Dec 31, 2021

Whitehorse Finance Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Whitehorse Finance's Q4 2021 performance was highlighted by record capital deployments and a successful primary offering, resulting in increased net investment income.

Key Takeaways

WhiteHorse Finance reported a net investment income of $7.5 million, or $0.331 per share, and a core net investment income of $7.3 million, or $0.322 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2021. The company deployed $199.2 million in gross investments and successfully completed a primary offering, generating net proceeds of approximately $33.7 million.

Net Asset Value of $349.8 million, or $15.10 per share.

Investment portfolio totaling $819.2 million.

Gross investment deployments of $199.2 million for the fourth quarter, including new originations of $181.3 million and $17.9 million of fundings for add-ons to existing investments.

Net investment income of $7.5 million, or $0.331 per share, for the fourth quarter.

Total Revenue
$18.5M
Previous year: $16.8M
+9.5%
EPS
$0.322
Previous year: $0.35
-8.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$22.5M
Previous year: $15.9M
+41.5%
Total Assets
$851M

Whitehorse Finance

Whitehorse Finance

Forward Guidance

The lending market remains active and competitive, with pricing, leverage and documentation terms beginning to return to pre-COVID levels. Our pipeline for future deal flow is at an all-time high due in part to our differentiated three-tiered sourcing approach and relationship with the leading H.I.G. platform. This has allowed us to adhere to our disciplined deal sourcing and rigorous underwriting standards to maintain and grow a healthy portfolio, generating robust cash flows to support our dividend and ultimately creating value for our shareholders

Positive Outlook

  • The lending market remains active and competitive.
  • Pricing, leverage and documentation terms beginning to return to pre-COVID levels.
  • Pipeline for future deal flow is at an all-time high due in part to our differentiated three-tiered sourcing approach and relationship with the leading H.I.G. platform.
  • Adherence to disciplined deal sourcing and rigorous underwriting standards.
  • Ability to maintain and grow a healthy portfolio, generating robust cash flows to support our dividend and ultimately creating value for our shareholders