WhiteHorse Finance (WHF) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on July 31, 2024, to elect two directors and ratify the selection of Crowe LLP as the independent auditor for 2024.

• Shareholders of record as of June 6, 2024, are eligible to vote, with 23,243,088 shares outstanding.

• Voting can be done online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting, with detailed instructions provided.

• The Board unanimously recommends voting in favor of both proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect two Class III directors (John Bolduc and Rick D. Puckett) for terms expiring in 2027.

• Proposal 2: Ratify Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

• The Board, including all independent directors, recommends voting for both proposals.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2025 meeting must be submitted between February 20 and March 22, 2025.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The Board consists of seven members, divided into three classes with staggered three-year terms.

• Four directors are independent, and three are interested directors as defined by the 1940 Act.

• The Board has Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, all composed of independent directors.

• The Board emphasizes diversity and skills, with a commitment to increasing diversity and annual performance evaluations.

• Directors' backgrounds include significant experience in finance, investment, and corporate leadership.