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Bulldog Pushes for Expanded Buybacks as CION Trades at Deep NAV Discount

Jul 7, 2026, 1:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Sizable NAV discount and clear buyback catalyst could drive a re-rating if management responds with enhanced repurchases and debt discipline.

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Bulldog Investors, owning over 3% of CION (1,716,599 shares), urges management to expand the buyback program. With CION at $6.39 versus a NAV of $13.11 (July 2, 2026), the ~50% discount suggests buybacks could meaningfully close the gap and be NAV-accretive, though sustained resistance could trigger governance action or a wind‑up.

Bulldog Investors, >3% stake (1,716,599 shares), calls for buybacks. NAV discount cited at ~50%.
CION trades at $6.39; NAV is $13.11 (as of July 2, 2026).
Bulldog may nominate Directors; winding up possible if management resists.
Management urged to deploy cash to repurchase shares and reduce debt.
If management resists, governance changes could follow.

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