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HRZN · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed August 4, 2026

Horizon Technology Finance Corp — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form
8-K
Filed
August 4, 2026
Period
Aug 4, 2026
Ticker
HRZN
Accession
0001437749-26-025691
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Board approves combined monthly dividends of $0.27 per share (regular $0.18, special $0.09) for Oct-Dec 2026.

About Horizon Technology Finance Corp
Market cap
$323M
1Y TSR
−18.6%
3Y TSR
−14.5%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Financial Services
CEO
Michael Balkin
Last annual meeting: Jun 26, 2026 · View full Horizon Technology Finance Corp profile →
hrzn20260804_8k.htm
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2026
 
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
814-00802
 
27-2114934
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
312 Farmington Avenue
FarmingtonCT 06032
 
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860676-8654
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Ticker Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
 
HRZN
 
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
6.25% Notes due 2027
 
HTFC
 
The New York Stock Exchange
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
 
Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 

Section 8
Other Events
Item 8.01
Other Events
 
On July 30, 2026, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has declared (i) regular monthly distributions totaling $0.18 per share and (ii) special monthly distributions per share of $0.09 payable in such amounts and on such dates to stockholders of record, as set forth below.
 
Regular Monthly Distributions
 
Ex-Dividend Date
Record Date
Payment Date
 
Amount Per Share
 
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 15, 2026
 
$0.06
 
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
 
$0.06
 
November 17 , 2026
November 17, 2026
December 15, 2026
 
$0.06
 
 
 
Total:
 
$0.18
 
 
Special Monthly Distributions
 
Ex-Dividend Date
Record Date
Payment Date
 
Amount Per Share
 
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 15, 2026
 
$0.03
 
October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
November 16, 2026
 
$0.03
 
November 17 , 2026
November 17, 2026
December 15, 2026
 
$0.03
 
 
 
Total:
 
$0.09
 
 
A copy of the press release announcing such dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
 
Section 9
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
99.1
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: August 4, 2026
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Michael P. Balkin
 
 
 
Michael P. Balkin
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release of the Company dated August 4, 2026
 
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When did Horizon Technology Finance Corp file this 8-K?
Horizon Technology Finance Corp (HRZN) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on August 4, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001437749-26-025691.
What does an 8-K disclose?
Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Board approves combined monthly dividends of $0.27 per share (regular $0.18, special $0.09) for Oct-Dec 2026. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
What Item codes does an 8-K cover?
An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.
Where can I find Horizon Technology Finance Corp's prior current reports on EDGAR?
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