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Hercules Capital Increases Its Quarterly Cash Distribution to $0.33 per Share for the Third Quarter of 2021

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Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) has declared a cash distribution of $0.33 per share for Q3 2021. The record date is set for November 10, 2021, with payment occurring on November 17, 2021. The company maintains a variable distribution policy to distribute approximately 90% to 100% of its taxable income. For Q3 2021, 88.6% of the declared distributions were classified as Qualified Interest Income (QII), which may be exempt from U.S. withholding tax for non-U.S. shareholders. Hercules has committed over $12.0 billion to more than 530 companies since its inception.

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  • Declared a cash distribution of $0.33 per share.
  • Maintains a distribution policy targeting 90% to 100% of taxable income.
  • 88.6% of Q3 2021 distributions are classified as Qualified Interest Income.
  • Committed over $12.0 billion to over 530 companies since inception.
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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 increased and declared a third quarter 2021 cash distribution of $0.33 per share. The following shows the key dates of the third quarter 2021 distribution payment:

Record Date November 10, 2021
Payment Date November 17, 2021

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 September 30, 2021, 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 2021 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 designated 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2021 on Hercules Capital, Inc.’s common stock is 88.6%.

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 $12.0 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 Capital, 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 Q3 2021?

Hercules Capital declared a cash distribution of $0.33 per share for Q3 2021.

When is the record date for Hercules Capital's Q3 2021 distribution?

The record date for Hercules Capital's Q3 2021 distribution is November 10, 2021.

When will Hercules Capital pay the Q3 2021 cash distribution?

Hercules Capital will pay the Q3 2021 cash distribution on November 17, 2021.

What percentage of Q3 2021 distributions are classified as Qualified Interest Income for Hercules Capital?

For Q3 2021, 88.6% of Hercules Capital's distributions are classified as Qualified Interest Income.

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

Since its inception in December 2003, Hercules Capital has committed over $12.0 billion to more than 530 companies.

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