WhiteHorse Finance (WHF) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on August 3, 2026, allowing shareholders to vote and ask questions online.

• Shareholders will vote on electing three Class II directors and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically, with options for shareholders to request hard copies.

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

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Elect three Class II directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.

• Proposal 2: Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

• Shareholders of record as of June 8, 2026, are eligible to vote; each share has one vote.

• The Board and all independent directors recommend voting for both proposals.

• Procedures for submitting shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting are outlined, with deadlines and requirements specified.

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 under Nasdaq and 1940 Act standards; three are interested directors.

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

• The Board conducts annual self-evaluations and emphasizes diversity and relevant experience in director selection.

• Communication channels are available for shareholders to contact the Board or committees.