WhiteHorse Finance (WHF) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on July 30, 2025, with voting available online, by phone, or by mail.

• Stockholders will vote on electing two Class I directors and ratifying Crowe LLP as the independent auditor for 2025.

• The Board and all independent directors unanimously recommend voting in favor of both proposals.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically, with hard copies available upon request.

• A quorum requires a majority of outstanding shares; adjournment is possible if quorum or approval is not met.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect G. Stacy Smith and John P. Volpe as Class I directors for terms expiring in 2028.

• Proposal 2: Ratify Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.

• The Board recommends voting FOR both proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2026 meeting must be submitted by February 20, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of seven members: three interested and four independent directors.

• Directors are divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms.

• Committees include Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Compensation, all chaired by independent directors.

• The Board emphasizes diversity and annual self-evaluation.

• The Board's leadership structure includes an independent Audit Committee chair acting as liaison.