[8-K] Trinity Capital Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Trinity Capital Inc. filed a current report to note that it has released a press release with certain preliminary estimates of its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not treated as filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act or incorporated into other securities law filings unless specifically referenced.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): February 3, 2026

TRINITY CAPITAL INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland			001-39958	35-2670395
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 N. 1st Street Suite 302
Phoenix, Arizona				85004
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (480) 374-5350

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐		Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐		Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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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		TRIN		Nasdaq Global Select Market
7.875% Notes Due 2029		TRINZ		Nasdaq Global Select Market
7.875% Notes Due 2029		TRINI		Nasdaq Global Select Market

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 Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 3, 2026, Trinity Capital Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary estimates of its financial results for its fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Preliminary Earnings Press Release, dated February 3, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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.

			Trinity Capital Inc.
Date:	February 3, 2026	By:	/s/ Kyle Brown
			Kyle Brown Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Investment Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

FAQ

What did Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Trinity Capital Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release containing certain preliminary estimates of its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and furnished that release as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Which period do Trinity Capital’s preliminary financial estimates cover in this 8-K?

The preliminary financial estimates discussed in the 8-K press release cover Trinity Capital Inc.’s fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. These estimates are provided in the furnished Exhibit 99.1, rather than being detailed directly within the 8-K body.

How is Exhibit 99.1 treated under the securities laws in Trinity Capital’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1, containing preliminary earnings information, is expressly stated as being furnished, not filed, so it is not subject to Section 18 liability under the Exchange Act and is not incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced.

Who signed Trinity Capital Inc.’s February 3, 2026 8-K report?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Trinity Capital Inc. by Kyle Brown, who is identified as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Investment Officer, and serves as the company’s principal executive officer for purposes of the report’s execution.

What exhibits are included with Trinity Capital Inc.’s February 3, 2026 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the preliminary earnings press release dated February 3, 2026, and Exhibit 104, which is the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document associated with the current report.