H.I.G. WhiteHorse CLO 2026-1 LLC's debt issuance is a CLO securitization governed by investment criteria and backed primarily by middle market speculative-grade senior secured term loans. We assigned our ratings to the class A-1, A-1L, A-2, A-2L, B, B-L, and C debt. The ratings reflect our view of the transaction's pool characteristics, credit enhancement, and legal structure, among other factors. MINNEAPOLIS (S&P Global Ratings) Oct. 28, 2026-- S&P Global Ratings today assigned its ratings to H.I.G. WhiteHorse CLO 2026-1 LLC's floating-rate debt (see list). The debt issuance is a CLO securitization governed by investment criteria and backed primarily by middle market speculative-grade (rated'BB+'or lower) senior secured term loans. The transaction is managed by H.I.G. Capital LLC. The