Trinity Capital insider purchase: 2,000 shares at $14.44 average

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN): Director transaction reported. Director Ronald E. Estes purchased 2,000 shares of common stock on 11/07/2025 at a weighted‑average price of $14.44 per share. Following the purchase, he beneficially owned 38,778.696 shares directly.

He also reported 6,837 shares held indirectly by The Estes Revocable Trust, dated January 12, 1990. The filing notes 3,443 restricted shares included in his total, issued under the 2019 Non‑Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan; these restricted shares vest in full on the earlier of June 12, 2026 or the date immediately preceding the next annual meeting of stockholders.

No derivative securities were reported, and the price range for the purchased shares was $14.40 to $14.47, inclusive.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,000 shares ($28,880)

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Estes Ronald E.

Role Director

Bought 2,000 shs ($29K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	2,000	$14.44	$29K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 38,778.696 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 6,837 shares (Indirect, By The Estes Revocable Trust, dated January 12, 1990)

Footnotes (1)

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price, rounded to the nearest hundredth. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $14.40 to $14.47 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Trinity Capital Inc. (the "Company"), or a security holder of the Company, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. Includes 3,443 restricted shares issued under the Trinity Capital Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, as amended. Such restricted shares shall vest in full on the earlier of (1) June 12, 2026 or (2) the date immediately preceding the next annual meeting of stockholders.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Estes Ronald E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O TRINITY CAPITAL INC.

1 N. 1ST STREET, SUITE 302

(Street)

PHOENIX AZ 85004

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Trinity Capital Inc. [ TRIN ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/07/2025

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	11/07/2025		P		2,000	A	$14.44(1)	38,778.696(2)	D
Common Stock								6,837	I	By The Estes Revocable Trust, dated January 12, 1990

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. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted-average price, rounded to the nearest hundredth. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $14.40 to $14.47 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Trinity Capital Inc. (the "Company"), or a security holder of the Company, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

2. Includes 3,443 restricted shares issued under the Trinity Capital Inc. 2019 Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, as amended. Such restricted shares shall vest in full on the earlier of (1) June 12, 2026 or (2) the date immediately preceding the next annual meeting of stockholders.

Remarks:

Sarah Stanton is signing on behalf of Mr. Estes pursuant to the power of attorney dated March 11, 2021, which was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Form 4 Mr. Estes filed on March 12, 2021.

	/s/ Sarah Stanton, on behalf of Ronald E. Estes	11/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did TRIN disclose?

Director Ronald E. Estes purchased 2,000 shares of common stock on 11/07/2025.

At what price were the TRIN shares bought?

The weighted‑average purchase price was $14.44 per share, with trades ranging from $14.40 to $14.47.

How many TRIN shares does the director own after the transaction?

He beneficially owned 38,778.696 shares directly and 6,837 shares indirectly via a trust.

Were any derivative securities reported for TRIN?

No. No derivative securities were reported in this filing.

What are the details of the restricted TRIN shares?

The total includes 3,443 restricted shares that vest on the earlier of June 12, 2026 or the date immediately preceding the next annual meeting.

Was the trade under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The form includes a 10b5-1 checkbox instruction; the excerpt does not indicate it was checked.