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Hercules Capital Declares Cash Distribution of $0.33 per Share for the First Quarter of 2022

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Hercules Capital has declared a first quarter 2022 cash distribution of $0.33 per share, with record and payment dates on May 17 and May 24, respectively. The company maintains a variable distribution policy aiming to distribute 90%-100% of its taxable income. For the first quarter, all distributions were derived from current and accumulated earnings. Additionally, 100% of this quarter's distributions qualify as exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. shareholders. Hercules has committed over $13 billion to more than 560 companies since 2003.

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  • Declared a cash distribution of $0.33 per share for Q1 2022.
  • 100% of the first quarter distributions derived from current and accumulated earnings.
  • 100% of distributions qualify as exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. shareholders.
  • Since inception, Hercules has committed over $13 billion to over 560 companies.
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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty finance provider to innovative, venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter 2022 cash distribution of $0.33 per share. The following shows the key dates of the first quarter 2022 distribution payment:

Record Date

May 17, 2022

Payment Date

May 24, 2022

Hercules' Board of Directors maintains a variable distribution policy with the objective of distributing four quarterly distributions in an amount that approximates 90% to 100% of the Company’s taxable quarterly income or potential annual income for a particular year. In addition, during the year, the Company’s Board of Directors may choose to pay additional supplemental distributions, so that the Company may distribute approximately all its annual taxable income in the year it was earned, or it can elect to maintain the option to spill over the excess taxable income into the coming year for future distribution payments.

The determination of the tax attributes of the Company's distributions is made annually as of the end of the Company's fiscal year based upon its taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Therefore, a determination made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of its distributions for a full year. Of the distributions declared during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, 100% were distributions derived from the Company’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. There can be no certainty to stockholders that this determination is representative of the tax attributes of the Company’s 2022 full year distributions to stockholders.

Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 871(k), certain funds generate “Qualified Interest Income” (QII) that may be exempt for U.S. withholding tax on foreign accounts. A regulated investment company (“RIC”) is permitted to designate distributions of QII as exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid to non-U.S. shareholders with proper documentation.

The percentage of QII for distributions declared for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Hercules Capital, Inc.’s common stock is 100%.

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 $13 billion to over 560 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, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hercules Adviser LLC (“Hercules Adviser”), also maintains an asset management business through which it manages investments for external parties. Hercules Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act.

The information disclosed in this press release is made as of the date hereof and reflects Hercules’ most current assessment of its historical financial performance. Actual financial results filed with the SEC may differ from those contained herein due to timing delays between the date of this release and confirmation of final audit results. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties, including the uncertainties surrounding the current market volatility, and other factors the Company identifies from time to time in its filings with the SEC. Although Hercules believes that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof, and Hercules assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements for subsequent events.

Michael Hara

Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

Hercules Capital, Inc.

(650) 433-5578

mhara@htgc.com

Source: Hercules Capital, Inc.

FAQ

What is the cash distribution amount declared by Hercules Capital for Q1 2022?

Hercules Capital declared a cash distribution of $0.33 per share for the first quarter of 2022.

When is the record date for Hercules Capital's Q1 2022 cash distribution?

The record date for Hercules Capital's Q1 2022 cash distribution is May 17, 2022.

What is the payment date for Hercules Capital's cash distribution?

The payment date for Hercules Capital's cash distribution is May 24, 2022.

What percentage of the cash distribution qualifies as exempt from U.S. withholding tax?

100% of the cash distribution for Q1 2022 qualifies as exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. shareholders.

How much has Hercules Capital committed to companies since its inception?

Hercules Capital has committed over $13 billion to more than 560 companies since its inception.

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