Hercules Capital (HTGC) CEO reports 23,759 new restricted stock units on Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hercules Capital, Inc. reported a new equity award to its Chief Executive Officer, who is the reporting person on this Form 4. On December 4, 2025, the CEO received 23,759 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Hercules Capital common stock. The filing states that this restricted stock unit award will vest 100% on December 4, 2032, meaning the shares underlying the units become fully earned on that date if the conditions are satisfied.

Following this grant, the CEO beneficially owns 170,957 derivative securities, reported here as restricted stock units held directly. This filing reflects executive equity-based compensation and updates the CEO’s reported ownership in Hercules Capital’s stock-based awards.

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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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)
12/04/2025

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

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	12/04/2025		A		23,759		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	0.00	$0.00	170,957	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. The Reporting Person received an award of restricted stock units on December 4, 2025 which will vest 100% on December 4, 2032.

Remarks:

	/s/ Eileen Bagarella, Attorney-in-fact for Scott Bluestein	12/08/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Hercules Capital's CEO report in this Form 4 transaction for HTGC?

The Chief Executive Officer of Hercules Capital, Inc. reported receiving an award of 23,759 restricted stock units on December 4, 2025, as disclosed in this Form 4.

How many restricted stock units did the Hercules Capital CEO receive on December 4, 2025?

The CEO received 23,759 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Hercules Capital common stock.

What is the vesting schedule for the Hercules Capital CEO's new restricted stock units?

The filing states that the 23,759 restricted stock units awarded on December 4, 2025 will vest 100% on December 4, 2032.

How many restricted stock units does the Hercules Capital CEO beneficially own after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, the CEO beneficially owns 170,957 restricted stock units, held directly, as shown in the derivative securities table.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in this Hercules Capital Form 4?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hercules Capital’s common stock, as explained in the response notes.

Is this Hercules Capital Form 4 filed by one reporting person or multiple persons?

The document indicates that the Form 4 is filed by one reporting person, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Hercules Capital.