Hercules Capital Reports Record 2025 Results, Boosts Shareholder Distributions, and Confirms $300M Debt Issuance

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Hercules Capital announced record full-year 2025 financial results, including significant growth in commitments and fundings, alongside a new supplemental cash distribution for shareholders and the successful issuance of $300 million in senior unsecured notes.

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• Reports Record Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

  Hercules Capital achieved record full-year 2025 total new debt and equity commitments of $3.92 billion (up 45.7% year-over-year), total fundings of $2.28 billion (up 25.9% year-over-year), total investment income of $532.5 million (up 7.9% year-over-year), and net investment income (NII) of $341.7 million (up 4.9% year-over-year). Q4 2025 NII of $0.48 per share provided 120% coverage of the base cash distribution.

• Declares Increased Shareholder Distributions

  The Board of Directors declared a Q4 2025 total cash distribution of $0.47 per share, comprising a base distribution of $0.40 and a new supplemental distribution of $0.07. Additionally, a new supplemental cash distribution of $0.28 per share for 2026 was announced, to be paid equally over four quarters.

• Confirms Issuance of $300 Million Senior Unsecured Notes

  The company confirmed the issuance on February 10, 2026, of $300.0 million in 5.350% interest-bearing unsecured notes due February 10, 2029. This follows the finalization of terms for this offering on February 5, 2026.

• Improves Credit Quality and Net Asset Value

  The weighted average grade of the debt investment portfolio improved to 2.20 from 2.27, indicating enhanced asset quality. Non-accrual loans decreased, and Net Asset Value (NAV) per share increased by 0.7% to $12.13 as of December 31, 2025.

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This 8-K highlights Hercules Capital's robust financial health and strategic capital management. The company reported record performance across key metrics for 2025, demonstrating strong growth in its investment portfolio and net investment income. The declaration of a new supplemental cash distribution, totaling $0.28 per share annually, signals management's confidence in sustained profitability and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Furthermore, the confirmation of the $300 million senior unsecured note issuance strengthens the company's liquidity and capital resources, positioning it for continued growth. Investors should view these developments as a strong indicator of operational success and a positive outlook for future distributions.