Horizon Technology Finance Sweetens Merger Terms with $13M Special Distribution and Supplemental Payouts to Secure Shareholder Vote

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Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital Corporation have announced supplemental distributions, including a $13.0 million special distribution from Monroe Capital, to address shareholder dissatisfaction and secure approval for their proposed merger.

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• Merger Terms Revised

  Companies announced supplemental distributions to address shareholder dissatisfaction regarding the proposed merger with Monroe Capital Corporation.

• Monroe Capital Special Distribution

  Monroe Capital will pay a $13.0 million supplemental special distribution to its stockholders, contingent on merger approval.

• HRZN Supplemental Payouts

  Horizon Technology Finance intends to provide supplemental monthly distributions for two quarters following the merger's closing.

• Shareholder Approval Focus

  These enhanced distributions aim to secure the necessary shareholder votes for the merger, which faced headwinds after HRZN's recent distribution cut.

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This DEFA14A filing provides critical details and background to the previously announced supplemental distributions aimed at ensuring shareholder approval for the merger with Monroe Capital Corporation. Following a recent reduction in HRZN's quarterly distribution and subsequent stock price decline, MRCC stockholders expressed significant dissatisfaction. To mitigate this, the companies have agreed to a $13.0 million supplemental special distribution from MRCC to its stockholders, contingent on merger approval, and HRZN intends to provide supplemental monthly distributions for two quarters post-merger. This move is a direct response to investor concerns and significantly alters the financial terms for shareholders, making the merger more attractive and increasing its likelihood of completion.