Monroe Capital Shareholders Approve Merger with Horizon Technology Finance, Greenlighting $15.9M Pre-Merger Distribution

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Monroe Capital shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company's merger with Horizon Technology Finance and a related asset sale, paving the way for a significant $15.9 million pre-merger cash distribution to shareholders.

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• Shareholder Approval Secured

  Monroe Capital Corporation (MRCC) shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) and the related asset sale to Monroe Capital Income Plus Corporation. HRZN shareholders also approved the share issuance for the merger.

• Substantial Pre-Merger Cash Distribution

  MRCC intends to declare a one-time cash distribution of approximately $15.9 million ($0.75 per share) to its shareholders prior to the merger closing, contingent on the transaction's consummation.

• Merger Expected Within 30 Days

  The closing of the asset sale and subsequent merger is subject to customary conditions and is anticipated to occur within the next 30 days.

• Post-Merger Benefits and Distributions

  Horizon's board intends to use $27.6 million in undistributed taxable earnings to supplement regular monthly distributions for two quarters post-merger, and Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC will waive $4 million in advisory fees over the first four quarters.

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This 8-K announces the critical shareholder approval for Monroe Capital's merger with Horizon Technology Finance and the related asset sale. This vote, with over 88% support, removes a major contingency for the transaction, which has been a central theme in recent company disclosures, including the significant dividend cut and financial performance reported in the 10-K on March 5th. The approval also greenlights a substantial pre-merger cash distribution of approximately $15.9 million ($0.75 per share) to MRCC shareholders, representing a significant return of capital prior to the share exchange. The merger is expected to close within 30 days, creating a combined entity managed by Horizon, with anticipated synergies and enhanced growth potential. This marks a definitive step towards the completion of a transformational event for Monroe Capital.