The earnings call presented a mixed picture for WhiteHorse Finance. While there were improvements in nonaccrual investments and strategic financial moves such as the CLO term debt securitization, the company faced challenges with a decrease in NAV, net investment income, and overall portfolio value. Market conditions also presented challenges with subdued M&A activity and intense competition.
Company Guidance
During the WhiteHorse Finance Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, key financial metrics were discussed, revealing a decline in the company's investment portfolio due to net realized and unrealized losses. The GAAP net investment income for Q2 was $6.6 million, or $0.282 per share, compared to a quarterly distribution of $0.385 per share and Q1's $6.8 million or $0.294 per share. The net asset value (NAV) per share decreased by 2.4% to $11.82. The company reported a decrease in total investments by $21.7 million from Q1, with a total portfolio fair value of $629.3 million at the end of Q2. The weighted average effective yield on debt investments decreased to 11.9%, while the overall portfolio yield increased to 9.8%. Additionally, 99.3% of the debt portfolio was first lien senior secured, and the BDC's leverage was at 1.22x. The STRS JV had an aggregate fair value of $330 million with a leverage of 1.16x. Despite a challenging market, WhiteHorse Finance continued to focus on non-sponsor deals, seeking better risk returns with limited competition, while maintaining a portfolio mix of approximately two-thirds sponsor and one-third non-sponsor.
Strong Portfolio Composition
99.3% of WhiteHorse's debt portfolio is first lien senior secured, with a mix of approximately 2/3 sponsor and 1/3 non-sponsor.
Nonaccrual Improvements
Nonaccrual investments totaled 4.9% of the debt portfolio, an improvement from 8.8% in the prior quarter.
Successful CLO Term Debt Securitization
Completed a CLO term debt securitization issuing $174 million of debt with a reinvestment period through May 25, 2029.
Increased JV Portfolio Value
The STRS JV total portfolio had an aggregate fair value of $330 million at an average effective yield of 10.6%.
WhiteHorse (WHF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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WHF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 07, 2025
$8.78
$8.52
-2.96%
May 12, 2025
$8.95
$8.90
-0.56%
Mar 07, 2025
$9.70
$9.27
-4.43%
Nov 07, 2024
$10.41
$10.32
-0.86%
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WhiteHorse Finance (WHF) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 06, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).
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