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WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) disclosed that its board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to explore strategic alternatives for the company, which could include a sale or other corporate transaction. The special committee has not set a timetable and may ultimately decide not to pursue any transaction. The company stated it does not plan to provide further updates on the review until a definitive course of action is approved, the review has concluded, or additional disclosure is considered appropriate or required by law.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. reported that on August 10, 2026 it released a press release announcing a quarterly distribution and its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
The company also prepared an earnings presentation intended for use by its representatives, furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and likewise incorporated by reference. The information associated with these exhibits is being furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act documents, except where specifically referenced. The company also notes that its communications may include forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties described in its SEC reports.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. held its annual meeting of stockholders on August 3, 2026. Holders of 21,476,471 shares of common stock were entitled to vote, based on the June 8, 2026 record date. Stockholders approved all proposals presented.
Three Class II directors – Stuart Aronson, Jay Carvell and Rick P. Frier – were elected to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualifies. Stockholders also ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 12,319,626 votes for, 323,144 against and 162,939 abstentions.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026 on August 11, 2026, and to discuss them on a conference call that day at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Investors can join via domestic dial-in 800-267-6316 or international +1 203-518-9783, with teleconference and webcast replays available through August 18, 2026. WhiteHorse Finance operates as a business development company focused on loans to privately held, lower middle market companies, with investment activities managed by H.I.G. WhiteHorse Advisers, an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, which has over $75 billion of capital under management.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results and maintained its regular shareholder payout. Total investment income was $15.9 million and net investment income was $5.6 million, or $0.253 per share, compared with $0.287 per share in the prior quarter.
Net asset value per share was $11.47 as of March 31, 2026, slightly lower than $11.68 at year-end 2025, reflecting net realized and unrealized losses. The investment portfolio had a fair value of $543.0 million across 65 companies, with a weighted average effective yield of 10.8% on income-producing debt.
The board declared a distribution of $0.25 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, payable on July 6, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 21, 2026. WhiteHorse Advisers also voluntarily reduced the incentive fee rate on net investment income from 20.00% to 17.50% for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 on May 7, 2026. The company will host a conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. ET, with live and replay access via phone and webcast.
WhiteHorse Finance is a business development company focused on lending to privately held lower middle market companies, with investment activities managed by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, which has over $74 billion of capital under management.
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary WhiteHorse Finance Credit I, LLC, entered into a Twelfth Amendment to its Amended Loan Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank and other parties. The amendment reduces the Financing Commitments from $100,000,000 to $50,000,000 as of March 10, 2026.
In connection with this change, the administrative agent and lenders agreed to waive the 1% premium they would otherwise have been entitled to under the prior loan terms. The full text of the Twelfth Amendment, which attaches the Amended Loan Agreement, is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
WhiteHorse Finance is changing its independent auditor. The board, following the audit committee’s recommendation, dismissed Crowe LLP as auditor effective after issuing the company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Crowe has served in this role since 2006.
Crowe’s audit reports for 2024 and 2023 contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications, and the company reports no disagreements or reportable events with Crowe. The board has appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP to audit WhiteHorse Finance’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
WhiteHorse Finance reported weaker 2025 results while continuing to return cash to shareholders. Net investment income fell to $26.1 million, or $1.127 per share, down from $37.2 million and $1.602 per share in 2024, as lower yields, non-accruals, and a smaller portfolio weighed on earnings.
The investment portfolio at fair value declined to $578.6 million from $642.2 million a year earlier. Net asset value was $259.8 million, or $11.68 per share, versus $12.31 per share at year-end 2024, though Q4 saw a net increase in net assets from operations of $8.4 million.
The board declared a regular quarterly distribution of $0.25 per share and a supplemental $0.01 per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, payable April 6, 2026. The company and H.I.G. insiders bought about 1.1 million shares for roughly $8.0 million, and the share repurchase authorization was raised by $7.5 million to $22.5 million.