WhiteHorse Finance Declares $0.17 Special Distribution to Shareholders

WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WHF) announced Tuesday that its board of directors has declared a special cash distribution of $0.17 per share, payable December 10, 2026 to stockholders of record, the New York-based business development company said in a statement.

The declaration signals the company is returning additional capital to shareholders beyond its regular dividend schedule, a move that often reflects stronger-than-anticipated portfolio income or realized gains. Business development companies are required by regulation to distribute the substantial majority of their taxable income to maintain favorable tax treatment.

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WhiteHorse Finance also indicated it plans to report its third-quarter 2026 financial results, which will give investors a fuller picture of the lending portfolio's performance during the period. The timing of the special distribution alongside an upcoming earnings release suggests management sought to act on distributable income ahead of the quarterly disclosure.

The company operates as an externally managed BDC, primarily providing debt financing to lower middle-market companies across the United States. Special distributions from BDCs are closely watched by income-oriented investors as indicators of underlying portfolio health and earnings momentum.

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