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Trinity Capital (TRIN) COO granted 104K shares in stock award

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Trinity Capital Inc. Chief Operating Officer Gerald Harder reported compensation-related stock transactions. On March 13, 2026, he received 104,022 shares of Common Stock as a restricted stock award under the 2019 Long Term Incentive Plan. The award vests 25% on March 15, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting pro rata over the twelve full calendar quarters immediately after that date, subject to continued employment. On the same date, 10,928 shares were withheld at $14.42 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting, a non-market disposition. Following these events, he directly holds 225,262 shares, and 150,962 shares are held indirectly through the Harder Family Living Trust.

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Insider Harder Gerald
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 10,928 $14.42 $158K
Grant/Award Common Stock 104,022 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 121,240 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 150,962 shares (Indirect, By the Harder Family Living Trust, dated May 26, 2000)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations in connection with vesting of restricted shares on March 13, 2026. Transaction exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Represents the number of shares of Common Stock issued to the reporting person pursuant to a restricted stock award under the 2019 Trinity Capital Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") on March 13, 2026. The award vests 25% on March 15, 2027, with the remaining 75% of such shares vesting pro rata over the twelve full calendar quarters immediately following March 15, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued employment through the applicable vesting date.
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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Harder Gerald
(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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026
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 03/13/2026 F(1) 10,928(1) D $14.42 121,240 D
Common Stock 03/13/2026 A 104,022(2) A (2) 225,262 D
Common Stock 150,962 I By the Harder Family Living Trust, dated May 26, 2000
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. Shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations in connection with vesting of restricted shares on March 13, 2026. Transaction exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.
2. Represents the number of shares of Common Stock issued to the reporting person pursuant to a restricted stock award under the 2019 Trinity Capital Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") on March 13, 2026. The award vests 25% on March 15, 2027, with the remaining 75% of such shares vesting pro rata over the twelve full calendar quarters immediately following March 15, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued employment through the applicable vesting date.
Remarks:
Sarah Stanton is signing on behalf of Mr. Harder pursuant to the power of attorney dated September 2, 2021, which was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Form 4 Mr. Harder filed on September 2, 2021.
/s/ Sarah Stanton, on behalf of Gerald Harder 03/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Trinity Capital (TRIN) COO Gerald Harder report in this Form 4?

Gerald Harder reported a large restricted stock award and related tax withholding. He received 104,022 Trinity Capital shares as compensation and had 10,928 shares withheld to cover taxes tied to vesting on March 13, 2026.

How many Trinity Capital (TRIN) shares were granted to the COO?

The COO was granted 104,022 shares of Trinity Capital Common Stock at $0.00 per share as a restricted stock award under the 2019 Long Term Incentive Plan, significantly increasing his equity stake through company stock-based compensation.

What is the vesting schedule for Gerald Harder’s Trinity Capital (TRIN) restricted stock?

The award vests 25% on March 15, 2027, with the remaining 75% vesting pro rata over the twelve full calendar quarters immediately after that date, contingent on Gerald Harder’s continued employment at Trinity Capital throughout each vesting date.

Why were 10,928 Trinity Capital (TRIN) shares disposed of in this filing?

The 10,928 shares were withheld to satisfy Gerald Harder’s tax obligations upon vesting of restricted shares, at a price of $14.42 per share. This is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and is treated as routine for equity awards.

How many Trinity Capital (TRIN) shares does the COO own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Gerald Harder directly owns 225,262 Trinity Capital shares. In addition, 150,962 shares are held indirectly through the Harder Family Living Trust, reflecting both personal and family-related ownership stakes.

What plan governs the Trinity Capital (TRIN) restricted stock awarded to the COO?

The restricted stock was issued under the 2019 Trinity Capital Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. This plan grants equity awards like restricted stock to executives, aligning management’s compensation with shareholder interests through longer-term stock ownership and vesting conditions.