In the report, Poole noted, “1Q results below estimates, but expect portfolio growth to drive NII growth. While 1Q NII

J.P. Morgan noted, “4Q12 NAV/sh of $15.31 exceeded our estimate of $14.94, on higher than expected investment income. NII/sh was $1.20 (exceeding our

Deutsche Bank noted, “We are trimming our 2013 estimates to reflect an adjusted portfolio ramp, as the investment portfolio ended the year smaller

VeriFone Systems (NYSE: PAY) is expected to post its Q1 earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $431.47 million.

Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP) is estimated

Deutsche Bank noted, “We expect net investment income to grow in 2013 as WHF deploys its IPO capital into new debt investments in small cap companies. We

Goldman initiated coverage on shares of Alon USA Partners,LP (NYSE: ALDW) with a “neutral” rating. Alon USA Partners' stock

Stifel Nicolaus noted, "WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) is externally managed by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, which has an impressive platform with over $10 billion in assets under management, including

JP Morgan noted, "We believe WHF has a competitive advantage through its access to resources from small-cap focused asset manager H.I.G. Capital. This access

Citigroup commented, "While peers have cited looser credit standards and tighter spreads over the last 12 months, WHF should be able to maintain attractive yields given their small-cap, private company focus.