# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001280784
**File Stem:** 0001280784-26-000022
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 13948
**Document Hash:** eda59b5e501e6e1742e3960debfd7cfa
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001280784-26-000022.hdr.sgml**: 20260504

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001280784-26-000022

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260429

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260504

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260504

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Hercules Capital, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001280784

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 743113410
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 814-00702
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26937890

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 NORTH B STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 2000
- **CITY:** SAN MATEO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94401
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 650-289-3060

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 NORTH B STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 2000
- **CITY:** SAN MATEO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 94401

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** HERCULES TECHNOLOGY GROWTH CAPITAL INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20040219

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549** 

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT** 

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)** 

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** 

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026** 

**Hercules Capital, Inc.** 

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)** 

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| **Maryland** | **814-00702** | **74-3113410** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br>**of incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br>**File No.)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br>**Identification No.)** |

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| **1 North B Street, Suite 2000**<br>**San Mateo, CA** | **94401** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 289-3060** 

**Not Applicable** 

**(Former name or address, if changed since last report)** 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading**<br>**Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange**<br>**on which registered** |
| **Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share** | **HTGC** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **6.25% Notes due 2033** | **HCXY** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** |

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On April 29, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Hercules Capital, Inc. (the "Company") approved the following changes to the Company's executive leadership team, each effective May 18, 2026:

Seth H. Meyer, age 57, the Company's Chief Financial Officer since March 2019, will transition from his role as Chief Financial Officer and was appointed President of the Company. Mr. Meyer will continue to report to Scott Bluestein, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Biographical information for Mr. Meyer is set forth in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 23, 2026, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Andrew Olson, age 43, was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development, succeeding Mr. Meyer in the role of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Olson will serve as the Company's principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Mr. Olson most recently served as Partner, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of Revelation Partners, a healthcare-focused secondary investment firm. Prior to Revelation Partners, Mr. Olson served as Chief Financial Officer of SVB Capital, and previously served as Chief Financial Officer of TriplePoint Capital and TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. (NYSE: TPVG). From 2014 to 2017, Mr. Olson served as Vice President of Finance and Senior Controller, and as Interim Chief Financial Officer, of the Company. Mr. Olson received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Olson and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Olson was selected as an officer of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Olson and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Olson does not have any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

The Company also issued a press release announcing the leadership changes described above. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

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| **Item 9.01.** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits** |

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(d) Exhibits.

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| **Number** | **Exhibit** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release dated May 4, 2026](a2026leadershipteamfinal2.htm)</u> |

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**SIGNATURE** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | **HERCULES CAPITAL, INC.** | **HERCULES CAPITAL, INC.** |
| May 4, 2026 |  |  |
|  | By: | /s/ Kiersten Zaza Botelho |
|  |  | Kiersten Zaza Botelho |
|  |  | Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

![image_0.jpg](image_0.jpg)

**Hercules Capital Enters Next Phase of Growth with Expanded Leadership Team** 

*Seth Meyer Elevated to President* 

*Andrew Olson Appointed Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Development*

**SAN MATEO, Calif., May 4, 2026** – <u>Hercules Capital, Inc.</u> (NYSE: HTGC) ("Hercules," "Hercules Capital," or the "Company"), the largest and leading specialty financing 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, today announced a strategic evolution of its executive leadership team to accelerate its next phase of growth and operational scaling. Effective May 18, 2026, Seth Meyer, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2019, will be promoted to President. Succeeding him as Chief Financial Officer effective May 18, 2026, is Andrew Olson, a seasoned finance executive returning to Hercules with extensive experience across alternative asset management, banking, private credit and private equity markets.

As President, Mr. Meyer will continue to report to the Company's Chief Executive Officer and will help oversee the scaling, growth, diversification and further expansion of the Hercules platform. This transition allows Hercules to leverage Mr. Meyer's deep institutional knowledge and proven financial stewardship to drive broader platform growth and organizational efficiency.

"Over the past seven years, Seth has been instrumental in helping to build upon our financial strength," said Scott Bluestein, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Hercules Capital. "Elevating Seth to President is a natural step as we sharpen our focus on growing and expanding our industry-leading platform. Simultaneously, I am thrilled to welcome back Andrew Olson, whose track record in alternative assets and private credit is world-class and ensures that we continue to have the specialized financial leadership required to navigate the complexities of our future growth. Andrew will be a key member of our executive leadership team, and I look forward to working with him once again as we continue to build on our success and take Hercules to the next level."

"I am grateful to the Board and Scott for their continued confidence as I step into the role of President", said Seth Meyer. "I look forward to working closely with Scott, Andrew, and our talented team to build on our position as the leading specialty financing partner to the innovation economy. As we enter this next phase of growth, my focus will be on scaling our platform and enhancing our operational capabilities to ensure we continue to deliver long-term value for our stockholders and partners alike."

Mr. Olson brings over 19 years of experience in leadership roles within both private and public investment companies and has a deep background in venture capital and fund management. Most recently, Mr. Olson served as Partner, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at

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**Exhibit 99.1**

Revelation Partners, a healthcare-focused secondary investment firm where he oversaw financial operations and business leadership. Prior to Revelation Partners, Mr. Olson served as CFO at SVB Capital, where he managed finance and operations for the firm's direct investment, private credit, and fund of funds strategies. Mr. Olson has also held roles as CFO at TriplePoint Capital and TriplePoint Venture Growth, a NYSE-listed company, and served as Vice President of Finance and Senior Controller, as well as Interim Chief Financial Officer, at Hercules Capital from 2014 to 2017. Mr. Olson began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) working as a Senior Manager in both San Francisco and Hong Kong. Mr. Olson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California.

"I am thrilled to rejoin Hercules Capital at such a pivotal moment in its trajectory," stated Andrew Olson. "Having seen the Company's early foundations firsthand, I am incredibly impressed by how the platform has scaled and strengthened its market-leading position during my time away. I look forward to partnering with Scott, Seth and the rest of the executive leadership team to leverage my experience in private credit and venture markets to further enhance our financial and operational excellence and support the Company's next chapter of disciplined growth."

**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 and life sciences industries. Since inception (December 2003), Hercules has committed more than $27 billion to over 700 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 <u>info@htgc.com</u>, or call 650.289.3060.

Hercules, through its wholly owned subsidiary business, Adviser Subsidiary, also maintains an asset management business through which it manages investments for external parties ("Adviser Funds"). The Adviser Subsidiary 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. We may use words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "will," "should," "may" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and should not be relied upon in making any investment decision. Such statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations. While we cannot identify all such risks and uncertainties, we urge you to read the risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other materials that we publicly file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements

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**Exhibit 99.1**

made in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Hercules assumes no obligation to update any such statements in the future.

**Contact:**

Michael Hara

Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

Hercules Capital, Inc.

650-433-5578&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

mhara@htgc.com

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