EXHIBIT 99.1
OHA Investment Corporation Addresses December 15, 2017 Trading Volume
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While it is the policy of OHA Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:OHAI) (the “Company”) not to comment on market rumors, given the significant trading volume in Company shares on December 15, 2017 which could be in response to a third-party report regarding the Company’s alleged involvement in a blockchain loan platform, the Company announces today that the report is false.
For information about the Company, please refer to our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and our current reports on Form 8-K. Such materials are filed with the SEC and copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.ohainvestmentcorporation.com.
About OHA Investment Corporation
OHA Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:OHAI) is a specialty finance company designed to provide its investors with current income and capital appreciation. OHAI focuses primarily on providing creative direct lending solutions to middle market private companies across industry sectors. OHAI is externally managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P., a leading independent investment firm (www.oakhilladvisors.com). Oak Hill Advisors has deep experience in direct lending, having invested over $4 billion in over 130 direct lending investments over the past 15 years.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Persons considering an investment in OHA Investment Corporation should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Company carefully before investing. Such information and other information about us is available in our annual report on Form 10-K, in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in our current reports on Form 8-K. Such materials are filed with the SEC and copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.ohainvestmentcorporation.com. Prospective investors should read such materials carefully before investing.
CONTACTS:
Steven T. Wayne – President and Chief Executive Officer
Cory E. Gilbert – Chief Financial Officer
Lisa R. Price – Chief Compliance Officer
OHAICInvestorRelations@oakhilladvisors.com
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