[8-K] Hercules Capital, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hercules Capital declared a third quarter 2025 total cash distribution of $0.47 per share. The distribution is scheduled with an ex-dividend and record date of November 12, 2025, and a payment date of November 19, 2025.

The company also announced it issued a press release with earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, furnished under Item 2.02. That information is furnished and not deemed filed.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025

Hercules Capital, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

814-00702

74-3113410

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File No.)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1 North B Street, Suite 2000 San Mateo, CA						94401
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 289-3060

Not Applicable

(Former name or address, if changed since last report)  

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

HTGC

New York Stock Exchange

6.25% Notes due 2033

HCXY

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company   ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operation and Financial Condition

On October 30, 2025, Hercules Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The text of the press release is included as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.

The information disclosed under the Item 2.02 including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events

On October 28, 2025, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2025 total cash distribution of $0.47 per share, which will be paid to stockholders on the date set forth below. The text of the press release is included as an exhibit to this Form 8-K.

Distribution Payable in November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date

Record Date

Payment Date

Total Distribution Per Share

November 12, 2025

November 12, 2025

November 19, 2025

$0.47

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Number						Exhibit
99.1						Press Release dated October 30, 2025
99.2						Press Release dated October 28, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HERCULES CAPITAL, INC.

October 30, 2025

By:

/s/ Kiersten Zaza Botelho

Kiersten Zaza Botelho

Secretary

FAQ

What distribution did Hercules Capital (HTGC) declare for Q3 2025?

The Board declared a $0.47 per share total cash distribution for the third quarter of 2025.

What are the key dates for Hercules Capital’s $0.47 Q3 2025 distribution?

The ex-dividend date and record date are November 12, 2025, and the payment date is November 19, 2025.

Is the Q3 2025 earnings information considered filed?

No. The earnings press release is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed.

Which securities are listed for Hercules Capital?

Listed are Common Stock (HTGC) and 6.25% Notes due 2033 (HCXY) on the NYSE.

Where can I find the detailed press releases?

They are included as exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 (earnings) and Exhibit 99.2 (distribution).