8-K filed May 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET ticker HRZN CIK 0001487428

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Horizon Tech Finance CEO and President retire June 5; Michael Balkin named new CEO

Horizon Technology Finance Corp

Founder CEO Robert Pomeroy retires but remains Chairman; President Gerald Michaud retires and resigns from board.
Michael Balkin appointed CEO effective June 5, 2025; was independent director since June 2023.
Pomeroy receives no compensation as Chairman; Balkin will not be paid by the Company (CEO of advisor HTFM).
Changes result from succession planning and Section 15(f) compliance under 1940 Act.
No dispute or disagreement cited; Michaud stays involved through year-end.

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Executive movements

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Departed

Gerald A. Michaud

President

HRZN · Horizon Technology Finance Corp

Effective: 2025-06-05
Filed: May 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Gerald A. Michaud will retire as President of the Company

Appointed

Michael P. Balkin

Chief Executive Officer

HRZN · Horizon Technology Finance Corp

Effective: 2025-06-05
Filed: May 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

the Company unanimously elected Michael P. Balkin, an independent director of the Company, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of June 5, 2025

Departed

Gerald A. Michaud

director

HRZN · Horizon Technology Finance Corp

Effective: 2025-06-05
Filed: May 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

on June 5, 2025 immediately following the Annual Meeting, Gerald A. Michaud will resign as a director of the Company

Role change

Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer

HRZN · Horizon Technology Finance Corp

Effective: 2025-06-05
Successor: Michael P. Balkin
Filed: May 15, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company

Key facts

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Gerald A. Michaud departed as President at Horizon Technology Finance Corp.

Action: retire
Role: President

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Gerald A. Michaud will retire as President of the Company

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael P. Balkin was elected as Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Technology Finance Corp.

Action: elected
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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the Company unanimously elected Michael P. Balkin, an independent director of the Company, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of June 5, 2025

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Gerald A. Michaud departed as director at Horizon Technology Finance Corp.

Action: resign
Role: director

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on June 5, 2025 immediately following the Annual Meeting, Gerald A. Michaud will resign as a director of the Company

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. changed role as Chief Executive Officer at Horizon Technology Finance Corp.

Action: retire
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company

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