Horizon Finance Reports Q4/FY25 Results, Cuts Distributions Amidst Monroe Capital Merger

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Horizon Technology Finance, which is merging with Monroe Capital, reported weaker Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results and announced a reduction in future monthly distributions, citing the anticipated merger's impact.

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• Horizon Reports Weaker Q4/FY25 Financials

  Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN), the company merging with Monroe Capital, reported Q4 2025 Net Investment Income (NII) of $0.18 per share (down from $0.27) and Net Asset Value (NAV) of $6.98 per share (down from $8.43). Full-year NII also declined to $1.05 per share from $1.32.

• Monthly Distributions Reduced

  HRZN declared monthly distributions of $0.06 per share for April, May, and June 2026, a reduction from previous levels. Management explicitly linked this adjustment to anticipated NII and operating results for 2026, considering the expected impact of the merger with Monroe Capital.

• Merger Progress Highlighted

  HRZN's CEO stated the company made progress toward the planned merger with Monroe Capital, anticipating it will provide significant capital and enhance NII and NAV over time for the combined entity.

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This filing provides the financial results for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), the company in the process of merging with Monroe Capital Corporation (MRCC). HRZN reported a decline in Net Investment Income (NII) and Net Asset Value (NAV) per share for both Q4 and full year 2025 compared to the prior year. Notably, HRZN has reduced its monthly distributions to $0.06 per share, explicitly stating this aligns with anticipated NII and operating results for 2026, taking into account the expected impact of the anticipated merger with MRCC. This financial update from the acquiring entity is crucial for MRCC shareholders evaluating the ongoing merger, as it indicates potential impacts on future combined entity performance and shareholder returns.