CION Investment Corp. operates as a closed-end management investment company, specializing in the provision of capital through senior secured debt to middle-market businesses across the United States. Its primary objective is to deliver both consistent income and long-term capital appreciation for its investors. The firm was established on August 9, 2011, and its headquarters are situated in New York, NY.
CION: 8-K · acquisition merger
CION Investment Corporation disclosed that portfolio company David's Bridal signed a non-binding letter of intent with SPAC K&F Growth Acquisition Corp. II to take Pearl, David's Bridal's AI-powered wedding planning platform, public via business combination at a $350 million pro forma enterprise value.
The transaction contemplates a $75 million PIPE with a proposed $25 million anchor investment from CION, David's Bridal's largest shareholder. Pearl is forecast to post greater than 30% EBITDA margins in 2026 and project revenue above $85 million in 2027, implying roughly 9.3x projected 2027 EBITDA.
The deal is non-binding and expected to close in the first half of 2027, contingent on definitive documentation, shareholder approvals, and K&F's extension vote on November 3, 2026. For CION, the transaction represents a potential monetization and value-realization event on a portfolio holding, plus a new $25 million investment commitment.