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Dec 31, 2020
Horizon Technology Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Announced fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results.
Key Takeaways
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation reported a net investment income of $0.21 per share for Q4 2020. The company originated nearly $77 million of new loans during the quarter and maintained regular monthly distributions of $0.10 per share. They also made progress exiting underperforming loans, enhancing the credit profile.
Net Investment Income per Share was $0.21.
NAV per Share was $11.02.
The company declared regular monthly distributions totaling $0.30 per share.
The company had a year-end record committed backlog of $107 Million.
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Forward Guidance
Horizon expects to generate strong results and expand its portfolio in 2021, leveraging its liquidity, strong backlog, and high market demand for venture debt.
Positive Outlook
- Originated nearly $77 million of new loans during the fourth quarter, expected to provide a strong foundation to generate additional NII in the first quarter of 2021.
- Maintained regular monthly distributions of $0.10 per share through June.
- Enhanced credit profile due to successful exits of several underperforming loans.
- Strong backlog and pipeline of attractive opportunities.
- High market demand for venture debt.
Challenges Ahead
- Fourth quarter NII was impacted by low origination volume in the third quarter.
- Lower income from prepayments affected NII.
- Realized losses due to exiting underperforming loans.
- Lower net asset value per share as of December 31, 2020 was primarily due to paid distributions in excess of net investment income and the resolution of underperforming loans.
- Year-over-year reduction in total investment income is primarily due to lower interest income on investments resulting from a lower debt investment portfolio due in part to the challenging economic and operating environment.