Company's investment portfolio as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 at amortized cost and fair value was as follows:

	March 31, 2026			December 31, 2025
	Cost(1)	Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio	Cost(1)	Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$ 1,531,779	$ 1,375,487	80.8 %	$ 1,494,155	$ 1,370,525	80.8 %
Senior secured second lien debt	2,218	—	—	2,218	—	—
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	4,969	5,033	0.3 %	4,969	5,028	0.3 %
Unsecured debt	25,611	6,786	0.4 %	25,563	6,639	0.4 %
Equity	303,082	315,114	18.5 %	299,181	314,788	18.5 %
Subtotal/total percentage	1,867,659	1,702,420	100.0 %	1,826,086	1,696,980	100.0 %
Short term investments(2)	97,054	97,054		116,010	116,010
Total investments	$ 1,964,713	$ 1,799,474		$ 1,942,096	$ 1,812,990

(1) Cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, for debt investments and cost for equity investments.
(2) Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

The following tables show the composition of the Company's investment portfolio by industry classification and geographic dispersion, and the percentage, by fair value, of the total investment portfolio assets in such industries and geographies as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

Industry Classification	March 31, 2026		December 31, 2025
	Investments at Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio	Investments at Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Services: Business	$ 237,836	14.0 %	$ 250,178	14.7 %
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	201,516	11.8 %	191,483	11.3 %
Retail	182,147	10.7 %	187,490	11.0 %
Energy: Electricity	142,442	8.4 %	140,223	8.2 %
Media: Diversified & Production	115,842	6.8 %	122,806	7.2 %
Services: Consumer	114,034	6.7 %	113,150	6.8 %
Beverage, Food & Tobacco	97,418	5.7 %	101,153	6.0 %
Consumer Goods: Durable	94,477	5.5 %	90,696	5.3 %
Construction & Building	87,677	5.2 %	65,493	3.9 %
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	71,888	4.2 %	69,066	4.1 %
High Tech Industries	54,864	3.2 %	55,956	3.3 %
Diversified Financials	51,062	3.0 %	54,744	3.2 %
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	46,534	2.7 %	47,644	2.8 %
Environmental Industries	38,684	2.3 %	27,928	1.6 %
Capital Equipment	34,434	2.0 %	31,599	1.9 %
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	26,965	1.6 %	28,876	1.7 %
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	22,633	1.3 %	22,733	1.3 %
Containers, Packaging & Glass	18,602	1.1 %	18,652	1.1 %
Metals & Mining	16,786	1.0 %	16,637	1.0 %
Aerospace & Defense	14,875	0.9 %	15,075	0.9 %
Automotive	14,648	0.9 %	27,145	1.6 %
Transportation: Cargo	12,059	0.7 %	11,986	0.7 %
Energy: Oil & Gas	4,997	0.3 %	6,267	0.4 %
Subtotal/total percentage	1,702,420	100.0 %	1,696,980	100.0 %
Short term investments	97,054		116,010
Total investments	$ 1,799,474		$ 1,812,990

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Geographic Dispersion(1)	March 31, 2026		December 31, 2025
	Investments at Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio	Investments at Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
United States	$ 1,657,275	97.4 %	$ 1,655,740	97.6 %
Canada	38,138	2.2 %	34,704	2.0 %
Cayman Islands	5,033	0.3 %	5,028	0.3 %
Bermuda	1,974	0.1 %	1,508	0.1 %
Subtotal/total percentage	1,702,420	100.0 %	1,696,980	100.0 %
Short term investments	97,054		116,010
Total investments	$ 1,799,474		$ 1,812,990

(1) The geographic dispersion is determined by the portfolio company's country of domicile.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, investments on non-accrual status represented 1.5% and 1.8%, respectively, of the Company's investment portfolio on a fair value basis.

The Company's investment portfolio may contain senior secured investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or unfunded commitments, which may require the Company to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company's unfunded commitments amounted to $57,488 and $47,779, respectively. As of April 29, 2026, the Company's unfunded commitments amounted to $53,655. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company. Refer to Note 11 for further details on the Company's unfunded commitments.

Note 7. Joint Venture

CION/EagleTree Partners, LLC

On December 21, 2021, the Company formed CION/EagleTree, an off-balance sheet joint venture partnership with ET-BC Debt Opportunities, LP, or ET-BC, which is an affiliate of EagleTree Capital, LP, or EagleTree. EagleTree made a Firm-level investment with proprietary capital. CION/EagleTree jointly pursues debt and equity opportunities, as well as special situation, crossover, subordinated and other junior capital investments that leverages the Company's and EagleTree's combined sourcing and portfolio management capabilities.

The Company contributed a portfolio of second lien loans and equity investments and ET-BC contributed proprietary Firm-level cash in exchange for 85% and 15%, respectively, of the senior secured notes, participating preferred equity, and common share interests of CION/EagleTree. The Company and ET-BC are not required to make any additional capital contributions to CION/EagleTree. The Company's equity investment in CION/EagleTree is not redeemable. All portfolio and other material decisions regarding CION/EagleTree must be submitted to its board of managers, which is comprised of four members, two of whom were selected by the Company and the other two were selected by ET-BC. Further, all portfolio and other material decisions require the affirmative vote of at least one board member from the Company and one board member from ET-BC.

The Company also serves as administrative agent to CION/EagleTree to provide servicing functions and other administrative services. In certain cases, these servicing functions and other administrative services may be performed by CIM. Amounts charged to CION/EagleTree by the Company for services performed by CIM are netted against amounts the Company is charged by CIM for administrative services.

On December 21, 2021, CION/EagleTree issued senior secured notes of $61,629 to the Company and $10,875 to ET-BC, or the CION/EagleTree Notes. The CION/EagleTree Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 14.0% per year and are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of CION/EagleTree. On November 16, 2023, the Company purchased a portion of the CION/EagleTree Notes held by ET-BC. As a result, as of March 31, 2026, the Company held $36,037 and ET-BC held $2,965 of the CION/Eagletree Notes. On March 4, 2026, CION/EagleTree extended the maturity date of the senior secured notes from December 21, 2026 to December 21, 2027. The obligations of CION/EagleTree under the CION/EagleTree Notes are non-recourse to the Company.

In accordance with ASU 2015-02, Consolidation, the Company determined that CION/EagleTree is not a variable interest entity, or VIE, as the Company is not the primary beneficiary and therefore does not consolidate CION/EagleTree. The Company's maximum exposure to losses from CION/EagleTree is limited to its investment in CION/EagleTree.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table sets forth the individual investments in CION/EagleTree's portfolio as of March 31, 2026:

Portfolio Company	Interest	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units	Cost	Fair Value
Equity
American Clinical Solutions LLC, Class A Membership Interests(a)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,030,384 Units	$ 5,200	$ 1,568
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class A Preferred Stock Warrants(a)		Media: Diversified & Production	1,469 Units	486	—
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class B Preferred Stock Warrants(a)		Media: Diversified & Production	255 Units	—	—
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Common Stock Warrants(a)		Media: Diversified & Production	4,746 Units	—	—
BCP Great Lakes II - Series A Holdings LP, Partnership Interests (4.2% ownership)		Diversified Financials	N/A	9,993	8,727
Carestream Health Holdings, Inc., Common Stock(a)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	614,367 Units	21,759	15,433
CHC Medical Partners, Inc., Series C Preferred Stock, 12% Dividend		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,727,273 Units	9,861	16,309
CHC Medical Partners, Inc., Additional Series C Preferred Stock, 8% Dividend		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	183,723 Units	344	861
CTS Ultimate Holdings LLC, Class A Preferred Units(a)		Construction & Building	3,578,701 Units	1,000	2,454
HDNet Holdco LLC, Preferred Unit Call Option(a)		Media: Diversified & Production	1 Unit	—	—
Language Education Holdings GP LLC, Common Units(a)		Services: Business	133,333 Units	—	—
Language Education Holdings LP, Ordinary Common Units(a)		Services: Business	133,333 Units	300	—
Skillsoft Corp., Class A Common Stock(a)(b)		High Tech Industries	12,171 Units	2,000	52
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., Warrants(a)		Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	20,667,324 Units	—	—
Total Equity				50,943	45,404
Short Term Investments(c)
First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares	3.55%(d)			5,278	5,278
Total Short Term Investments				5,278	5,278
TOTAL INVESTMENTS				$ 56,221	$ 50,682

a. Non-income producing security.
b. Fair value determined using level 1 inputs.
c. Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.
d. 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2026.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table sets forth the individual investments in CION/EagleTree's portfolio as of December 31, 2025:

Portfolio Company	Interest	Maturity	Industry	Principal/Par Amount/Units	Cost	Fair Value
Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity
Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd.	7.03% Estimated Yield	4/28/2039	Diversified Financials	$ 5,000	$ 4,514	$ 5,028
Subordinated Loan(a)					$ 4,514	$ 5,028
Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity
Equity
American Clinical Solutions LLC, Class A Membership Interests(b)			Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	6,030,384 Units	5,200	2,292
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class A Preferred Stock Warrants(b)			Media: Diversified & Production	1,469 Units	486	—
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Class B Preferred Stock Warrants(b)			Media: Diversified & Production	255 Units	—	—
Anthem Sports and Entertainment Inc., Common Stock Warrants(b)			Media: Diversified & Production	4,746 Units	—	—
BCP Great Lakes II - Series A Holdings LP, Partnership Interests (4.2% ownership)			Diversified Financials	N/A	9,993	9,218
Carestream Health Holdings, Inc., Common Stock(b)			Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	614,367 Units	21,759	17,976
CHC Medical Partners, Inc., Series C Preferred Stock, 12% Dividend			Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	2,727,273 Units	9,728	15,300
CHC Medical Partners, Inc., Additional Series C Preferred Stock, 8% Dividend			Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	183,723 Units	338	798
CTS Ultimate Holdings LLC, Class A Preferred Units(b)			Construction & Building	3,578,701 Units	1,000	2,638
HDNet Holdco LLC, Preferred Unit Call Option(b)			Media: Diversified & Production	1 Unit	—	—
Language Education Holdings GP LLC, Common Units(b)			Services: Business	133,333 Units	—	—
Language Education Holdings LP, Ordinary Common Units(b)			Services: Business	133,333 Units	300	139
Skillsoft Corp., Class A Common Stock(b)(c)			High Tech Industries	12,171 Units	2,000	113
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., Warrants(b)			Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	20,667,324 Units	—	—
Total Equity					50,804	48,474
Short Term Investments(d)
First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares	3.64%(e)				1,454	1,454
Total Short Term Investments					1,454	1,454
TOTAL INVESTMENTS					$ 56,772	$ 54,956

a. The CLO subordinated notes are considered equity positions in the CLO vehicles and are not rated. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions, which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying vehicle's securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.
b. Non-income producing security.
c. Fair value determined using level 1 inputs.
d. Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.
e. 7-day effective yield as of December 31, 2025.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The following table includes selected balance sheet information for CION/EagleTree as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

Selected Balance Sheet Information:	March 31, 2026	December 31, 2025
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $56,221 and $56,772, respectively)	$ 50,682	$ 54,956
Dividend receivable on investments	171	186
Interest receivable on investments	48	67
Total assets	$ 50,901	$ 55,209
Senior secured notes (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $17 and $23, respectively)	$ 38,985	$ 38,979
Other liabilities	161	137
Total liabilities	39,146	39,116
Members' capital	11,755	16,093
Total liabilities and members' capital	$ 50,901	$ 55,209

The following table includes selected statement of operations information for CION/EagleTree for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025:

Selected Statement of Operations Information:	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026	2025
Total investment income	$ 458	$ 721	$ 2,329
Total expenses	1,553	1,578	6,332
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	480	56	(273)
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments	(3,723)	1,290	(925)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets	$ (4,338)	$ 489	$ (5,201)

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 8. Financing Arrangements

The following table presents summary information with respect to the Company's outstanding financing arrangements as of March 31, 2026:

Financing Arrangement	Type of Financing Arrangement	Rate	Amount Outstanding	Amount Available	Maturity Date
JPM Credit Facility	Secured Term Loan Credit Facility	SOFR+2.55%(1)	$ 200,000	$ 75,000	June 15, 2027
7.50% 2029 Notes(2)	U.S. Unsecured Public Bonds	7.50%	172,500	—	December 30, 2029
7.70% 2029 Notes(3)	Unsecured Notes	7.70%	125,000	—	December 15, 2029
7.41% 2027 Notes(4)	Unsecured Notes	7.41%	47,500	—	December 15, 2027
UBS Credit Facility	Secured Term Loan Credit Facility	SOFR+2.75%	100,000	25,000	February 13, 2028
7.50% 2031 Notes(2)	U.S. Unsecured Public Bonds	7.50%	135,000	—	March 31, 2031
Series A Notes(5)	Israel Unsecured Public Bonds	SOFR+3.82%	114,844	—	August 31, 2026
Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes(6)	Unsecured Notes	SOFR+4.75%	100,000	—	November 8, 2027
Tranche B Floating Rate 2027 Notes(6)	Unsecured Notes	SOFR+3.90%	100,000	—	November 8, 2027
2022 Term Loan(6)	Unsecured Term Loan Facility	SOFR+3.50%	50,000	—	April 27, 2027
2024 Term Loan(6)	Unsecured Term Loan Facility	SOFR+3.80%	30,000	—	September 30, 2027
			$ 1,174,844	$ 100,000

(1) 34th Street pays an annual administration fee of 0.20% on JPM's total financing commitment. The administration fee is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2) As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of the 7.50% 2029 Notes was $170,982 and the fair value of the 7.50% 2031 Notes was $131,760, which were based on readily observable, transparent prices. The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 1 under ASC 820 as of March 31, 2026.

(3) As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of the 7.70% 2029 Notes was $125,000, which was based on a yield analysis and discount rate commensurate with the market yields for similar types of debt. The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 3 under ASC 820 as of March 31, 2026.

(4) As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of the 7.41% 2027 Notes was $47,500, which was based on a yield analysis and discount rate commensurate with the market yields for similar types of debt. The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 3 under ASC 820 as of March 31, 2026.

(5) As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of the Series A Notes was $101,810, which was based on readily observable, transparent prices. The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 1 under ASC 820 as of March 31, 2026.

(6) As of March 31, 2026, the outstanding amount of these debt obligations approximates their fair value. The fair value was estimated based on discounted cash flows using current market interest rates for similar debt with comparable terms and remaining maturities. The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 3 under ASC 820 as of March 31, 2026.

JPM Credit Facility

On August 26, 2016, 34th Street entered into a senior secured credit facility with JPM. The senior secured credit facility with JPM, or the JPM Credit Facility, provided for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of $150,000, of which $25,000 could have been funded as a revolving credit facility, each subject to conditions described in the JPM Credit Facility. On August 26, 2016, 34th Street drew down $57,000 of borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility.

On September 30, 2016, July 11, 2017, November 28, 2017 and May 23, 2018, 34th Street amended and restated the JPM Credit Facility, or the Amended JPM Credit Facility, with JPM. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on September 30, 2016, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $150,000 to $225,000, of which $25,000 could have been funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Amended JPM Credit Facility. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on July 11, 2017 and November 28, 2017, certain immaterial administrative amendments were made as a result of the termination of AIM as the Company's investment sub-adviser as discussed in Note 1. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on May 23, 2018, (i) the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $225,000 to $275,000, of which $25,000 could have been funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Amended JPM Credit Facility, (ii) the reinvestment period was extended until August 24, 2020 and (iii) the maturity date was extended to August 24, 2021.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

On May 15, 2020, 34th Street amended and restated the Amended JPM Credit Facility, or the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, with JPM in order to fully repay all amounts outstanding under the Company's prior Citibank Credit Facility and MS Credit Facility and repay $100,000 of advances outstanding under the UBS Repurchase Facility (as described below). Under the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $275,000 to $700,000, of which $75,000 could have been funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, during the reinvestment period. Under the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, the reinvestment period was extended until May 15, 2022 and the maturity date was extended to May 15, 2023. Advances under the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility bore interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.25% per year.

On February 26, 2021, 34th Street amended and restated the Second Amended JPM Credit Facility, or the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, with JPM. Under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was reduced from $700,000 to $575,000, subject to conditions described in the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility. In addition, under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, the reinvestment period was extended from May 15, 2022 to May 15, 2023 and the maturity date was extended from May 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024. Advances under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility bore interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.10% per year.

On March 28, 2022, 34th Street entered into a First Amendment to the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility with JPM, or the JPM First Amendment. Under the JPM First Amendment, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $575,000 to $675,000, subject to conditions described in the JPM First Amendment. Additional advances of up to $100,000 under the JPM First Amendment bore interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.10% per year, and a LIBOR to SOFR credit spread adjustment of 0.15%.

On May 15, 2023, 34th Street entered into a Second Amendment to the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility with JPM, or the JPM Second Amendment. Under the JPM Second Amendment, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings remained unchanged of up to $675,000 but all such advances bore interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.05% per year, and a LIBOR to SOFR credit spread adjustment of 0.15%. The reinvestment period was extended from May 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024 and the maturity date was extended from May 15, 2024 to May 15, 2025. Also under the JPM Second Amendment, the amount of minimum borrowings required was reduced by $50,000 to $550,000 with a six-month non-call provision.

On May 14, 2024 and June 17, 2024, 34th Street entered into a Third Amendment and a Fourth Amendment, respectively, to the Third Amended JPM Credit Agreement with JPM. Under these amendments, the reinvestment period was extended from May 15, 2024 to June 17, 2024 and from June 17, 2024 to July 15, 2024, respectively, as a bridge to the parties entering into a broader amendment to the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility.

On July 15, 2024, 34th Street entered into a Fifth Amendment to the Third Amended JPM Credit Agreement with JPM, or the JPM Fifth Amendment. Under the JPM Fifth Amendment, advances to 34th Street remain unchanged of up to $675,000, but the credit spread on the floating interest rate payable by 34th Street on all such advances was reduced from the three-month SOFR plus a credit spread of 3.20% per year to SOFR plus a credit spread of 2.55% per year. Also under the JPM Fifth Amendment, the reinvestment period was extended from July 15, 2024 to June 15, 2026 and the maturity date was extended from May 15, 2025 to June 15, 2027. 34th Street will pay an annual administrative fee of 0.20% on JPM's total financing commitment.

Interest is payable quarterly in arrears. 34th Street may prepay advances pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, subject to a 1.0% premium in certain circumstances. In addition, 34th Street will be subject to a non-usage fee of 0.8% per year on the amount, if any, of the aggregate principal amount available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility that has not been borrowed through June 14, 2026. This non-usage fee of 0.8% was reduced from 1.0% in the JPM Fifth Amendment. The non-usage fees, if any, are payable quarterly in arrears.

On September 25, 2024, 34th Street reduced the aggregate principal borrowings available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility from $675,000 to $600,000 and repaid $70,000 of outstanding borrowings. On September 30, 2024, 34th Street reduced the aggregate principal borrowings available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility from $600,000 to $562,500 and repaid $30,000 of outstanding borrowings. On November 15, 2024, 34th Street reduced the aggregate principal borrowings available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility from $562,500 to $468,750 and repaid $75,000 of outstanding borrowings. On December 31, 2024, 34th Street reduced the aggregate principal borrowings available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility from $468,750 to $406,250 and repaid $50,000 of outstanding borrowings. On September 30, 2025, 34th Street reduced the aggregate principal borrowings available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility from $406,250 to $375,000 and repaid $25,000 of outstanding borrowings. On March 30, 2026, 34th Street reduced the aggregate principal borrowings available under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility from $375,000 to $275,000 and repaid $100,000 of outstanding borrowings. As of March 31, 2026, the aggregate principal amount outstanding on the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility was $200,000 and the aggregate unfunded principal amount was $75,000. The carrying amount outstanding under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility approximates its fair value.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Company contributed loans and other corporate debt securities to 34th Street in exchange for 100% of the membership interests of 34th Street, and may contribute additional loans and other corporate debt securities to 34th Street in the future. 34th Street's obligations to JPM under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of 34th Street. The obligations of 34th Street under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Company, and the Company's exposure under the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility is limited to the value of the Company's investment in 34th Street.

In connection with the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, 34th Street made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with a borrowing base requirement, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, 34th Street was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $18,070 in connection with obtaining and amending the JPM Credit Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility, which is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $2,457.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026	2025	2025
Stated interest expense	$ 4,825	$ 6,173	$ 23,037
Amortization of deferred financing costs	501	501	2,034
Non-usage fee	187	163	767
Total interest expense	$ 5,513	$ 6,837	$ 25,838
Weighted average interest rate(1)	6.84 %	7.38 %	7.26 %
Average borrowings	$ 297,778	$ 341,222	$ 322,630

(1) Includes the stated interest expense and non-usage fee on the unused portion of the Third Amended JPM Credit Facility and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

7.50% 2029 Notes

On October 3, 2024, the Company issued and sold $172,500 in aggregate principal amount of its unsecured 7.50% notes due 2029, or the 7.50% 2029 Notes, which included $22,500 in aggregate principal amount of the 7.50% 2029 Notes issued and sold pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriters' option to purchase additional 7.50% 2029 Notes to cover overallotments. The 7.50% 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, or the Base Indenture, and a First Supplemental Indenture, or the First Supplemental Indenture, and, together with the Base Indenture, the Indenture, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, or the Trustee. The Company used the net proceeds of the offering of the 7.50% 2029 Notes to pay down borrowings under the Company's senior secured credit facility with JPM. The 7.50% 2029 Notes began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CICB" on October 9, 2024.

The 7.50% 2029 Notes will mature on December 30, 2029, unless previously redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms. The interest rate of the 7.50% 2029 Notes is 7.50% per year and will be paid quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year, which commenced on December 30, 2024. The 7.50% 2029 Notes are the Company's direct unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with the Company's existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness; senior to any series of preferred stock that the Company may issue in the future; senior to any of the Company's future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 7.50% 2029 Notes; effectively subordinated to all of the Company's existing and future secured indebtedness (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured to which the Company subsequently grants security), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of the Company's existing or future subsidiaries.

The 7.50% 2029 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company's option on or after December 30, 2026, upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days written notice by mail prior to the date fixed for redemption thereof, at a redemption price of $25 per 7.50% 2029 Note plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to the date fixed for redemption.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with the asset coverage ratio requirements set forth in the 1940 Act, but giving effect to any exemptive relief granted to the Company by the SEC, and certain other exceptions, and to provide financial information to the holders of the 7.50% 2029 Notes and the Trustee if the Company should no longer be subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $4,305 in connection with issuing the 7.50% 2029 Notes, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 7.50% 2029 Notes, which is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 7.50% 2029 Notes. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $3,082.

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026	2025
Stated interest expense	$ 3,234	$ 3,234	$ 12,937
Amortization of deferred financing costs	202	193	811
Total interest expense	$ 3,436	$ 3,427	$ 13,748
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.50 %	7.50 %	7.50 %
Average borrowings	$ 172,500	$ 172,500	$ 172,500

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 7.50% 2029 Notes and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

7.41% 2027 Notes and 7.70% 2029 Notes

On December 16, 2025, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with certain institutional investors, or the December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement, in connection with the Company's issuance of $172,500 aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured notes, consisting of (i) $125,000 in aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured notes due 2029, or the 7.70% 2029 Notes, and (ii) $47,500 in aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured notes due 2027, or the 7.41% 2027 Notes. The 7.70% 2029 Notes were issued at a purchase price equal to 99.75% of the principal amount of the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes were issued at par. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds to repay debt under its $125,000 senior unsecured notes due February 2026 (see 2026 Notes below) and intends to use the remaining net proceeds to make investments in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objectives, and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The 7.41% 2027 Notes and the 7.70% 2029 Notes are rated investment grade by DBRS, Inc.

The 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate equal to 7.70% and 7.41% per year, respectively, which will be paid semiannually commencing on June 15, 2026. The 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes will mature on December 15, 2029 and December 15, 2027, respectively. The Company has the right to, at its option, redeem all or a part that is not less than 10% of the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes (i) on or before September 14, 2029 and September 14, 2027, respectively, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Notes to be redeemed plus an applicable "make whole" amount equal to (x) the discounted value of the remaining scheduled payments with respect to the principal of such Note that is to be prepaid or becomes due and payable pursuant to the December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement over (y) the amount of such called principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and (ii) after September 14, 2029 and September 14, 2027, respectively, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. For any redemptions of the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes occurring on or before September 14, 2029 and September 14, 2027, respectively, the discounted value portion of the "make whole amount" is calculated by applying a discount rate on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on such Notes is payable equal to the sum of 0.50% plus the yield to maturity of the most recently issued U.S. Treasury securities having a maturity equal to the remaining average life of such Notes, or if there are no such U.S. Treasury securities, using such implied yield to maturity determined in accordance with the terms of the December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement.

The 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company's secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company's subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company's status as a business development company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, (iii) minimum shareholders' equity of $493,100, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, (v) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 and (vi) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represent more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represent less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

The December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement also contains a "most favored lender" provision in favor of the purchasers in respect of any new unsecured indebtedness in excess of $25,000 incurred by the Company, which indebtedness contains a financial covenant not contained in, or more restrictive against the Company than those contained, in the December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement. In addition, the December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $3,360 in connection with issuing the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes, which is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $3,118.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and for the period from December 16, 2025 through December 31, 2025, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the 7.41% 2027 Notes and the 7.70% 2029 Notes were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026	For the Period From December 16, 2025 Through December 31, 2025
Stated interest expense	$ 3,286	$ 548
Amortization of deferred financing costs	205	36
Total interest expense	$ 3,491	$ 584
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.62 %	7.14 %
Average borrowings	$ 172,500	$ 172,500

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

2026 Notes

On February 11, 2021, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with certain purchasers, or the February 2021 Note Purchase Agreement, in connection with the Company's issuance of $125,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2026, or the 2026 Notes. The net proceeds to the Company were approximately $122,300, after the deduction of placement agent fees and other financing expenses, which the Company used to repay debt under its secured financing arrangements.

The 2026 Notes were scheduled to mature on February 11, 2026. The 2026 Notes bore interest at a rate of 4.50% per year paid semi-annually on February 11th and August 11th of each year, which commenced on August 11, 2021. The Company had the right to, at its option, redeem all or a part that is not less than 10% of the 2026 Notes after August 11, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.

The 2026 Notes were general unsecured obligations of the Company that ranked pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, ranked effectively junior to any of the Company's secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and ranked structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company's subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The February 2021 Note Purchase Agreement contained other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company’s status as a BDC, (iii) minimum shareholders’ equity of $543,600, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, (v) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 and (vi) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represented more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represented less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. As of and through the repayment of the 2026 Notes in full by the Company on December 29, 2025 (see below), the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

The February 2021 Note Purchase Agreement also contained a “most favored lender” provision in favor of the purchasers in respect of any new unsecured credit facilities, loans or indebtedness in excess of $25,000 incurred by the Company, which indebtedness contained a financial covenant not contained in, or more restrictive against the Company than those contained, in the February 2021 Note Purchase Agreement. In addition, the February 2021 Note Purchase Agreement contained customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy.

On December 29, 2025, the Company fully repaid all outstanding principal and interest on and otherwise satisfied all its obligations under the 2026 Notes.

The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $2,669 in connection with issuing the 2026 Notes, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 2026 Notes, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2026 Notes. At March 31, 2026, all upfront fees and other expenses were fully amortized.

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026	2025
Stated interest expense	$ —	$ 1,406	$ 5,594
Amortization of deferred financing costs	—	131	594
Total interest expense	$ —	$ 1,537	$ 6,188
Weighted average interest rate(1)	—	4.50 %	4.50 %
Average borrowings	$ —	$ 125,000	$ 123,973

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 2026 Notes and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

UBS Repurchase Facility

On May 19, 2017, the Company, through two newly-formed, wholly-owned, special-purpose financing subsidiaries, entered into a financing arrangement with UBS pursuant to which up to $125,000 was made available to the Company, or as amended, the UBS Repurchase Facility.

Pursuant to the financing arrangement, assets in the Company's portfolio were contributed from time to time to Murray Hill Funding II. The assets held by Murray Hill Funding II secured the obligations of Murray Hill Funding II under Class A-1 Notes, or the Notes, issued by Murray Hill Funding II. Pursuant to an Indenture, dated May 19, 2017, between Murray Hill Funding II and U.S. Bank National Association, or U.S. Bank, as trustee, or the UBS Indenture, the aggregate principal amount of Notes that could have been issued by Murray Hill Funding II from time to time was $192,308. Murray Hill Funding, LLC, or Murray Hill Funding, purchased the Notes issued by Murray Hill Funding II at a purchase price equal to their par value. The Company made capital contributions to Murray Hill Funding II to, among other things, maintain the value of the portfolio of assets held by Murray Hill Funding II.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Principal on the Notes was due and payable on the stated maturity date of May 19, 2027. Pursuant to the UBS Indenture, Murray Hill Funding II made certain representations and warranties and was required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar transactions. The UBS Indenture contained events of default customary for similar transactions, including, without limitation: (a) the failure to make principal payments on the Notes at their stated maturity or any earlier redemption date or to make interest payments on the Notes and such failure was not cured within three business days; (b) the failure to disburse amounts in accordance with the priority of payments and such failure was not cured within three business days; and (c) the occurrence of certain bankruptcy and insolvency events with respect to Murray Hill Funding II or Murray Hill Funding. As of and through the termination of the UBS Indenture on February 13, 2025 (as described below), Murray Hill Funding II was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Murray Hill Funding, in turn, entered into a repurchase transaction with UBS, pursuant to the terms of a Global Master Repurchase Agreement and the related Annex and Master Confirmation thereto, each dated May 19, 2017, or collectively, the UBS Repurchase Facility. Pursuant to the UBS Repurchase Facility, on May 19, 2017 and June 19, 2017, UBS purchased Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 65% of the principal amount of Notes purchased. Subject to certain conditions, the maximum principal amount of Notes that could have been purchased under the UBS Repurchase Facility was $192,308. Accordingly, the aggregate maximum amount payable to Murray Hill Funding under the UBS Repurchase Facility would not have exceeded $125,000. Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Notes sold to UBS under the UBS Repurchase Facility by no later than May 19, 2020. The repurchase price paid by Murray Hill Funding to UBS was equal to the purchase price paid by UBS for the repurchased Notes (giving effect to any reductions resulting from voluntary partial prepayment(s)). The financing fee under the UBS Repurchase Facility was equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of up to 3.50% per year for the relevant period.

On December 1, 2017, Murray Hill Funding II amended and restated the UBS Indenture, or the Amended UBS Indenture, pursuant to which the aggregate principal amount of Notes that could have been issued by Murray Hill Funding II was increased from $192,308 to $266,667. On December 1, 2017, Murray Hill Funding entered into a First Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Amended Master Confirmation, which set forth the terms of the repurchase transaction between Murray Hill Funding and UBS under the UBS Repurchase Facility. As part of the Amended Master Confirmation, on December 15, 2017 and April 2, 2018, UBS purchased the increased aggregate principal amount of Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 75% of the principal amount of Notes issued. As a result of the Amended Master Confirmation, the aggregate maximum amount payable to Murray Hill Funding and made available to the Company under the UBS Repurchase Facility was increased from $125,000 to $200,000.

On May 19, 2020, Murray Hill Funding entered into a Second Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Second Amended Master Confirmation, which extended the date that Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Notes sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility from May 19, 2020 to November 19, 2020, and increased the spread on the financing fee from 3.50% to 3.90% per year.

On May 19, 2020, Murray Hill Funding also repurchased Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $133,333 from UBS for an aggregate repurchase price of $100,000, which was then repaid by Murray Hill Funding II. The repurchase of the Notes on May 19, 2020 resulted in a repayment of one-half of the outstanding amount of borrowings under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility as of May 19, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, Notes remained outstanding in the aggregate principal amount of $133,333, which was purchased by Murray Hill Funding from Murray Hill Funding II and subsequently sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility for aggregate proceeds of $100,000.

On November 12, 2020, Murray Hill Funding entered into a Third Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Third Amended Master Confirmation, to further extend the date that Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Notes to December 18, 2020.

On December 17, 2020, Murray Hill Funding entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Fourth Amended Master Confirmation, which further extended the date that Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Notes sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility from December 18, 2020 to November 19, 2023, and decreased the spread on the financing fee from 3.90% to 3.375% per year.

On December 17, 2020, Murray Hill Funding also entered into a Revolving Credit Note Agreement, or the Revolving Note Agreement, with Murray Hill Funding II, UBS and U.S. Bank, as note agent and trustee, which provided for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000, subject to compliance with a borrowing base. Murray Hill Funding II issued Class A-R Notes, or the Class A-R Notes, in exchange for advances under the Revolving Note Agreement. Principal on the Class A-R Notes was due and payable on the stated maturity date of May 19, 2027, which was the same stated maturity date as the Notes.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Class A-R Notes were issued pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Indenture, dated December 17, 2020, between Murray Hill Funding II and U.S. Bank, as trustee, or the Second Amended UBS Indenture. Under the Second Amended UBS Indenture, the aggregate principal amount of Notes and Class A-R Notes that could have been issued by Murray Hill Funding II from time to time was $150,000. Murray Hill Funding, in turn, entered into a repurchase transaction with UBS pursuant to the terms of the related Annex and Master Confirmation, dated December 17, 2020, to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, dated May 19, 2017, related to the Class A-R Notes. Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Class A-R Notes that were sold to UBS by no later than November 19, 2023. The financing fee for the funded Class A-R Notes was equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 3.375% per year while the financing fee for the unfunded Class A-R Notes was equal to 0.75% per year.

On June 14, 2023, Murray Hill Funding entered into with UBS (i) a Fifth Amended and Restated Master Confirmation (Class A-1 Notes) to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Fifth Amended Master Confirmation, and (ii) an Amended and Restated Master Confirmation (Class A-R Notes) to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Amended Master Confirmation. Under both Confirmations, the date that Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Notes and the Class A-R Notes previously sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility was extended from November 19, 2023 to November 19, 2024. Also under both Confirmations, the financing fee payable to UBS was revised from a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.375% per year, to a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a spread of (a) to (but excluding) November 19, 2023, 3.525% per year, and (b) thereafter, 3.20% per year. The effective date of both Confirmations was June 15, 2023.

On July 1, 2021, December 14, 2021, April 19, 2022 and August 16, 2023, UBS purchased Class A-R Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of Class A-R Notes purchased, which was $21,000, $25,000, $17,500 and $22,500, respectively. On August 20, 2021, March 7, 2023, April 14, 2023 and March 27, 2024, Murray Hill Funding repurchased Class A-R Notes from UBS in the aggregate principal amount of $21,000, $17,500, $25,000 and $22,500, respectively, for an aggregate repurchase price of $21,000, $17,500, $25,000 and $22,500, respectively, which was then repaid by Murray Hill Funding II. The repurchase of the Class A-R Notes on August 20, 2021, March 7, 2023, April 14, 2023 and March 27, 2024 resulted in repayments of $21,000, $17,500, $25,000 and $22,500, respectively, of the outstanding amount of borrowings under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility.

On November 13, 2024, Murray Hill Funding entered into (i) a Sixth Amended and Restated Master Confirmation (Class A-1 Notes) to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement with UBS and (ii) a Second Amended and Restated Master Confirmation (Class A-R Notes) to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement with UBS, or the November 2024 Confirmations. Under the November 2024 Confirmations, the date that Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Class A-1 Notes and the Class A-R Notes previously sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility was extended from November 19, 2024 to January 15, 2025 as a bridge to the parties entering into a broader amendment to the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility.

On January 13, 2025, Murray Hill Funding entered into (i) a Seventh Amended and Restated Master Confirmation (Class A-1 Notes) to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement with UBS and (ii) a Third Amended and Restated Master Confirmation (Class A-R Notes) to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement with UBS, or the January 2025 Confirmations. Under the January 2025 Confirmations, the date that Murray Hill Funding was required to repurchase the Class A-1 Notes and the Class A-R Notes previously sold to UBS under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility was extended from January 15, 2025 to February 15, 2025 as a further bridge to the parties entering into a broader amendment to the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility.

On February 13, 2025, Murray Hill Funding II entered into a Termination Agreement, or the Termination Agreement, with UBS, as lender, Murray Hill Funding, CIM, as collateral manager, and US Bank, as trustee, collateral administrator, revolving note agent and account bank, under which the parties agreed to terminate the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility, including, without limitation, the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (2000 version) dated as of May 15, 2017, as well as the annexes thereto and each confirmation and transaction supplement thereunder, the Second Amended and Restated UBS Indenture dated as of December 17, 2020, and the Class A-1 Notes and the Class A-R Notes previously purchased by UBS from Murray Hill Funding II under such agreements. Simultaneously with terminating the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility, Murray Hill Funding II entered into the UBS Credit Facility with UBS (as described below).

Prior to entering into the Termination Agreement, UBS could have required Murray Hill Funding to post cash collateral if, without limitation, the sum of the market value of the portfolio of assets and the cash and eligible investments held by Murray Hill Funding II, together with any posted cash collateral, was less than the required margin amount under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility; provided, however, that Murray Hill Funding would not have been required to post cash collateral with UBS until such market value declined at least 10% from the initial market value of the portfolio assets.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Company had no contractual obligation to post any such cash collateral or to make any payments to UBS on behalf of Murray Hill Funding. The Company could have, but was not obligated to, increase its investment in Murray Hill Funding for the purpose of funding any cash collateral or payment obligations for which Murray Hill Funding became obligated in connection with the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility. The Company’s exposure under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility was limited to the value of the Company’s investment in Murray Hill Funding.

Pursuant to the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility, Murray Hill Funding made certain representations and warranties and was required to comply with a borrowing base requirement, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar transactions. The Amended UBS Repurchase Facility contained events of default customary for similar financing transactions, including, without limitation: (a) failure to transfer the Notes to UBS on the applicable purchase date or repurchase the Notes from UBS on the applicable repurchase date; (b) failure to pay certain fees and make-whole amounts when due; (c) failure to post cash collateral as required; (d) the occurrence of insolvency events with respect to Murray Hill Funding; and (e) the admission by Murray Hill Funding of its inability to, or its intention not to, perform any of its obligations under the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility. As of and through the termination of the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility on February 13, 2025, Murray Hill Funding was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Murray Hill Funding paid an upfront fee and incurred certain other customary costs and expenses totaling $2,637 in connection with obtaining and amending the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and amortized to interest expense over the term of the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility. At March 31, 2026, all upfront fees and other expenses were fully amortized.

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026	2025
Stated interest expense	$ —	$ 919	$ 919
Non-usage fee	—	45	45
Total interest expense	$ —	$ 964	$ 964
Weighted average interest rate(1)	—	8.07 %	8.07 %
Average borrowings	$ —	$ 47,778	$ 11,781

(1) Includes the stated interest expense and non-usage fee on the unused portion of the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

UBS Credit Facility

Simultaneously with terminating the Amended UBS Repurchase Facility on February 13, 2025 (as described above), Murray Hill Funding II, as borrower, entered into a Loan and Security Agreement, or the UBS Credit Facility, with UBS, as administrative agent, Murray Hill Funding, as equity holder, CIM, as collateral manager, each of the lenders from time-to-time party thereto, and US Bank, as collateral agent and document custodian. Under the UBS Credit Facility, the floating interest rate payable by Murray Hill Funding II on all advances of up to $125,000 is SOFR plus a credit spread of 2.75% per year. All outstanding advances must be repaid by Murray Hill Funding II on or prior to the maturity date of February 13, 2028. Murray Hill Funding II may prepay advances pursuant to the terms and conditions of the UBS Credit Facility, subject to a 2.0% premium in certain circumstances. In addition, Murray Hill Funding II will be subject to a non-usage fee of 0.75% per year on the amount, if any, of the aggregate principal amount available under the UBS Credit Facility that has not been borrowed up to the minimum utilization amount of $100,000. Interest and non-usage fees, if any, are payable monthly in arrears.

Pursuant to the UBS Credit Facility, assets in the Company's portfolio may be contributed from time to time to Murray Hill Funding II, which secure the obligations of Murray Hill Funding II under the UBS Credit Facility. UBS may require Murray Hill Funding to post cash collateral if, without limitation, the sum of the market value of the portfolio of assets and the cash and eligible investments held by Murray Hill Funding II, together with any posted cash collateral, is less than the required margin amount under the UBS Credit Facility; provided, however, that Murray Hill Funding will not be required to post cash collateral with UBS until such market value declined at least 10% from the initial market value of the portfolio assets.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Company has no contractual obligation to post any such cash collateral or to make any payments to UBS on behalf of Murray Hill Funding. The Company may, but is not obligated to, increase its investment in Murray Hill Funding for the purpose of funding any cash collateral or payment obligations for which Murray Hill Funding becomes obligated in connection with the UBS Credit Facility. The Company’s exposure under the UBS Credit Facility is limited to the value of the Company’s investment in Murray Hill Funding.

Pursuant to the UBS Credit Facility, Murray Hill Funding II made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with a borrowing base requirement, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar transactions. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, Murray Hill Funding II was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Murray Hill Funding II paid an upfront fee and incurred certain other customary costs and expenses totaling $1,210 in connection with obtaining the UBS Credit Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the UBS Credit Facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and amortized to interest expense over the term of the UBS Credit Facility. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $756.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, for the period from February 13, 2025 through March 31, 2025 and for the period from February 13, 2025 through December 31, 2025, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the UBS Credit Facility were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026	For the Period from February 13, 2025 Through March 31, 2025	For the Period from February 13, 2025 Through December 31, 2025
Stated interest expense	$ 1,603	$ 923	$ 6,192
Non-usage fee	47	24	168
Amortization of deferred financing costs	99	51	355
Total interest expense	$ 1,749	$ 998	$ 6,715
Weighted average interest rate(1)	6.60 %	7.25 %	7.11 %
Average borrowings	$ 100,000	$ 100,000	$ 100,000

(1) Includes the stated interest expense and non-usage fee on the unused portion of the UBS Credit Facility and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

7.50% 2031 Notes

On February 9, 2026, the Company issued and sold $135,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 7.50% 2031 Notes, which included $10,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 7.50% 2031 Notes issued and sold pursuant to the exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional 7.50% 2031 Notes to cover overallotments. The 7.50% 2031 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, or the Base Indenture, and a Second Supplemental Indenture, or the Second Supplemental Indenture, and, together with the Base Indenture, the Indenture, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, or the Trustee. The Company used the net proceeds of the offering of the 7.50% 2031 Notes to pay down borrowings under the Company’s senior secured credit facility with JPM. The 7.50% 2031 Notes began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CICC” on February 12, 2026.

The 7.50% 2031 Notes will mature on March 31, 2031, unless previously redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms. The interest rate of the 7.50% 2031 Notes is 7.50% per year and will be paid quarterly in arrears on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year, which commenced on March 30, 2026. The 7.50% 2031 Notes are the Company’s direct unsecured obligations and rank pari passu with the Company’s existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness; senior to any series of preferred stock that the Company may issue in the future; senior to any of the Company’s future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 7.50% 2031 Notes; effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured to which the Company subsequently grants security), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of the Company’s existing or future subsidiaries.

The 7.50% 2031 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option on or after March 31, 2028, upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days written notice by mail prior to the date fixed for redemption thereof, at a redemption price of $25 per 7.50% 2031 Note plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to the date fixed for redemption.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with the asset coverage ratio requirement set forth in the 1940 Act, but giving effect to any exemptive relief granted to the Company by the SEC and certain other exceptions, and to provide financial information to the holders of the 7.50% 2031 Notes and the Trustee if the Company should no longer be subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. As of and for the period from February 9, 2026 through March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $3,789 in connection with issuing the 7.50% 2031 Notes, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 7.50% 2031 Notes, which is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 7.50% 2031 Notes. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $3,376.

For the period from February 9, 2026 through March 31, 2026, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the 7.50% 2031 Notes were as follows:

	For the Period from February 9, 2026 through March 31, 2026
Stated interest expense	$ 1,462
Amortization of deferred financing costs	84
Total interest expense	$ 1,546
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.50 %
Average borrowings	$ 76,500

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 7.50% 2031 Notes and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

Series A Notes

On February 28, 2023, the Company entered into a Deed of Trust, or the Deed of Trust, with Mishmeret Trust Company Ltd., as trustee, under which the Company issued $80,712 in aggregate principal amount of its Series A Unsecured Notes due 2026, or the Series A Notes. The Series A Notes offering in Israel closed on February 28, 2023 and the Series A Notes listed and commenced trading on the TASE on February 28, 2023. The Series A Notes are denominated in New Israeli Shekels, or NIS, but payment is linked to the US dollar based on an NIS conversion rate from February 20, 2023. As a result, the Series A Notes do not result in any foreign currency translation. After the deduction of fees and other offering expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $77,900, which it used to make investments in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objectives and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Series A Notes are rated investment grade. The carrying amount outstanding under the Series A Notes approximates its fair value.

The Series A Notes will mature on August 31, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company's option at par plus a "make-whole" premium, if applicable, as set forth in the Deed of Trust. The Series A Notes bear interest at a rate equal to SOFR plus a credit spread of 3.82% per year, which will be paid quarterly on February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30 of each year, which commenced on May 31, 2023. The Series A Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company's existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Series A Notes, rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company's secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company's subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The Deed of Trust contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company's status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, (iii) minimum shareholders' equity of $525,000, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, and (v) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00. In addition, the Deed of Trust contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under the Company's other indebtedness in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $50,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

On October 10, 2023, the Company issued $34,132 in aggregate principal amount of its additional Series A Unsecured Notes due 2026, or the Additional Series A Notes, to institutional investors in Israel. The Additional Series A Notes were issued pursuant to the Deed of Trust and were issued by way of expanding, and have the same terms and conditions as, the existing Series A Notes that were issued by the Company on February 28, 2023. After the deduction of fees and other offering expenses, the Company received net proceeds of $32,317, which the Company used to make investments in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objectives and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Additional Series A Notes are rated investment grade, and commenced trading on the TASE on October 10, 2023 under the ticker symbol “CION B1”.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5,139 in connection with issuing the Series A Notes and the Additional Series A Notes, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Series A Notes and the Additional Series A Notes, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the Series A Notes and the Additional Series A Notes. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $668.

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026	2025	2025
Stated interest expense	$ 2,258	$ 2,301	$ 9,277
Amortization of deferred financing costs	393	393	1,594
Total interest expense	$ 2,651	$ 2,694	$ 10,871
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.87 %	8.02 %	7.97 %
Average borrowings	$ 114,844	$ 114,844	$ 114,844

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the Series A Notes and the Additional Series A Notes and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

Floating Rate 2027 Notes

On November 8, 2023, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with certain institutional investors, or the 2027 Note Purchase Agreement, in connection with the Company’s issuance of $100,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured notes, tranche A, due 2027, or the Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes, at a purchase price equal to 99.25% of the principal amount of the Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes. The net proceeds to the Company were $98,290, after the deduction of placement agent fees and other financing expenses, which the Company used to primarily repay debt under its senior secured financing arrangements, make investments in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objectives, and for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes are rated investment grade.

The Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes mature on November 8, 2027. The Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR plus a credit spread of 4.75% per year and subject to a 2.00% SOFR floor, which will be paid quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 of each year, which commenced on February 15, 2024. The Company has the right to, at its option, redeem all or a part that is not less than 10% of the Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes (i) on or before August 8, 2027, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes to be redeemed plus an applicable “make-whole” amount equal to (x) the discounted value of the remaining scheduled payments with respect to the principal of such Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Note that is to be prepaid or becomes due and payable pursuant to the 2027 Note Purchase Agreement over (y) the amount of such called principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and (ii) after August 8, 2027, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. For any redemptions occurring on or before August 8, 2027, the discounted value portion of the “make whole amount” is calculated by applying a discount rate on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on the Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes is payable equal to the sum of 0.50% plus the yield to maturity of the most recently issued U.S. Treasury securities having a maturity equal to the remaining average life of the Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes, or if there are no such U.S. Treasury securities, using such implied yield to maturity determined in accordance with the terms of the 2027 Note Purchase Agreement.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

The Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company's secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company's subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The 2027 Note Purchase Agreement contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company's status as a business development company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, (iii) minimum shareholders' equity of $543,600, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, (v) a minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00 and (vi) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represent more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represent less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. The 2027 Note Purchase Agreement also contains a "most favored lender" provision in favor of the purchasers in respect of any new unsecured credit facilities, loans, notes or indebtedness in excess of $25,000 incurred by the Company, which indebtedness contains a financial covenant not contained in, or more restrictive against the Company than those contained, in the 2027 Note Purchase Agreement. In addition, the 2027 Note Purchase Agreement contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

On September 18, 2024, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement with certain institutional investors, or the AR Note Purchase Agreement, in connection with the Company's issuance of $100,000 aggregate principal amount of its floating rate senior unsecured notes, tranche B, due 2027, or the Tranche B Floating Rate 2027 Notes, at a purchase price equal to par. The Tranche B Floating Rate 2027 Notes represent an add-on, second tranche of, and except as described herein have the same terms and conditions as, the Tranche A Floating Rate 2027 Notes that were issued by the Company in November 2023. The net proceeds to the Company were approximately $96,200, after the deduction of a commitment fee of $2,875, placement agent fees and other financing expenses. The Tranche B Floating Rate 2027 Notes are rated investment grade.

The Tranche B Floating Rate 2027 Notes also mature on November 8, 2027. The Tranche B Floating Rate 2027 Notes bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR plus a credit spread of 3.90% per year and subject to a 2.00% SOFR floor, which will be paid quarterly on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15 of each year, which commenced on November 15, 2024.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $5,462 in connection with issuing the Floating Rate 2027 Notes, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Floating Rate 2027 Notes, which is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the Floating Rate 2027 Notes. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $2,602.

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026	2025	2025
Stated interest expense	$ 4,032	$ 4,424	$ 17,173
Amortization of deferred financing costs	400	400	1,623
Total interest expense	$ 4,432	$ 4,824	$ 18,796
Weighted average interest rate(1)	8.06 %	8.85 %	8.59 %
Average borrowings	$ 200,000	$ 200,000	$ 200,000

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the Floating Rate 2027 Notes and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2022 Term Loan

On April 27, 2022, the Company entered into an Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, or the 2022 Term Loan Agreement, with an Israeli institutional investor, as lender, which provided for an unsecured term loan to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000, or the 2022 Term Loan. On April 27, 2022, the Company drew down $50,000 of borrowings under the 2022 Term Loan. After the deduction of fees and other financing expenses, the Company received net borrowings of approximately $49,000, which it used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. The carrying amount outstanding under the 2022 Term Loan approximates its fair value.

Advances under the 2022 Term Loan bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.50% per year and subject to a 1.0% SOFR floor, payable quarterly in arrears. Advances under the 2022 Term Loan mature on April 27, 2027. The Company has the right to, at its option, prepay all or any portion of advances then outstanding together with a prepayment fee equal to the higher of (i) zero, or (ii) the discounted present value of all remaining interest payments that would have been paid by the Company through the maturity date with respect to the principal amount of such advance that is to be prepaid or becomes due and payable pursuant to the 2022 Term Loan Agreement. The discounted present value portion of the prepayment fee is calculated by applying a discount rate on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on advances is payable equal to the three-month SOFR plus 2.00%.

Advances under the 2022 Term Loan are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company's secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company's subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The 2022 Term Loan Agreement contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company's status as a BDC within the meaning of the 1940 Act, (iii) minimum shareholders' equity of 60% of the Company's net asset value as of the year ended December 31, 2021 plus 50% of the net cash proceeds of the sale of certain equity interests by the Company after April 27, 2022, if any, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, and (v) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represent more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represent less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. In addition, the 2022 Term Loan Agreement contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $1,025 in connection with obtaining the 2022 Term Loan, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 2022 Term Loan, which is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 2022 Term Loan. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $219.

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026	2025	2025
Stated interest expense	$ 897	$ 979	$ 3,918
Amortization of deferred financing costs	50	50	205
Total interest expense	$ 947	$ 1,029	$ 4,123
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.17 %	7.83 %	7.73 %
Average borrowings	$ 50,000	$ 50,000	$ 50,000

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 2022 Term Loan and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

2024 Term Loan

On September 30, 2024, the Company entered into an Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, or the 2024 Term Loan Agreement, with an Israeli institutional investor, as lender, which provides for an unsecured term loan to the Company in an aggregate principal amount of $30,000, or the 2024 Term Loan. After the deduction of fees and other financing expenses, the Company received net borrowings of approximately $29,400 less customary legal fees and other expenses, which the Company used for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Advances under the 2024 Term Loan bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.80% per year and subject to a 4.0% SOFR floor, payable quarterly in arrears. Advances under the 2024 Term Loan mature on September 30, 2027. The Company has the right to, at its option, prepay all or any portion of advances then outstanding together with a prepayment fee equal to the higher of (i) zero, or (ii) the discounted present value of all remaining interest payments that would have been paid by the Company through the maturity date with respect to the principal amount of such advance that is to be prepaid or becomes due and payable pursuant to the 2024 Term Loan Agreement. The discounted present value portion of the prepayment fee is calculated by applying a discount rate on the same periodic basis as that on which interest on advances is payable equal to the three-month SOFR plus 2.00%.

Advances under the 2024 Term Loan are general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank pari passu with all existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness issued by the Company, rank effectively junior to any of the Company's secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and rank structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by certain of the Company's subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

The 2024 Term Loan Agreement contains other terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as (i) information reporting, (ii) maintenance of the Company's status as a business development company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, (iii) minimum shareholders' equity of $543,600, (iv) a minimum asset coverage ratio of not less than 150%, (v) an interest coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00, and (vi) an unencumbered asset coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, provided that (a) first lien senior secured loans and cash represent more than 65% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio and (b) equity interests or structured products in the aggregate represent less than 15% of the total value of unencumbered assets used by the Company for purposes of the ratio. In addition, the 2024 Term Loan Agreement contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice periods, including, without limitation, nonpayment, incorrect representation in any material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness or derivative securities of the Company in an outstanding aggregate principal amount of at least $25,000, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy. As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.

Through March 31, 2026, the Company incurred debt issuance costs of $767 in connection with obtaining the 2024 Term Loan, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the 2024 Term Loan, which is included in the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the 2024 Term Loan. At March 31, 2026, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $383.

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026	2025
Stated interest expense	$ 585	$ 610	$ 2,442
Amortization of deferred financing costs	63	78	271
Total interest expense	$ 648	$ 688	$ 2,713
Weighted average interest rate(1)	7.80 %	8.13 %	8.03 %
Average borrowings	$ 30,000	$ 30,000	$ 30,000

(1) Includes the stated interest expense on the 2024 Term Loan and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents fair value measurements of the Company's portfolio investments as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, according to the fair value hierarchy:

	March 31, 2026(1)				December 31, 2025(2)
	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Total
Senior secured first lien debt	$ —	$ —	$ 1,375,487	$ 1,375,487	$ —	$ —	$ 1,370,525	$ 1,370,525
Senior secured second lien debt	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	—	—	5,033	5,033	—	—	5,028	5,028
Unsecured debt	—	—	6,786	6,786	—	—	6,639	6,639
Equity	4,281	—	300,841	305,122	6,268	—	294,841	301,109
Short term investments	97,054	—	—	97,054	116,010	—	—	116,010
Total Investments	$ 101,335	$ —	$ 1,688,147	$ 1,789,482	$ 122,278	$ —	$ 1,677,033	$ 1,799,311

(1) Excludes the Company's $9,992 investment in CION/EagleTree, which is measured at NAV.
(2) Excludes the Company's $13,679 investment in CION/EagleTree, which is measured at NAV.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity	Unsecured Debt	Equity	Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2025	$ 1,370,525	$ —	$ 5,028	$ 6,639	$ 294,841	$ 1,677,033
Investments purchased(2)(3)	71,520	—	—	48	5,542	77,110
Net realized (loss) gain	(1,121)	—	—	—	1,359	238
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation	(32,663)	—	5	99	2,101	(30,458)
Accretion of discount	1,660	—	—	—	—	1,660
Sales and principal repayments(3)	(34,434)	—	—	—	(3,002)	(37,436)
Ending balance, March 31, 2026	$ 1,375,487	$ —	$ 5,033	$ 6,786	$ 300,841	$ 1,688,147
Change in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments still held as of March 31, 2026(1)	$ (32,578)	$ —	$ 5	$ 99	$ 2,101	$ (30,373)

(1) Included in net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.
(2) Investments purchased includes PIK interest.
(3) Includes non-cash restructured securities and equity investments received in settlement of fee income.

CION Investment Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025

	Senior Secured First Lien Debt	Senior Secured Second Lien Debt	Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity	Unsecured Debt	Equity	Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2024	$ 1,563,256	$ 2,680	$ 2,682	$ 11,814	$ 219,294	$ 1,799,726
Investments purchased(2)(3)	90,437	69	979	44	6,755	98,284
Net realized gain (loss)	2,825	—	—	—	(531)	2,294
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation	(35,933)	(160)	(49)	420	(28,569)	(64,291)
Accretion of discount	1,792	4	—	—	—	1,796
Sales and principal repayments(3)	(66,310)	—	—	—	—	(66,310)
Net transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	—	—	—	—	(956)	(956)
Ending balance, March 31, 2025	$ 1,556,067	$ 2,593	$ 3,612	$ 12,278	$ 195,993	$ 1,770,543
Change in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments still held as of March 31, 2025(1)	$ (35,731)	$ (160)	$ (49)	$ 420	$ (28,569)	$ (64,089)

Significant Unobservable Inputs

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of investments as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were as follows:

March 31, 2026

	Fair Value	Valuation Techniques/Methodologies	Unobservable Inputs	Range			Weighted Average(1)
Senior secured first lien debt	$ 1,126,641	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	7.2%	—	35.0%	13.4%
	106,099	Market Comparable Approach	Revenue Multiple	0.90x	—	3.25x	1.75x
	50,640		EBITDA Multiple	1.25x	—	8.50x	6.32x
	49,621	Other(2)	Probability Weighted Recovery Rate	15%	—	100%	91%
	23,513		Insurance Claim Recovery Rate		43%		N/A
	18,973	Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes		N/A		N/A
Senior secured second lien debt	—	Market Comparable Approach	Revenue Multiple		1.38x		N/A
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	5,033	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates		7.5%		N/A
Unsecured debt	4,840	Other(2)	Probability Weighted Recovery Rate		25%		N/A
	1,695	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates		12.3%		N/A
	251	Market Comparable Approach	EBITDA Multiple		9.75x		N/A
Equity	126,128		EBITDA Multiple	3.00x	—	20.50x	12.14x
	106,525	Market Comparable Approach	$ per kW		$1,000.00		N/A
	48,174		Revenue Multiple	0.46x	—	3.25x	0.56x
	17,353	Options Pricing Model	Expected Volatility	42%	—	87%	56%
	1,835	Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes		N/A		N/A
	826	Other(2)	Other(2)		N/A		N/A
Total	$ 1,688,147

(1) Weighted average amounts are based on the estimated fair values.
(2) Fair value is based on the expected outcome of proposed corporate transactions, recovery of insurance claims and/or other factors.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

December 31, 2025

	Fair Value	Valuation Techniques/Methodologies	Unobservable Inputs	Range			Weighted Average(1)
Senior secured first lien debt	$ 1,125,658	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates	8.3%	—	56.1%	13.3%
	123,118	Market Comparable Approach	Revenue Multiple	0.75x	—	4.00x	1.71x
	43,583		EBITDA Multiple	1.50x	—	5.00x	3.33x
	34,919	Other(2)	Probability Weighted Recovery Rate	15%	—	100%	97%
	23,133		Insurance Claim Recovery Rate		38.3%		N/A
	20,114	Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes		N/A		N/A
Senior secured second lien debt	—	Market Comparable Approach	Revenue Multiple		1.43x		N/A
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	5,028	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates		13.5%		N/A
Unsecured debt	4,840	Other(2)	Probability Weighted Recovery Rate		25%		N/A
	1,646	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rates		12.3%		N/A
	153	Market Comparable Approach	EBITDA Multiple		9.75x		N/A
Equity	127,094		EBITDA Multiple	4.00x	—	26.38x	12.49x
	105,657	Market Comparable Approach	$ per kW		$1,000.00		N/A
	34,934		Revenue Multiple	0.35x	—	4.00x	0.63x
	16,775	Options Pricing Model	Expected Volatility	43.3%	—	112.5%	57.3%
	9,571	Broker Quotes	Broker Quotes		N/A		N/A
	810	Other(2)	Other(2)		N/A		N/A
Total	$ 1,677,033

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's senior secured first lien debt, senior secured second lien debt, collateralized securities and structured products, unsecured debt and equity are discount rates, EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, broker quotes, recovery rates, $ per kW and expected volatility. A significant increase or decrease in discount rates would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. A significant increase or decrease in the EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, broker quotes, recovery rates, $ per kW and expected volatility would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively.

Note 10. General and Administrative Expense

General and administrative expense consisted of the following items for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025:

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026	2025	2025
Professional fees	$ 843	$ 768	$ 1,759
Dues and subscriptions	251	203	1,021
Insurance expense	184	184	740
Director fees and expenses	181	172	705
Valuation expense	173	230	792
Transfer agent expense	128	119	501
Accounting and administrative costs	122	112	555
Printing and marketing expense	50	17	151
Other expenses	30	31	110
Total general and administrative expense	$ 1,962	$ 1,836	$ 6,334

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company entered into certain contracts with related and other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believes the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company's unfunded commitments were as follows:

Unfunded Commitments	March 31, 2026(1)	December 31, 2025(1)
Anchor QEA, Inc.	$ 6,255	$ —
Dependable Acquisition Inc.	5,000	—
APS Acquisition Holdings, LLC	4,809	5,979
Metrc Inc.	4,500	4,500
Straine Dental Management, LLC	3,618	3,741
David's Bridal, LLC(2)	3,000	4,000
American Clinical Solutions LLC	3,000	—
Instant Web, LLC	2,596	2,704
American Health Staffing Group, Inc.	2,500	2,500
CrossLink Professional Tax Solutions, LLC	2,209	982
Sleep Opco, LLC	2,060	2,060
Tactical Air Support, Inc.	2,000	2,000
Bradshaw International Parent Corp.	1,844	1,844
Thrill Holdings LLC	1,739	1,739
SHF Holdings, Inc.	1,739	1,739
Gold Medal Holdings, Inc.	1,632	1,632
BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC	1,619	476
Stengel Hill Architecture, LLC	1,425	1,425
ESP Associates, Inc.	1,118	1,118
Newbury Franklin Industrials, LLC	1,066	1,066
Ironhorse Purchaser, LLC	816	816
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.	779	779
Optio Rx, LLC	658	658
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.	580	726
HW Acquisition, LLC	441	—
RA Outdoors, LLC	330	1,083
Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.	125	125
Cennox, Inc.	30	30
Berlitz Holdings, Inc.	—	2,977
Adapt Laser Acquisition, Inc.	—	560
Avison Young (USA) Inc.	—	440
Invincible Boat Company LLC	—	80
Total	$ 57,488	$ 47,779

(1) Unless otherwise noted, the funding criteria for these unfunded commitments had not been met at the date indicated.
(2) The Company may be required to fund an additional $20,000 if certain conditions are satisfied. See footnote g. to the consolidated schedule of investments as of March 31, 2026.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Unfunded commitments to provide funds to companies are not recorded as liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. To the extent that interest rates on unfunded commitments are below market, a liability is recorded in the consolidated schedule of investments. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company. The Company intends to use cash on hand, short-term investments, proceeds from borrowings, and other liquid assets to fund these commitments should the need arise. For information on the companies to which the Company is committed to fund additional amounts as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, refer to the table above and the consolidated schedules of investments. As of April 29, 2026, the Company was committed, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, to fund an additional $53,655.

The Company will fund its unfunded commitments from the same sources it uses to fund its investment commitments that are funded at the time they are made (i.e., advances from its financing arrangements and/or cash flows from operations). The Company will not fund its unfunded commitments from future net proceeds generated by securities offerings, if any. The Company follows a process to manage its liquidity and ensure that it has available capital to fund its unfunded commitments. Specifically, the Company prepares detailed analyses of the level of its unfunded commitments relative to its then available liquidity on a daily basis. These analyses are reviewed and discussed on a weekly basis by the Company's executive officers and senior members of CIM (including members of the investment committee) and are updated on a "real time" basis in order to ensure that the Company has adequate liquidity to satisfy its unfunded commitments.

Note 12. Fee Income

Fee income consists of amendment fees, capital structuring and other fees, commitment fees and administrative agent fees. The following table summarizes the Company's fee income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025:

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026	2025	2025
Amendment fees	$ 2,509	$ 3,483	$ 9,606
Capital structuring and other fees	365	500	5,283
Commitment fees	—	—	5,083
Administrative agent fees	—	—	100
Total(1)	$ 2,874	$ 3,983	$ 20,072

(1) A portion of our fee income is derived from non-controlled, affiliated investments and controlled investments. Refer to notes r. and s. to the consolidated schedules of investments as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 for further details on the sources of our fee income.

Administrative agent fees are recurring income as long as the Company remains the administrative agent for the related investment. Income from all other fees was non-recurring.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Note 13. Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025:

	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31, 2025
	2026	2025
Per share data:(1)
Net asset value at beginning of period	$ 13.76	$ 15.43	$ 15.43
Results of operations:
Net investment income	0.25	0.36	1.78
Net realized loss and net change in unrealized depreciation on investments and loss on foreign currency(2)	(0.71)	(1.16)	(2.18)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations(2)	(0.46)	(0.80)	(0.40)
Shareholder distributions:
Distributions from net investment income	(0.30)	(0.36)	(1.44)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from shareholders' distributions	(0.30)	(0.36)	(1.44)
Capital share transactions:
Repurchases of common stock below net asset value(3)	0.11	0.01	0.17
Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions	0.11	0.01	0.17
Net asset value at end of period	$ 13.11	$ 14.28	$ 13.76
Shares of common stock outstanding at end of period	50,301,813	53,003,407	51,417,866
Total investment return-net asset value(4)	(1.07)%	(5.12)%	3.29%
Total investment return-market value(5)	(26.56)%	(6.05)%	(1.75)%
Net assets at beginning of period	$ 707,628	$ 820,810	$ 820,810
Net assets at end of period	$ 659,636	$ 756,784	$ 707,628
Average net assets	$ 690,043	$ 806,723	$ 775,218
Ratio/Supplemental data:
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(6)	7.56%	2.39%	12.00%
Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets(6)	21.55%	4.56%	19.06%
Portfolio turnover rate(7)	2.21%	2.71%	14.92%
Total amount of senior securities outstanding	$ 1,174,844	$ 1,117,344	$ 1,139,844
Asset coverage ratio(8)	1.56	1.68	1.62

(1) The per share data for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025 was derived by using the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during each period.

(2) The amount shown for net realized loss, net change in unrealized depreciation on investments and loss on foreign currency is the balancing figure derived from the other figures in the schedule. The amount shown at this caption for a share outstanding throughout the period may not agree with the change in the aggregate gains and losses in portfolio securities for the period because of the timing of sales and repurchases of the Company's shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the portfolio. As a result, net decrease in net assets resulting from operations in this schedule may vary from the consolidated statements of operations.

CION Investment Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
March 31, 2026
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(3) Repurchases of common stock may have caused an incremental decrease or increase in net asset value per share due to the repurchase of shares at a price in excess of or below net asset value per share, respectively, on each repurchase date.

(4) Total investment return-net asset value is a measure of the change in total value for shareholders who held the Company’s common stock at the beginning and end of the period, including distributions paid or payable during the period. Total investment return-net asset value is based on (i) the beginning period net asset value per share on the first day of the period, (ii) the net asset value per share on the last day of the period of (A) one share plus (B) any fractional shares issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions, and (iii) the value of distributions payable, if any, on the last day of the period. The total investment return-net asset value calculation assumes that distributions are reinvested in accordance with the Company's distribution reinvestment plan then in effect as described in Note 5. The total investment return-net asset value does not consider the effect of the sales load from the sale of the Company’s common stock. The total investment return-net asset value includes the effect of the issuance of shares at a net offering price that is greater than net asset value per share, which causes an increase in net asset value per share. Total returns covering less than a full year are not annualized.

(5) Total investment return-market value for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025 was calculated by taking the change in the market price of the Company's common stock since the first day of the period, and including the impact of distributions reinvested in accordance with the Company’s DRP. Total investment return-market value does not consider the effect of any sales commissions or charges that may be incurred in connection with the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock. The historical calculation of total investment return-market value in the table should not be considered a representation of the Company’s future total return based on market value, which may be greater or less than the return shown in the table due to a number of factors, including the Company’s ability or inability to make investments in companies that meet its investment criteria, the interest rates payable on the debt securities the Company acquires, the level of the Company’s expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which the Company encounters competition in its markets, general economic conditions and fluctuations in per share market value. As a result of these factors, results for any previous period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods.

(6) Ratios are annualized.

(7) Portfolio turnover rate is calculated using the lesser of year-to-date sales or purchases over the average of the invested assets at fair value, excluding short term investments. Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized.

(8) Asset coverage ratio is equal to (i) the sum of (a) net assets at the end of the period and (b) total senior securities outstanding at the end of the period (excluding unfunded commitments), divided by (ii) total senior securities outstanding at the end of the period.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “we,” “us,” “our” or similar terms include CION Investment Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. In addition, the term "portfolio companies" refers to companies in which we have invested, either directly or indirectly through our consolidated subsidiaries. Moreover, the terms:

“7.50% 2031 Notes” refers to our 7.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2031;
“7.50% 2029 Notes” refers to our 7.50% senior unsecured notes due in 2029;
“7.70% 2029 Notes” refers to our 7.70% senior unsecured notes due in 2029;
“7.41% 2027 Notes” refers to our 7.41% senior unsecured notes due in 2027;
“2022 Term Loan” refers to our unsecured term loan with a certain Israeli institutional investor;
“2024 Term Loan” refers to our unsecured term loan with a certain Israeli institutional investor;
“Floating Rate 2027 Notes” refers to our floating rate senior unsecured notes due in 2027, which notes were issued in two tranches;
“JPM Credit Facility” refers to our senior secured credit facility with JPM;
“Series A Notes” refers to our series A unsecured notes due 2026; and
“UBS Credit Facility” refers to our senior secured credit facility with UBS.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Amounts and percentages presented herein may have been rounded for presentation and all dollar amounts, excluding share and per share amounts, are presented in thousands unless otherwise noted.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q involve numerous risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

our future operating results;
our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies, including our and their ability to achieve our respective objectives as a result of tariffs and trade disputes with other countries, changes in inflation, high interest rates and the risk of recession;
the impact of the investments that we expect to make;
the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;
our current and expected financings and investments;
the adequacy of our cash resources, financing sources and working capital;
the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;
the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;
our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
the actual and potential conflicts of interest with CIM and its affiliates;
the ability of CIM's investment professionals to locate suitable investments for us and the ability of CIM to monitor and administer our investments;
the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;
the ability of CIM and its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;
the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest, including tariffs and trade disputes with other countries, changes in inflation, high interest rates, the risk of recession and the related economic disruptions caused thereby;

ongoing conflicts and political unrest in the Middle East and South America and the Russia-Ukraine war, including the potential for volatility in energy prices and other commodities and their impact on the industries in which we invest;
the effects of a changing interest rate environment;
our ability to source favorable private investments;
our tax status;
the effect of changes to tax legislation and our tax position;
the tax status of the companies in which we invest;
the timing and amount of distributions and dividends from the companies in which we invest;
the impact to us and our portfolio companies of rapid technological advances, including artificial intelligence; and
the impact of information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks.

In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect” and “intend” indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include:

changes in the economy;
risks associated with possible disruption in our operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, pandemics, or natural disasters;
future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas;
the prices at which shares of our common stock, our 7.50% 2029 Notes and our 7.50% 2031 Notes may trade on and volume fluctuations on the NYSE; and
the costs associated with being a publicly traded company.

We have based the forward-looking statements on information available to us on the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to review any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Overview

We were incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on August 9, 2011 and commenced operations on December 17, 2012 upon raising proceeds of $2,500 from persons not affiliated with us, CIM or its affiliates. We are an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Code.

Our investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. Our portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured debt, including first lien loans, second lien loans and unitranche loans, and, to a lesser extent, collateralized securities, structured products and other similar securities, unsecured debt, and equity, of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies. In connection with our debt investments, we may receive equity interests such as warrants or options as additional consideration. We may also purchase equity interests in the form of common or preferred stock in our target companies, either in conjunction with one of our debt investments or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor.

On October 5, 2021, our shares of common stock began trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CION”. The Listing accomplished our goal of providing our shareholders with greatly enhanced liquidity. On February 26, 2023, our shares of common stock and our Series A Notes listed and commenced trading in Israel on the TASE under the ticker symbol “CION” and "CION B1", respectively. On October 9, 2024, our 7.50% 2029 Notes listed and commenced trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CICB" and on February 12, 2026, our 7.50% 2031 Notes listed and commenced trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CICC”.

We are managed by CIM, our affiliate and a registered investment adviser. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with us, CIM oversees the management of our activities and is responsible for making investment decisions for our portfolio. On August 5, 2025, our board of directors, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months, commencing August 9, 2025. We have also entered into an administration agreement with CIM to provide us with administrative services necessary for us to operate. We and CIM previously engaged AIM to act as our investment sub-adviser.

On July 11, 2017, the members of CIM entered into the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement for the purpose of creating a joint venture between AIM and CIG. Under the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, AIM became a member of CIM and was issued a newly-created class of membership interests in CIM pursuant to which AIM, among other things, shares in the profits, losses, distributions and expenses of CIM with the other members in accordance with the terms of the Third Amended CIM LLC Agreement, which results in CIG and AIM each owning a 50% economic interest in CIM.

On July 10, 2017, our independent directors unanimously approved the termination of the investment sub-advisory agreement with AIM, effective as of July 11, 2017, as part of the new and ongoing relationship among us, CIM and AIM. Although the investment sub-advisory agreement and AIM's engagement as our investment sub-adviser were terminated, AIM continues to perform certain services for CIM and us. AIM is not paid a separate fee in exchange for such services, but is entitled to receive distributions as a member of CIM as described above.

On December 4, 2017, the members of CIM entered into the Fourth Amended CIM LLC Agreement, under which AIM performs certain services for CIM, which include, among other services, providing (a) trade and settlement support; (b) portfolio and cash reconciliation; (c) market pipeline information regarding syndicated deals, in each case, as reasonably requested by CIM; and (d) monthly valuation reports and support for all broker-quoted investments. AIM may also, from time to time, provide us with access to potential investment opportunities made available on Apollo's credit platform on a similar basis as other third-party market participants. All of our investment decisions are the sole responsibility of, and are made at the sole discretion of, CIM's investment committee, which consists entirely of CIG senior personnel.

Upon the occurrence of the Listing on October 5, 2021, we and CIM entered into the second amended and restated investment advisory agreement in order to implement the changes to the advisory fees payable from us to CIM that (i) reduced the annual base management fee, (ii) amended the structure of the subordinated incentive fee on income payable from us to CIM and reduced the hurdle and incentive fee rates, and (iii) reduced the incentive fee on capital gains payable from us to CIM (as described in further detail in Notes 2 and 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report).

We seek to meet our investment objective by utilizing the experienced management team of CIM, which includes its access to the relationships and human capital of its affiliates in sourcing, evaluating and structuring transactions, as well as monitoring and servicing our investments. We focus primarily on the senior secured debt of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies, which we define as companies that generally possess annual EBITDA of $75 million or less, with experienced management teams, significant free cash flow, strong competitive positions and potential for growth.

Revenue

We primarily generate revenue in the form of interest income on the debt securities that we hold and capital gains on debt or other equity interests that we acquire in portfolio companies. The majority of our senior debt investments bear interest at a floating rate. Interest on debt securities is generally payable quarterly or monthly. In some cases, some of our investments may provide for deferred interest payments or PIK interest. The principal amount of the debt securities and any accrued, but unpaid, interest generally will become due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment and capital structuring fees, monitoring fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and possibly consulting fees and performance-based fees. Any such fees generated in connection with our investments will be recognized when earned.

Operating Expenses

Our primary operating expenses are the payment of management fees and subordinated incentive fees on income under the investment advisory agreement and interest expense on our financing arrangements. Our investment advisory fees compensate CIM for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, executing, monitoring and servicing our investments. We bear all other expenses of our operations and transactions.

Recent Developments

Q2 2026 Monthly Base Distributions

On March 9, 2026, our co-chief executive officers declared base distributions of $0.10 per share for each of April, May and June 2026, which were paid or will be payable to shareholders as follows:

Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
March 9, 2026	April 10, 2026	April 24, 2026	$ 0.10
March 9, 2026	May 15, 2026	May 29, 2026	$ 0.10
March 9, 2026	June 12, 2026	June 26, 2026	$ 0.10

Q3 2026 Monthly Base Distributions

On May 4, 2026, our co-chief executive officers declared base distributions of $0.10 per share for each of July, August and September 2026, which will be payable to shareholders as follows:

Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
May 4, 2026	July 17, 2026	July 31, 2026	$ 0.10
May 4, 2026	August 14, 2026	August 28, 2026	$ 0.10
May 4, 2026	September 11, 2026	September 25, 2026	$ 0.10

Portfolio Investment Activity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the Year Ended December 31, 2025

The following table summarizes our investment activity, excluding short term investments and PIK securities, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025:

Net Investment Activity	Three Months Ended March 31,		Year Ended December 31,
	2026	2025
Purchases and drawdowns
Senior secured first lien debt	$ 60,792	$ 60,792	$ 239,164
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	—	979	2,967
Equity	4,787	3,124	21,866
Sales and principal repayments	(37,436)	(49,430)	(367,726)
Net portfolio activity	$ 28,143	$ 15,465	$ (103,729)

The following tables summarize the composition of our investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

	March 31, 2026
	Investments Cost(1)	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$ 1,531,779	$ 1,375,487	80.8 %
Senior secured second lien debt	2,218	—	—
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	4,969	5,033	0.3 %
Unsecured debt	25,611	6,786	0.4 %
Equity	303,082	315,114	18.5 %
Subtotal/total percentage	1,867,659	1,702,420	100.0 %
Short term investments(2)	97,054	97,054
Total investments	$ 1,964,713	$ 1,799,474
Number of portfolio companies			89
Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies			$58.8 million
Median annual EBITDA of portfolio companies			$34.6 million
Purchased at a weighted average price of par			95.51 %
Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(3)			8.92 %

(1) Represents amortized cost for debt investments and cost for equity investments. Amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the amortization of premiums and/or accretion of discounts, as applicable, on our investments.
(2) Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.
(3) The gross annual portfolio yield does not represent and may be higher than an actual investment return to shareholders because it excludes our expenses and does not consider the cost of leverage.

	December 31, 2025
	Investments Cost(1)	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$ 1,494,155	$ 1,370,525	80.8 %
Senior secured second lien debt	2,218	—	—
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	4,969	5,028	0.3 %
Unsecured debt	25,563	6,639	0.4 %
Equity	299,181	314,788	18.5 %
Subtotal/total percentage	1,826,086	1,696,980	100.0 %
Short term investments(2)	116,010	116,010
Total investments	$ 1,942,096	$ 1,812,990
Number of portfolio companies			89
Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies			$59.1 million
Median annual EBITDA of portfolio companies			$35.9 million
Purchased at a weighted average price of par			95.89 %
Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(3)			9.15 %

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio by the type of interest rate as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, excluding short term investments of $97,054 and $116,010, respectively:

Interest Rate Allocation	March 31, 2026			December 31, 2025
	Investments Cost	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio	Investments Cost	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Floating interest rate investments	$ 1,380,818	$ 1,248,266	73.3 %	$ 1,346,938	$ 1,246,818	73.5 %
Non-income producing investments	257,274	176,313	10.4 %	252,869	175,561	10.4 %
Fixed interest rate investments	175,753	144,223	8.5 %	172,139	139,850	8.2 %
Other income producing investments(1)	53,814	133,618	7.8 %	54,140	134,751	7.9 %
Total investments	$ 1,867,659	$ 1,702,420	100.0 %	$ 1,826,086	$ 1,696,980	100.0 %

(1) Other income producing investments include equity securities that have paid dividends within the trailing twelve months, securities with returns based on contractual waterfall structures, and investments structured to generate returns primarily through exit-based multiples of invested capital, or MOICs.

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by industry classification and the percentage, by fair value, of the total assets in such industries as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

Industry Classification	March 31, 2026		December 31, 2025
	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Services: Business	$ 237,836	14.0 %	$ 250,178	14.7 %
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	201,516	11.8 %	191,483	11.3 %
Retail	182,147	10.7 %	187,490	11.0 %
Energy: Electricity	142,442	8.4 %	140,223	8.2 %
Media: Diversified & Production	115,842	6.8 %	122,806	7.2 %
Services: Consumer	114,034	6.7 %	113,150	6.8 %
Beverage, Food & Tobacco	97,418	5.7 %	101,153	6.0 %
Consumer Goods: Durable	94,477	5.5 %	90,696	5.3 %
Construction & Building	87,677	5.2 %	65,493	3.9 %
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	71,888	4.2 %	69,066	4.1 %
High Tech Industries	54,864	3.2 %	55,956	3.3 %
Diversified Financials	51,062	3.0 %	54,744	3.2 %
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	46,534	2.7 %	47,644	2.8 %
Environmental Industries	38,684	2.3 %	27,928	1.6 %
Capital Equipment	34,434	2.0 %	31,599	1.9 %
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable	26,965	1.6 %	28,876	1.7 %
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	22,633	1.3 %	22,733	1.3 %
Containers, Packaging & Glass	18,602	1.1 %	18,652	1.1 %
Metals & Mining	16,786	1.0 %	16,637	1.0 %
Aerospace & Defense	14,875	0.9 %	15,075	0.9 %
Automotive	14,648	0.9 %	27,145	1.6 %
Transportation: Cargo	12,059	0.7 %	11,986	0.7 %
Energy: Oil & Gas	4,997	0.3 %	6,267	0.4 %
Subtotal/total percentage	1,702,420	100.0 %	1,696,980	100.0 %
Short term investments	97,054		116,010
Total investments	$ 1,799,474		$ 1,812,990

Our investment portfolio may contain senior secured investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or unfunded commitments, which may require us to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our unfunded commitments amounted to $57,488 and $47,779, respectively. As of April 29, 2026, our unfunded commitments amounted to $53,655. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for us. Refer to the section "Commitments and Contingencies" for further details on our unfunded commitments.

Investment Portfolio Asset Quality

CIM uses an investment rating system to characterize and monitor our expected level of returns on each investment in our portfolio. These ratings are just one of several factors that CIM uses to monitor our portfolio, are not in and of themselves determinative of fair value or revenue recognition and are presented for indicative purposes. CIM rates the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 5 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of acquisition), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company's business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors.

The following is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating used in this ratings system:

Investment Rating	Description
1	Indicates the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit.
2	Indicates a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing in accordance with our analysis of its business and the full return of principal and interest or dividend is expected.
3	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased since origination or acquisition, but full return of principal and interest or dividend is expected. A portfolio company with an investment rating of 3 requires closer monitoring.
4	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased significantly since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and noncompliance with debt covenants, and we expect some loss of interest, dividend or capital appreciation, but still expect an overall positive internal rate of return on the investment.
5	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. Loss of interest or dividend and some loss of principal investment is expected, which would result in an overall negative internal rate of return on the investment.

For investments rated 3, 4, or 5, CIM enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company.

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio based on the 1 to 5 investment rating scale at fair value as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, excluding short term investments of $97,054 and $116,010, respectively:

Investment Rating	March 31, 2026		December 31, 2025
	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
1	$ 158,974	9.3 %	$ 139,062	8.2 %
2	1,288,139	75.7 %	1,321,197	77.9 %
3	219,656	12.9 %	196,003	11.5 %
4	26,495	1.6 %	32,413	1.9 %
5	9,156	0.5 %	8,305	0.5 %
	$ 1,702,420	100.0 %	$ 1,696,980	100.0 %

The amount of the investment portfolio in each rating category may vary substantially from period to period resulting primarily from changes in the composition of such portfolio as a result of new investment, repayment and exit activities. In addition, changes in the rating of investments may be made to reflect our expectation of performance and changes in investment values.

Current Investment Portfolio

The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio at fair value as of April 29, 2026:

	Investments Fair Value	Percentage of Investment Portfolio
Senior secured first lien debt	$ 1,341,832	80.4 %
Senior secured second lien debt	—	—
Collateralized securities and structured products - equity	5,033	0.3 %
Unsecured debt	6,832	0.4 %
Equity	315,524	18.9 %
Subtotal/total percentage	1,669,221	100.0 %
Short term investments(1)	131,768
Total investments	$ 1,800,989
Number of portfolio companies		85
Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies		$60.0 million
Median annual EBITDA of portfolio companies		$34.6 million
Purchased at a weighted average price of par		95.34 %
Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(2)		8.84 %

(1) Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.
(2) The gross annual portfolio yield does not represent and may be higher than an actual investment return to shareholders because it excludes our expenses and does not consider the cost of leverage.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025

Our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2026	2025
Investment income	$ 49,537	$ 56,074
Operating expenses and income taxes	36,673	36,822
Net investment income after taxes	12,864	19,252
Net realized gain on investments	237	2,294
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments	(36,132)	(64,251)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations	$ (23,031)	$ (42,705)

Investment Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we generated investment income of $49,537 and $56,074, respectively, consisting primarily of interest income on investments in senior secured debt, collateralized securities and structured products, and unsecured debt. The decrease in total investment income was primarily driven by lower SOFR rates and a lower average portfolio size during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. In addition, we recorded lower transaction fees due to lower investment activity during the quarter, which was offset by higher dividend income earned during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Operating Expenses and Income Taxes

The composition of our operating expenses and income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2026	2025
Management fees	$ 6,105	$ 6,625
Administrative services expense	1,376	1,279
Subordinated incentive fee on income	2,728	4,084
General and administrative	1,962	1,836
Interest expense	24,413	22,998
Income tax expense, including excise tax	89	—
Total operating expenses and income taxes	$ 36,673	$ 36,822

The decrease in subordinated incentive fee on income was primarily the result of a decrease in investment income during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in interest expense was primarily the result of higher average borrowings under our financing arrangements during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, which was partially offset by lower SOFR rates on our borrowings during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

The composition of our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2026	2025
Professional fees	$ 843	$ 768
Dues and subscriptions	251	203
Insurance expense	184	184
Director fees and expenses	181	172
Valuation expense	173	230
Transfer agent expense	128	119
Accounting and administrative costs	122	112
Printing and marketing expense	50	17
Other expenses	30	31
Total general and administrative expense	$ 1,962	$ 1,836

Net Investment Income After Taxes

Our net investment income after taxes totaled $12,864 and $19,252 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The decrease in net investment income was a result of a decrease in our total investment income during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Net Realized Gain on Investments

Our net realized gain on investments totaled $237 and $2,294 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. This decrease was driven primarily by realized gains on the restructure of certain investments during the three months ended March 31, 2025 that did not reoccur during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments

The net change in unrealized depreciation on our investments totaled $(36,132) and $(64,251) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. This decrease in unrealized depreciation was driven by smaller mark-to-market price decreases on certain investments during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to larger mark-to-market price decreases during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we recorded a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $(23,031) and $(42,705), respectively, as a result of our operating activity for the respective periods.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

We generate cash primarily from cash flows from interest, fees and dividends earned from our investments as well as principal repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments. We also employ leverage to seek to enhance our returns as market conditions permit and at the discretion of CIM and pursuant to the 1940 Act. As a result, we also generate cash from our existing financing arrangements and may generate cash from future borrowings, as well as future offerings of securities including public and/or private issuances of debt and/or equity securities. We use cash primarily to (i) purchase investments in new and existing portfolio companies, (ii) pay for the cost of operations (including paying advisory fees to and reimbursing CIM), (iii) make debt service payments related to any of our financing arrangements and (iv) pay cash distributions to the holders of our shares.

On March 23, 2018, an amendment to Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act was signed into law to permit BDCs to reduce the minimum "asset coverage" ratio from 200% to 150% and, as a result, to potentially increase the ratio of a BDC's debt to equity from a maximum of 1-to-1 to a maximum of 2-to-1, so long as certain approval and disclosure requirements are satisfied. As a result of receiving shareholder approval on December 30, 2021, effective December 31, 2021, we are required to maintain asset coverage for our senior securities of 150% rather than 200%, which allows us to increase the maximum amount of leverage that we are permitted to incur. We may from time to time enter into additional financing arrangements or increase the size of our existing financing arrangements. Any such increase to our leverage would be subject to prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions and other factors.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our asset coverage ratio was 1.56, or 156%, and 1.62, or 162%, respectively. We carefully consider our unfunded commitments for the purpose of planning our ongoing financial leverage, daily cash management and liquidity requirements.

As of March 31, 2026, we had cash of $9,248 and short term investments of $97,054 invested in a fund that primarily invests in U.S. government securities. Cash and short term investments as of March 31, 2026, taken together with amounts available to us for borrowing under our secured financing arrangements, are expected to be sufficient for our investing and financing activities and to conduct our operations in the near term. As of March 31, 2026, we had $100 million available under our secured financing arrangements.

Our short and long-term cash needs include principal payments on outstanding financing arrangements, including potentially the outstanding amount of the Series A Notes that mature on August 31, 2026, the funding of new and existing portfolio investments, the payment of operating expenses including interest expense, management fees, incentive fees, administrative services expense and general and administrative expenses, as well as paying distributions to our shareholders. As described further in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report, a portion of the subordinated incentive fee on income that we pay to CIM may include deferred interest and accrued income that we have not yet received and may never receive in cash, which CIM is not obligated to reimburse us.

Funding for short and long-term cash needs will come from cash provided from operating activities (including scheduled/unscheduled principal payments from our investments) and unused net proceeds from our revolving financing facilities. We believe that our liquidity and sources of capital are adequate to satisfy our short and long-term cash requirements. We cannot, however, be certain that these sources of funds will be available at a time and upon terms acceptable to us in sufficient amounts in the future.

Share Repurchase Policy

On September 15, 2021, our board of directors, including the independent directors, approved a share repurchase policy authorizing us to repurchase up to $50 million of our outstanding common stock after the Listing. On June 24, 2022, our board of directors, including the independent directors, increased the amount of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased under the share repurchase policy by $10 million to up to an aggregate of $60 million. On August 5, 2025, our board of directors, including the independent directors, further increased the amount of shares of our common stock that may be repurchased under the share repurchase policy by $20 million to up to an aggregate of $80 million. Under the share repurchase policy, we may purchase shares of our common stock through various means such as open market transactions, including block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at our discretion. Factors include, but are not limited to, share price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with our general business conditions. The policy may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares of our common stock.

On August 15, 2025, as part of the share repurchase policy, we entered into a new trading plan with an independent broker, Wells Fargo, in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, based in part on historical trading data with respect to our shares. The 10b5-1 trading plan permits common stock to be repurchased at a time that we might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan expires on August 15, 2026, and is subject to price, market volume and timing restrictions.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased an aggregate of 1,116,053 shares under the 10b5-1 trading plan for an aggregate purchase price of $9,719, or an average purchase price of $8.71 per share.

From April 1, 2026 to April 29, 2026, we repurchased an aggregate of 512,603 shares of common stock under the 10b5-1 trading plan for an aggregate purchase price of $3,790, or an average purchase price of $7.39 per share. From the inception of the 10b5-1 trading plan in August 2022 through April 29, 2026, we repurchased an aggregate of 7,169,238 shares of common stock under the 10b5-1 trading plan for an aggregate purchase price of $69,008, or an average purchase price of $9.63 per share.

RIC Status and Distributions

To qualify for and maintain RIC tax treatment, we must, among other things, distribute in respect of each taxable year at least 90% of our net ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any. We will incur an excise tax of 4% imposed on RICs to the extent we do not distribute in respect of each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98.0% of our net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of our capital gains in excess of capital losses, or capital gain net income (adjusted for certain ordinary losses), for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year and (3) any net ordinary income and capital gain net income from preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we paid no federal income tax. For an additional discussion of our RIC status and distributions, refer to Note 2 and Note 5, respectively, of our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

We intend to pay distributions in an amount sufficient to maintain RIC status each year and to avoid any federal income taxes on income. Therefore, subject to applicable legal restrictions and the sole discretion of our board of directors, we intend to authorize and declare base distributions quarterly and pay such base distributions monthly. Base and any supplemental and/or special distributions in respect of future periods will be evaluated by management and our board of directors based on circumstances and expectations existing at the time of consideration.

The following table presents distributions per share that were declared during the year ended December 31, 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2026:

Three Months Ended	Distributions
	Per Share	Amount
2025
March 31, 2025 (one record date)	$ 0.36	$ 19,149
June 30, 2025 (one record date)	0.36	18,934
September 30, 2025 (one record date)	0.36	18,726
December 31, 2025 (one record date)	0.36	18,552
Total distributions for the year ended December 31, 2025	$ 1.44	$ 75,361
2026
March 31, 2026 (three record dates)	$ 0.30	$ 15,242
Total distributions for the three months ended March 31, 2026	$ 0.30	$ 15,242

On March 9, 2026, our co-chief executive officers declared base distributions of $0.10 per share for each of April, May and June 2026, which were paid or will be payable to shareholders as follows:

Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
March 9, 2026	April 10, 2026	April 24, 2026	$ 0.10
March 9, 2026	May 15, 2026	May 29, 2026	$ 0.10
March 9, 2026	June 12, 2026	June 26, 2026	$ 0.10

On May 4, 2026, our co-chief executive officers declared base distributions of $0.10 per share for each of July, August and September 2026, which will be payable to shareholders as follows:

Declaration Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
May 4, 2026	July 17, 2026	July 31, 2026	$ 0.10
May 4, 2026	August 14, 2026	August 28, 2026	$ 0.10
May 4, 2026	September 11, 2026	September 25, 2026	$ 0.10

For an additional discussion of our RIC status and distributions, refer to Note 2 and Note 5, respectively, of our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

JPM Credit Facility

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, our aggregate outstanding borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility were $200,000 and the aggregate unfunded principal amount in connection with the JPM Credit Facility was $75,000. For a detailed discussion of our JPM Credit Facility, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

UBS Credit Facility

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, our aggregate outstanding borrowings under the UBS Credit Facility were $100,000 and the aggregate unfunded principal amount in connection with the UBS Credit Facility was $25,000. For a detailed discussion of our UBS Credit Facility, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

7.70% 2029 Notes

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, we had $125,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.70% 2029 Notes outstanding and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 7.70% 2029 Notes. For a detailed discussion of our 7.70% 2029 Notes, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

7.41% 2027 Notes

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, we had $47,500 in aggregate principal amount of 7.41% 2027 Notes outstanding and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 7.41% 2027 Notes. For a detailed discussion of our 7.41% 2027 Notes, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

2022 Term Loan

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, our aggregate outstanding borrowings under the 2022 Term Loan were $50,000 and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 2022 Term Loan. For a detailed discussion of our 2022 Term Loan, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

2024 Term Loan

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, our aggregate outstanding borrowings under the 2024 Term Loan were $30,000 and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 2024 Term Loan. For a detailed discussion of our 2024 Term Loan, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Series A Notes

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, we had approximately $114,844 in aggregate principal amount of Series A Notes outstanding and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the Series A Notes. For a detailed discussion of our Series A Notes, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Floating Rate 2027 Notes

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, we had $200,000 in aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate 2027 Notes outstanding and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the Floating Rate 2027 Notes. For a detailed discussion of our Floating Rate 2027 Notes, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

7.50% 2029 Notes

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, we had $172,500 in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% 2029 Notes outstanding and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 7.50% 2029 Notes. For a detailed discussion of our 7.50% 2029 Notes, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

7.50% 2031 Notes

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, we had $135,000 in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% 2031 Notes outstanding and there was no unfunded principal amount in connection with the 7.50% 2031 Notes. For a detailed discussion of our 7.50% 2031 Notes, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Unfunded Commitments

As of March 31, 2026 and April 29, 2026, our unfunded commitments amounted to $57,488 and $53,655, respectively. For a detailed discussion of our unfunded commitments, refer to Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report for a discussion of certain recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we also utilize available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming our estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

The value of our assets is determined quarterly and at such other times that an event occurs that materially affects the valuation. The valuation is made pursuant to Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act, which requires that we value our assets as follows: (i) the market price for those securities for which a market quotation is readily available, and (ii) for all other securities and assets, at fair value, as determined in good faith by CIM, as our valuation designee, subject to the oversight of our board of directors pursuant to Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act. As a BDC, Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act requires the board of directors to determine in good faith the fair value of portfolio securities for which a market price is not readily available. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act, our board of directors has designated CIM as our valuation designee to determine in good faith the fair value of such portfolio securities in conjunction with the application of our valuation procedures. Our board of directors and the audit committee of our board of directors, which is comprised solely of our independent directors, oversees the activities, methodology and processes of the valuation designee.

There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each asset while employing a valuation process that is consistently followed. Determinations of fair value involve subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, the notes to our consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations in our consolidated financial statements.

Valuation Methods

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, CIM, as the valuation designee of our board of directors, undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

our quarterly valuation process generally begins with each portfolio company or investment either being sent directly to an independent valuation firm or initially valued by certain of CIM's investment professionals and certain members of its management team, with such valuation taking into account information received from various sources, including independent valuation firms, if applicable;
preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with members of CIM's management team;
designated members of CIM's management team review the preliminary valuation, and, if applicable, deliver such preliminary valuation to an independent valuation firm for its review;
designated members of CIM's management team and, if appropriate, the relevant investment professionals meet with the independent valuation firm to discuss the preliminary valuation;
designated members of CIM's management team respond and supplement the preliminary valuation to reflect any comments provided by the independent valuation firm;
our audit committee meets with members of CIM's management team and the independent valuation firms to discuss the assistance provided and the results of the independent valuation firms' review; and
our board of directors and our audit committee provide oversight with respect to this valuation process, including requesting such materials as they may determine appropriate.

We shall promptly (but no later than five business days after we become aware) report to our board of directors in writing on the occurrence of matters that materially affect the fair value of the designated portfolio of investments. Material matters in this instance include a significant deficiency or material weakness in the design or effectiveness of CIM's fair value determination process resulting in a material error in the calculation of NAV of $0.01 per share or greater.

In addition to the foregoing, certain investments for which a market price is not readily available are evaluated on a quarterly basis by an independent valuation firm and certain other investments are on a rotational basis reviewed by an independent valuation firm. Finally, certain investments are not evaluated by an independent valuation firm unless certain aspects of such investments in the aggregate meet certain criteria.

Given the expected types of investments, excluding short term investments and stock of publicly traded companies that are classified as Level 1, management expects our portfolio holdings to be classified as Level 3. Due to the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, particularly for Level 3 investments, such fair value estimates may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market for the investments existed. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses that we ultimately realize on these investments to materially differ from the valuations currently assigned. Inputs used in the valuation process are subject to variability in the future and can result in materially different fair values.

For an additional discussion of our investment valuation process, refer to Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Related Party Transactions

For a discussion of our relationship with related parties including CIM, CIG, and AIA and amounts incurred under agreements with such related parties, refer to Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report. For a discussion of our relationship with CION/EagleTree, refer to Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Contractual Obligations

On August 26, 2016, 34th Street entered into the JPM Credit Facility with JPM, as amended on September 30, 2016, July 11, 2017, November 28, 2017, May 23, 2018, May 15, 2020, February 26, 2021, March 28, 2022, May 15, 2023, May 14, 2024, June 17, 2024 and July 15, 2024. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the JPM Credit Facility.

On April 27, 2022, we entered into the 2022 Term Loan with an Israeli institutional investor. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 2022 Term Loan.

On February 28, 2023, we entered into a Deed of Trust with Mishmeret Trust Company Ltd., as trustee, pursuant to which we issued our Series A Notes. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the Deed of Trust and the Series A Notes.

On November 8, 2023, we entered into the 2027 Note Purchase Agreement with purchasers of the Floating Rate Tranche A 2027 Notes and on September 18, 2024, we entered into the AR Note Purchase Agreement with purchasers of the Floating Rate Tranche B 2027 Notes. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the Floating Rate 2027 Notes.

On September 30, 2024, we entered into the 2024 Term Loan with an Israeli institutional investor. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 2024 Term Loan.

On October 3, 2024, we issued and sold our 7.50% 2029 Notes under the Indenture and the First Supplemental Indenture pursuant to a U.S. public offering. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 7.50% 2029 Notes.

On February 13, 2025, Murray Hill Funding II entered into the UBS Credit Facility with UBS. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the UBS Credit Facility.

On December 16, 2025, we entered into the December 2025 Note Purchase Agreement with purchasers of the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 7.70% 2029 Notes and the 7.41% 2027 Notes.

On February 9, 2026, we issued and sold our 7.50% 2031 Notes under the Indenture and the Second Supplemental Indenture pursuant to a U.S. public offering. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the 7.50% 2031 Notes.

Commitments and Contingencies

We have entered into certain contracts with other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. Our maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, we have not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believe the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

Our investment portfolio may contain debt investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or other unfunded commitments, which may require us to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. For further details on such debt investments, refer to Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for those discussed in Note 7 and Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of March 31, 2026, 73.3% of our investments paid variable interest rates. A rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher interest rates applicable to our debt investments, especially to the extent that we hold variable rate investments, and to declines in the value of any fixed rate investments we may hold. To the extent that a majority of our investments may be in variable rate investments, an increase in interest rates could make it easier for us to meet or exceed our incentive fee hurdle rate, as defined in our investment advisory agreement, and may result in a substantial increase in our net investment income, and also to the amount of incentive fees payable to CIM with respect to our pre-incentive fee net investment income.

As of March 31, 2026, under the terms of the JPM Credit Facility, advances bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 2.55% per year, and we pay an annual administration fee of 0.20% on JPM's total financing commitment. Pursuant to the terms of the UBS Credit Facility, advances bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 2.75% per year. Pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust, the Series A Notes bear interest at a floating rate equal to average overnight SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.82% per year. The Floating Rate Tranche A 2027 Notes bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR plus a credit spread of 4.75% per year and are subject to a 2.00% SOFR floor. The Floating Rate Tranche B 2027 Notes bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR plus a credit spread of 3.90% per year and are subject to a 2.00% SOFR floor. Pursuant to the terms of the 2022 Term Loan, advances bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.50% per year and subject to a 1.0% SOFR floor. Pursuant to the terms of the 2024 Term Loan, advances bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month SOFR, plus a credit spread of 3.80% per year and subject to a 4.0% SOFR floor. In addition, we may seek to further borrow funds in order to make additional investments. Our net investment income will be impacted, in part, by the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest those funds. As a result, we would be subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. In periods of rising interest rates when we have debt outstanding, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income, especially to the extent we hold fixed rate investments. We expect that our long-term investments will be financed primarily with equity and long-term debt. Our interest rate risk management techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The following table shows the effect over a twelve month period of changes in interest rates on our net interest income, excluding short term investments, assuming no changes in our investment portfolio, the JPM Credit Facility, the UBS Credit Facility, the Series A Notes, the Floating Rate 2027 Notes, the 2022 Term Loan or the 2024 Term Loan in effect as of March 31, 2026:

Basis Point Change in Interest Rates	(Decrease) Increase in Net Interest Income(1)	Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Down 300 basis points	$ (10,630)	(17.7)%
Down 200 basis points	(9,171)	(15.3)%
Down 100 basis points	(4,948)	(8.3)%
Down 50 basis points	(2,543)	(4.2)%
No change to current base rate (3.74% as of March 31, 2026)	—	—
Up 50 basis points	2,543	4.2%
Up 100 basis points	5,085	8.5%
Up 200 basis points	10,171	17.0%
Up 300 basis points	15,256	25.4%

(1) This table assumes no change in defaults or prepayments by portfolio companies over the next twelve months.

The interest rate sensitivity analysis presented above does not consider the potential impact of the changes in fair value of our fixed rate debt investments, our fixed rate borrowings (the 7.50% 2029 Notes, the 7.70% 2029 Notes, the 7.41% 2027 Notes and the 7.50% 2031 Notes), or the NAV of our common stock in the event of sudden changes in interest rates. Approximately 8.5% of our investments paid fixed interest rates as of March 31, 2026. Rising market interest rates will most likely lead to fair value declines for fixed interest rate investments and fixed interest rate borrowings and a decline in the NAV of our common stock, while declining market interest rates will most likely lead to an increase in the fair value of fixed interest rate investments and fixed interest rate borrowings and an increase in the NAV of our common stock.

In addition, we may have risk regarding portfolio valuation as discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.

Inflation and Market Volatility

Economic activity has generally remained consistent across sectors and regions. Nevertheless, due to geopolitical events, a rise in energy prices and strong consumer demand, inflation is showing signs of remaining high in the U.S. and globally. U.S. inflation rates have fluctuated in recent periods and remain close to the historic levels over the past several decades. Although the current outlook is uncertain, heightened inflation may persist in the near to medium-term, particularly in the U.S., with the possibility that monetary policy may tighten in response. Concerns over future increases in inflation as well as interest rate volatility and fluctuations in oil and gas prices resulting from global production and demand levels, as well as geopolitical tension, have exacerbated market volatility. Market uncertainty and volatility have also been magnified because of uncertainty with respect to the imposition of tariffs on and trade disputes with certain countries, the fluctuations in global interest rates, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, continued conflicts and political unrest in the Middle East and South America and concerns over future increases in inflation or adverse investor sentiment generally. Persistent inflationary pressures, foreign currency exchange volatility, volatility in global capital markets and concerns over actual and potential tariffs and sanctions could affect our portfolio companies' respective profit margins.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Co-Chief Executive Officers and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on the foregoing evaluation, the Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Disclosure controls and procedures cannot detect or prevent all error and fraud. Some inherent limitations in disclosure controls and procedures include costs of implementation, faulty decision-making, simple error and mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all anticipated and unanticipated future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with established policies or procedures.

Evaluation of internal control over financial reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, we may be party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies and other third parties. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that any such proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors described in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

We did not engage in any unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

The table below provides information concerning our repurchases of shares of our common stock in the open market during the three months ended March 31, 2026 pursuant to our share repurchase policy.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 to January 31, 2026	382,472	$ 9.45	382,472	(1)
February 1 to February 28, 2026	460,725	8.68	460,725	(1)
March 1 to March 31, 2026	272,856	7.72	272,856	(1)
Total	1,116,053	$ 8.71	1,116,053	(1)

(1) A description of the shares of our common stock that may be repurchased is set forth in a discussion of our share repurchase program in Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The table below provides information concerning our purchases of shares of our common stock in the open market during the three months ended March 31, 2026 pursuant to our distribution reinvestment plan in order to satisfy the reinvestment portion of our distributions.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 to January 31, 2026	41,483	$ 9.21	41,483	(1)
February 1 to February 28, 2026	47,550	8.11	47,550	(1)
March 1 to March 31, 2026	58,144	6.83	58,144	(1)
Total	147,177	$ 7.91	147,177	(1)

(1) A description of the shares of our common stock that may be purchased is set forth in a discussion of the DRP in Note 5 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, none of our directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.”

Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number	Description of Document
2.1	Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and between Park South Funding, LLC and Credit Suisse Alternative Capital, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
3.1	Third Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of CION Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 14, 2024 (File No. 333-278658)).
3.2	Articles of Amendment to the Third Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of CION Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2021(File No. 814-00941)).
3.3	Bylaws of CION Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (B) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).
4.1	Distribution Reinvestment Plan of CION Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.2	Description of Registrant’s Securities (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2026 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.3	Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2024, by and between CION Investment Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 3, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.4	First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 3, 2024, by and between CION Investment Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 3, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.5	Form of 7.50% Notes due 2029 (Included as part of and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 3, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.6	Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 9, 2026, by and between CION Investment Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2026 (File No. 814-00941)).
4.7	Form of 7.50% Notes due 2031 (Included as part of and incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2026 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.1	Second Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2021, by and between CION Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 5, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.2	Custody Agreement by and between CION Investment Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (J) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).
10.3	Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and between 34th Street Funding, LLC and CION Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.4	Master Participation Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and between 34th Street Funding, LLC and CION Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.5	Amended and Restated Portfolio Management Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.6	Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among CION Investment Corporation, Murray Hill Funding, LLC and Murray Hill Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.7	Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.8	Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among UBS AG, London Branch, Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, Murray Hill Funding, LLC and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.9	October 2000 Version Global Master Repurchase Agreement, by and between UBS AG and Murray Hill Funding, LLC, together with the related Annex and Master Confirmation thereto, each dated as of May 19, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.10	Collateral Management Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and between CION Investment Management, LLC and Murray Hill Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.11	Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.12	Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).

Exhibit Number	Description of Document
10.13	Administration Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2018, by and between CION Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management. LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 3, 2018 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.14	Revolving Credit Note Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2020, by and among Murray Hill Funding II. LLC, Murray Hill Funding. LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, and the Class A-R Noteholders (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.15	Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A-R Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.16	Second Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of December 17, 2020, by and between Murray Hill Funding II. LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 23, 2020 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.17	Note Purchase Agreement of CION Investment Corporation related to the 2026 Notes, dated as of February 11, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.18	Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and among 34th Street Funding. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management. LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.19	First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2022, by and among 34th Street Funding. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management. LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 29, 2022 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.20	Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, dated as of April 27, 2022, by and between CION Investment Corporation and an Israeli institutional investor. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 27, 2022 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.21	Deed of Trust, dated as of February 20, 2023, by and between CION Investment Corporation and Mishmeret Trust Company Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.22	Second Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2023, by and among 34th Street Funding. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management. LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 18, 2023 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.23	Fifth Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (Class A-1 Notes), dated as of June 14, 2023, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 15, 2023 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.24	Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (Class A-R Notes), dated as of June 14, 2023, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 15, 2023 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.25	Note Purchase Agreement of CION Investment Corporation related to the 2027 Notes, dated as of November 8, 2023 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2023 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.26	Third Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of May 14, 2024, by and among 34th Street Funding. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management. LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 20, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.27	Fourth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2024, by and among 34th Street Funding. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management. LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 18, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.28	Fifth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2024, by and among 34th Street Funding. LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management. LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 18, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.29	Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2024, by and among CION Investment Corporation and certain institutional investors (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 23, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.30	Unsecured Term Loan Facility Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2024, by and between CION Investment Corporation and an Israeli institutional investor (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.31	Sixth Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (Class A-1 Notes), dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 15, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).

Exhibit Number	Description of Document
10.32	Second Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (Class A-R Notes), dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 15, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.33	Seventh Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (Class A-1 Notes), dated as of January 13, 2025, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 14, 2025 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.34	Third Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (Class A-R Notes), dated as of January 13, 2025, by and between Murray Hill Funding, LLC and UBS AG (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 14, 2025 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.35	Termination Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2025, by and among Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, Murray Hill Funding, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC, UBS AG, London Branch, US Bank Trust Company, National Association, and US Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2025 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.36	Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of February 13, 2025, by and among Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, Murray Hill Funding, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC, each of the Lenders from time-to-time party thereto, UBS AG, London Branch, US Bank Trust Company, National Association, and US Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2025 (File No. 814-00941)).
10.37	Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 16, 2025, by and among CION Investment Corporation and certain institutional investors (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 18, 2025 (File No. 814-00941)).
14.1	Code of Ethics of CION Investment Corporation, CION Investment Management, LLC, CION Investment Management II, LLC and Affiliated Advisers (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 10, 2023 (File No. 814-00941)).
19.1	CION Investment Corporation, CION Investment Management, LLC and Affiliated Funds and Advisers Statement of Policy on Insider Trading (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.1 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 13, 2025 (File No. 814-0094)).
21.1	Subsidiaries of CION Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 12, 2026 (File No. 814-00941)).
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.*
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.*
31.3	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.*
32.1	Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2	Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.3	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
97.1	CION Investment Corporation Clawback Policy, (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2024 (File No. 814-00941)).
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* Filed herewith.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 6, 2026

CION Investment Corporation
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Michael A. Reisner
Michael A. Reisner
Co-Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

By: /s/ Mark Gatto
Mark Gatto
Co-Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

By: /s/ Keith S. Franz
Keith S. Franz
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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CION Investment Corporation — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026

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FORM 10-Q

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FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Note 1. Organization and Principal Business

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Segment Reporting

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Foreign Currency Translations

Short Term Investments

Revenue Recognition

Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

Capital Gains Incentive Fee

Net (Decrease) Increase in Net Assets per Share

Distributions

Note 3. Share Transactions

Distribution Reinvestment Plan

Share Repurchase Policy

Note 4. Transactions with Related Parties

Indemnifications

Note 5. Distributions

Note 6. Investments

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

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Note 7. Joint Venture

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

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(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Note 8. Financing Arrangements

JPM Credit Facility

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31, 2026

7.50% 2029 Notes

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

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7.41% 2027 Notes and 7.70% 2029 Notes

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

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2026 Notes

UBS Repurchase Facility

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