Horizon Finance (HRZN) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2026, to elect two Class I directors and ratify the selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

• Stockholders of record as of April 27, 2026, are eligible to vote, with 68,261,111 shares outstanding.

• The Board, including independent directors, unanimously recommends voting in favor of all proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Two Class I directors, Kimberley A. O'Connor and Thomas J. Allison, are nominated for election to serve until 2029.

• Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, is proposed.

• Stockholders may submit proposals for the 2027 annual meeting by December 31, 2026, and director nominations by January 30, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of four directors: three independent and one interested director (CEO/Chairman).

• Board committees include Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Compensation, all composed solely of independent directors.

• The Board adopted a retirement policy limiting independent director service to 15 years.

• The Lead Independent Director acts as liaison between independent directors and management.