Stockholders Approve Share Issuance for Monroe Capital Merger, Elect New Director

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Horizon Technology Finance Corp. stockholders approved the issuance of shares for the Monroe Capital merger and elected a new director, advancing the significant corporate transaction.

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• Merger Share Issuance Approved

  Stockholders approved the issuance of common stock shares required for the proposed merger with Monroe Capital Corporation, with 19,318,369 votes for the proposal.

• New Director Elected

  Thomas J. Allison was elected as a Class I director, with his appointment contingent upon the closing of the merger.

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This 8-K reports the successful outcome of a special meeting where Horizon Technology Finance Corp. stockholders approved the issuance of shares necessary for the proposed merger with Monroe Capital Corporation. This approval is a critical milestone, removing a significant hurdle and moving the company closer to completing the merger, which has been a central strategic focus as detailed in recent filings, including the 10-K on March 3rd. Additionally, stockholders elected a new Class I director, Thomas J. Allison, whose appointment is contingent upon the merger's closing, further aligning governance with the anticipated combined entity. This positive development provides clarity and momentum for the merger, especially as the company's stock has been trading near its 52-week lows.