Hercules Capital Announces Date of 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on June 24, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Shareholders of record as of April 23, 2021 will receive a proxy statement mailed on April 30, 2021. Key voting matters include the election of directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of the independent accounting firm. Hercules has provided over $11.6 billion in loans to more than 530 companies since its inception, focusing on venture-backed firms in technology and life sciences.

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• Hercules has committed over $11.6 billion to more than 530 companies since inception.
• The upcoming stockholder meeting provides a platform for shareholder engagement and decision-making.

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Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), will conduct its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders by virtual meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). The proxy statement for the meeting was mailed separately on or about April 30, 2021 to shareholders of record as of April 23, 2021.

2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
June 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Virtual Meeting via Internet: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HTGC2021
Matters to be voted on include: 1) election of directors, 2) an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, and 3) ratification of the Company’s independent public accounting firm.

About Hercules Capital, Inc.

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) is the leading and largest specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured venture growth loans to high-growth, innovative venture capital-backed companies in a broad variety of technology, life sciences and sustainable and renewable technology industries. Since inception (December 2003), Hercules has committed more than $11.6 billion to over 530 companies and is the lender of choice for entrepreneurs and venture capital firms seeking growth capital financing. Companies interested in learning more about financing opportunities should contact info@htgc.com, or call 650.289.3060.

Hercules’ common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under ticker symbol HTGC. In addition, Hercules has one retail bond issuance of 6.25% Notes due 2033 (NYSE: HCXY).

Additional Information

This communication may be deemed solicitation material in respect of the proposals described above (the “proposals”). In connection with the proposals, the Company has filed, and intends to file, relevant materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Promptly after filing its definitive proxy statements with the SEC, the Company will mail the definitive proxy statements and proxy cards to each stockholder entitled to vote at the stockholder meetings relating to such matters. STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT THE COMPANY WILL FILE WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THESE MATERIALS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSALS. The preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statements and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by the Company with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov), at the Company’s website (http://www.htgc.com), or by writing to Hercules Capital, Inc. c/o Melanie Grace, Secretary, 400 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 310, Palo Alto, California 94301 (telephone number 650-289-3060).

The Company and its directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders with respect to the proposals. Information about the Company’s directors and officers, as well as the identity of other potential participants, and their respective direct or indirect interests in such matters, by security holdings or otherwise, are set forth in the preliminary proxy statement and will be set forth in the definitive proxy statements and other materials to be filed with SEC.

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FAQ

What is the date of Hercules Capital's 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders?

Hercules Capital's 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is on June 24, 2021.

What matters will be voted on at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for HTGC?

The matters to be voted on include the election of directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratification of the independent accounting firm.

How can I attend the Hercules Capital 2021 Annual Meeting?

The meeting will be held virtually and can be accessed via www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/HTGC2021.

Who can vote at the HTGC Annual Meeting?

Shareholders of record as of April 23, 2021, are eligible to vote at the meeting.