[8-K] Horizon Technology Finance Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation declared monthly cash distributions totaling $0.33 per share. The Board approved three monthly dividends of $0.11 per share each.

The schedule is: ex-dividend and record date December 17, 2025 with payment on January 15, 2026; ex-dividend and record date January 16, 2026 with payment on February 13, 2026; and ex-dividend and record date February 17, 2026 with payment on March 13, 2026. These distributions go to stockholders of record on the listed dates.

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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): October 28, 2025

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

Farmington, CT 06032

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 676-8654

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:

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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
4.875% Notes due 2026		HTFB		The New York Stock Exchange
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 October 28, 2025, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has declared monthly distributions totaling $0.33 per share payable in such amounts and on such dates to stockholders of record, as set forth below.

Monthly Distributions

Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date		Amount Per Share
December 17, 2025	December 17, 2025	January 15, 2026		$	0.11
January 16, 2026	January 16, 2026	February 13, 2026		$	0.11
February 17, 2026	February 17, 2026	March 13, 2026		$	0.11
		Total:		$	0.33

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	Press Release of the Company dated October 28, 2025.
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: October 28, 2025	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 October 28, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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FAQ

What did HRZN announce in this 8-K?

The Board declared monthly cash distributions totaling $0.33 per share, paid as three installments of $0.11 per share each.

What are the dividend payment dates for HRZN?

Payments are scheduled for January 15, 2026, February 13, 2026, and March 13, 2026.

What are the ex-dividend and record dates for HRZN's dividends?

December 17, 2025; January 16, 2026; and February 17, 2026 (each date serves as both ex-dividend and record date as disclosed).

How much will HRZN pay per month?

HRZN plans to pay $0.11 per share each month across three consecutive months.

What is the total declared dividend amount per share?

The total declared amount is $0.33 per share across the three monthly distributions.

Which ticker symbols are associated with HRZN’s securities?

Common stock trades as HRZN; outstanding notes are listed as HTFB (4.875% due 2026) and HTFC (6.25% due 2027).