Horizon Technology holders back board, auditor
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders elected two Class I directors, Kimberley A. O’Connor and Thomas J. Allison, to serve until the 2029 annual meeting. O’Connor received 13,760,758 votes for and 3,450,722 withheld, while Allison received 14,572,710 for and 2,638,770 withheld, with 25,143,830 broker non-votes for each nominee. As of the April 27, 2026 record date, 68,261,111 common shares were eligible to vote. Stockholders also ratified the selection of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 38,701,672 votes for, 2,326,097 against, and 1,327,541 withheld.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
Shares eligible to vote: 68,261,111 shares
Votes for O’Connor: 13,760,758 votes
Votes for Allison: 14,572,710 votes
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Shares eligible to vote
68,261,111 shares
Common stock eligible as of April 27, 2026 record date
Votes for O’Connor
13,760,758 votes
Election of Class I director Kimberley A. O’Connor
Votes for Allison
14,572,710 votes
Election of Class I director Thomas J. Allison
Broker non-votes (directors)
25,143,830 votes
Broker non-votes for each director nominee
Auditor ratification – For
38,701,672 votes
Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP for FY ending Dec. 31, 2026
Auditor ratification – Against
2,326,097 votes
Votes against Grant Thornton LLP ratification
Auditor ratification – Withheld
1,327,541 votes
Votes withheld on Grant Thornton LLP ratification
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, record date, annual meeting of stockholders
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broker non-votes financial
"Kimberley A. O’Connor | 13,760,758 | 3,450,722 | 25,143,830"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratified the selection of Grant Thornton LLP to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
record date financial
"As of April 27, 2026, the record date for the Annual Meeting, 68,261,111 shares"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"held its annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
FAQ
What did Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) stockholders approve at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders approved two proposals: electing two Class I directors and ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. Both items received sufficient votes for approval.
Who was elected to Horizon Technology Finance’s (HRZN) board in 2026?
Kimberley A. O’Connor and Thomas J. Allison were elected as Class I directors. They will serve until the 2029 annual meeting, or until successors are elected or they leave office earlier.
What were the vote results for Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) director elections in 2026?
Kimberley A. O’Connor received 13,760,758 votes for and 3,450,722 withheld. Thomas J. Allison received 14,572,710 for and 2,638,770 withheld, each with 25,143,830 broker non-votes recorded.
Which audit firm did Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) stockholders ratify for fiscal 2026?
Stockholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The vote was 38,701,672 for, 2,326,097 against, and 1,327,541 withheld.
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