Hercules Capital CEO Form 4: 13,431-share tax withholding

Hercules Capital, Inc. reported an insider transaction by its Chief Executive Officer, Scott Bluestein.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/15/2025 - 07:03 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hercules Capital, Inc. reported an insider transaction by its Chief Executive Officer, Scott Bluestein. On October 11, 2025, 13,431 shares of common stock were withheld to cover taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock (Transaction Code F) at a price of $16.7 per share. Following this tax-withholding event, Bluestein beneficially owns 2,244,097 shares, held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 13,431 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Bluestein Scott

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	13,431	$16.70	$224K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,244,097 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares of common stock withheld to pay taxes applicable to the vesting of restricted stock on October 11, 2025.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did HTGC report on this Form 4?

Shares were withheld to pay taxes upon vesting of restricted stock, totaling 13,431 shares (Code F).

What was the transaction date for the Hercules Capital CEO?

The transaction occurred on October 11, 2025.

At what price were the shares withheld for taxes?

The tax-withholding shares were priced at $16.7 per share.

How many shares does Scott Bluestein own after the transaction?

He beneficially owns 2,244,097 shares, held directly.

What does Transaction Code F indicate on Form 4?

Code F indicates shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon equity vesting.

Whose holdings are reported in this filing?

The holdings of Scott Bluestein, Chief Executive Officer of Hercules Capital, Inc.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bluestein Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HERCULES CAPITAL, INC.

31 ST. JAMES AVENUE, SUITE 1005

(Street)

BOSTON MA 02116

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hercules Capital, Inc. [ HTGC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/11/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/11/2025		F		13,431(1)	D	$16.7	2,244,097	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock withheld to pay taxes applicable to the vesting of restricted stock on October 11, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Eileen Bagarella, Attorney-in-fact for Scott Bluestein	10/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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