Michael Balkin, serving as both Chief Executive Officer and a board member at Horizon Technology Finance Corp (NASDAQ: HRZN), executed a direct purchase of 100,000 shares of the company's common stock on June 9, 2026. The transaction was valued at $434,000, with each share acquired at a price point of $4.34. This latest acquisition further consolidates Mr. Balkin's direct ownership stake in the business. While the stock is currently trading at $4.36, representing a marginal gain over the purchase price, the equity has experienced a notable decline of approximately 29% over the preceding six-month period. Despite this recent price weakness, the company has maintained a robust dividend yield of 16.71% and has successfully paid dividends for 17 consecutive years, according to data tracked by InvestingPro, which monitors comprehensive metrics for over 1,400 US equities.
Mr. Balkin's recent activity follows an earlier acquisition on April 14, 2026, when he obtained 93,527 shares of Horizon Technology Finance common stock. That earlier transaction was facilitated through a merger agreement wherein shares of Monroe Capital Corporation were converted into Horizon Technology Finance common stock. Under the specific terms of the merger, each share of Monroe Capital common stock was converted into 0.9402 shares of Horizon Technology Finance common stock. The market price of Horizon Technology Finance common stock at the close of trading on April 13, 2026, which marked the last trading day prior to the merger's closing, stood at $4.57.
Following the completion of these transactions, Michael Balkin directly holds 223,527 shares of Horizon Technology Finance common stock. In addition to his direct holdings, he indirectly holds 20,000 shares as a trustee for the Michael P. Balkin Revocable Trust.
These executive transactions occur against the backdrop of significant corporate developments at Horizon Technology Finance. The company recently completed its merger with Monroe Capital Corporation, establishing Horizon as the surviving entity. This merger has resulted in a combined organization with approximately $471.7 million in net assets, which includes $141.1 million in cash. Horizon has indicated plans to utilize this cash position to repay existing debt and fund new investments. Furthermore, the company announced a $40 million loan facility to Hyperfine, Inc., with an initial funding of $15 million and up to $25 million available for future growth.
In another strategic move, Horizon Technology Finance formed a $100 million venture lending joint venture with CR Financial Holdings, Inc. This venture is designed to provide growth capital financing to small- and micro-cap public companies in the United States. The joint venture will utilize its initial capital through warehouse credit facilities. Additionally, Horizon Technology Finance has appointed Grant Thornton LLP as its new independent auditor, replacing RSM US LLP, which had served in that capacity since 2008. This change is effective for the audit of Horizon's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The merger with Monroe Capital received strong shareholder support, with over 83% of Horizon's voting shareholders and more than 88% of Monroe's shareholders approving the deal. These recent developments reflect Horizon Technology Finance's strategic moves to strengthen its financial position and expand its investment capabilities.