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title: "Horizon Tech | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 24.08 M"
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# Horizon Tech | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 24.08 M

Revenue: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 24.08 M, beating the estimate of USD 23.69 M.

EPS: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 0.06, missing the estimate of USD 0.1959.

EBIT: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD -5.665 M.

#### Net Investment Income (NII)

Horizon Technology Finance Corp reported Net Investment Income (NII) of $9.0 million, or $0.19 per basic share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $10.7 million, or $0.27 per basic share, for the prior-year period . Net investment income before excise tax was $9.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $11.1 million for the first quarter of 2025 .

#### Total Investment Income

Total investment income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $24.1 million, a decrease from $24.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 . This decrease was primarily due to lower interest income on debt investments from a smaller debt investment portfolio .

#### Expenses

Total expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, were $14.8 million, an increase from $13.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 . This increase was mainly due to a $1.8 million rise in incentive fees, partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in interest expense and a $0.1 million decrease in base management fee .

#### Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

Net realized loss on investments for the first quarter of 2026 was -$0.2 million, compared to a slight net realized gain for the first quarter of 2025 . Net realized loss on extinguishment of debt was -$1.4 million, or -$0.03 per basic share, for the first quarter of 2026 . Net unrealized depreciation on investments was -$4.6 million, or -$0.10 per basic share, for the first quarter of 2026, significantly lower than the -$32.2 million, or -$0.80 per basic share, for the prior-year period .

#### Net Assets Resulting from Operations

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $2.8 million, or $0.06 per basic share, for the first quarter of 2026, a notable improvement from a net decrease of -$21.4 million, or -$0.53 per basic share, for the first quarter of 2025 .

#### Investment Portfolio

As of March 31, 2026, the total investment portfolio was $695.7 million . The debt portfolio consisted of 41 secured loans with an aggregate fair value of $645.6 million . The company held warrant and equity positions in 91 companies with an aggregate fair value of $50.1 million . The annualized portfolio yield on debt investments for the quarter was 15.2% . During the quarter, Horizon Technology Finance Corp funded five loans totaling $120.0 million .

#### Net Asset Value (NAV)

Net asset value was $333.9 million, or $6.98 per share, as of March 31, 2026 . This compares to $305.5 million, or $7.57 per share, as of March 31, 2025, and $318.5 million, or $6.98 per share, as of December 31, 2025 .

#### Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2026, Horizon Technology Finance Corp had $105.3 million in available liquidity, comprising $73.3 million in cash and money market funds and $32.0 million in credit facility capacity . Borrowings totaled $447.2 million as of March 31, 2026, down from $473.0 million as of December 31, 2025 . The net debt to equity leverage ratio was 113%, which is below the company’s 120% targeted leverage, and the asset coverage ratio for borrowed amounts was 174% .

#### Undistributed Spillover Income

Undistributed spillover income was $0.52 per share as of March 31, 2026 .

#### Distributions

Horizon Technology Finance Corp declared regular monthly cash distributions of $0.06 per share and special monthly cash distributions of $0.03 per share, both payable in July, August, and September 2026 . The total distributions declared for the third quarter of 2026 amount to $0.27 per share, consisting of $0.18 regular and $0.09 special .

#### Outlook/Guidance

Management anticipates strong portfolio and pipeline growth, driven by new capital from the merger with Monroe Capital Corporation and Monroe Capital’s resources . The new RoHo joint venture is expected to offer additional growth financing options and contribute to portfolio expansion . With a strengthened balance sheet and robust pipeline, Horizon Technology Finance Corp aims to execute its growth strategy, remain a leading financial partner to the innovation economy, and drive long-term shareholder value .

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