CION Investment Corp completes private placement of senior notes

Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium and Invest with Confidence Unlock hedge-fund level data and powerful investing tools designed to help you make smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis so your portfolio is always positioned for maximum potentialCION Investment Corp ( (CION) ) has issued an update. On December 16, 2025, CION Investment Corporation entered into a note purchase agreement with institutional investors and subsequently closed, on December 18, 2025, a private placement of $172.5 million in senior unsecured notes, split between $125 million due 2029 and $47.5 million due 2027, both carrying fixed interest rates of 7.70% and 7.41%, respectively, and rated investment grade. The general unsecured notes, which rank pari passu with CION’s other unsecured debt and are subject to financial covenants and customary events of default, are expected to be used primarily to refinance its $125 million notes maturing in February 2026, fund new portfolio investments, and support working capital and general corporate needs, thereby extending CION’s debt maturities and reinforcing its capital structure in the middle‑market lending sector. The most recent analyst rating on (CION) stock is a Sell with a $8.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on CION Investment Corp stock, see the CION Stock Forecast page. Spark’s Take on CION Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CION is a Neutral. CION Investment Corp’s overall stock score reflects strong revenue growth and efficient cost management, though tempered by high leverage and cash flow inconsistencies. The technical analysis shows bearish trends, suggesting caution. However, the attractive valuation with high dividend yield and positive earnings call sentiment provide a balanced outlook. To see Spark’s full report on CION stock, click here. More about CION Investment Corp CION Investment Corporation is a publicly listed business development company with approximately $1.9 billion in total assets as of September 30, 2025, focused on generating current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors by originating and investing primarily in senior secured loans to U.S. middle-market companies. The firm is advised by CION Investment Management, LLC, a registered investment adviser and affiliate, and operates within the private credit and middle‑market lending space. Average Trading Volume: 308,799 Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy Current Market Cap: $518.3M For an in-depth examination of CION stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.