UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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CM Finance Inc

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT

CM FINANCE INC

601 Lexington Avenue, 26^th Floor, New York, NY 10022

November 15, 2016

Dear Shareholder:

CM Finance Inc recently sent to you proxy materials regarding the Annual Meeting of Shareholders the (“Annual Meeting”). Your important proxy vote is needed on proposals affecting CM Finance Inc. The Annual Meeting has been adjourned to Thursday, December 15, 2016 in order to allow more shareholders to vote. The adjourned meeting will be held at the offices of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, The Grace Building, 40^th Floor, 1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

CM FINANCE INC’S RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT NOW TO CAST YOUR IMPORTANT VOTE SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CM FINANCE INC RECOMMENDS A VOTE IN FAVOR OF BOTH PROPOSALS. THIS RECOMMENDATION IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC. AND GLASS, LEWIS & CO., LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRMS.

Detailed information about the Annual Meeting and the proposals can be found in the proxy statement. To simplify matters, we have included an additional copy of your proxy card(s) for your convenience. Should you have any questions about the proposals, or about how to vote, please call 1-800-893-5865.

Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,

Michael C. Mauer

Chairman of the Board

And Chief Executive Officer

Voting is easy. Please take a moment now to cast your vote using one of the voting options listed below:

	1.	Vote by Phone. Simply dial the toll-free number located on the enclosed proxy card. Please have the proxy card available at the time of the call.
	2.	Vote via the Internet. Simply visit the website indicated on the enclosed proxy card and follow the instructions on the website.
	3.	Vote by Mail. You may cast your vote by signing, dating and mailing the enclosed proxy card in the postage-prepaid return envelope provided.

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