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Shareholder Services December 1, 2017 Shareholder Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE Re: CM Finance Inc Dear Shareholder: We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you regarding a very important matter concerning your investment in CM Finance Inc. This matter pertains to an important initiative for CM Finance Inc which requires your response. It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter. The call will only take a few moments of your time and there is no confidential information required. Please contact us toll-free at 1-888-625-2588 Extension 12049 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday. At the time of the call, please reference the number listed below. Please contact us before December 21, 2017. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Michael C. Mauer Chairman of the Board And Chief Executive Officer REFERENCE NUMBER: 123456789